Pulse 2.0

McCormick & Company: $44.8 Billion Combination With Unilever Foods Business To Create Global Flavor Leader

OpenAI: $122 Billion Funding At $852 Billion Valuation Raised To Accelerate Next Phase Of AI

Janus Henderson Completes Acquisition Of RBA To Expand Model Portfolio Capabilities

Cary Street Partners Expands Into Palm Beach With Pursuit Wealth Management Deal

RPM International: Acquisition Of Kalzip Completed To Expand Building Envelope Portfolio

Nügredient Solutions: Guardian Capital Partners Acquires Plant-Based Ingredient Developer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 4:25 PM

Guardian Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Nügredient Solutions, marking the fourth platform investment for its Fund IV and its first within the firm’s Food & Beverage-focused Guardian Priority Sector program.

QXO: $2.25 Billion Acquisition Of Kodiak Building Partners Completed To Expand Building Products Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 4:20 PM

QXO has completed its acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners from Court Square Capital Partners for approximately $2.25 billion, marking a significant step in its strategy to scale its presence in the building products distribution market.

OceanSound Partners: $3.4 Billion Raised For Fund III Focused On National Security And Mission-Critical Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 4:19 PM

OceanSound Partners announced the final close of its third fund, OceanSound Partners Fund III, with $3.0 billion in total capital commitments and $3.4 billion raised including co-investment vehicles, bringing the firm’s total assets under management to more than $8 billion.

Halliburton Acquires Sekal To Expand Drilling Automation Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 4:18 PM

Halliburton announced it has acquired Sekal AS from Sumitomo Corporation, strengthening its position in digital drilling automation and advancing its strategy to enhance well construction efficiency and performance.

Proceed: $405 Million Continuation Vehicle Closed To Support Legal Services Platform Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 4:17 PM

Align Capital Partners has closed a single-asset continuation fund with approximately $405 million in commitments to support the next phase of growth for its tech-enabled legal services platform, Proceed.

Cyclerion Therapeutics: $380 Million Financing To Merge With Korsana Biosciences And Advance Alzheimer’s Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 4:15 PM

Cyclerion Therapeutics and Korsana Biosciences announced a definitive merger agreement in an all-stock transaction that will result in the combined company operating under the Korsana Biosciences name and trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol KRSA.

FirstSun Capital Bancorp: Regional Bank Merger With First Foundation Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 4:13 PM

FirstSun Capital Bancorp has completed its all-stock merger with First Foundation Inc., marking a significant expansion of its banking and wealth management footprint across the United States.

The Cook & Boardman Group: Acquisition Of Assurance Media Expands Security And Integration Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 4:10 PM

The Cook & Boardman Group LLC, a provider of integrated access and security solutions, announced that its subsidiary has acquired substantially all of the assets of Assurance Media LLC, a systems integrator specializing in structured cabling, audiovisual systems, and premise security. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Liventus: Equipment Finance Technology Company Acquires Tamarack To Expand AI And Platform Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 4:09 PM

Liventus, an equipment finance-focused technology and modernization company, announced it has acquired Tamarack, a provider of software and professional services for the equipment finance industry with more than 25 years of experience.

Ares Management: $9.8 Billion Raised For Opportunistic Credit Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 4:04 PM

Ares Management announced that it has raised over $9.8 billion for its Opportunistic Credit strategy, including the final close of Ares Special Opportunities Fund III LP. The fund secured more than $8.3 billion in equity commitments, exceeding both its target and the size of its predecessor, making it one of the largest dedicated pools of private capital raised for opportunistic credit.

Swipe Savvy: Acquisition Of GiftAMeal Expands Purpose-Driven Restaurant Engagement Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:43 PM

Swipe Savvy, a customer engagement and rewards platform, announced it has acquired GiftAMeal, a restaurant marketing platform that enables diners to trigger meal donations to local food banks through a simple photo-sharing experience.

The Clorox Company: Acquisition Of GOJO Industries Completed To Expand Purell Brand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:42 PM

The Clorox Company announced it has completed its acquisition of GOJO Industries, the maker of the Purell brand, marking a significant expansion of its health and hygiene portfolio. The deal brings together two well-known players in cleaning and sanitation, combining Clorox’s consumer brand strength with GOJO’s leadership in professional and institutional hygiene solutions.

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen): Meridian Capital Team Joins To Expand Investment Banking Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:40 PM

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) announced that team members from Meridian Capital LLC are joining the firm, forming a combined offering that will go to market as CLA Meridian Capital. The move is aimed at strengthening CLA’s investment banking and wealth advisory capabilities, particularly for privately held and middle-market companies navigating growth, capital raising, and ownership transitions.

DuPont: $1.8 Billion Divestiture Of Aramids Business To Arclin

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:38 PM

DuPont announced that it has completed the divestiture of its Aramids business, which includes well known brands Kevlar and Nomex, to Arclin, a portfolio company of an affiliate of TJC, L.P.. The transaction values the business at approximately $1.8 billion.

Main Street Capital: $26 Million Follow-On Investment To Support Trantech Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:38 PM

Main Street Capital Corporation announced it has completed a follow-on investment totaling $26.0 million in its existing portfolio company Trantech Radiator Topco, LLC to support a strategic acquisition.

Keurig Dr Pepper Completes JDE Peet’s Acquisition To Form Global Coffee Company And Name CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:36 PM

Keurig Dr Pepper announced it has acquired a 96.22% stake in JDE Peet's, marking a major step in its strategic transformation and setting the stage for the creation of a standalone global coffee business.

Reju: €135 Million Secured For Textile Recycling Hub In The Netherlands

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:35 PM

Reju has secured €135 million in funding from the Dutch government’s Nationale Investeringsregeling Klimaatprojecten Industrie program to support the development of an industrial-scale textile-to-textile regeneration hub at Chemelot Industrial Park in the Netherlands.

Aprio: Acquisition Of CAVU Advisors Expands Federal Contractor Advisory Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:34 PM

Aprio announced it has acquired CAVU Advisors, a Columbia, Maryland-based firm specializing in advisory and accounting services for federal contractors, strengthening its position in the government contracting sector and expanding its capabilities across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region.

Dynamic Group: Acquisition Of Cycle Construction Expands Civil Construction And Disaster Response Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:33 PM

Dynamic Group announced that it has completed the acquisition of Cycle Construction Company, forming one of the region’s largest civil construction and disaster response firms.

Cerity Partners Merges With Covenant Partners To Expand Into Tennessee

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:32 PM

Cerity Partners announced that it has merged with Covenant Partners LLC, a Nashville-based boutique wealth management firm, marking its entry into the Tennessee market and continuing its growth strategy through client-focused advisory partnerships. Covenant Partners will operate under the Cerity Partners name following the transaction.

Fulton Financial Expanding With Blue Foundry Bancorp Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:32 PM

Fulton Financial Corporation has completed its acquisition of Blue Foundry Bancorp, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion strategy and strengthening its presence in New Jersey.

Jukebox Health: Acquisition Of Braided Health To Expand AI-Driven Integrated Care Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:29 PM

Jukebox Health, a company focused on improving safety and independence at home for older adults and people with disabilities, announced it has acquired Braided Health, a care management technology company serving high-need, dual-eligible Medicare-Medicaid populations.

3WIN Corp: Acquisition Of Filling Equipment Manufacturer Alchemist Filling Machines

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:28 PM

3WIN Corp. has acquired Alchemist Filling Machines, expanding its capabilities in cannabis production technology and strengthening its end-to-end solutions platform.

AgBiTech: BASF Agricultural Solutions Acquires Biological Crop Protection Company From Paine Schwartz Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:28 PM

Paine Schwartz Partners announced it has completed the sale of AgBiTech to BASF Agricultural Solutions, a division of BASF, with the transaction closing on March 31, 2026.

Associated Banc-Corp: Acquisition Of American National Corporation Completed To Accelerate Midwest Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:26 PM

Associated Banc-Corp announced it has completed its acquisition of American National Corporation, including its subsidiary American National Bank, marking a significant expansion of its Midwest banking footprint and growth strategy.

Arbiter: K–12 Athletics Platform Acquires Fundraising Provider Vertical Raise To Expand School Support

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:25 PM

Arbiter, a platform that supports K–12 athletics and school activity operations, announced it has acquired Vertical Raise, a fundraising organization focused on schools and youth programs. The deal is aimed at strengthening Arbiter’s ability to provide integrated fundraising capabilities alongside its existing tools for registration, payments, scheduling, facilities, and website management.

Duke Energy: $2.48 Billion Sale Of Tennessee Natural Gas Business To Spire Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:23 PM

Duke Energy has completed the $2.48 billion sale of its Tennessee Piedmont Natural Gas business to Spire Inc., finalizing a transaction that was initially announced in July 2025 and became effective March 31, 2026.

MedReview: Acquisition Of Vital Data Technology Expands Healthcare Payment Integrity And Analytics Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:18 PM

MedReview announced it has acquired Vital Data Technology, strengthening its suite of solutions for healthcare payers by adding advanced analytics and member outcome-focused capabilities.

Lattice: AI-Native Coaching Technology Acquisition From Mandala To Advance People And AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:17 PM

Lattice, a people management platform focused on integrating artificial intelligence into workplace performance tools, announced it has acquired the AI-native coaching technology of Mandala and brought on its founder, Tarun Galagali, to accelerate its product development strategy.

Grain Management: Sale Of Fiber Internet Provider Hunter Communications Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 3:16 PM

Grain Management announced it has completed the sale of Hunter Communications to Oak Hill Capital, closing a transaction that was originally announced in December 2025. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.