Mergers & Acquisitions

Health Management Associates: Acquisition Of HealthTech Solutions Expands Medicaid Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Health Management Associates (HMA), a national consulting firm focused on publicly funded healthcare and human services, announced it has acquired HealthTech Solutions, a provider of Medicaid-focused technology, analytics, and compliance solutions.

Buddy’s Pizza: Detroit Pizza Chain Acquired By Local Investment Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Detroit’s iconic pizza chain Buddy’s Pizza has been acquired by a Detroit-based group of investors who say they have a deep personal connection to the brand and its legacy in the city.

Americana Partners Expands With Acquisition Of Accounting And Consulting Firm NRT Consulting

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Houston-based Americana Partners, an independent wealth management firm overseeing more than $12.1 billion in client assets, announced it has acquired NRT Consulting, a financial consulting and accounting firm, as it continues to expand its service platform.

Henkel: $1.4 Billion Acquisition Of Premium Hair Care Brand Olaplex

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 26, 2026

Henkel has announced a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Olaplex in a deal valued at approximately $1.4 billion, based on an offer price of $2.06 per share. The transaction has been unanimously approved by Olaplex’s board of directors, with controlling shareholder Advent also committing its support.

Pulmatrix: Merger With Eos SENOLYTIX To Advance Mitochondrial Therapies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 26, 2026

Pulmatrix announced a definitive merger agreement with Eos SENOLYTIX, a biotechnology company focused on gerotherapeutic peptides targeting mitochondrial dysfunction in aging-related diseases. Upon completion of the transaction, the combined entity will operate as Eos SENOLYTIX, Inc. and is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “EOSX.”

Electro Switch Acquires E-MAX Instruments To Expand Substation Monitoring And Control Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

Electro Switch, a manufacturer of engineered switches and related components for critical applications, announced it has acquired E-MAX Instruments, a provider of control and monitoring solutions for electrical substation equipment.

Boralex: C$9 Billion Acquisition By Brookfield And La Caisse To Accelerate Renewable Energy Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

Boralex has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Brookfield alongside La Caisse in a transaction valued at approximately C$9 billion (C$9.7 billion on a combined basis), positioning the company for its next phase of growth as a private entity.

Why Merck Is Buying Terns Pharmaceuticals In A $6.7 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

Merck has agreed to acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals for approximately $6.7 billion, a move aimed at accelerating its expansion in blood cancer treatments and reinforcing its long-term oncology strategy.

Holley Performance Brands: Acquisition Of HRX Expands Safety And Racing Portfolio In Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

Holley Performance Brands has announced the acquisition of HRX, an Italy-based motorsports racewear brand, as part of its strategy to expand its Safety and Racing portfolio and strengthen its presence in European motorsports. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Why Ecolab Is Buying CoolIT Systems For $4.75 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

Ecolab announced it has agreed to acquire CoolIT Systems for approximately $4.75 billion in cash as part of a strategic push to deepen its role in the rapidly growing AI data center ecosystem and build a comprehensive cooling platform for next-generation computing infrastructure.

Innovative Systems Acquires Actifai To Expand AI-Driven Broadband Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

Innovative Systems, a provider of broadband billing and subscriber management platforms, announced it has acquired Actifai, an AI platform built for broadband service providers. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

First Bank Of Alabama: $20.5 Million Acquisition Of First Fidelity Bank Expands Community Banking Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

FirstBanc of Alabama, the parent company of First Bank of Alabama, announced it has completed its acquisition of FBDC Financial Corporation, the parent company of First Fidelity Bank, following the merger agreement first disclosed in December 2025.

Threadline Wealth: $5.8 Billion RIA Spins Out From Moss Adams Following Baker Tilly Merger

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 24, 2026

Threadline Wealth has officially launched as an independent registered investment advisor following the separation of Moss Adams Wealth Advisors from accounting firm Moss Adams, which merged with Baker Tilly in 2025. The newly independent firm is majority owned by management and backed by The Cynosure Group, positioning it for long-term growth as a regional boutique wealth manager focused on high-net-worth clients.

Olympus Partners: $1.1 Billion Sale Of Retina Business Of EyeSouth Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 24, 2026

Olympus Partners announced it has agreed to sell the retina business of EyeSouth Partners for $1.1 billion, marking a significant transaction in the ophthalmology services sector. EyeSouth is an eye care-focused management services organization that partners with ophthalmologists and medical optometrists to deliver specialized medical and surgical care.

C5i To Acquire Data & AI Company Datavid To Strengthen Knowledge Graph Capabilities For Agentic AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 24, 2026

C5i, an AI and analytics company, announced that it has signed an agreement to fully acquire UK-based Datavid, a data and AI company specializing in graph data engineering and knowledge graph design. The transaction is expected to close by the end of March 2026.

Findem Acquires Glider AI To Deliver Hire-Ready Candidates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 24, 2026

Findem, an AI platform focused on talent outcomes, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Glider AI, a skills validation platform, in a move aimed at transforming hiring workflows and addressing inefficiencies in the global staffing market.

Callan Family Office: Clarity Family Offices Team Joins To Expand UHNW Advisory Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 24, 2026

Callan Family Office announced that the team from Clarity Family Offices has joined the firm, strengthening its capabilities in serving ultra-high-net-worth families, single family offices, and multi-generational wealth structures. The addition supports Callan’s continued expansion as an independent family office platform and enhances its advisory depth across complex wealth planning.

Fertio Acquires Cascade Cryobank To Expand U.S. Presence And Donor Transparency

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 24, 2026

Fertio, an international fertility care group and parent company of European Sperm Bank, announced that it has acquired Cascade Cryobank, a U.S.-based sperm bank founded in 2021. The deal marks Fertio’s expansion into the United States and reflects its strategy to build a global ecosystem of fertility care companies focused on transparency, innovation, and patient support.

Fresh Del Monte: $285 Million Acquisition Of Del Monte Foods Assets Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 23, 2026

Fresh Del Monte Produce, a global producer and marketer of fresh and prepared foods, announced that it has completed the acquisition of select assets from Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc. and its affiliates in a transaction valued at approximately $285 million. The deal was approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey as part of a court-supervised sale process under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

CrossCountry Mortgage: Summit Funding Acquisition Expands National Retail Lending Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 23, 2026

CrossCountry Mortgage has entered into an agreement to acquire Summit Funding, a privately held mortgage banker and servicer headquartered in Sacramento, California.

Ramp Acquires Juno To Expand Guest Travel Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 23, 2026

Ramp, a financial operations platform, announced that it has acquired Juno, a guest travel platform focused on managing travel for non-employees. The deal expands Ramp’s travel capabilities as it builds a more comprehensive solution for businesses managing both employee and guest travel.

Embecta: £150 Million Acquisition Of Owen Mumford To Expand Drug Delivery Platform Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

Embecta, a diabetes care technology company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Owen Mumford Holdings Limited, a UK-based medical device innovator, for up to £150 million. The deal includes an upfront cash payment of £100 million at closing, along with up to £50 million in performance-based payments tied to net sales of the Aidaptus auto-injector platform over the three years following closing.

Sazerac: Spirits Company Acquires Dirty Shirley RTD Cocktail Brand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

Sazerac announced it has acquired Dirty Shirley, a ready-to-drink cocktail brand that offers a vodka-spiked version of the classic Shirley Temple. The deal reflects growing consumer interest in nostalgic beverages reimagined for adult audiences, as the Shirley Temple experiences a resurgence with a modern twist.

AirX Climate Solutions Acquires Northern Air Systems To Expand Mission-Critical HVAC Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

AirX Climate Solutions has acquired Northern Air Systems, Inc., strengthening its position in mission-critical and specialty HVAC solutions. The transaction marks the company’s fifth acquisition as it continues to expand its capabilities and market reach.

Apollo.io Acquires Pocus To Advance AI-Native GTM Operating System Vision

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

Apollo.io announced it has acquired Pocus, an enterprise-grade revenue intelligence platform designed to help teams convert buying signals into prioritized action, as the company continues its push to build an AI-native go-to-market operating system.

Novartis: $2 Billion Acquisition Of PI3Kα Inhibitor To Strengthen Breast Cancer Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 21, 2026

Novartis announced that it has agreed to acquire a next-generation PI3Kα inhibitor program from Synnovation Therapeutics in a deal valued at $2 billion upfront, with up to $1 billion in additional milestone payments. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Amazon: RIVR Acquisition Advances Physical AI Delivery Vision

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 21, 2026

Amazon has acquired robotics company RIVR, marking a strategic move to accelerate the development of physical AI systems designed for real-world deployment, particularly in last-mile delivery.

Hanwha Energy: Texas Gas-Fired Power Plant Acquisition To Expand U.S. Energy Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corporation announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a natural gas-fired power generation facility in Texas, marking a continued expansion of the company’s footprint in the U.S. energy market.

Independent Bank: $70.2 Million Acquisition Of Community Bank HCB Financial

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Independent Bank announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire HCB Financial Corp., the parent company of Highpoint Community Bank, in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $70.2 million.

FingerMotion: Telecom Technology Company To Acquire Telforge In Share Exchange Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

FingerMotion, a mobile services, data, and technology company, announced it has signed a share exchange agreement to acquire Telforge, Inc., a Nevada-based provider of cloud voice and messaging telecommunications services.