Mergers & Acquisitions

Albemarle: $670 Million In Combined Proceeds From Ketjen Stake Sale And Eurecat Exit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Albemarle Corporation has completed the sale of a controlling stake in its Ketjen refining catalyst solutions business to affiliates of KPS Capital Partners, marking another step in the specialty chemicals company’s portfolio optimization strategy.

IAC: $320 Million Sale Of Care.com To Pacific Avenue Capital Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

IAC has agreed to sell Care.com to an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $320 million, marking a strategic move to streamline its portfolio and focus on core holdings.

Select Medical: $3.9 Billion Take-Private Deal By Healthcare Operator’s Founders And WCAS

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Select Medical Holdings Corporation, one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, and outpatient rehabilitation clinics in the United States, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by a consortium led by Executive Chairman and Co-Founder Robert A. Ortenzio, Senior Executive Vice President of Strategic Finance and Operations Martin F. Jackson, and private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe.

Palmdale Oil Acquires Fleetwing To Expand Florida Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Palmdale Oil Company, a Florida-based fuels, lubricants, chemicals, propane and diesel exhaust fluid provider, has acquired the assets of Fleetwing, a long-standing fuel and lubricants distributor serving commercial and industrial customers across the state. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Sennco Solutions To Expand US Asset Protection Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Sennco Solutions, a US-based provider of asset protection technology and retail security solutions focused primarily on the health and beauty segment. The acquisition strengthens ASSA ABLOY’s Retail business area within its Global Solutions division, adding complementary anti-theft capabilities and expanding its footprint in retail security technologies.

Expandi Acquires Kompass To Form AI-Powered Data And Media Leader

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Expandi Limited has acquired 100% of Kompass in a deal that creates what the companies describe as the largest independent European provider of B2B data, technology, media and services. The transaction brings together more than 250 employees across eight countries and positions the combined group to deliver end-to-end solutions for companies seeking to promote and sell products and services to business customers worldwide.

New State Capital Partners Acquires Coworking Franchisor Vast Coworking Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

New State Capital Partners has acquired Vast Coworking Group, one of the largest coworking platforms in the world, as a carve-out from United Franchise Group. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Field Digital Acquires Slam Corp. And Transitions To Operating Company Model

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Field Digital Corp., a publicly listed blank check company, announced that Digital Investment Strategy has acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Slam Sponsor, LLC, the sponsor of Slam Corp., with Slam set to change its name to Field Digital Corp. and transition into an integrated operating company focused on institutional digital-asset infrastructure.

Thoma Bravo: WWEX Group Acquisition To Create Global Logistics Technology Platform With Auctane

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Thoma Bravo announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WWEX Group, a third-party logistics provider of parcel and freight services, and to combine it with its existing portfolio company, Auctane, to form a global logistics and shipping technology platform.

American Securities: $3.25 Billion Sale Of Industrial Equipment Manufacturers CPM And MW Components To Rosebank Industries

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

American Securities has entered into a definitive agreement to sell CPM Holdings and MW Components to Rosebank Industries in a transaction valued at an enterprise value of $3.25 billion, including up to $200 million in potential earnout payments tied to fiscal year 2026 performance targets.

Noble Investment Group: Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa Acquisition Expands Presence In High-Growth Western Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Noble Investment Group announced the acquisition of the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa, a premium riverfront property in the heart of downtown Reno, Nevada, reinforcing the firm’s strategy of investing in high-growth U.S. markets with diversified economic drivers.

Nickolas Asset Management Acquires Associated Plastics Corporation To Expand Ohio Manufacturing Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Nickolas Asset Management announced it has acquired Associated Plastics Corporation, a plastics manufacturing company based in Ada, Ohio, in a move that expands the firm’s manufacturing and distribution footprint across the state.

AppsAnywhere Merges With LabStats And Appoints Peter Cooke As President

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

AppsAnywhere, a higher education technology platform focused on centralized software delivery, announced that it has merged with LabStats to form a unified organization aimed at delivering a holistic view of the end-user IT experience in higher education. As part of the transaction, Peter Cooke has been appointed President of the combined company and will lead strategic alignment, product convergence and global growth initiatives.

One Call To Acquire Data Dimensions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

One Call, a technology-enabled ancillary services and care management platform focused on the workers' compensation industry, has entered into an agreement to acquire Data Dimensions, an Electronic Data Interchange clearinghouse and technology services provider serving healthcare, insurance, and government customers.

Cerity Partners Expands Into Chicago And Southern California With Dual Mergers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Cerity Partners announced two mergers that expand its national footprint, adding teams in the Chicago area and Southern California as part of its continued growth in the independent wealth management space.

Habi: Acquires Pulppo To Expand Leadership In Latin America’s Residential Real Estate Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Habi, a leading data-driven residential real estate technology platform in Spanish-speaking Latin America, announced it has acquired Pulppo, a Mexico-based digital broker services company, in a deal aimed at strengthening its position across the region’s fragmented housing market.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Acquires AST Turbo AG To Strengthen Global Field Service Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation has acquired all shares of AST Turbo AG, a Switzerland-based rotating equipment maintenance specialist, strengthening its international field service operations.

FUJIFILM Business Innovation Acquires ETG Global To Accelerate International Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

FUJIFILM Business Innovation has entered into a share transfer agreement to acquire ETG Global Information Technology Services Inc., strengthening its IT talent base and accelerating global expansion of its ERP system sales and implementation support business.

Magellan: $1.1 Billion Merger With Barrenjoey Capital Partners To Form Diversified Financial Services Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Barrenjoey Capital Partners announced its intention to merge with ASX-listed Magellan Financial Group to create a diversified financial services company operating across public and private markets. The combined entity will provide corporate finance, fixed income, equities, research, and investment management support to clients.

SolomonEdwards Acquires CFO’s Domain To Expand Office Of The CFO Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

SolomonEdwards, a national professional services firm focused on solving critical business challenges for companies undergoing growth, change, or compliance-driven events, has acquired CFO’s Domain, a nationwide consulting and recruiting firm specializing in Office of the CFO advisory services.

Paw Prosper Acquires Blue-9 Pet Products To Expand Integrated Conditioning And Fitness Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Paw Prosper, an animal health and wellness platform focused on helping pets stay healthy, recover quickly, and age gracefully, has acquired Blue-9 Pet Products, a provider of behavior management, communication, and skill development tools.

Knife River Expands Into Utah With Acquisition Of Morgan Asphalt In Salt Lake City

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Knife River announced that it has acquired Morgan Asphalt, an aggregates-based asphalt paving company serving the Salt Lake City, Utah area. The transaction marks Knife River’s entry into Utah and expands its presence in the Mountain Region.

upGrad Acquires Internship Platform Internshala In 90% Stock-Swap Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

upGrad, Asia’s leading integrated skilling and workforce development company, has acquired Internshala, the world’s largest early-talent marketplace, for an undisclosed amount in a 90% stock-swap transaction.

EP Wealth Onboards $300 Million Firm Thompson Wealth Management Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

EP Wealth Advisors, a fee-only registered investment advisor, announced a partnership with Thompson Wealth Management that adds over $300 million in assets under management and deepens EP Wealth’s presence in Arizona.

Zoetis: $160 Million Acquisition Of Animal Genomics Business To Advance Precision Animal Health

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 3, 2026

Zoetis announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the animal genomics business of Neogen Corporation for $160 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. The transaction is designed to strengthen Zoetis’ leadership in Precision Animal Health and accelerate innovation in livestock genomics.

Brink’s Company: $6.6 Billion Acquisition Of NCR Atleos

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

The Brink’s Company, a global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NCR Atleos Corporation in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $6.6 billion.

Choreo Buys Assets Of $110 Million Firm Insight Wealth Strategies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

Choreo announced it has acquired the assets of Insight Wealth Strategies, an Irvine, Calif.-based registered investment adviser with approximately $110 million in assets under management. The transaction strengthens Choreo’s presence on the West Coast and adds deep CPA-driven planning expertise focused on entrepreneurs and business builders.

J.F. Lehman Acquires Forged Solutions Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

J.F. Lehman & Company announced that investment affiliates, including JFL Equity Investors VI, L.P., have acquired Forged Solutions Group, Inc., a provider of high specification forgings serving the aerospace, defense, and space markets.

IFS Completes Acquisition Of Warehouse Management Software Company Softeon

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

IFS, a leading provider of Industrial AI software, announced it has completed its acquisition of Softeon, expanding its capabilities across manufacturing, logistics, and retail with a new category of integrated supply chain technology. Operating under the name IFS Softeon, the combined business brings together IFS’s Industrial AI capabilities and Softeon’s more than 20 years of tier one warehouse management software expertise.

LER TechForce: Strategic Acquisition Of Siemens Altair Resource Solution Division Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 2, 2026

LER TechForce has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Resource Solution division from the Siemens Altair business unit, advancing the company’s long-term growth strategy and expanding its leadership in engineering workforce solutions and resource support services.