Mergers & Acquisitions

Tucker’s Farm Acquires Restaurant Franchisor With 24 Locations And Approximately $80 Million In System Sales

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:47 AM

Tucker’s Farm Corporation announced the acquisition of a leading restaurant franchisor with additional details about the company to be disclosed at a later date.

United Energy Corporation Acquires Alkane In $31 Million Strategic Transaction

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:43 AM

United Energy Corporation announced the acquisition of Alkane Modus Vis Inc and the subsequent purchase of assets from Alkane Midstream in a transaction valued at approximately $31 million. The deal, which became effective on April 30, 2026, was structured through a combination of cash, assumed debt, seller financing, and equity consideration.

Leviat Acquired By One Equity Partners To Accelerate Global Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:43 AM

One Equity Partners (OEP), a middle-market private equity firm, announced it has acquired Leviat, a global provider of engineered solutions for the construction and industrial sectors.

First Federal Bank Announces Sale of Third-Party Origination Division To Mortgage Forward

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

First Federal Bank announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Third-Party Origination (TPO) division, including QRL Financial, to Mortgage Forward, a credit union service organization (CUSO) within the Great Lakes Credit Union family of companies.

Sanctuary Wealth Welcomes $477 Million Firm Valen Private Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Sanctuary Wealth announced that it has welcomed Valen Private Capital as its newest partner firm. Founded by former Merrill Lynch advisor John Durham, J.D., LL.M., the firm launches with approximately $477 million in assets under management and will focus on serving ultra high net worth families with complex financial, estate and multi generational planning needs.

Carson Group Brings In $1.1 Billion Firm Jackson Wealth Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Carson Group announced the acquisition of Jackson Wealth Management, a Lake Mary, Florida-based wealth management firm overseeing more than $1.1 billion in client assets. The move expands Carson’s presence in the Southeast and adds its 46th integrated office as the company continues to grow its national network of advisory firms.

Einride: Shareholders Approve SPAC Merger With Legato Merger Corp. III

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Einride, a technology company focused on electric and autonomous freight transportation, announced that shareholders of Legato Merger Corp. III have approved the previously announced business combination with Einride. The approval was secured at a special shareholder meeting on June 4, 2026, marking a significant milestone toward completing the transaction and Einride's transition to the public markets.

Trillium Flow Technologies Sells French Valves Operations To Framatome

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Trillium Flow Technologies, a portfolio company of First Reserve and a provider of engineered flow control products and aftermarket services, announced the sale of its French valves operations to Framatome, a global nuclear energy company. The transaction marks another step in Trillium’s ongoing portfolio optimization strategy, as it sharpens its focus on its global pumps business and broader flow-control operations.

EducationDynamics Acquires Net Natives To Create Global Higher Education Growth Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

EducationDynamics, a higher education marketing, reputation, and enrollment management firm, announced the acquisition of Net Natives, a UK-based technology-enabled enrollment marketing agency. The deal brings together two organizations that collectively serve more than 400 institutional clients across over 50 countries, creating a combined platform focused on helping colleges and universities address enrollment, reputation, and growth challenges.

Photocure Raises Bladder Cancer Diagnostics Capabilities With $30.5 Million Vesica Health Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Photocure, a bladder cancer diagnostics company, announced the acquisition of Vesica Health, a U.S.-based precision diagnostics company advancing AssureMDx, a urine-based molecular test for the early detection of bladder cancer. The transaction is valued at $30.5 million in cash and stock and is designed to expand Photocure’s position across the bladder cancer care continuum.

Principle Health Systems Strengthens Mobile Diagnostics Platform Through Strategic Asset Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Principle Health Systems announced the strategic acquisition of select assets from a mobile diagnostic services company, further expanding its ability to provide mobile laboratory and diagnostic services to long-term care facilities throughout the Southern and Central United States.

Mobile IV Nurses And Mobile IV Medics Merge To Create Largest Mobile IV Therapy Provider In The U.S.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Mobile IV Medics announced a merger with Mobile IV Nurses, combining two mobile intravenous therapy providers into a single nationwide organization. Together with sister brands Lone Star IV Medics and Rocky Mountain IV Medics, the merged company now operates with more than 1,100 licensed nurses and medics across 19 states, positioning it as the largest mobile IV therapy provider in the United States.

Vantage Acquired In $2.1 Billion Deal By Howard Hughes Holdings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Vantage Group Holdings announced the completion of its acquisition by Howard Hughes Holdings in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion. The deal closed after receiving all required regulatory approvals, positioning Vantage as the cornerstone of Howard Hughes Holdings’ transformation into a diversified holding company.

International Paper: $360 Million Acquisition Of North Pacific Paper Company Expands West Coast Packaging Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

International Paper announced that it has completed its $360 million acquisition of North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC), a producer of lightweight recycled packaging papers based in Longview, Washington. The transaction brings NORPAC, previously a portfolio company of One Rock Capital Partners, into International Paper's growing packaging portfolio as the company continues its strategic transformation and expansion across North America.

Fivetran And dbt Labs Complete Merger To Build Trusted AI Data Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Fivetran announced the completion of its merger with dbt Labs, creating a combined company focused on delivering the data infrastructure needed to support trusted AI agents at scale. The all-stock transaction, which was originally announced in October 2025, brings together two leading data platforms that serve more than 100,000 data teams globally. The combined company will initially operate as Fivetran + dbt Labs, with George Fraser continuing as CEO and Tristan Handy serving as President.

Veolia Completes $3 Billion Clean Earth Acquisition, Doubling U.S. Hazardous Waste Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Veolia announced the completion of its $3 billion acquisition of Clean Earth, significantly expanding its hazardous waste management operations in the United States and strengthening its position as one of the world's leading environmental services providers.

RWT Capital Closes H2Oil Energy Sale To GFL Environmental Services Amid Energy M&A Surge

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

RWT Capital Corp., one of Canada's leading boutique M&A advisory firms, announced the successful sale of H2Oil Energy Inc. to GFL Environmental Services Inc. RWT Capital served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to H2Oil Energy throughout the transaction.

Decks & Docks Company Acquires J&W Lumber To Launch West Coast Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Decks & Docks Company, a leading specialty distributor of composite decking and outdoor living building products, has announced the acquisition of J&W Lumber, a Southern California provider of premium outdoor building materials. The transaction marks Decks & Docks’ entry into the West Coast market and expands its geographic footprint through J&W’s six retail locations across Southern California.

ShipStation Global Completes WWEX Group And Auctane Merger To Create AI-Powered Logistics Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

WWEX Group and Auctane have completed their merger, creating ShipStation Global, a new logistics company that combines freight, parcel, and shipping technology services into a single platform. Backed by Thoma Bravo, with CVC Funds and other WWEX Group investors retaining a significant minority stake, the combined company aims to provide small and mid-sized businesses with enterprise-level logistics capabilities powered by artificial intelligence.

U.S. Bancorp Completes Acquisition Of BTIG

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

U.S. Bancorp announced that it has completed its acquisition of BTIG, LLC, effective June 1, 2026, adding a range of institutional capital markets capabilities that strengthen the company’s offerings for corporate and institutional clients.

26North Re To Acquire Independent Insurance Group, Entering U.S. Insurance Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

26North Reinsurance Holding Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Independent Insurance Group, LLC, the parent company of Independent Life Insurance Company, the only insurer exclusively focused on issuing structured settlement annuities for personal injury claimants and their families.

Winston Taylor Completes Historic Transatlantic Law Firm Combination

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Winston Taylor announced the completion of the combination between Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing’s U.K.-led business, officially launching as a single transatlantic law firm. The newly combined firm is designed to serve businesses, people, and markets driving capital formation and innovation across major global economies.

FNBO To Acquire $850 Million-Asset Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. in Missouri

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

First National of Nebraska, through its banking subsidiary FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Ridge Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co., headquartered in Independence, Missouri. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close before the end of 2026.

NexTel Medical Acquires JumpstartRx And NueVistraMed To Expand Telehealth Platform And Accelerate Maxasome Commercialization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

NexTel Medical Corp. (formerly Exousia Pro, Inc.) announced that it has executed definitive purchase agreements to acquire telehealth and clinical solutions companies JumpstartRx and NueVistraMed. The transactions represent a significant step in NexTel’s growth strategy as the company seeks to expand its healthcare services footprint while creating a broader commercialization pathway for its proprietary exosome-based technologies.

XFolio AI Acquires Absolute Payment Solutions To Unify Treasury and Payments for UK Corporates

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Paris-based treasury and cash management technology company XFolio AI announced the acquisition of Absolute Payment Solutions (APS), a Pay.UK-accredited Bacs service provider in the United Kingdom. The deal creates an integrated platform that combines treasury management, Bacs processing, open banking, risk management, and multi-rail payments capabilities for businesses across the UK.

Cove Capital Investments Acquires Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center In Kentucky

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Cove Capital Investments announced the acquisition of a grocery-anchored retail shopping center in Princeton, Kentucky, expanding its portfolio of debt-free real estate investments. The property, located at 500 US Highway 62, encompasses approximately 72,013 square feet and is fully leased to a roster of nationally recognized tenants.

Micro Imaging Technology Acquires Cellmyx To Expand Regenerative Medicine And Medical Aesthetics Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Micro Imaging Technology (MIT), a California-based public company trading under the symbol MMTC, announced the acquisition of Cellmyx, a company focused on regenerative medicine, cosmetic surgery, and adipose tissue transfer technologies. The transaction marks MIT’s latest move to build a broader platform in the aesthetics, cosmetic surgery, and regenerative medicine markets.

Jobsity Acquires Eureka Labs To Expand Nearshore Talent Network And AI Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Jobsity, a nearshore staffing and technology solutions company serving the U.S. market, announced the strategic acquisition of Eureka Labs, an Argentina-based AI-driven staff augmentation firm. The transaction expands Jobsity’s operational scale, client reach, and talent capabilities across Latin America while strengthening its position as a leading nearshore talent partner for U.S. businesses.

Huntsman Sells €42.5 Million Italian Automotive Aftermarket Business To Trelleborg Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Huntsman Corporation announced the sale of Huntsman Gomet, its Italy-based automotive aftermarket business, to Trelleborg Group for €42.5 million, approximately $50 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The transaction represents another step in Huntsman's ongoing efforts to streamline its portfolio and strengthen its balance sheet.

Everything Branding Acquires Darlington Marketing Co.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 5, 2026

Everything Branding, an award-winning public relations and performance marketing agency, announced the acquisition of Darlington Marketing Co. (DMC), a Southern California-based marketing agency specializing in the food, grocery, restaurant, retail, and consumer packaged goods sectors.