As an AI language model, I can provide you with the list of some of the biggest corporate mergers worldwide in 2021. However, please note that this list may not include all mergers and acquisitions, and the rankings can vary depending on different sources and metrics. Here are ten significant corporate mergers and acquisitions from 2021:
1. Aon and Willis Towers Watson: Aon, a global professional services firm, announced in March 2020 that it would acquire Willis Towers Watson, a multinational risk management and insurance brokerage company. The merger is still under regulatory review.
2. CNH Industrial and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA): CNH Industrial and FCA Group merged in January 2021 to form Stellantis, one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers.
3. Liberty Oilfield Services and Schlumberger’s North American hydraulic fracturing unit: Liberty Oilfield Services completed the merger with Schlumberger’s North American hydraulic fracturing unit – OneStim in February 2021.
4. Morgan Stanley and Eaton Vance: In October 2020, Morgan Stanley announced the acquisition of Eaton Vance, an investment management firm. The deal closed in March 2021.
5. Thoma Bravo and Talend: Thoma Bravo, a private equity company, acquired Talend, a cloud data integration and data integrity company, in a deal worth $2.4 billion that closed in April 2021.
6. Morgan Stanley and Eaton Vance: In October 2020, Morgan Stanley announced the acquisition of Eaton Vance, an investment management firm, in a deal worth approximately $7 billion. The merger completed in March 2021.
7. California Pizza Kitchen and the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company: In July 2021, California Pizza Kitchen announced its merger with the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, a premium chocolate manufacturer.
8. Zimmer Biomet and A&E Medical Corporation: Zimmer Biomet Holdings, a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, completed the acquisition of A&E Medical Corporation, a developer of cardiac surgical ablation products, in March 2021.
9. Square and Afterpay: In August 2021, Square, the digital payments company led by Jack Dorsey, announced it would acquire Afterpay, an Australian buy now, pay later (BNPL) service provider, in a $29 billion deal.
10. BHP Group and Woodside Petroleum: In August 2021, BHP Group announced its plan to merge its petroleum division with Woodside Petroleum, an Australian oil and gas company. The deal has yet to be finalized.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and there may be other mergers and acquisitions that could be considered significant depending on the specific criteria used.
