InsideArbitrage Event Driven Monitor – September 18, 2026

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Merger Arbitrage

1. ACVA: Copart (CPRT) announced that Apple Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Copart, has commenced a tender offer to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of ACV Auctions (ACVA) for $10.50 per share. The offer and withdrawal rights will expire on September 30, 2026.
2. CZR: Caesars Entertainment (CZR) announced that on September 14, Caesars and Fertitta Entertainment each received a request for additional information and documentary materials (Second Request) from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for its review of the merger.
3. AXTA: UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it is investigating the merger between Akzo Nobel (AKZOF) and Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA). The deadline for the CMA to announce its decision whether to refer the merger for a phase 2 investigation is set for November 11, 2026.

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