Intellizence Blog M&A weekly roundup: WWT-Softchoice, Thomson Reuters-SafeSend, Sixth Street-Wingstop’s UK Franchise

Following are the top 5 major Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) announced from December 9 to January 8, 2025, across various industries. The data is curated from the Intellizence mergers & acquisitions Dataset. Acquiring Company – World Wide Technology Acquired Company – Softchoice Corp. Deal Amount – C$1.8 billion ($1.3 billion) World Wide Technology Holding Co., a global technology solutions and services provider, has acquired Softchoice for approximately C$1.8 billion (USD$1.3 billion). Adding Softchoice’s complementary software, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI capabilities to WWT’s portfolio will enable it to create even greater value for its clients striving to achieve their digital transformation goals. Acquiring Company – DCP Capital Acquired Company – Alibaba Stake in  Sun Art Retail Group Ltd. Deal Amount – $13 Billion  Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will sell its majority stake in hypermarket chain Sun Art Retail Group to Chinese private equity firm DCP Capital for HK$12.298 billion ($1.58 billion). This transaction is part of Alibaba’s strategy to optimize its portfolio and focus on core business areas. Alibaba is refocusing on its e-commerce, cloud computing, and AI-driven businesses. The divestment aligns with its strategy to streamline operations and invest in high-growth areas.  Acquiring Company – GP Health Service Capital & […] The post M&A weekly roundup: WWT-Softchoice, Thomson Reuters-SafeSend, Sixth Street-Wingstop’s UK Franchise first appeared on Intellizence.