Key Takeaways
- • Emera and ATCO announced a merger to create a Canadian utility and energy infrastructure company, according to Law360's weekly "Taxation With Representation" column.
- • French technology group Schneider Electric agreed to acquire industrial software provider PTC Inc.
- • Wittington Investments Ltd. acquired health and beauty retailer Boots.
- • The available excerpt does not disclose deal values, financing terms, or closing timelines for any of the three transactions.
Summary
Law360's October 9, 2026 edition of its weekly "Taxation With Representation" column, written by Zak Kostro, highlighted three transactions that span utilities, industrial software and consumer retail. The column reports that Emera and ATCO have announced a merger intended to create a Canadian utility and energy infrastructure company.
The column also reports two acquisitions. Schneider Electric, a French technology company, is buying PTC Inc., a provider of industrial software. Separately, Wittington Investments Ltd. has acquired Boots, the health and beauty retailer.
The published excerpt is a preview and does not include purchase prices, financing structures, or regulatory timelines. Readers seeking those details should refer to the full Law360 article or to the companies' disclosures.
The column also reports two acquisitions. Schneider Electric, a French technology company, is buying PTC Inc., a provider of industrial software. Separately, Wittington Investments Ltd. has acquired Boots, the health and beauty retailer.
The published excerpt is a preview and does not include purchase prices, financing structures, or regulatory timelines. Readers seeking those details should refer to the full Law360 article or to the companies' disclosures.
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