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Finance·Business

Which companies will be acquired before 2027?

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Finance·Business

Which companies will be acquired before 2027?

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Dec 31, 2026
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if credible reporting confirms that any entity enters into an agreement to acquire the listed company by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Mergers where the listed company is subsumed by another entity will count toward a "Yes" resolution. An announced agreement between the listed company and an acquiring entity will qualify for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately completed. The primary resolution source for this market is official information from the listed company and/or its leadership; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Elevated interest rates and persistent regulatory scrutiny continue to shape M&A activity heading into 2027, with financing costs and antitrust reviews acting as primary constraints on deal timelines. Recent central bank communications and Treasury yield movements have reinforced trader focus on any potential easing that could unlock leveraged buyouts or strategic combinations, particularly in technology and healthcare sectors where valuations remain sensitive to capital availability. Economic data releases on corporate earnings and cash flows provide key signals for acquisition likelihood, while upcoming regulatory deadlines and policy shifts represent the main swing factors that could accelerate or delay closures before year-end 2026. Market-implied odds embed caution around these variables, reflecting historical base rates where high-rate environments compress overall transaction volumes.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if credible reporting confirms that any entity enters into an agreement to acquire the listed company by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

Mergers where the listed company is subsumed by another entity will count toward a "Yes" resolution.

An announced agreement between the listed company and an acquiring entity will qualify for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately completed.

The primary resolution source for this market is official information from the listed company and/or its leadership; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.This market will resolve to “Yes” if credible reporting confirms that any entity enters into an agreement to acquire the listed company by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Mergers where the listed company is subsumed by another entity will count toward a "Yes" resolution. An announced agreement between the listed company and an acquiring entity will qualify for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately completed. The primary resolution source for this market is official information from the listed company and/or its leadership; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$18,253,239
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Jun 1, 2026, 8:47 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if credible reporting confirms that any entity enters into an agreement to acquire the listed company by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Mergers where the listed company is subsumed by another entity will count toward a "Yes" resolution. An announced agreement between the listed company and an acquiring entity will qualify for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately completed. The primary resolution source for this market is official information from the listed company and/or its leadership; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Elevated interest rates and persistent regulatory scrutiny continue to shape M&A activity heading into 2027, with financing costs and antitrust reviews acting as primary constraints on deal timelines. Recent central bank communications and Treasury yield movements have reinforced trader focus on any potential easing that could unlock leveraged buyouts or strategic combinations, particularly in technology and healthcare sectors where valuations remain sensitive to capital availability. Economic data releases on corporate earnings and cash flows provide key signals for acquisition likelihood, while upcoming regulatory deadlines and policy shifts represent the main swing factors that could accelerate or delay closures before year-end 2026. Market-implied odds embed caution around these variables, reflecting historical base rates where high-rate environments compress overall transaction volumes.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if credible reporting confirms that any entity enters into an agreement to acquire the listed company by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

Mergers where the listed company is subsumed by another entity will count toward a "Yes" resolution.

An announced agreement between the listed company and an acquiring entity will qualify for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately completed.

The primary resolution source for this market is official information from the listed company and/or its leadership; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.This market will resolve to “Yes” if credible reporting confirms that any entity enters into an agreement to acquire the listed company by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Mergers where the listed company is subsumed by another entity will count toward a "Yes" resolution. An announced agreement between the listed company and an acquiring entity will qualify for a “Yes” resolution, regardless of whether the acquisition is ultimately completed. The primary resolution source for this market is official information from the listed company and/or its leadership; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$18,253,239
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Jun 1, 2026, 8:47 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Which companies will be acquired before 2027?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 19 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Warner Bros. Discovery" at 100%, followed by "iRobot" at 100%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 100¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Which companies will be acquired before 2027?" has generated $18.3 million in total trading volume since the market launched on Nov 24, 2025. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Which companies will be acquired before 2027?," browse the 19 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Which companies will be acquired before 2027?" is "Warner Bros. Discovery" at 100%, meaning the market assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "iRobot" at 100%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Which companies will be acquired before 2027?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.