Unilever Merges Food Business with McCormick, Ecolab Buys KKR-Backed Data Center Company
ByAinvest
Friday, Mar 20, 2026 4:48 pm ET1min read
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Unilever is considering merging its food business with McCormick, while Ecolab is acquiring a KKR-backed data center cooling company. Novartis has bought a breast cancer drug from a US maker. M&A activity remains strong despite Trump-era regulatory uncertainty. Deal lawyers and bankers are gathering in New Orleans to discuss the latest trends and challenges in the industry.

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