Mergers & Acquisitions

Shell: $13.6 Billion Acquisition Of ARC Resources To Expand Canadian Energy Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Shell announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Resources Ltd. in a transaction valued at approximately $13.6 billion in equity, as the company looks to strengthen its position in Canada’s Montney shale basin and expand long-term production capacity.

Johnson Controls Acquires Nantum AI To Expand AI-Driven Energy Optimization Within OpenBlue

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Johnson Controls announced it has acquired Nantum AI, a New York-based developer of artificial intelligence algorithms designed to improve building energy efficiency and operational performance. The acquisition strengthens Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue digital ecosystem by adding advanced AI-driven control capabilities to optimize HVAC systems and reduce energy consumption.

Rox Capital Partners: Sale Of Scruggs Water Infrastructure Platform To Sterling Group Marks Exit Following Growth Strategy Execution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Rox Capital Partners announced the sale of The Scruggs Companies to The Sterling Group, marking the exit of its investment in the municipal water infrastructure platform.

Platinum Equity And Ares Commercial Financing Supports Kingswood Capital’s Acquisition Of Daramic

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Platinum Equity and Ares Commercial Finance announced that they have provided financing to support Kingswood Capital Management in its acquisition of Daramic, a global supplier of battery separator technologies.

Avex Music Group: $100 Million Global Publishing Acquisition Strategy Launches With Infamous Catalog Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Avex Music Group announced a $100 million initial commitment to acquire music publishing catalogs, companies, and copyrights over the next 12 months, marking the first phase of its global catalog acquisition strategy.

Adient: Acquisition Of Romulus, Michigan Foam Plant Expands Automotive Seating Manufacturing Footprint In Americas

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Adient announced that it has acquired an automotive seating foam production plant in Romulus, Michigan, expanding its manufacturing footprint in the Americas region.

Henkel: Acquisition Of Not Your Mother’s Hair Care Brand Expands U.S. Consumer Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA announced that it has completed the acquisition of Not Your Mother's, strengthening its position in the North American hair care market and expanding its Consumer Brands portfolio.

Apollo: Acquisition Of Forvia Interiors Business Creates Standalone Global Automotive Supplier

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Apollo Global Management announced that funds managed by Apollo have agreed to acquire the Interiors Business Group of Forvia SE in a carve-out transaction, establishing the business as a standalone global automotive interiors supplier.

CADV Ventures: $300 Million SPAC Deal With Miluna To Create Public AI Software Company Kukugan Corp.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

CADV Ventures S.A. announced a definitive business combination agreement with Miluna Acquisition Corp that will take the company public, forming a new entity named Kukugan Corp.

Lilly Buying Ajax Therapeutics For Up To $2.3 Billion To Advance Blood Cancer Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Eli Lilly and Company announced a definitive agreement to acquire Ajax Therapeutics, Inc. in a deal valued at up to $2.3 billion, including upfront and milestone-based payments, to expand its oncology pipeline focused on myeloproliferative neoplasms.

Vertiv: Acquisition Of Strategic Thermal Labs Expands Liquid Cooling And AI Infrastructure Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Vertiv Holdings Co announced the acquisition of Strategic Thermal Labs LLC, strengthening its engineering capabilities in liquid cooling systems for high-density computing environments.

Granite: Acquisition Of Kenny Seng Construction Expands Utah Infrastructure And Materials Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Granite announced the completion of its acquisition of Kenny Seng Construction, strengthening its vertically integrated construction and materials platform in Utah and expanding its presence in a high-growth regional market.

BRG: Acquisition Of E.CA Economics Expands European Antitrust And Competition Consulting Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

BRG announced the acquisition of E.CA Economics, a leading competition economics consultancy, strengthening its presence across Europe and enhancing its Antitrust & Competition and Regulation practices.

Suzu Labs: Acquisition Of Emulated Criminals Expands Continuous Adversarial Cybersecurity Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 27, 2026

Suzu Labs announced the acquisition of Emulated Criminals, a boutique firm specializing in adversary emulation and continuous red teaming, to strengthen its AI-driven cybersecurity platform and expand its ability to deliver continuous threat validation.