Mergers & Acquisitions

Worldwide Diversified Buys Controlling Stake In American Lithium Minerals To Advance Global Rare Earth And Mineral Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 23, 2025

American Lithium Minerals, Inc. announced that Worldwide Diversified Holdings, Inc. has acquired a controlling interest in the company, initiating a major strategic shift intended to position AMLM as a global leader in the development of minerals and rare earth assets. The acquisition includes indirect control over AMLM’s option on a 1,730-acre lithium and boron property in Nevada, which will serve as the foundation of a broader international expansion strategy.

Harbour Group Expands Specialty Chemicals Portfolio With Acquisition Of Fusion Chemical

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 23, 2025

Americo Chemical Products, a portfolio company of St. Louis-based Harbour Group, has acquired Indiana-based Fusion Chemical, marking a strategic expansion in the specialty metalworking fluids sector. The transaction enhances Americo’s product line with next-generation lubricants and coolants while bringing Fusion’s founder, Matt East, and his team into the organization. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Merit Financial Advisors: $1.2 Billion Firm Blueprint Wealth Onboarded

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 23, 2025

Merit Financial Advisors has completed the acquisition of Blueprint Wealth Advisors, a strategic transaction that strengthens Merit's presence across the Midwest and brings $1.2 billion in additional assets under management. The deal expands Merit's reach across Illinois and Wisconsin, introduces the firm to the Chicago market, and adds a high-performing team recognized for serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

J.C. Flowers To Sell Island Finance To VRM Penzini Capital In Major Puerto Rico Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 23, 2025

J.C. Flowers has reached an agreement to sell Island Finance, Puerto Rico’s largest non-bank consumer financial institution, to VRM Penzini Capital. The deal marks one of the most notable financial services transactions in Puerto Rico this year and is expected to close in December 2025. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Inovia Capital Expands Footprint With New Abu Dhabi Office To Advance Partnerships Across The Middle East

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 23, 2025

Inovia Capital has formally launched a new office within Abu Dhabi Global Market, marking a significant expansion of the Canadian investment firm’s international presence and strengthening its engagement across the United Arab Emirates and the broader Gulf region. The move comes as the firm deepens its strategic collaborations following its Canadian Innovation Delegation to the UAE in October and aligns its efforts with the Canada-UAE Memorandum of Understanding on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Infrastructure.

EQT Real Estate Expands European Living Portfolio With Acquisition Of 477-Unit Residential Estate

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 23, 2025

EQT Real Estate has signed an agreement to acquire a major 477-unit residential estate in Mahlow, a well-connected suburban community on the southern edge of Berlin, marking a significant expansion of its European Living Strategy in Germany. The deal, completed in partnership with Pictet Alternative Advisors, strengthens EQT’s position in one of Europe’s most supply-constrained and high-demand residential markets.

FalconX Expands Global Digital Asset Footprint With Acquisition Of 21shares

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 23, 2025

FalconX has completed its acquisition of 21shares, marking a significant expansion of the company’s global digital asset capabilities across trading, asset management, and market infrastructure. The deal strengthens FalconX’s presence in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific while advancing its strategy to bring listed markets and digital assets closer together.

EQT Future To Acquire Majority Stake In Desotec As Blackstone Retains Minority Position

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 23, 2025

EQT Future has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Desotec, a Belgian-headquartered leader in circular mobile filtration solutions, marking one of the most significant recent transactions in Europe’s environmental services sector. Blackstone-managed funds, which previously held control of the company, will remain minority investors. The deal also brings in two prominent German family offices, Athos and Merckle, who will co-invest alongside EQT Future.