Several major investors, including Ananym Capital, Tensile Capital, Sheffield Asset Management, and activist Engaged Capital, are pressuring accounting software firm BlackLine to consider selling itself after rejecting SAP’s reported high-$60s-per-share offer. Following Bloomberg’s report, CEO Owen Ryan said the company is aware of investor concerns and continues discussions but has not committed to exploring a sale.

Chemtrade Logistics (OTC:CGIFF) surged 9.8% after a US$150M deal to acquire Polytec, expanding water solutions, boosting EBITDA growth by 6–7%, diversifying markets, and earning a Scotiabank “home run” upgrade.

Accenture acquires CyberCX, its largest cybersecurity deal, adding 1,400 experts to strengthen digital security, protect infrastructure, and deliver AI-powered solutions across Australia, New Zealand, London, and New York.

Merlin will merge with BACQ in an $800M deal, securing $125M funding to expand AI-powered autonomous flight technology across defense and civil aviation, aiming for the first certified AI aircraft system.