Mergers & Acquisitions

Paslay Group Acquires Barich To Expand Airport Technology And Capital Program Advisory Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Paslay Group has acquired Barich, Inc., expanding its executive advisory capabilities in airport technology strategy, IT planning, and capital program delivery. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Russell Investments: B Capital-Led Investor Group To Acquire Company From TA Associates And Reverence Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Russell Investments has agreed to be acquired by an investor consortium led by B Capital, with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) joining as an investor, marking a new chapter for the global investment solutions firm. The transaction will see B Capital, CalPERS, and other consortium members acquire Russell Investments from existing owners TA Associates and Reverence Capital Partners. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Azenta Completes Sale of B Medical Systems to Streamline Its Life Sciences Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Azenta announced that it has completed the sale of its B Medical Systems business to Thelema S.à r.l., marking the close of a transaction that was first announced in late December 2025. The deal officially closed on July 1, 2026 after all required closing conditions were satisfied, supporting Azenta's strategy of sharpening its focus on its core life sciences operations.

Verdantas Acquiring American Engineering & Environmental Consultants

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Verdantas announced it has acquired American Engineering & Environmental Consultants (AEEC), a technology-focused environmental engineering and consulting firm, to strengthen its artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and data analytics capabilities. The deal expands Verdantas' ability to deliver integrated engineering, environmental, and digital consulting services while increasing its presence across federal and commercial markets.

Accela Acquires Civira AI to Speed Government Software Deployments With AI Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Accela has acquired the Civira AI platform, expanding its government technology offerings with AI-powered tools designed to accelerate software configuration, implementation, and maintenance for state and local agencies.

Goods & Services Acquires Genware

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Goods & Services announced that it acquired Genware, a New Jersey-based data and advanced analytics firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

BTQ Technologies Completes Acquisition Of QPerfect

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

BTQ Technologies announced that it completed the acquisition of QPerfect, a French quantum computing company based in Strasbourg. Following the closing, QPerfect is now a wholly owned subsidiary of BTQ. QPerfect specializes in quantum software, emulation, digital twin capabilities, and control systems. The acquisition follows BTQ’s previously announced strategic investment in QPerfect and exercise of its option to acquire the company’s remaining outstanding securities.

Blue Owl Capital Complete Acquisition Of Spire Healthcare Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Blue Owl Capital announced that funds managed by the firm, together with Moor Park Capital Partners, completed the acquisition of a portfolio of 12 acute-care hospitals operated by Spire Healthcare Group.

Integrity Acquires Stride Health

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Integrity announced that it acquired Stride Health, a portable benefits technology platform that enables flexible digital insurance enrollment for independent workers. The acquisition is intended to expand Integrity’s reach in the under-65 healthcare benefits market.

Nova Compression Acquires Energy Gas Compression Fleet To Expand South Texas Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Nova Compression announced that it acquired the operating assets of Energy Gas Compression, a Corpus Christi-based compression company serving customers across South Texas. The transaction closed on July 3, 2026.

Enverus Acquires A2D Well Log Library From TGS

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Enverus announced the acquisition of the A2D well log library and associated data products from TGS. The transaction adds what Enverus described as the world’s largest commercial well log database to its energy intelligence platform.

Equifax Acquiring Círculo De Crédito For $750 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Equifax announced a definitive agreement to acquire Círculo de Crédito, a credit information services company and the fastest-growing credit bureau in Mexico. The deal values Círculo de Crédito at an enterprise value of $750 million.

Axos Financial Acquiring Arc Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Axos Nevada Holding, a subsidiary of Axos Financial, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Arc Technologies. Arc is a financial technology platform serving technology and growth companies.

Analog Devices Acquires Empower Semiconductor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Analog Devices announced the completion of its acquisition of Empower Semiconductor. The transaction strengthens ADI’s position as a strategic, system-level grid-to-core power partner across the AI ecosystem.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

MasTec Acquiring The Superior Group For $1.65 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

MasTec announced a definitive agreement to acquire Electrical Specialists, doing business as The Superior Group, for approximately $1.65 billion. The deal is intended to expand MasTec’s infrastructure capabilities across data center and mission-critical end markets.

Frazier Healthcare Partners Acquiring MatrixCare

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Frazier Healthcare Partners announced a definitive agreement to acquire MatrixCare from Resmed. The proposed transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close during the third quarter of 2026.

Chemomab Therapeutics And Scipher Medicine To Merge To Advance Nebokitug In AI-Powered RA Trial

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2026

Chemomab Therapeutics and Scipher Medicine announced a definitive merger agreement in a stock transaction. Upon completion, the combined company is expected to operate as Scipher Medicine Corporation and trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol SCIP.

Aspen Standard Wealth Welcomes $1.3 Billion Firm CWS Financial Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2026

Aspen Standard Wealth announced that CWS Financial Advisors has joined its platform. CWS is a boutique wealth management firm based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area. CWS advises on approximately $1.3 billion in client assets and serves households nationally. The firm has a legacy dating back to 1983 and operates as an independent, fee-only registered investment advisor.

Berthel Fisher Recruits APP Financial, A $146 Million Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2026

Berthel Fisher Companies announced the successful recruitment of APP Financial, a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based practice with approximately $146 million in client assets. The practice is led by financial professional Gregory Whitenack.

LPL Financial: $175 Million Firm Cypress Point Wealth Partners Joins Independent Advisor Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2026

LPL Financial announced that financial advisor Brian Lubel has affiliated with LPL Financial’s supported independence model, LPL Independent Advisor Network. The affiliation supports his existing independent practice, Cypress Point Wealth Partners.

Iridium Acquires Aireon

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2026

Iridium Communications announced that it has completed its acquisition of Aireon. Aireon operates the world’s only space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast air traffic surveillance system.

Dechert Adds Leahana Grimley As Partner To Bolster Private Equity M&A Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2026

Dechert announced that Leahana Grimley has joined the firm as a partner in its corporate and securities practice. She will be based in the firm’s San Francisco office.

Arlington Capital Partners Launches Highwater And Acquires AMP United

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2026

Arlington Capital Partners announced the launch of Highwater, a naval services platform focused on vessel preservation, repair, and specialist services for U.S., Australian, and allied fleets. Highwater combines Arlington portfolio company Eptec Defence with AMP United, a U.S. provider of naval preservation, structural, and scaffolding services.

Boris FX Acquires iZotope

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2026

Boris FX announced the acquisition of iZotope, an audio production technology company known for intelligent audio tools including RX, Ozone, Neutron, and Nectar. The deal positions Boris FX as a broader provider of professional tools across audio and video post-production.

IQM Quantum Computers Acquires Quantistry Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2026

IQM Quantum Computers announced that it has acquired selected assets of Quantistry GmbH. Quantistry is a Berlin-based developer of a cloud-native simulation workflow platform for automotive, aerospace, chemical, materials, and pharmaceutical industries.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Paslay Group Acquires Barich To Expand Airport Technology And Capital Program Advisory Services

Russell Investments: B Capital-Led Investor Group To Acquire Company From TA Associates And Reverence Capital

Azenta Completes Sale of B Medical Systems to Streamline Its Life Sciences Portfolio

Verdantas Acquiring American Engineering & Environmental Consultants

Accela Acquires Civira AI to Speed Government Software Deployments With AI Automation

Goods & Services Acquires Genware

BTQ Technologies Completes Acquisition Of QPerfect

Blue Owl Capital Complete Acquisition Of Spire Healthcare Portfolio

Integrity Acquires Stride Health

Nova Compression Acquires Energy Gas Compression Fleet To Expand South Texas Presence

Enverus Acquires A2D Well Log Library From TGS

Equifax Acquiring Círculo De Crédito For $750 Million

Axos Financial Acquiring Arc Technologies

Analog Devices Acquires Empower Semiconductor

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services

MasTec Acquiring The Superior Group For $1.65 Billion

Frazier Healthcare Partners Acquiring MatrixCare

Chemomab Therapeutics And Scipher Medicine To Merge To Advance Nebokitug In AI-Powered RA Trial

Aspen Standard Wealth Welcomes $1.3 Billion Firm CWS Financial Advisors

Berthel Fisher Recruits APP Financial, A $146 Million Practice

LPL Financial: $175 Million Firm Cypress Point Wealth Partners Joins Independent Advisor Network

Iridium Acquires Aireon

Dechert Adds Leahana Grimley As Partner To Bolster Private Equity M&A Capabilities

Arlington Capital Partners Launches Highwater And Acquires AMP United

Boris FX Acquires iZotope

IQM Quantum Computers Acquires Quantistry Assets

Why EQT Is Acquiring Orikan

Clarivate Selling Life Sciences & Healthcare Segment To Altaris For $600 Million

Control Devices Acquires Solenoid Solutions

LPL Financial: $170 Million Firm Haskin Private Wealth Advisors Joins Independent Advisor Network