Amazon to Acquire MGM for $8.45 Billion

Amazon to Acquire Globalstar in $11.6 Billion Satellite Connectivity Push

April 14, 2026

Telecommunications

Amazon announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Globalstar for about $11.57 billion (around $90 per share) in a cash-and-stock deal. The acquisition adds Globalstar’s satellite infrastructure, spectrum licenses, and mobile satellite services capabilities to Amazon’s Amazon Leo low Earth orbit network, with Amazon planning to launch direct-to-device services starting in 2028.

Paramount Global to Merge with Warner Bros. Discovery in Definitive Deal

March 24, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery have finalized a definitive merger agreement to create a combined media and streaming company with an enterprise value of about $170 billion. The deal is positioned as a scale play to compete with Netflix and other Big Tech ecosystems, leveraging content libraries and technology (including Oracle cloud infrastructure) to build a “must-have” subscription offering.

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in $82.7B Deal

December 5, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Netflix has announced plans to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a transformative transaction valued at $82.7 billion in enterprise value. The deal was amended to shift to a $27.75-per-share all-cash structure, while Discovery Global is expected to be separated and excluded from the Netflix transaction before closing.

Amazon to Acquire One Medical

July 21, 2022

Healthcare Services

Amazon and One Medical entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire One Medical for $18 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $3.9 billion (including One Medical’s net debt). The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by One Medical shareholders and regulatory approvals.

Amazon.com, Inc. Acquires Wondery

January 1, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Amazon.com, Inc. has acquired podcast studio Wondery in a deal reported to be valued at approximately $300 million. Wondery founder Hernan Lopez will step down after closing and COO Jen Sargent will lead the company as Amazon integrates the studio to expand its podcast and audio content capabilities.

Microsoft to Acquire ZeniMax Media (Bethesda Softworks)

September 21, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Microsoft announced plans to acquire ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, for $7.5 billion in cash. The deal brings an extensive portfolio of game franchises and multiple development studios (over 2,300 employees across the group) into Microsoft’s Xbox business and will add Bethesda’s future games to Xbox Game Pass.