Mergers & Acquisitions

HOK Acquires ROSSETTI To Expand Global Sports, Recreation And Entertainment Design Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

HOK, a global architecture and design firm, has acquired ROSSETTI, a Detroit-based architecture firm with 57 years of sports venue expertise, deepening HOK's sports, recreation, and entertainment design practice and establishing its first office in Detroit. The combined firm will operate as HOK + ROSSETTI during the integration.

Global Brands Acquires Skinny Brands To Expand Into Low-Calorie Beer And Cider Category

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Global Brands, a UK drinks company, has acquired Skinny Brands, a low-calorie, gluten-free beer and cider brand, adding Skinny Lager, Skinny IPA, and Skinny Fruit Cider to its portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Howden Acquires Maven Financial Planning To Establish Galway Presence In Ireland

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Howden, a leading global insurance intermediary group, has acquired Maven Financial Planning Limited, one of Ireland's foremost financial planning and advisory firms, establishing Howden Ireland's Life and Pensions advisory offering in Galway and expanding the company's footprint on the west coast of Ireland. The acquisition is subject to Central Bank of Ireland regulatory approval.

Fidelity Building Services Group Acquires MVH Industrial To Expand South-Central U.S. Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Fidelity Building Services Group, one of the nation's leading providers of HVAC, mechanical services, building automation, emergency power, and energy solutions, has acquired MVH Industrial, a Kentucky-based provider of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general contracting services. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition advances Fidelity's nationwide expansion strategy and strengthens its ability to serve industrial and manufacturing clients in the South-Central region.

Silverfort Acquires Fabrix Security To Deliver Autonomous Runtime Identity Security

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Silverfort, a leading identity security company, has acquired Fabrix Security, an AI-native identity security startup, to deliver the first autonomous identity security platform operating at runtime. The combined platform is designed to protect human, machine, and agentic identities at the speed and scale that traditional, rules-based approaches can no longer handle. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Reliance Retail Acquires Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ Anomaly Haircare Brand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Reliance Retail Limited has acquired Anomaly, the global clean haircare brand founded by actor and entrepreneur Priyanka Chopra Jonas, including its trademarks, brand assets, and digital properties. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Priyanka Chopra Jonas will continue to play an integral role in the brand's evolution as Creative Director, driving innovation, brand vision, and product development.

Circus Completes Acquisition Of K-Robotics To Advance Autonomous Food Production Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Circus SE, a Munich-based global AI and robotics company developing autonomous sustainment systems for food supply in civilian and defense sectors, has completed the acquisition of Kitchen Robotics, a U.S.-Israeli company with patented technologies in autonomous sustainment robotics. The all-cash transaction was completed in the low six-figure range and gives Circus full ownership of all patents, software IP, robotic assets, and know-how, excluding financial liabilities and employee transfers.

Paslay Group Acquires Trifiletti Consulting To Expand Capital Program Advisory Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Paslay Management Group, a Fort Worth-based program consulting firm, has expanded its capabilities through the addition of Trifiletti Consulting, a Los Angeles-based strategic advisory firm recognized for its leadership in complex capital programs, project management, land use, environmental clearance, and real estate transactions. The combined firms, alongside Unison Consulting which merged with Paslay last month, now employ more than 150 team members.

Wipfli Acquires CompliancePoint To Expand Cybersecurity And Data Privacy Advisory Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Wipfli, a top 25 national advisory and accounting firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire CompliancePoint, a Duluth, Georgia-based provider of risk management services focused on information security, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. Two partners and 52 associates will join Wipfli as a result of the transaction, which is expected to become effective May 1, 2026.

Pinnaql Acquires Pharma Resource Group To Expand Scientific And Manufacturing Advisory Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Pinnaql, a 3 Boomerang Capital portfolio company, has acquired Pharma Resource Group, a leading provider of analytical sciences, formulation, scientific writing, manufacturing, and change control advisory services to the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. The acquisition marks Pinnaql's third tuck-in acquisition in the past 10 months.

Skyline Builders And Cove Kaz Capital Announce Merger To Create Kaz Resources

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Skyline Builders Group Holding Limited, listed on Nasdaq under the ticker SKBL, and Cove Kaz Capital Group, a U.S.-backed geological exploration and mining company with operations in Kazakhstan, have entered into a Transaction Agreement to effect a business combination. The combined company will operate under the name Kaz Resources and trade on Nasdaq under the ticker KAZR. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 or early 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Brand Engagement Network To Acquire Cataneo For $19.5 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Brand Engagement Network, an enterprise-grade conversational AI company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker BNAI, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cataneo GmbH, a Munich-based provider of mission-critical media and advertising infrastructure software, in a debt-free transaction valued at approximately $19.5 million. Payment will be made in a combination of cash and equity, with Cataneo co-founder Christian Unterseer joining BEN's Board of Directors upon closing. The transaction is expected to close on June 30, 2026.

Confie Acquires 12 Retail Insurance Locations In Louisiana To Expand Market Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Confie, the nation's largest personal lines insurance distribution company, has acquired 12 retail storefront locations from The General Automobile Insurance Services of Louisiana, further strengthening its presence in Louisiana. Financial terms were not disclosed.

GCG Advisory Partners Acquires Gateway Capital Advisors, Adding $400 Million AUM Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

GCG Advisory Partners, the parent company of GCG Wealth Management, has acquired Gateway Capital Advisors, a St. Louis, Missouri-based wealth management firm with $400 million under management and organic growth multiples exceeding industry averages. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Gateway Capital Advisors Managing Partners Dustin Ward, Shaun Griese, and Joseph Sigman will join GCG as Operating and Equity Partners.

Lazard To Buy Campbell Lutyens For $575 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Lazard has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Campbell Lutyens, a premier global private markets advisor, for approximately $575 million in total consideration, with potential additional payments of up to $85 million based on defined performance criteria over a multi-year period. The transaction will establish Lazard CL as Lazard's third global business and create the leading private capital advisory platform in the world.

Meadow Partners Acquires Portfolio Of Ten U.K. Energy Ground Lease Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

Meadow Partners, an institutional middle-market real estate investment manager, has acquired a portfolio of ten ground leases for energy assets across the U.K., meaningfully accelerating the firm's investment strategy in powered land and the energy transition.

Ameribrands Acquires Construction And Hospitality Services To Expand National Hospitality Renovation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

Ameribrands, a holding company delivering value-added solutions to multi-site brands nationwide, has acquired Construction and Hospitality Services, now rebranded as Commercial Hospitality Solutions, a national provider of hotel and hospitality property renovation services based in Melbourne, Florida.

Augment Acquires Stealth Startup Merlin To Bring AI To The $8 Trillion Wholesale Distribution Industry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

Augment, an AI productivity platform for supply chain, has acquired Merlin, a stealth AI company focused on wholesale distribution, integrating its capabilities into Augie, Augment's flagship AI teammate, marking the company's entry into an industry valued at more than $8 trillion in the U.S. alone.

Keller Williams Acquires Michael Lewis Marketing Suite To Strengthen Agent Branding Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

Keller Williams has acquired Michael Lewis Marketing Suite, a widely utilized marketing services company supporting KW-affiliated real estate agents and brokerages, bringing the platform fully in-house as part of its broader agent tools strategy.

Novi Labs Acquires Turing Analytics To Establish Unified North American Platform For Upstream Investment Decisions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

Novi Labs, an AI-driven energy analytics platform, has acquired Calgary-based Turing Analytics, the company behind EVA, a Canadian-focused upstream analytics and proprietary data platform, to create a unified analytical environment for evaluating upstream investments across North America.

Anaconda Acquires Outerbounds To Power End-To-End AI-Native Development At Enterprise Scale

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

Anaconda, the trusted foundation for AI-native development, has acquired Outerbounds, the company behind Metaflow, an open-source AI and machine learning orchestration framework, marking a significant step in Anaconda's evolution into the first unified platform spanning the entire AI-native development software lifecycle.

XTL Biopharmaceuticals To Acquire Psyga Bio To Establish Leading Psychedelic Biotechnology Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

XTL Biopharmaceuticals, an IP portfolio company, has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Psyga Bio, an advanced biotechnology company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of proprietary products derived from psychedelic and functional mushrooms, positioning XTL at the forefront of the rapidly expanding global psychedelic therapeutics market.

The Wine Group Acquires Phony Negroni Non-Alcoholic Brand From St. Agrestis

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

The Wine Group, one of the world's leading producers of wine and adult beverages, has acquired the Phony Negroni non-alcoholic beverage line from St. Agrestis to expand its presence in the growing non-alcoholic spirits category.

iAltA Holdings Acquires Precept To Eliminate Integration Backlogs In Wealth Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

iAltA Holdings, a New York-based private markets infrastructure company, has acquired Precept, an AI-powered integration platform purpose-built for wealthtech and fintech companies. The deal marks iAltA's second acquisition within its Wealth vertical, following the acquisition of BridgeFT in January 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Urban Armor Gear Acquires Nomad Goods To Expand Premium Mobile Accessories Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

Urban Armor Gear, an Irvine, California-based designer of rugged mobile device cases and accessories, has completed the acquisition of Nomad Goods, a Santa Barbara-based designer and manufacturer of premium smartphone and smartwatch accessories. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal was completed in partnership with HKW, UAG's financial sponsor, and is consistent with a strategy to scale the platform through targeted acquisitions and operational integration.

Amadeus To Acquire Idemia Public Security For €1.2 Billion To Build End-To-End Biometric Travel Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

Amadeus, the Madrid-based travel technology company, has announced its intention to acquire Idemia Public Security, a leading biometrics and identity services provider headquartered in France, for €1.2 billion. The deal follows Amadeus' 2024 acquisition of Vision-Box, a biometric solutions provider for airports, airlines, and border control, and represents a further step in the company's strategy to become an orchestrator of the travel ecosystem. Closing is expected mid-2027, subject to regulatory approvals.

KONE And TKE To Combine In €29.4 Billion Deal To Create Global Elevator And Escalator Leader

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

KONE Corporation and TKE have announced an agreement to combine in a cash and share transaction implying a total enterprise value for TKE of €29.4 billion. The deal brings together two of the world's leading elevator and escalator companies, with KONE entering the agreement with a consortium led by Advent and Cinven, the current owners of TKE. Completion is subject to regulatory approvals and KONE shareholder approval and is expected no earlier than the second quarter of 2027.

OppFi To Acquire BNCCORP In $130 Million Deal To Create Unified Digital And Community Banking Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

OppFi, a Chicago-based tech-enabled digital finance platform listed on the NYSE, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BNCCORP and its wholly owned subsidiary, BNC National Bank, in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $130 million. Under the terms of the agreement, BNCC stockholders will receive $19.375 per share in cash and 1.90 shares of OppFi Class A common stock for each BNCC share, representing approximately 1.2 times BNCC's book value of $107 million as of December 31, 2025.

Z Squared To Acquire Skycore Digital, Adding 24 MW Of Energized AI Infrastructure With Path To 42 MW

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

Z Squared, a Fort Lauderdale-based vertically integrated digital infrastructure company listed on Nasdaq, has entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of Skycore Digital, an operating digital infrastructure company with three active sites in North Carolina powered by Duke Energy. The transaction is structured entirely in Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with no cash consideration and no debt financing, with a base aggregate liquidation preference of $18 million at closing and maximum consideration of $22 million.

Chiesi Group To Acquire KalVista Pharmaceuticals For $1.9 Billion To Expand Rare Disease Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

Chiesi Group, an international research-focused biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Parma, Italy, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KalVista Pharmaceuticals for $27.00 per share in cash, representing an equity consideration of approximately $1.9 billion. The transaction, unanimously approved by both boards, represents Chiesi's largest acquisition to date and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. The offer price represents a 36% premium to KalVista's 30-day volume-weighted average share price as of April 28, 2026.