Mergers & Acquisitions

Coats: Acquisition Of OrthoLite Completed To Expand Global Footwear Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2025

Coats Group, a leader in apparel and footwear components, announced that it has completed the acquisition of OrthoLite, a market leader in footwear materials and the top brand in premium insoles. The move represents a significant milestone in Coats’ long-term strategy to strengthen its position in the global footwear industry through expansion into the premium insole market.

InterDigital Buying AI Startup Deep Render To Advance AI-Native Video Compression

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2025

InterDigital, a research and development company specializing in mobile, video, and AI technologies, has acquired London-based Deep Render, an artificial intelligence startup pioneering video and image compression technologies. The acquisition enhances InterDigital’s leadership in video compression and expands its AI talent pool, reinforcing the company’s long-term strategy to lead in next-generation video and wireless innovation.

Boyd Group To Buy Joe Hudson’s Collision Center In $1.3 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2025

Boyd Group Services has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Joe Hudson’s Collision Center (JHCC) from TSG Consumer Partners LP for approximately $1.3 billion. The acquisition, which adds 258 collision repair locations across 18 U.S. states, will bring Boyd’s total network to 1,273 locations across North America.

Ares Management To Buy BlueCove, Creating Ares Systematic Credit Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2025

Ares Management announced that one of its affiliates has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the entire outstanding share capital of BlueCove Limited, a London-based systematic fixed income manager. The deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, will form a new integrated business known as Ares Systematic Credit.

Cicor Technologies To Buy TT Electronics In £287 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2025

Cicor Technologies, a global provider of full-cycle electronic solutions for the healthcare technology, industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors, has announced its firm intention to acquire UK-based TT Electronics plc, a London Stock Exchange-listed engineered electronics company serving performance-critical applications. The Board of Directors of TT Electronics has unanimously supported the offer, and TT shareholders are expected to vote on the transaction in December 2025.

Starr To Buy IQUW Group, Becoming Ninth-Largest Lloyd’s Agency

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2025

Starr, a global investment and insurance organization, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IQUW Group. This move will expand its underwriting classes and strengthen its position across international markets. Once completed, the acquisition will make Starr’s managing agency the ninth-largest operating agency at Lloyd’s.

Convey Expanding Utility Engagement Capabilities With Acquisition Of Powerley

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2025

Convey, formerly known as Message Broadcast, has announced the acquisition of Powerley, a SaaS pioneer in AI-powered home energy management and real-time appliance-level insights. The deal strengthens Convey’s position as a leading customer engagement platform for utilities and regulated industries while enhancing its suite of intelligent communication and energy analytics tools.

Jensen Partners Buying Baier Associates To Enhance EMEA Executive Search Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 2, 2025

Jensen Partners, a leader in executive search and advisory for capital raising, announced the acquisition of Baier Associates (UK), an award-winning executive search and consulting firm specializing in alternative investments. The transaction marks a significant milestone in Jensen Partners’ continued expansion across EMEA, enhancing its global capabilities in capital formation, investments, and strategic advisory services.