Mergers & Acquisitions

EquiLend Buys Trading Apps For Boosting Front Office Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2025

EquiLend, a global leader in securities finance, has acquired Trading Apps, a technology provider specializing in front-office automation. This acquisition is part of EquiLend's strategy to streamline the entire securities finance process, from trading to post-trade settlement.

Sprout Social Buying NewsWhip For Up To $65 Million For Boosting Predictive Intelligence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2025

Sprout Social, a provider of cloud-based social media management software, has acquired NewsWhip, a company specializing in AI-powered, predictive media intelligence. The deal, valued at $55 million in cash with up to $10 million in potential earnouts, is set to expand Sprout Social's capabilities in helping brands and publishers anticipate emerging trends and breaking news.

HNI To Buy Steelcase In $2.2 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2025

HNI Corporation and Steelcase have entered a definitive agreement for HNI to acquire Steelcase in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $2.2 billion.

Mercer Advisors Brings In $1.2 Billion Firm Family Wealth Planning Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2025

Mercer Global Advisors, a national Registered Investment Adviser, has acquired Family Wealth Planning Group, a wealth and tax planning firm based in Naples, Florida. The deal includes its affiliate, Family Wealth Tax Advisory.

Amphenol: $10.5 Billion Deal For The Connectivity and Cable Solutions Segment Of CommScope

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2025

CommScope, a leader in network connectivity, has reached an agreement to sell its Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) segment to Amphenol for about $10.5 billion in cash. This strategic move is expected to reshape CommScope's business and provide significant returns to shareholders.

Baker Hughes To Buy Chart Industries In $13.6 Billion Deal, Accelerating Energy Technology Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Baker Hughes, a global energy technology company, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Chart Industries in an all-cash transaction valued at $13.6 billion, or $210 per share. This landmark acquisition is set to significantly accelerate Baker Hughes’ strategic vision and transform its Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) segment.

Markel Insurance Selling Reinsurance Renewal Rights To Nationwide

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

Markel Insurance, part of the Markel Group, has agreed to sell the renewal rights for its Global Reinsurance business to Nationwide as part of its strategy to simplify operations and cater to core specialty insurance markets.

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.