Sanofi's ADRs surged 3.2% on news of private equity interest in its consumer health unit, potentially valued at $20 billion, amid plans for a separation announced in late October.

Capital One (COF) is exploring the acquisition of Discover Financial Service (DFS), with ongoing discussions and no guarantee of a purchase, as reported by Bloomberg; both companies have yet to comment, and Discover is scheduled to present at the UBS Financial Services Conference on Feb. 26.

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.