Mergers & Acquisitions

The Lockwood Group Acquires Total Health To Expand Oncology Medical Education Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

The Lockwood Group, a global health care services and pharmaceutical communications organization, announced it has acquired Total Health, a leading provider of free, in-person oncology medical education for cancer care professionals in the United States. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The HWP Group: Acquisition Of Market Access Consultancy Global Market Access Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

The HWP Group (HWP), a medical communications and strategic consulting partner to the life sciences industry, announced it has acquired Global Market Access Solutions (GMAS), a market access and health economics consultancy with global operations. The transaction marks a key milestone in HWP’s long-term growth strategy.

OneMagnify Acquires Optimal’s Performance Marketing Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

OneMagnify, an AI-enabled marketing solutions platform backed by private equity firm Crestview Partners, announced it has acquired the Performance Marketing business of Optimal, a digital marketing partner specializing in performance media and audience data solutions. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

AUI Acquires Quack AI To Expand Customer Service Agent Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Augmented Intelligence (AUI), the company behind the Apollo-1 neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence model, announced it has acquired Quack AI, a developer of AI agent technology focused on customer service. The agreement is expected to double the size of AUI’s Israeli R&D team in Tel Aviv.

NWPX Infrastructure: Acquisition Of Boughton’s Precast Expands Mountain States Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

NWPX Infrastructure, a manufacturer of water-related infrastructure products, announced it has acquired Boughton’s Precast, Inc., expanding its precast concrete manufacturing capabilities in the Mountain States region. The transaction closed on February 23, 2026, and is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings.

Virginia Green Lawn Care Acquires DVH Turf Management To Expand Coastal Delaware Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Virginia Green Lawn Care announced the rebranding and acquisition of DVH Turf Management as part of its continued expansion into coastal Delaware, marking the next phase of a year-long partnership between the two companies. The move strengthens Virginia Green’s presence in the region, following its March 2025 launch of service to Delaware’s coastal communities.

Facilitron: Acquisition Of Facilities Software Firm MC²

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Facilitron announced it has acquired Management and Communication Consultants (MC²), a facilities software and consulting firm that has served school districts since the early 1980s, as the public spaces facility management platform expands its national footprint and deepens its role in facilities governance, maintenance, and lifecycle oversight.

Gencom Acquires The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park To Expand Luxury Hotel Portfolio In Manhattan

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Gencom, a U.S.-based real estate investment firm focused on luxury hospitality assets, has acquired The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, a 253-key hotel located at 50 Central Park South in Midtown Manhattan. The transaction marks Gencom’s third luxury hotel acquisition in New York City in the past 16 months and its 11th Ritz-Carlton-branded project globally.

Arcline To Acquire Aerospace And Defense Equipment Provider Hydraulics International

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm with over $20 billion in assets under management, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hydraulics International, Inc., a provider of ground support equipment, mobile test systems, and specialized pumps for aerospace, defense and industrial applications.

Shamrock Capital Acquires Creative Agency Mutiny

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Shamrock Capital, a Los Angeles-based investment firm focused on media, entertainment, communications, and related sectors, has acquired Mutiny, a creative agency specializing in connecting global publishers and brands with gaming audiences. The deal was made through Shamrock Capital’s Clover Fund I, LP, the firm’s inaugural small-cap private equity vehicle, which was raised in 2024.

Bitwise: $2.2 Billion Staked Assets Provider Chorus One Acquired

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Bitwise Asset Management, a global crypto asset manager with more than $15 billion in client assets, announced it has acquired Chorus One, an institutional staking provider with over $2.2 billion in staked assets, in a move designed to significantly expand the capabilities of its staking division, Bitwise Onchain Solutions.

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires Security 101

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, the middle-market private equity buyout team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, have acquired Security 101, a provider of commercial security integration services headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.

On Track Partners Acquires Carey’s Seamless Gutters & Overhead Doors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

On Track Partners has acquired Carey's Seamless Gutters & Overhead Doors, a provider of seamless gutter systems and garage door installation, service, and repair serving southern Wisconsin. The transaction marks a continued expansion effort across the Midwest for the garage door services platform.

Global Clean Energy Acquires Flamelit To Accelerate AI-Driven Resilience

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Global Clean Energy announced it has acquired Flamelit, a mission-driven AI and data science firm focused on delivering responsible, production-ready artificial intelligence systems that transform complex data into actionable decisions for public-good applications.

Hilb Group Marks 200th Deal For Insurance Brokerage

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

The Hilb Group has completed its 200th acquisition with the addition of a South Carolina-based property and casualty insurance and employee benefits agency, further expanding its footprint across the Southeast.

Thompson Safety Acquires Fulshear Fire Protection To Expand Greater Houston Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 25, 2026

Thompson, a national provider of fire protection and workplace safety services, announced the acquisition of Fulshear Fire Protection, a Houston-area fire protection company recognized for its deep industry experience and strong regional customer base.

Beacon Pointe Advisors: $1.2 Billion RIA The Financial Advisors Joins To Expand New England Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Beacon Pointe Advisors has acquired The Financial Advisors, a $1.2 billion AUM registered investment adviser based in Andover and Newburyport, Massachusetts, strengthening its presence across the New England market. Following the transaction, Beacon Pointe oversees approximately $62 billion in total client assets under advisement.

Citi: $2.5 Billion Deal To Sell 24% Stake In Banamex To Institutional Investors Ahead Of IPO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Citi announced it has entered into agreements with several prominent institutional investors and family offices for commitments to purchase an aggregate 24% equity stake in Grupo Financiero Banamex, S.A. de C.V. as the bank advances its divestiture of Banamex.

Enhabit: $1.1 Billion Acquisition By Kinderhook Industries

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Enhabit has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Kinderhook Industries, LLC in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion in total enterprise value.

Veris Residential: $3.4 Billion Cash Take-Private Deal With Affinius Capital-Led Consortium

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Veris Residential, Inc., a Northeast-focused Class A multifamily REIT, has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by an investor consortium led by Affinius Capital in partnership with Vista Hill Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at $3.4 billion. Shareholders will receive $19 per share in cash, representing a 23.2% premium to the company’s unaffected closing share price on February 4, 2026, and a 27.5% premium to its 30-day volume-weighted average price for the period ended February 4, 2026.

Osaic: $1.2 Billion Firm Bard Financial Services Transitions To Empowered Independence Channel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Osaic, one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management strategies, announced that Bard Financial Services, Inc., a Connecticut-based advisory firm overseeing approximately $1.2 billion in assets under management, has transitioned to Osaic’s Empowered Independence W-2 channel.

MediKarma Acquires Nanell From Industrial Manufacturer Niterra To Expand Value-Based Care Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

MediKarma, an AI-driven healthcare innovation company focused on preventive, value-based care, announced it has completed the acquisition of Nanell, a specialized digital pregnancy journey solution, from Niterra, a Japan-based industrial manufacturer. The deal integrates Nanell’s intellectual property, product assets, and operations into MediKarma’s platform, strengthening its Women’s Health capabilities and expanding its B2B2C footprint.

Scale Acquires Reload To Expand Gigawatt-Scale Data Center Power Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Scale, a vertically integrated provider of advanced on-site energy solutions, announced it has acquired Reload, a platform focused on siting, designing, and permitting gigawatt-scale data center campuses paired with rapidly deployable on-site power infrastructure.

GameChange Energy Acquires Terrasmart eBOS To Expand End-To-End Module-To-Grid Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

GameChange Energy Technologies announced it has acquired the Electrical Balance of Systems division from Terrasmart, a subsidiary of Gibraltar Industries, strengthening its position as a module-to-grid energy infrastructure provider for utility-scale solar projects.

Honeywell: £1.325 Billion Amended Deal To Acquire Catalyst Technologies Business From Johnson Matthey

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Honeywell announced it has entered into an amended agreement to acquire the Catalyst Technologies business segment of Johnson Matthey, adjusting the total consideration from £1.8 billion to £1.325 billion and extending the long stop date to July 21, 2026.

Mubadala Energy: 15% Stake Acquired In Egypt’s Nargis Offshore Concession From International Energy Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Abu Dhabi-based international energy company Mubadala Energy has completed the acquisition of a 15 percent participating interest in Egypt’s Nargis Offshore Area concession from Eni, expanding its footprint in the East Mediterranean.

Strata Geosystems Acquires India-Based Technical Textiles Company Venus Interlinings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

Strata Geosystems announced the strategic acquisition of India-based Venus Interlinings, a manufacturer of advanced non-woven geotextiles and technical textiles, marking its formal entry into the non-woven geotextiles segment.

RTS Acquires Evolution Championship Series To Strengthen Qiddiya City’s Gaming And Esports Vision

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

RTS has acquired the Evolution Championship Series (Evo), further advancing Qiddiya City’s long-term vision for gaming and esports as a central pillar of its destination strategy.

11:11 Systems Completes Acquisition Of Australian Cloud Firm Digital Sense

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 24, 2026

11:11 Systems, a managed infrastructure solutions provider, announced it has completed the acquisition of Digital Sense, a Brisbane-based cloud and managed services provider previously owned by Aussie Broadband. The deal strengthens 11:11 Systems’ position as a sovereign cloud provider in Australia and expands its footprint across the Asia-Pacific region.

ESS Tech Acquires VoltStorage IP And Assets To Advance Iron-Salt Battery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 23, 2026

ESS Tech has acquired the intellectual property and assets of VoltStorage GmbH in a move designed to expand its technology portfolio and accelerate the development of flexible, lower-cost long-duration energy storage solutions.