Mergers & Acquisitions

First National Realty Partners: Marc’s Grocery Center Acquisition Expands Cleveland Retail Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:19 PM

First National Realty Partners (FNRP), a national private equity commercial real estate firm specializing in grocery-anchored retail centers, has acquired Marc’s Grocery Center, a 63,317-square-foot retail property in South Euclid, Ohio.

AppsTek: Digital Engineering Services Firm Acquired By Sage IT

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:11 PM

AppsTek Corp, a Dallas-headquartered digital engineering services firm, announced that it has been acquired by Sage IT, a global technology services organization focused on AI-driven digital transformation and enterprise modernization.

Morinaga: Acquisition Of My/Mochi Ice Cream Expands U.S. Frozen Snack Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:33 PM

Morinaga & Co., the parent company of Morinaga America, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire My/Mochi Ice Cream, the largest mochi ice cream brand in the United States. The deal strengthens Morinaga’s position in the rapidly growing frozen snack category and expands its footprint in the U.S. consumer market.

Midland Industries Acquires Industrial Specialties Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:29 PM

Midland Industries, a Kansas City, Missouri-based value-added distributor and manufacturer of industrial pipe, valve, and fittings products, announced it has acquired Industrial Specialties Manufacturing (ISM). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Pinnacle Peak: $460 Million RIA Joins Arax’s Ashton Thomas Private Wealth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:03 PM

Arax Investment Partners announced that Pinnacle Peak Private Client Group, a Scottsdale-based registered investment advisor with $460 million in assets under management, has joined Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, one of Arax’s partner firms. The addition continues Ashton Thomas’ rapid pace of growth while strengthening the firm’s presence in its home market and across the Southwest.

Mariner: P&C Insurance Acquisition Adds Risk Advisory Capabilities With Cowell Insurance Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:59 AM

Mariner, an Overland Park, Kansas-based financial services firm with more than $600 billion in assets under advisement and management, announced it has acquired Cowell Insurance Services (CIS), a property and casualty insurance provider also based in Overland Park.

Savant Wealth Management: $127 Million Grand Capital Advisors Partnership Expands Michigan Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:53 AM

Savant Wealth Management announced it has partnered with Grand Capital Advisors, a Grand Blanc, Michigan-based registered investment advisor with about $127 million in assets under management, expanding the firm’s footprint in the Midwest.

Carson: ZeroCelsius Wealth Studio Acquisition Expands Network To 40 Wholly Owned Offices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:47 AM

Carson Group announced it has fully acquired ZeroCelsius Wealth Studio, marking the firm’s 40th wholly owned office as it continues expanding its national advisory platform. The Omaha, Nebraska–based wealth advisory firm manages more than $57 billion in assets.

SPIN Acquires Live For Live Music

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:32 AM

SPIN announced it has acquired Live For Live Music, a community-driven media and events platform focused on live music culture and the jam band scene. As part of the acquisition, Live For Live Music founder Kunj Shah will join SPIN as vice president of events, and the full Live For Live Music team will join the company.

2PointZero Group: د.إ704 Million Acquisition Of ISEM Packaging Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:25 AM

2PointZero Group has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Italy-based ISEM Packaging Group for د.إ704 million, marking a major expansion into the global luxury packaging sector.

Life Electric Vehicles: Rad Power Bikes Asset Acquisition Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:16 AM

Life Electric Vehicles Holdings, Inc., an electric mobility platform company, announced that it has completed a court-approved asset acquisition of the Rad Power Bikes brand, including its intellectual property, inventory, and certain operating assets. Rad Power Bikes is widely recognized as one of North America’s leading e-bike brands.

DCS: ARCTOS Acquisition Expands Aerospace And Defense R&D Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:12 AM

DCS Corporation has acquired ARCTOS, LLC, bringing together two companies with long track records of delivering engineering and technical solutions to the aerospace and defense science and technology sector.

Netflix: InterPositive Acquisition Expands AI Tools For Filmmakers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:37 AM

Netflix announced it has acquired InterPositive, the filmmaking technology company founded by Ben Affleck that develops AI-powered tools designed to assist filmmakers in production and post-production workflows. The company said the acquisition aligns with its long-standing belief that technological innovation should support storytelling and the creative process rather than replace it.

Diana Shipping Raises Offer For Genco Shipping

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:21 AM

Diana Shipping, a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, announced that it has increased its all-cash offer to acquire the remaining shares of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited that it does not already own to $23.50 per share. The revised proposal reflects the company’s continued effort to advance its proposed acquisition of the dry bulk shipping firm and underscores its belief in the strategic and financial benefits of the combination.

Lonza: Lone Star Funds To Acquire Capsules & Health Ingredients Division

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:11 AM

Lonza Group AG has agreed to sell its Capsules & Health Ingredients (CHI) division to an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XII, L.P., marking a strategic shift that will position the business as a standalone global platform focused on pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and nutrition ingredient markets. As part of the transaction, Lonza will retain a 40% equity stake in the business. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

ORS Nasco Acquires AD Member Supply And Alliance Distribution Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:08 AM

ORS Nasco, a wholesaler of industrial maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products, has acquired assets associated with AD Industries’ AD Member Supply unit and Alliance Distribution Partners as part of its ongoing expansion strategy.

Abrigo Acquires Banking CRM Platform 360 View

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:06 AM

Abrigo, a provider of compliance, credit risk, lending, and data analytics solutions for U.S. financial institutions, announced it has acquired 360 View, a banking customer relationship management and marketing automation platform designed for banks and credit unions.

Alliance Laundry Systems: Super Laundry Acquisition Expands New York Distribution Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:03 PM

Alliance Laundry Systems has acquired the distribution assets of Super Laundry, strengthening its commercial laundry equipment distribution presence in the New York metropolitan area.

ProAmpac: $1.51 Billion Acquisition Of TC Transcontinental Packaging Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:01 PM

ProAmpac, a global flexible packaging company focused on material science and sustainable packaging solutions, has completed its acquisition of TC Transcontinental Packaging from TC Transcontinental. The deal, previously announced in December, was valued at about $1.51 billion and marks a major step in ProAmpac’s long-term growth strategy.

Allen Family Capital: $25 Million Investment For 10.7% Stake In Starz Entertainment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:58 PM

Allen Family Capital, the private investment firm and family office of media entrepreneur Byron Allen, has acquired a 10.7% stake in Starz Entertainment Corp. for $25 million, marking a new investment in the premium television and streaming company.

Bluebird Fiber Completes Purchase Of Everstream Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:48 PM

Bluebird Fiber announced that it has completed the purchase of substantially all of Everstream's assets and operations, adding a large Midwest fiber network to its infrastructure platform. The transaction combines the companies’ networks and expands Bluebird Fiber’s regional footprint across a broad swath of the central United States.

Saber Power Services Acquires Bounds Construction II To Expand Electrical Infrastructure Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:46 PM

Saber Power Services, a Houston-based electrical power system services firm and portfolio company of Greenbelt Capital Partners, announced that it has acquired Bounds Construction II, a privately held company specializing in foundation construction for industrial, utility, and energy infrastructure projects.

AFM Capital Acquires Majority Ownership In Incodema3D

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:44 PM

AFM Capital Partners has acquired a majority ownership interest in Incodema3D Holdings, a contract manufacturer specializing in metal additive manufacturing for mission-critical applications across defense, aerospace, space, energy, and industrial markets.

Sphere 3D: All-Stock Acquisition Of Cathedra Bitcoin To Create High-Density Computing Infrastructure Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:42 PM

Sphere 3D, a bitcoin mining company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cathedra Bitcoin Inc. in an all-stock transaction that will create a combined company focused on high-density computing infrastructure, digital assets, and energy optimization.

USA Rare Earth: $73 Million Acquisition Of Texas Mineral Resources To Consolidate Round Top Project

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:20 PM

USA Rare Earth announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Texas Mineral Resources Corp. in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $73 million, consolidating full control of the Round Top heavy rare earth and critical minerals project in Texas.

Ōura Acquires Gesture Recognition Startup Doublepoint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:15 PM

Wearable technology company Ōura has acquired Doublepoint, a Helsinki-based startup specializing in AI-driven biometric gesture recognition, in a move aimed at expanding its capabilities in human-computer interaction and advancing its long-term vision for wearable AI.

Holyvolt: Acquisition Of Wildcat Discovery Technologies To Advance Next-Generation Battery Materials And Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:49 PM

Holyvolt announced that it has completed the acquisition of U.S.-based Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a company known for its work in battery materials discovery. The deal brings together Holyvolt’s scalable manufacturing technologies with Wildcat’s advanced materials development platform to accelerate the path from laboratory breakthroughs to industrial battery production.