Sidley represents MDD in its acquisition by Davies, integrating MDD's forensic accounting expertise into Davies' Global Solutions division to enhance its global capabilities, showcasing Sidley's prominence in transatlantic insurance industry M&A.

Uniti (NASDAQ:UNIT) surged 5.5% in after-hours trading following reports of discussions for a potential merger with Windstream, considering a stock-based deal where Uniti would retain its public listing, though no agreement has been finalized and discussions remain ongoing.

The Defence Ministry approved the procurement of military equipment worth Rs 84,560 crore, including new planes, radar systems, torpedoes, and anti-armour munition, to enhance the combat capabilities of the Armed Forces and strengthen maritime surveillance and air defence capabilities.

The delay in FTC approval for Occidental Petroleum's acquisition of CrownRock has pushed the deal's closure to the second half of the year, impacting asset sales and buyback plans, though Occidental's Q4 results exceeded expectations, leading to a 4.9% stock increase.