Mergers & Acquisitions

Garmin Acquires Sports Timing Company MYLAPS

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Garmin has acquired MYLAPS, a leading Dutch provider of integrated timing, live tracking, and performance analysis tools that help create the ultimate sports experience for millions of athletes and spectators.

Sony Acquires 2.5% Stake In Bandai Namco For About ¥68 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

A significant strategic alliance has been formed between Bandai Namco and Sony Group, which is expected to have a profound impact on the global entertainment industry. Sony will acquire 16 million shares of Bandai Namco for approximately 68 billion yen (roughly $430 million), gaining a 2.5% stake in the company.

Onix Buys UJET Services Unit, Boosting AI-Based Customer Service Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Onix, a leading provider of data, cloud, and AI solutions, has acquired the professional services unit from UJET, a top cloud-native Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) software provider. This acquisition enhances Onix's ability to deliver AI-driven customer engagement solutions and modernize enterprise contact centers.

Macquarie Buying Erova Energy To Support Renewable Energy Optimization

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Macquarie, through its Commodities and Global Markets group, has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of Erova Energy Group, a leader in renewable asset optimization and management. This acquisition will strengthen Macquarie's capabilities in the expanding European renewable energy sector.

Nordic Capital And Permira To Buy Bavarian Nordic For About $3 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Bavarian Nordic A/S, a prominent Danish biotechnology company specializing in vaccine development, has accepted a takeover offer valued at DKK 19 billion (approximately $2.99 billion) from a consortium comprising Nordic Capital and Permira. This deal aims to accelerate Bavarian Nordic's global growth strategy under private ownership.

Why Palo Alto Networks Is Buying CyberArk In A $25 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is set to acquire CyberArk in a strategic move that establishes Identity Security as a core pillar of its multi-platform strategy. CyberArk shareholders will receive $45 in cash and 2.2005 shares of Palo Alto Networks stock for each share of CyberArk, valuing the company at approximately $25 billion—a 26% premium over its 10-day average price as of July 25, 2025.

KKR: Majority Stake In HealthCare Royalty Partners Acquired

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Global investment firm KKR has acquired a majority stake in HealthCare Royalty Partners (HCRx), enhancing its capabilities in biopharma royalty and credit investing.

Brightstar Capital To Buy 50% Stake In Arden University

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Private equity firm Brightstar Capital Partners has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Arden University. This investment is made in partnership with Global University Systems (GUS), the current owner of Arden.

NiCE To Buy Cognigy In $955 Million Deal For Boosting AI-Based Customer Experience

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

NiCE, a leader in AI-driven customer experience, has announced its agreement to acquire Cognigy, a prominent provider of conversational and agentic AI solutions. This acquisition aims to enhance AI-first customer service by integrating NiCE’s CXone Mpower platform with Cognigy’s advanced AI capabilities.

KKR: Metronet Acquisition Finalized, Forming JV With T-Mobile To Boost Fiber Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

KKR has completed its acquisition of Metronet, a leading independent fiber-to-the-home provider in the U.S., through a joint venture with T-Mobile. This deal integrates Metronet’s broadband infrastructure and operations, aiming to enhance fiber deployment in underserved markets.

Tyler Technologies Buying Emergency Networking To Support Public Safety Software

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Tyler Technologies has acquired Emergency Networking, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company specializing in cloud-native software for fire departments and EMS agencies. This acquisition enhances Tyler's public safety suite as all U.S. fire and EMS departments are required to transition from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) by January 1, 2026.

iA Financial Buying RF Capital Group In $597 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

iA Financial and RF Capital Group announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement, under which iA will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of RF Capital for $20 per share in cash. This purchase price of $597 million includes a $370 million valuation for RF Capital's fully diluted equity and $227 million in financial obligations (revolving debt and preferred shares).

Levine Leichtman Capital Buys Shipley Do-Nuts From Peak Rock Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), a middle-market private equity firm, has partnered with management to buy Shipley Do-Nuts from Peak Rock Capital.

Saothair Capital Partners: Acquisition Of AAI Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

Saothair Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in middle-market manufacturing and industrial companies, announced it has completed the acquisition of AAI from Halma Holdings through a newly formed affiliate.

PTAG: Acquisition Of Construct-X Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

PTAG, a leading provider of project consulting, has completed its acquisition of Construct-X, a U.S.-based expert in Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and Lean Project Delivery, as of June 30, 2025. Construct-X's tools, methods, and team now integrate with PTAG's Advanced Project Delivery platform to accelerate digital transformation and operational excellence.

EQT And CPP Investments To Buy NEOGOV

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2025

EQT announced that EQT X and CPP Investments will acquire NEOGOV from funds managed by Warburg Pincus and Carlyle. Founded in 2000 and based in El Segundo, California, NEOGOV offers human capital management and public safety solutions to nearly 10,000 North American public sector organizations.

Union Pacific And Norfolk Southern Merging In $85 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2025

Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation announced today a definitive agreement to merge, creating what is termed as America's first "transcontinental railroad." This historic deal, valued at about $85 billion for Norfolk Southern, looks to connect over 50,000 route miles across 43 states, linking nearly every corner of North America and approximately 100 ports.

Lyten: Over $200 Million Raised For Advancing Acquisition Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2025

Lyten, a manufacturer of lithium-sulfur batteries, has secured over $200 million in equity investment, bringing its total funding to over $625 million. This will support its expansion in the U.S. and Europe.

Montagu To Buy Poland-Based Digital Retail Solutions Provider IAI Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2025

Montagu, a mid-market private equity firm, has reached an agreement to acquire IAI Group, which is Poland's leading provider of digital retail solutions, pending regulatory approval. This acquisition will transfer ownership from MCI Capital ASI and IAI's founders.

HEICO Buying Gables Engineering To Support Avionics Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2025

HEICO Corporation's Electronic Technologies Group announced its acquisition of Gables Engineering, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced avionics controls. This cash transaction is expected to boost HEICO's earnings within a year.

Doss Buys Shopify Inventory Leader Genie

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2025

Doss, the AI-native ERP platform, has announced its acquisition of key assets from Genie, a leading inventory management solution for Shopify.

VestGen: Leadership Team Expanded With New National Head Of Advisors And Director Of Insurance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2025

VestGen Wealth Partners is transforming the wealth management industry by addressing advisor succession while providing exceptional client service across generations. The firm recently appointed Rob Bondiman as National Head of Advisors and Matt LaLonde as Director of Insurance to lead VestGen Insurance Partners (VGIP).

Gamefound Buys Crowdfunding Pioneer Indiegogo

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2025

Gamefound, a leading tabletop crowdfunding platform, has acquired Indiegogo, a long-established crowdfunding site. This acquisition aims to enhance the crowdfunding experience by combining the strengths of both platforms and improving tools and terms for backers and creators.

Trovata: $9 Million Raised And ATOM Acquired

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2025

Trovata, a leading multibank data platform for cash and liquidity management, has acquired ATOM, an enterprise Treasury Management System (TMS) from Financial Sciences Corporation.

First National Financial: $2.9 Billion Acquisition By Birch Hill And Brookfield

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2025

First National Financial Corporation has agreed to be acquired by an acquisition vehicle controlled by Birch Hill Equity Partners and Brookfield Asset Management for approximately $2.9 billion, or $48.00 per share in cash.

GovCIO To Buy SoldierPoint Digital Health For VA Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2025

GovCIO, a leading provider of technology solutions to the federal government, has agreed to acquire SoldierPoint Digital Health, LLC from Iron Bow Technologies. This acquisition will expand GovCIO's work with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

TRIUMPH: $3 Billion Acquisition Deal Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2025

Triumph Group has been officially acquired by private equity firms Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners in a deal valued at approximately $3 billion, making it an independent, privately held company.

Commvault Buying Satori Cyber To Support Data Security

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2025

Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions, plans to acquire Satori Cyber, a data and AI security company. This acquisition will enhance Commvault's ability to help enterprises address the challenges of AI adoption, data growth, and regulatory compliance in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Aprio: $300 Million Investment In Automation And TimeCredit AI Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2025

Aprio, which is one of the largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., announced a five-year, $300 million investment in AI and automation, along with acquiring TimeCredit, a 2024 AICPA and CPA.com Startup Accelerator company.

Amazon Buys Wearable AI Technology Company Bee

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 27, 2025

Amazon will expand further into the AI-based wearable technology market through the acquisition of Bee. Bee is a San Francisco-based startup known for creating an always-listening wristband device. The deal was confirmed by Amazon and announced by Bee co-founder Maria de Lourdes Zollo on a LinkedIn post.