Mergers & Acquisitions

Perfect Corp. Agrees To $2‑Per‑Share Going‑Private Merger Led By Founder Alice Chang

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 5:25 PM

Perfect Corp., a New York Stock Exchange–listed AI and augmented reality software company serving the beauty, fashion, and creative industries, has entered into a definitive merger agreement to go private in a transaction valuing its ordinary shares at $2.00 per share in cash. The deal is structured as a merger between Perfect and ProjectNY, a Cayman Islands company controlled by founder and chairwoman Alice H. Chang, with ProjectNY merging into Perfect, which will survive as a privately held entity.

Noteefy Acquires Metolius Golf To Build Golf’s First Unified Demand And Revenue Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:28 AM

Noteefy, a leading demand and revenue management platform for the golf industry, has acquired Metolius Golf, a data intelligence company serving more than 600 golf courses. Together, the combined business now powers roughly 1,500 courses, pairing Noteefy’s demand optimization tools with Metolius’s data and analytics layer to give operators a single system for managing both demand and revenue.

Halma Acquires Dreampath Diagnostics To Enhance Patient-Safe Tissue Sample Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:25 AM

Halma plc has acquired Dreampath Diagnostics, a Strasbourg-based provider of automated workflow solutions for anatomical pathology laboratories. The deal strengthens Halma’s healthcare capabilities in tissue sample traceability, archiving, and lifecycle management, supporting safer and more efficient diagnostics in a critical part of the patient journey.

Bluefront Equity Acquires Majority Stake In Aquaculture Robotics Firm Meox

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:12 AM

Bluefront Equity has acquired a 55% majority stake in Meox AS, a fast‑growing provider of proprietary robotic cleaning solutions for the aquaculture industry. The investment was made through Bluefront Capital II, with Jaras Invest retaining a significant minority position as the second‑largest shareholder.

Citrin Cooperman Acquires LGA To Grow New England Accounting And Advisory Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:11 AM

Citrin Cooperman Advisors has acquired substantially all the assets of LGA, LLP, a Boston‑area accounting and business advisory firm, in a move that significantly expands its New England footprint. The deal adds roughly 150 professionals to Citrin Cooperman and deepens its capabilities for private, middle‑market businesses and high‑net‑worth individuals in the region.

CuriosityStream Takes Full Ownership Of German Operations To Accelerate International Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:09 AM

CuriosityStream has acquired the remaining ownership interests in its German operations from longtime partners SPIEGEL TV and Autentic, giving the company full control of one of its most important international markets. The move strengthens CuriosityStream’s position across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and is intended to unlock new growth, operational efficiencies, and revenue opportunities.

Endries International Acquires Blue Chip Engineered Products To Expand High-Spec Fastener Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:05 AM

Endries International has acquired Blue Chip Engineered Products, a Kentucky-based supplier of custom engineered fasteners, metal stampings, and electronic hardware, in a move aimed at strengthening its position in high-specification industrial markets. The deal adds specialized design and value‑added services to Endries’ core offering in industrial fasteners, Class‑C components, and fulfillment solutions.

Paddletek Group Acquires PIKKL And Signs Top Pros To Strengthen Performance Paddle Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:04 AM

Paddletek Group has acquired PIKKL, an innovative performance paddle company, and signed professional pickleball stars JW Johnson, Jorja Johnson, Julie Johnson, and Hurricane Tyra Black to Team Paddletek. The moves reflect Paddletek’s push to build a bigger, bolder, and better paddle platform as pickleball continues its rapid global growth.

Enerpac Tool Group To Acquire SFE Group In $472 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:00 AM

Enerpac Tool Group has agreed to acquire Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group LLC (SFE Group) from SFEG Holdings, a portfolio company of Gladstone Investment Corporation, in a transaction valued at approximately $472 million. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of Enerpac’s fiscal 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Carson Group Acquires $236 Million Firm Pinnacle Wealth Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:58 AM

Carson Group has acquired Pinnacle Wealth Management, a California-based advisory firm led by Managing Partners and Wealth Advisors Jack Zboralske, AIF, and Kenyon Lederer, CFP, ChFC, CFS. Under the deal, the Pinnacle team will operate as Carson Wealth and join Carson’s Roseville, California office, bringing approximately $236 million in advisory and brokerage assets.

Barracuda Acquires Evo Security To Build Unified Identity Resilience Platform For MSPs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:57 AM

Barracuda Networks has acquired Evo Security, an identity and access management provider built specifically for managed service providers (MSPs), in a deal aimed at turning Barracuda’s BarracudaONE platform into a comprehensive, partner‑first identity security stack. The combination brings together Evo’s IAM and privileged access management (PAM) capabilities with Barracuda’s existing identity‑driven controls to deliver end‑to‑end identity resilience through a single, multi‑tenant platform.

Ascendant Capital Partners Buys Eight-Hotel Beachfront Portfolio In Virginia Beach And Outer Banks

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:56 AM

Ascendant Capital Partners has acquired an eight‑hotel portfolio from Coastal Hospitality Associates, adding 965 predominantly beachfront rooms across six properties in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and two in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The deal fits Ascendant’s focus on institutional‑quality hospitality assets in durable, leisure‑driven destinations and gives the firm a concentrated set of oceanfront hotels with strong demand from tourism, government, military, and corporate guests.

Argosy Private Equity Backs Asset-Light Logistics Platform K&L Freight

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:54 AM

Argosy Private Equity has made a new platform investment in K&L Freight Management, an asset-light third‑party logistics provider focused on time‑sensitive, mission‑critical freight services. The deal supports K&L’s growth strategy across resilient, non‑discretionary end markets, including food and beverage, life sciences, energy, and other industrial sectors.

3E Acquires Yordas Group To Expand Global Product Compliance And REACH Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:50 AM

3E has acquired Yordas Group, strengthening its position as a global provider of AI‑driven compliance solutions and significantly expanding its product compliance and regulatory content capabilities. The deal brings together two specialist firms with deep expertise in chemical management, product stewardship, sustainability, and regulatory intelligence.

Assent Acquires IPOINT To Build Unified AI-Powered Product Compliance And Lifecycle Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:45 AM

Assent has acquired IPOINT, bringing together two specialist software providers to give manufacturers and distributors a more complete, AI‑powered view of their products — from the materials they contain to their environmental impact across the full lifecycle. The deal is Assent’s first acquisition and marks a strategic step beyond supply chain compliance into end‑to‑end product lifecycle intelligence, positioning the combined company to support emerging requirements such as Digital Product Passports and EU sustainability regulations.

Steel Partners Makes $16.75-Per-Share Cash Offer To Acquire InMode

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:43 AM

Steel Partners Holdings L.P., a long‑standing and significant shareholder of InMode Ltd., has sent a letter to InMode’s board offering to acquire 100% of the company’s shares for $16.75 per share in cash. The proposal represents a 20% premium to InMode’s “unaffected” share price of $13.95 and is $0.55 per share higher than a competing $16.20‑per‑share bid reportedly led by InMode’s CEO, Moshe Mizrahy.

Talon Precision Acquires Connecticut-Based Aerospace Machining Firm B & A Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:42 AM

Talon Precision has acquired B & A Company, a Milford, Connecticut‑based precision machining firm that has been part of the region’s Aerospace Alley supply chain since 1973. The deal, completed on March 13, 2026, supports Talon Precision’s strategy to build a premier precision manufacturing platform serving aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, and other mission‑critical end markets.

Infobip Acquiring SocketLabs To Expand Enterprise Email Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:34 PM

Infobip announced it has acquired SocketLabs, a U.S.-based provider of email infrastructure technology, as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in enterprise email delivery and communications platforms. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Paylocity Acquiring AI-Native Aidora To Simplify Leave Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:10 PM

Paylocity announced it has acquired Aidora, an AI-native leave management compliance software company, as part of its strategy to automate complex HR processes and improve employee experience. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

IKS Health Completes Acquisition Of TruBridge

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:06 PM

IKS Health announced it has completed its acquisition of TruBridge, a provider of healthcare technology solutions including electronic health records and revenue cycle management systems for rural and community hospitals. Following the transaction, TruBridge will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of IKS Health.

Sentry Aerospares Acquires AirStart To Expand Regional Aircraft Aftermarket Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:56 PM

Sentry Aerospares, a portfolio company of Acorn Capital Management, announced the acquisition of AirStart, a Canadian independent stocking distributor of rotable aircraft components focused on regional aircraft platforms. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Marubeni Acquires EagleRidge Energy To Expand North American Natural Gas Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:14 PM

Marubeni Corporation has completed the acquisition of EagleRidge Energy, a Dallas-based natural gas operator, strengthening its energy portfolio and expanding its natural gas footprint across North America. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Precinmac Acquires Advance Mfg. to Expand Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:53 PM

Precinmac has acquired Advance Mfg. Co., a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of precision machined components, welded fabrications, and assemblies serving the defense and commercial aerospace markets. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Databarracks Acquires Acumen to Expand Business Resilience Consulting Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:52 PM

Databarracks announced it has acquired the assets of Acumen Business Services Ltd., further strengthening its business resilience consulting capabilities. The acquisition follows the company's earlier purchase of PlanB Consulting and expands its Business Resilience Managed Services offering by adding Acumen's expertise in business continuity, crisis management, risk management, and information security consulting.

EQT To Acquire Corza Biosurgery And TachoSil To Expand Global Biosurgery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:50 PM

EQT announced it has agreed to acquire Corza Biosurgery from Corza Medical, bringing the TachoSil biosurgery business into its portfolio as it looks to build a larger global platform in surgical biologics. The transaction includes TachoSil, a biologic hemostat and tissue-sealing patch used in complex surgical procedures across multiple specialties. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Sentinel Capital Partners Acquires DecoPac, A Leading Cake Decorating Solutions Provider

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:49 PM

Sentinel Capital Partners announced it has acquired DecoPac, a leading supplier of cake-decorating solutions for bakeries, foodservice operators, and DIY decorators, from Kohlberg. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Emerald Lake Capital Management Backs WECS And ECS Merger To Create Specialty Cable Distribution Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:47 PM

Emerald Lake Capital Management has invested in W.E.C.S. Electric Supply (WECS) and Electrical Cable Specialists (ECS), supporting the merger of the two companies into a unified specialty distribution and cable integration platform. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The combined company will operate under the WECS name, serving customers across critical power and infrastructure markets including renewable energy, data centers, industrial facilities, power generation, transit, and utility projects.

Greenix Pest Control Enters Tennessee With Essential Pest Control Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:05 PM

Greenix Pest Control announced it has acquired Essential Pest Control, a regional pest management provider serving homeowners in Knoxville, Tennessee, and the Dayton, Ohio market. The acquisition marks Greenix's expansion into Tennessee (its 21st state of operation) and strengthens its presence in the Dayton region.

Caterpillar Acquires Skycatch To Strengthen AI-Powered Mining Technology Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:04 PM

Caterpillar announced it has acquired Skycatch, a provider of spatial data capture, processing, and analytics solutions for the mining industry. The acquisition builds on Caterpillar's recent purchase of RPMGlobal and expands the company's portfolio of digital mining technologies by adding near-real-time spatial data and artificial intelligence capabilities designed to help mining customers optimize material movement and improve operational performance.

Warehouse Anywhere Acquires XPS Solutions To Build End-To-End Business Self-Storage Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 6:44 PM

Denver-based Warehouse Anywhere announced it has acquired XPS Solutions, a provider of contact center and remote management services for the self-storage industry. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.