Mergers & Acquisitions

Icelandirect Acquires SOMA LABS To Expand Pet And Human Supplement Manufacturing Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Icelandirect, a U.S.-based contract manufacturer and portfolio company of New Heritage Capital, announced it has acquired SOMA LABS, a New Jersey-based supplement manufacturer specializing in solid dosage form production.

RDM Partners: Sale Of LilyAna Naturals To Beauty Platform Skyline Beauty Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

RDM Partners announced the completed sale of LilyAna Naturals to Skyline Beauty Group, marking a successful exit for the investment firm and its capital partners.

S&P Global: Acquisition Of Enertel AI Corporation To Enhance Power Market Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

S&P Global announced it has completed the acquisition of Enertel AI Corporation, a company focused on AI-driven short-term power price forecasting for North American electricity markets. The deal strengthens S&P Global’s Energy division by adding real-time, AI-powered forecasting capabilities to its existing long-term market intelligence offerings.

PhaseWell Research: Acquisition Of Chase Medical Research Expands Clinical Trial Capabilities In Connecticut

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

PhaseWell Research, a multisite clinical research company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, announced it has acquired Chase Medical Research, a Connecticut-based clinical research site with locations in Waterbury and Hamden.

Ideal Group Of Companies: Multi-Asset Acquisition Of Hospitality Development Group Expands Real Estate, Mining, And Technology Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Ideal Group of Companies has announced the acquisition of Hospitality Development Group (HDG) in an all-stock transaction, marking a significant expansion of its diversified asset portfolio across real estate, natural resources, and technology.

Tweet Garot Mechanical: Wisconsin Mechanical Contractor Acquires Prime Specialty Contracting

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Tweet Garot Mechanical, a Wisconsin-based mechanical contractor, has acquired Prime Specialty Contracting, expanding its footprint into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and strengthening its regional presence across the state.

Agency Capital Partners Launches To Acquire Small Digital Marketing Agencies Across The U.S.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Agency Capital Partners (ACP) has officially launched as a holding company focused on acquiring small digital marketing agencies across the United States, targeting a segment of the market that has historically lacked viable exit opportunities.

LPL: Consilium Wealth Team Joins Platform With Over $250 Million In Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

LPL Financial announced that advisors Stephen Horvath, Brady Doe and David Hermann have joined its broker-dealer and registered investment advisor platform to launch Consilium Wealth. The team collectively serves more than $250 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets, based on figures provided to LPL as of year-end 2025.

Elliott Investment Management Takes Significant Stake In Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Elliott Investment Management L.P. has disclosed a significant investment in Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., one of the world’s largest shipping companies.

Fusion Hotel Group Acquired By SC Capital Founder To Build Pan-Asia Hospitality Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Fusion Hotel Group, a Vietnam-based wellness hospitality brand and management company, has been acquired by Suchad Chiaranussati, founder and chairman of SC Capital Partners, marking a strategic move to create a scaled pan-Asian hotel management platform.

Redwood Logistics: Acquisition Of Stridas Expands Managed Transportation Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Redwood Logistics, a Chicago-based fourth-party logistics provider, has announced its acquisition of Cincinnati-based managed transportation company Stridas, strengthening its capabilities in freight optimization, procurement, and commercial solution design.

Beanstack Acquires Comics Plus To Launch Joyful Reading Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Beanstack announced it has acquired Comics Plus, bringing together a reading motivation platform with a digital content library to form a new brand, Joyful Reading Company. The combined entity aims to increase reading engagement by pairing Beanstack’s motivation tools with Comics Plus’s catalog of comics, graphic novels, manga, and picture books.

Podpage Acquires School Of Podcasting To Expand Education With Free Tier And Coaching

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Podpage announced that it has acquired the School of Podcasting, a long-running podcast education platform founded in 2005 by Dave Jackson, as part of a broader push to expand access to podcasting education and integrate learning more deeply into its ecosystem.

Recon Analytics Acquires Atom Insights To Expand Global Coverage Across 40+ Countries

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Recon Analytics announced it has acquired Atom Insights, a device market intelligence firm with operations in Canada and India, strengthening its capabilities in global device analytics and expanding its reach across more than 40 countries. The transaction, disclosed on March 16, 2026, did not include financial terms.

GSR: $57 Million Acquisition Of Crypto Advisory Firms Autonomous And Architech To Build Integrated Capital Markets Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

GSR announced it has acquired digital asset advisory firms Autonomous and Architech in a $57 million deal aimed at creating a full-service, integrated capital markets and treasury platform for crypto.

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Asset Partners Private Wealth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, announced the acquisition of Australia-based Asset Partners Private Wealth Pty Ltd. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Sun Auto Tire & Service Expands Into Colorado With 23-Location Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Sun Auto Tire & Service announced it has expanded into Colorado through the acquisition of 23 locations across Colorado and Arizona from DAS Drive Automotive Services, marking its entry into its 26th U.S. state. The move establishes a strong presence in the greater Denver market while reinforcing the company’s footprint in the Southwest.

Cox: $4.2 Billion Acquisition Of Iberdrola Mexico Strengthens Energy Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Spanish energy company Cox has agreed to acquire Iberdrola’s Mexico business in a €3.6 billion, about $4.2 billion, transaction backed by Goldman Sachs and a seven bank syndicate, positioning the company as a major player in Mexico’s electricity market. The deal adds more than 2.6GW of installed capacity across 15 generation plants and includes the integration of roughly 700 employees to maintain operations and support expansion.

Mastercard: $1.8 Billion BVNK Acquisition To Expand Stablecoin Payments Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Mastercard announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK in a deal valued at up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

PRG Real Estate: 96-Unit Herons Point Apartments Acquisition Expands Virginia Beach Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

PRG Real Estate, a multifamily real estate investment and management company, announced it has acquired the 96-unit Herons Point Apartments, a garden-style community located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The transaction was completed off-market and strengthens the company’s presence in the Hampton Roads region.

LX Pantos: $148 Million Logistics Center Acquisition In Poland To Expand Global Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

LX Pantos, a global logistics provider headquartered in South Korea, has acquired a newly built logistics complex in Katowice, Poland, in a transaction valued at approximately $148 million, marking a significant step in its European expansion strategy.

Ramen Acquires Coplay To Expand Cross-Engine Assistant

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Ramen, an AI platform for game development, announced that it has acquired Coplay, a developer of AI tools for Unity-based game creation, in a move that brings together capabilities across the two leading game engines, Unity and Unreal.

Knowtion Health Acquires revly To Expand Claims Routing Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Knowtion Health, a technology-enabled healthcare revenue cycle management company, has announced the acquisition of revly, a provider of intelligent reimbursement solutions and optimization services, as it looks to broaden its claims routing capabilities and support a wider range of healthcare providers.

Cedars-Sinai Acquires Beverly Connection For Long-Term Campus Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Cedars-Sinai has acquired the Beverly Connection shopping center in Los Angeles as part of a long-term strategy to expand and modernize its main medical campus to meet growing healthcare demands in the region.

Kaltura: $22 Million Acquisition Of AI Content Platform PathFactory To Expand Agentic Digital Experiences

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Kaltura, a digital experience and video platform company, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PathFactory, an AI-driven content intelligence and personalization platform, for approximately $22 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Premier Payroll Solutions Acquires WayRoll HR To Expand Workforce Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Premier Payroll Solutions, a provider of payroll, HR, and workforce management services, announced the acquisition of WayRoll HR, a human resources and workforce solutions firm recognized for its client-focused service model.

AeroVironment: $200 Million Acquisition Of ESAero To Expand Defense Manufacturing And Electric Aviation Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

AeroVironment announced that it has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $200 million, as the defense technology company moves to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities and accelerate commercialization across unmanned and electric aviation systems.

Apple: MotionVFX Acquisition Expands Creative Tools Ecosystem For Video Professionals

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Apple has acquired MotionVFX, a Poland-based developer of plug-ins and creative tools for Final Cut Pro, marking a strategic move to deepen its engagement with professional creators and expand its subscription-driven ecosystem.

TMA: Add-On Acquisition Of BrainsFirst Strengthens Talent Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

TMA, a Dutch talent management software provider, has acquired BrainsFirst, a neuroscience-based cognitive assessment software company, marking its second acquisition of 2026 and fourth since partnering with Main Capital Partners in December 2024.

Freedom Mortgage: Acquisition Of Seneca Mortgage Servicing To Expand MSR Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Freedom Mortgage Corporation announced that its indirect parent company, Freedom Superior LLC, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Seneca Mortgage Servicing LLC and related entities from EJF Capital LP. Seneca operates as an asset manager of mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) and services the underlying mortgage loans tied to those assets.