Mergers & Acquisitions

Strategy Buys $101 Million In Bitcoin After Earlier Sale Triggered Market Sell-Off

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:57 AM

Strategy, the bitcoin-focused company led by Michael Saylor, has resumed accumulating bitcoin, purchasing approximately $101.3 million worth of the cryptocurrency after a rare sale last week contributed to a broader market decline.

Accenture To Acquire Whalar, Expanding Creator And Social Capabilities Within Accenture Song

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:57 AM

Accenture has agreed to acquire creator and social agency Whalar from Whalar Group, adding large-scale creator and influencer engagement capabilities to Accenture Song's customer growth offerings. The transaction is intended to strengthen Accenture Song's ability to help brands connect social commerce, AI-driven discovery and customer experiences in an increasingly creator-led economy. Financial terms were not disclosed.

VPK Group: Acquisition Of Fencor Packaging Group Strengthens UK Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:39 AM

VPK Group announced that it has acquired Fencor Packaging Group, the owner of Manor Packaging, strengthening its position in the United Kingdom. The transaction follows VPK's acquisition of a minority stake in the business in 2024 and gives the company full ownership of the packaging manufacturer.

Mascarene Partners Acquires General Drilling And Venture Drilling East To Form Iron Pillar United Mining Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:36 AM

Mascarene Partners announced that it has partnered with management to acquire General Drilling Inc. from Fred Weber Inc. and Venture Drilling East, doing business as Two Eight Southeast, combining the businesses to create Iron Pillar United Mining Group. The transaction closed on May 14, 2026.

Carr’s Hill Partners: Acquisition Of OMNI Expands Infrastructure Manufacturing Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:28 AM

Carr’s Hill Capital Partners Management announced the acquisition of Opti-Com Manufacturing Network and Sunbelt Innovative Plastics, which together operate as OMNI, a provider of conduit solutions serving underground and transportation infrastructure markets throughout the Southeastern United States and beyond. The transaction marks the third investment for Carr’s Hill Partners' inaugural fund and expands the firm's presence in the industrial and infrastructure sectors along the Gulf Coast.

Galmed Pharmaceuticals: Colospan Acquisition Creates GI-Focused Platform Targeting $6 Billion Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:27 AM

Galmed Pharmaceuticals announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Colospan, a commercial-stage medical device company focused on addressing anastomotic leak complications associated with colorectal surgery. Upon completion of the transaction, Colospan will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Galmed, repositioning the company as a gastrointestinal-focused medtech and biopharmaceutical platform.

Stark Power: Sagebrush Infrastructure Acquisition Adds 5.6 GW U.S. Data Center Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:25 AM

Stark Power announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sagebrush Infrastructure Partners, a developer of hyperscale data centers and co-located natural gas-fired power plants. The transaction advances Stark Power’s strategy of addressing the growing "time-to-power" requirements of hyperscale data center operators by securing infrastructure assets across the Central United States.

FrankCrum: Haneke Design Acquisition Enhances HR Platform Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:01 AM

FrankCrum announced the acquisition of Haneke Design, a Tampa Bay-based software development and user experience design firm, strengthening its technology capabilities and expanding the services it provides to small business clients. The transaction brings together two organizations that have collaborated for years and combines Haneke Design's engineering expertise with FrankCrum's human resources platform.

Marex: Levmet Acquisition Expands Physical Market Making And European Energy Trading Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:59 PM

Marex Group announced the acquisition of Levmet, further expanding its physical market-making operations and adding capabilities in European power and gas trading. The transaction supports Marex's strategy of broadening its service offerings and diversifying earnings across commodity and financial markets.

Huge: Rotate° Acquisition Adds Composable Commerce Expertise To AI-Native Design And Technology Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:55 PM

Huge announced the acquisition of Rotate°, a London-based commerce agency specializing in composable ecommerce, formally establishing Composable Commerce as a core capability within the company's AI-native design and technology platform. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Terreno Realty: $25.9 Million San Francisco Industrial Property Acquisition Expands Bay Area Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:52 PM

Terreno Realty Corporation announced the acquisition of an industrial property in San Francisco, California, for approximately $25.9 million, further expanding its footprint in the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the company's six target coastal U.S. markets. The transaction reflects Terreno Realty's continued strategy of acquiring high-quality industrial assets in supply-constrained locations with strong long-term demand fundamentals.

TerraCap Management: Boca Commerce Center Acquisition Expands Florida Industrial Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:51 PM

TerraCap Management announced the acquisition of Boca Commerce Center, a 70,927-square-foot multi-tenant industrial property located in Boca Raton, Florida. The acquisition expands the firm's industrial footprint in South Florida and aligns with its strategy of investing in well-located assets in high-growth and supply-constrained markets.

UniSea Acquires AI-Powered Maritime Software Company Kaiko Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:45 PM

UniSea announced the acquisition of Berlin-based Kaiko Systems, an AI-powered frontline intelligence company for the maritime industry. The combination brings together two complementary software providers serving more than 4,000 vessels globally, with UniSea contributing its HSEQ, maintenance, procurement, and dry-docking platform and Kaiko Systems adding AI-driven inspection and compliance capabilities.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires Fire Protection Specialists To Expand Suppression Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:40 PM

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety announced the acquisition of Fire Protection Specialists, enhancing its fire suppression capabilities and expanding its integrated life safety offerings across the Pacific Northwest. The transaction strengthens Pye-Barker's presence in the region by complementing its existing fire alarm and security services.

IQSTEL: Board Authorizes Share Repurchase Program For Up To 1 Million Shares

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:38 PM

IQSTEL announced that its board of directors has approved a share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to 1 million shares of common stock. The Nasdaq-listed telecom and technology company said the program reflects management's belief that the current market valuation does not adequately reflect the company's assets, operating platform, and long-term growth prospects.

Northwind Group: $132 Million Loan Funds Acquisition Of Los Angeles Office Tower

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:37 PM

Northwind Group announced the origination of a $132 million first-mortgage acquisition loan secured by 333 South Grand Avenue, a 55-story Class A office tower in the Bunker Hill submarket of Downtown Los Angeles. The property spans more than 1.4 million rentable square feet and includes approximately 1,700 parking spaces.

Cadogan Tate Acquires Fully Loaded Deliveries To Expand Phoenix Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:35 PM

Cadogan Tate, a specialist in high-value storage and logistics for art and interior design, announced the acquisition of Arizona-based Fully Loaded Deliveries, a provider of luxury moving, storage and design installation services. The deal marks Cadogan Tate’s eighth acquisition since being acquired by TSG Consumer, a consumer-focused private equity firm.

Scotiabank: MapleMark Bank Acquisition Strengthens North American Growth Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:33 PM

Scotiabank announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maple Financial Holdings, the parent company of MapleMark Bank, a U.S. commercial bank with operations primarily based in Dallas, Texas. The transaction is intended to support the continued growth of Scotiabank's Global Banking and Markets business and strengthen its presence across the North American corridor.

4DMedical: Acquisition Of Contextflow Expands European Lung Imaging Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:15 PM

4DMedical announced an agreement to acquire Austrian software lung imaging company contextflow, establishing an immediate commercial and clinical platform in Europe and expanding its portfolio of AI-powered respiratory imaging solutions. The transaction strengthens 4DMedical's global footprint across North America, Australia and New Zealand, and Europe, while adding capabilities in lung cancer screening and thoracic imaging.

NVIDIA: Reported $400 Million Kumo AI Acquisition Strengthens Enterprise AI Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 8:14 PM

NVIDIA has acquired Kumo AI, a developer of foundation models focused on relational data and enterprise applications, in a deal reportedly valued at $400 million via Barchart.

Tiderock Launches Arcata Global With Acquisition Of Arizona Gold Claim

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:55 PM

Tiderock Companies announced the launch of Arcata Global, its majority-owned mining and strategic resources subsidiary, through the acquisition of a highly prospective Arizona lode gold claim. The transaction marks the beginning of the company's long-term strategy to build a diversified portfolio of gold, copper, rare earth element, and other critical mineral assets across North America.

KLX Energy Services Acquires Wolfpack Rentals Assets In $17 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:53 PM

KLX Energy Services announced that it has acquired all of the assets of Wolfpack Rentals, a Texas-based provider of surface rental solutions to oil and gas exploration and production companies, for total consideration of $17 million. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive on all financial metrics and to strengthen KLX's presence in major U.S. land basins.

Lumine Group To Acquire Synamedia’s Video Network Business In 16th Corporate Carve-Out

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:52 PM

Lumine Group announced that one of its subsidiaries has entered into an agreement to acquire the Video Network business from Synamedia, marking the company's 16th corporate carve-out transaction. The acquisition expands Lumine's media software ecosystem and strengthens its position across video processing, broadcast delivery, and live streaming.

GSK To Acquire Nuvalent For $10.6 Billion To Expand Lung Cancer Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 4:08 PM

GSK announced an agreement to acquire Boston-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Nuvalent for $10.6 billion, adding a portfolio of targeted lung cancer therapies and strengthening its position in oncology.

Gilead And Lakefront Complete Ouro Medicines Acquisition To Advance Autoimmune Disease Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:50 AM

Gilead Sciences and Lakefront Biotherapeutics announced the completion of the previously disclosed acquisition of Ouro Medicines, expanding their capabilities in T cell engager therapies for autoimmune diseases. The transaction adds gamgertamig (OM336), a clinical-stage BCMAxCD3 T cell engager, to Gilead's growing inflammation portfolio and establishes the foundation of Lakefront's clinical development pipeline.

Ingredion To Acquire Tate & Lyle For $5 Billion To Create Global Specialty Ingredients Leader

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:49 AM

Ingredion announced a recommended all-cash acquisition of Tate & Lyle in a transaction valued at approximately £3.7 billion ($5 billion), creating a scaled global provider of specialty ingredient solutions focused on healthier, tastier, and more sustainable food products. The announcement was detailed in the company's release.

Rubicon Acquires ArMur Consulting To Expand Operational Excellence And Industry Expertise

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:40 AM

Rubicon Management Consultants announced that it has completed the acquisition of ArMur Consulting, a specialized operations consulting firm known for its proprietary operational excellence and business efficiency frameworks. The transaction is designed to strengthen Rubicon's capabilities in complex business transformations and expand its industry expertise.

Sitecore Acquires AI Search Optimization Platform Scrunch To Help Brands Win In AI-Generated Answers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:33 AM

Sitecore, a global leader in AI-enabled digital experience software, has announced the acquisition of Scrunch, an AI customer experience platform that helps brands understand and improve how they appear in AI-powered search. The deal comes as large language models and AI-generated answers increasingly dominate the digital landscape where buyers research solutions, compare options, and form purchasing decisions — often before ever reaching a brand's website. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Octus To Acquire LevPro To Expand AI-Powered Credit Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:30 AM

Octus, a credit intelligence platform serving financial, legal, and advisory firms, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire LevPro. Upon closing, LevPro will join Octus' existing Sky Road platform to create a vertically integrated, AI-powered portfolio management and trading solution for collateralized loan obligation (CLO) and private credit managers.

Adams Outdoor Advertising Expands Michigan Presence With Key Locations Outdoor Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 7:30 AM

Adams Outdoor Advertising announced it has acquired 20 static billboard faces from Key Locations Outdoor, expanding its footprint across West Michigan and Northern Indiana while marking the company's first entry into Michigan's Upper Peninsula.