Mergers & Acquisitions

Corpay: $2.4 Billion Acquisition Of Alpha Group Completed And Credit Capacity Expanded

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Corpay announced the completion of its acquisition of Alpha Group, a UK and Europe-based provider of cross-border foreign exchange solutions and global bank accounts for corporations and investment funds. The transaction, valued at $2.4 billion, advances Corpay’s strategy of expanding its corporate payments and treasury capabilities across key international markets.

JLL Partners Combines Vascular Technology And Parks Medical Electronics To Build Vascular Diagnostics Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

JLL Partners, a New York-based private equity firm focused on investments in healthcare, aerospace and defense, and business services, has acquired Parks Medical Electronics and combined the business with Vascular Technology Incorporated. The transaction combines Parks Medical’s six decades of experience in Doppler ultrasound technologies with Vascular Technology’s portfolio of specialty vascular systems, which serve hospital, clinical, and operating room settings.

EchoStar To Sell Unpaired AWS-3 Spectrum Portfolio To SpaceX For $2.6 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

EchoStar Corporation has agreed to sell its nationwide unpaired AWS-3 spectrum licenses to SpaceX for approximately $2.6 billion in SpaceX stock, based on valuation metrics from September 2025. The agreement amends a prior deal reached between the companies earlier this year. It represents a key part of SpaceX’s plan to build and deploy its next-generation Starlink Direct to Cell satellite constellation.

Aquarian Capital To Buy Brighthouse Financial In $4.1 Billion All-Cash Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Aquarian Capital has agreed to acquire Brighthouse Financial in a transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion, marking a significant strategic move within the U.S. retirement and life insurance markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Brighthouse Financial stockholders will receive $70.00 per share in cash, representing a 37 percent premium to the company’s unaffected closing share price of $51.09 on January 27, 2025, as well as a 37.7 percent premium over its 90-day volume-weighted average share price as of November 5, 2025.

Savvy Advisors Recruits Three Former Commonwealth Teams And Nears $4 Billion In AUM

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Savvy Advisors, a federally registered investment advisor affiliated with Savvy Wealth, has added three advisor teams previously affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network as part of a broader group of 28 advisors who have joined the firm since June. With these additions, Savvy now includes 100 independent wealth managers and is nearing $4 billion in assets under management.

Charles Schwab To Buy Forge Global In $660 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

The Charles Schwab Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Forge Global Holdings in a transaction valued at approximately $660 million. Forge operates a major private market trading platform through which investors have bought and sold more than $17 billion in private company shares since inception. The acquisition is intended to expand access to private market investing and support Schwab’s strategy to serve a broader range of investor needs.

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing Buys Southern California Facility In $92 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing, announced the acquisition of a significant industrial outdoor storage facility in Southern California for approximately $92 million. The asset is secured under a long-term absolute triple-net lease with Oldcastle Infrastructure, a subsidiary of CRH plc, recognized as the world's largest building materials company.

Intuitive Machines To Buy Lanteris Space Systems In $800 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Intuitive Machines announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lanteris Space Systems from Advent International in a transaction valued at $800 million. The consideration includes $450 million in cash and $350 million in Class A common stock, subject to adjustment. Closing is expected in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals. Lanteris, formerly Maxar Space Systems, is a long-standing spacecraft manufacturer serving national security, civil, and commercial space customers.

Jabil To Buy Hanley Energy For Up To $783 Million To Expand Data Center Infrastructure Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Jabil announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hanley Energy Group, a provider of energy management and critical power solutions for data center infrastructure, in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $725 million with an additional $58 million in potential contingent consideration based on future revenue performance. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Waverly Advisors Expands Northeast Footprint With Acquisition of Bridge Creek Capital Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Waverly Advisors has acquired Bridge Creek Capital Management, a Cape Cod-based wealth management firm, marking Waverly’s second expansion in Massachusetts within seven months. The deal strengthens Waverly’s presence in the Northeast. It furthers the firm’s broader growth strategy following its equity investment from Wealth Partners Capital Group and HGGC’s Aspire Holdings platform in December 2021.

Firestone Partners, Matterhorn, And Fox Capital Partners Form Joint Venture For Atlanta Industrial Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Firestone Partners, in partnership with Matterhorn Venture Partners and Fox Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of a 25,382 square foot light industrial building located at 1717 Koppers Road in Conley, Georgia. The property sits on 3.07 acres in one of Atlanta’s most in-demand logistics hubs near the airport, an area known for limited available land and strong tenant interest from transportation and distribution companies.

Webster Industries Acquires Power Transmission Products Company Renold

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

MPE Partners, together with its portfolio company Webster Industries, announced the acquisition of Renold. Renold is a global designer and manufacturer of high specification industrial chain and torque transmission products used in a wide variety of power transmission environments.

Axon To Acquire Carbyne In $625 Million Deal To Transform 911 Communications

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Axon announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Carbyne, an emergency communications and response platform used by hundreds of agencies serving more than 250 million people globally. The deal values Carbyne at $625 million and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Opteon Acquires Equity Valuation Partners To Expand U.S. Valuation Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Opteon has acquired Equity Valuation Partners (EVP), advancing its strategy to modernize and scale residential and commercial appraisal services nationwide. The acquisition expands Opteon’s national presence and continues its efforts to adopt technology and streamline valuation workflows, thereby improving turnaround times.

IPS Group Acquires Populus To Expand Smart Mobility And Curb Management Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

IPS Group, Inc., a provider of smart parking and curb management technologies, has acquired Populus Technologies, Inc., a company known for transportation data and mobility management solutions. The acquisition expands IPS’s capabilities by integrating Populus’ software platform with IPS’s parking, payment, and enforcement technologies.

Asolvi Acquires Foxtag To Expand Fire And Security Field Service Leadership In Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Asolvi, the European provider of field service management software, has acquired Hamburg-based Foxtag GmbH to strengthen its position in the fire and security market across Europe. The deal advances Asolvi’s strategy of building a scaled, specialist platform in one of the fastest-growing and least digitised FSM sectors.

Workday Completes Acquisition Of Sana To Power AI-Native Enterprise Experience

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Workday Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of Sana, an AI company focused on next-generation enterprise knowledge and learning tools. By bringing Sana into its platform, Workday aims to create a single intelligent interface that centralizes how employees access information, complete tasks, and engage with systems across the enterprise.

DwyerOmega Acquires Consistec To Expand Global Temperature Sensing Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

DwyerOmega, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management and a global manufacturer of sensors, instrumentation, and monitoring solutions, has acquired Consistec, a São Paulo-based provider of temperature monitoring technologies. The acquisition advances DwyerOmega’s position in temperature measurement and strengthens its presence in power generation, utilities, pharmaceutical, and agricultural sectors, particularly in Brazil and broader South American markets.

Pentera Acquires EVA Information Security To Expand AI Red Teaming Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Pentera, a provider of AI-based security validation solutions, has acquired EVA Information Security, an offensive security firm specializing in AI red teaming and penetration testing. The transaction is designed to expand Pentera’s capabilities into adversarial testing across modern AI-driven environments, enabling organizations to evaluate and secure the growing number of applications and infrastructure using artificial intelligence.

Odeko Expands Pacific Northwest Presence Through Acquisition Of Dairy Distributing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Odeko, the operations and technology partner serving thousands of independent coffee shops, cafes, and food and beverage businesses across the United States, has acquired Dairy Distributing, a specialty distributor headquartered in Bellingham, Washington. The deal builds on Odeko’s strategy to strengthen its regional distribution network and deepen relationships with local vendors and independent operators.

Springline Advisory Partners With Infinity Globus And Smart Accountants To Enhance International Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Springline Advisory has entered into a strategic partnership with Infinity Globus and Smart Accountants, marking a significant step in the firm’s global expansion and service enhancement efforts. The collaboration strengthens Springline’s international presence, broadens its advisory capabilities, and supports the company’s mission to advance middle-market advisory services through integrated global talent.

Acumed Acquires TECHFIT Assets To Expand Patient-Tailored CMF Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Acumed has announced the acquisition of select assets from TECHFIT Digital Surgery. This move solidifies its position in the patient-tailored solutions segment for craniomaxillofacial patients and supports the company’s plans to expand into new clinical categories and international markets. The transaction provides Acumed with full ownership of TECHFIT’s proprietary technologies, including its digital surgical planning and reconstruction platform, which has been central to the companies’ collaborative work in CMF procedures.

Kyndryl To Buy Solvinity To Expand Secure Cloud Services Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Kyndryl announced that it has agreed to acquire Solvinity Group B.V., a privately held provider of secure managed cloud platforms and services based in the Netherlands. The acquisition is intended to broaden Kyndryl’s portfolio and strengthen its ability to support customers in modernizing, securing, and managing sensitive and complex workloads.

Ovintiv To Buy NuVista Energy In $2.7 Billion Deal As Company Plans Anadarko Asset Divestiture

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Ovintiv has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NuVista Energy in a cash and stock transaction valuing NuVista at approximately $2.7 billion (C$3.8 billion), including debt.

CONAM Strategic Investments Fund IV Acquires 136-Unit Sonterra Apartments In Roseville

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

CONAM Strategic Investments Fund IV LP, sponsored by The CONAM Group, has acquired Sonterra Apartments, a 136-unit multifamily community in Roseville, California. The acquisition expands the firm’s presence in the Sacramento region. It represents a new addition to the Fund IV portfolio as it continues to pursue growth in high-demand markets across the United States.

Daikin Applied Buys Chilldyne To Expand Liquid Cooling Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Daikin Applied Americas has acquired Chilldyne, a provider of negative-pressure liquid cooling systems designed for high-performance computing and AI-driven data centers. The acquisition strengthens Daikin Applied’s portfolio of cooling solutions and advances its strategy to deliver comprehensive, high-efficiency thermal management for hyperscale and next-generation computing environments.

Avery Products Buys IDESCO To Expand Secure Identification Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Protegrity Advisors announced that it acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to IDESCO Corp. in its acquisition by Avery Products Corporation, a division of CCL Industries Inc. The transaction enhances Avery’s global portfolio of secure identification and credentialing solutions. Avery is part of CCL Industries, an international specialty label, packaging, and security solutions company with more than 25,000 employees across 42 countries.

Coast Counties Truck & Equipment Buys Golden State Peterbilt To Expand California Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Coast Counties Truck & Equipment has announced the acquisition of business assets from Golden State Peterbilt. This move significantly expands the company’s presence and service capabilities throughout Central and Northern California. The acquisition marks a strategic growth step as Coast Counties strengthens its ability to support Peterbilt customers across a broader geographic footprint.

TWFG Expands With Acquisition Of Alabama Insurance Agency

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

TWFG, a national independent insurance distribution platform headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, has acquired Alabama Insurance Agency, Inc. and its network of 20 affiliated office locations across the state. The transaction deepens TWFG’s presence throughout the Southeastern United States and supports the company’s goal of expanding access to community-focused insurance services delivered through independent agents.

Bluespring Acquires $1.41 Billion Firm Signature Wealth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 6, 2025

Bluespring Wealth Partners has acquired Signature Wealth, a Pittsburgh-based registered investment advisor overseeing approximately $1.41 billion in client assets. The acquisition strengthens Bluespring’s national expansion efforts and supports Signature Wealth in enhancing its operational capabilities, service offerings, and long-term continuity planning.