Mergers & Acquisitions

Rexel To Acquire GCG From Audax Private Equity For Approximately $1.4 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 26, 2026

Rexel has entered into an agreement to acquire GCG, a U.S. specialty infrastructure distribution company, from Audax Private Equity for an enterprise value of approximately $1.4 billion. The transaction will expand Rexel's presence in electrical infrastructure, data centers, power distribution, and digital connectivity while adding a business expected to generate more than $1.1 billion in annual revenue.

BASF Confirms Exploratory Talks Regarding Potential Takeover Of Evonik

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 26, 2026

BASF has confirmed that it is holding exploratory discussions with RAG-Stiftung and Evonik Industries regarding a potential takeover of Evonik. The announcement, issued on September 25, 2026, confirms that discussions are underway but emphasizes that their outcome remains uncertain.

Circular Services Acquires Re:Dish, Expanding Into Reusable Foodservice Packaging

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 26, 2026

Circular Services, a U.S. recycling and composting company, has acquired Re:Dish, a provider of reusable foodservice packaging solutions, expanding its business into reuse services for municipalities, corporations, and institutional customers. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Select Water Solutions To Acquire Pilot Water Solutions For $700 Million, With Up To $15 Million In Additional Consideration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Select Water Solutions has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pilot Water Solutions for $700 million in cash and stock, with the sellers eligible to receive an additional $15 million in contingent cash consideration. The acquisition will substantially expand Select's water infrastructure operations in the Delaware Basin and strengthen its contracted produced-water management business.

WhiteHawk Minerals Closes $111.8 Million In Acquisitions And $125 Million In Equity Financings, Expands Credit Facility To $175 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

WhiteHawk Minerals has completed approximately $111.8 million in acquisitions of natural gas mineral and royalty interests, supported by $125 million in equity financings. The Philadelphia-based company also increased the borrowing base under its reserve-based revolving credit facility to $175 million, which remains fully undrawn.

Modern Wealth Acquires $290 Million Firm AWA As Assets Approach $16 Billion In AUM

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Modern Wealth Management has acquired AWA Wealth Management, an Auburn, California-based registered investment advisory firm overseeing approximately $290 million in client assets. The acquisition expands Modern Wealth's presence in California and gives AWA additional resources for client services, advisor development, and long-term succession planning.

Corient Acquires $2.6 Billion Firm FortCay Family Office Advisory, Expanding Into Cayman Islands

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Corient, a global wealth management and multi-family office firm, has acquired FortCay Family Advisory, a Cayman Islands-based wealth manager serving 14 ultra-high-net-worth families with approximately $2.6 billion in client assets. The transaction establishes Corient's presence in the Cayman Islands and expands its ability to provide wealth management and family office services to clients with complex international financial requirements.

May River Capital Completes Sale Of Dickson To Blackstone-Backed Copeland

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

May River Capital has completed the sale of Dickson, a global environmental monitoring technology company, to Copeland, a Blackstone portfolio company.

LPL Financial Adds Two Utah Wealth Firms With $1 Billion In Combined Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

LPL Financial has added the financial advisors of Cornerstone Advisors and Clear Pointe Wealth Management, two Salt Lake City-area wealth management practices that collectively reported serving approximately $1 billion in assets. The teams joined LPL from Northwestern Mutual and are now affiliated with LPL Financial's broker-dealer, registered investment advisor, and custodial platforms. LPL Welcomes Cornerstone Adviso…

groundcover Acquires Wand To Expand AI-Powered Kubernetes Optimization And Autonomous Infrastructure Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

groundcover, a San Francisco-based observability platform, has acquired Wand, a Kubernetes resource optimization company, marking its first acquisition and expanding its technology beyond infrastructure monitoring into automated infrastructure management.

Novotech To Acquire Agilex Biolabs From Healius To Expand Australian Bioanalytical Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Novotech, a Singapore-based global clinical research organization, has entered into an agreement to acquire Agilex Biolabs, an Australian specialist bioanalytical laboratory business, from a wholly owned subsidiary of Healius (ASX: HLS). The proposed acquisition will expand Novotech's laboratory capabilities in Australia and strengthen the services it provides to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies conducting clinical research. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Refinyx Acquires Northvolt’s 134-Patent Recycling Portfolio And Signs First Major U.S. Customer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Refinyx, a Stockholm-based critical materials recovery technology company, has emerged from stealth with the acquisition of Northvolt's 134-patent recycling technology portfolio and a 13,000-square-foot materials science pilot and laboratory facility in Västerås, Sweden. The company has also signed its first major U.S. customer and secured backing from Swedish investment company Qarlbo Energy. Financial terms of the technology acquisition and investment were not disclosed.

Common Thread Collective Acquires TBAR Partners To Expand TikTok Shop And Creator-Led Commerce Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Common Thread Collective (CTC), a growth agency for direct-to-consumer e-commerce brands backed by The Acacia Group, has acquired TBAR Partners, an official TikTok Shop Agency Partner specializing in creator-led content, TikTok Shop management, and performance advertising. The acquisition expands CTC's capabilities in social commerce by integrating TBAR's creator network and TikTok Shop expertise into its existing data-driven marketing and financial planning platform. Financial terms were not disclosed.

TJC Completes Acquisition Of Luna Innovations For $1.39 Per Share

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

TJC, formerly known as The Jordan Company, has completed its acquisition of Luna Innovations Incorporated for $1.39 per share in cash, taking the fiber optic technology company private. The transaction, which was first announced on June 26, 2026, became effective on September 18, 2026, establishing a new ownership structure for Luna as it pursues growth across several industrial and technology markets.

Norwest Equity Partners Acquires E-Z UP From Beach Point Capital To Expand Portable Canopy Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a middle-market private investment firm, has acquired E-Z UP, a manufacturer of pop-up canopy tents and portable shade solutions, from Beach Point Capital. The investment will support E-Z UP's next phase of growth, with an emphasis on expanding its business-to-business operations, developing new products, strengthening sales and marketing, and pursuing strategic acquisitions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Cornell Capital Acquires Hancock Claims Consultants To Expand Insurance Claims Services Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Cornell Capital, a private investment firm with offices in New York and Hong Kong, has acquired Hancock Claims Consultants, a national provider of outsourced claims field services to residential property and casualty insurance carriers. The acquisition will support Hancock's next phase of growth through investments in proprietary technology, the expansion of its service offerings, and strategic acquisitions across the insurance claims services market.

Huspy Acquires Integra Finance And Plans $86 Million Investment in Italy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Huspy has acquired Italian credit intermediary Integra Finance, marking the real estate technology company’s entry into Italy. Huspy plans to invest $86 million (AED 315 million) in the Italian market as it expands its mortgage finance and real estate operations. The purchase price for Integra Finance was not disclosed.

KKR And Mirastar Acquire Eight UK Logistics Properties Totaling 2.7 Million Square Feet From Ares

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

KKR and Mirastar, KKR Real Estate's European industrial and logistics platform, have completed the acquisition of eight UK logistics properties totaling approximately 2.7 million square feet from Ares Real Estate funds. The transaction expands Mirastar's presence across several established distribution markets in the United Kingdom, including Corby, Doncaster, Stoke-on-Trent, and Milton Keynes. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Healthcare Triangle Signs Letter Of Intent For Up To $30 Million Acquisition Of Roboticom Robotics Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Healthcare Triangle has signed a nonbinding letter of intent to acquire certain intellectual property, trademarks, customer contracts, and business assets associated with Roboticom for up to $30 million in cash and equity. The proposed transaction would expand the Pleasanton, California-based healthcare technology company's operations into industrial robotics and precision automation, potentially combining its existing artificial intelligence, cloud, and data capabilities with Roboticom's industrial automation technology.

Willdan To Acquire Mantis Innovation For $285 Million To Expand Energy Management And Infrastructure Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Willdan Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Mantis Innovation for $285 million in cash, expanding its energy management, building infrastructure and engineering capabilities for commercial and industrial customers. The transaction is expected to strengthen Willdan's position in markets experiencing growing demand for energy efficiency, facility modernization, and electrical infrastructure.

WSB Acquires Poly, Expanding Federal, Municipal, And Environmental Engineering Capabilities In The Southeast

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

WSB has acquired Poly, an architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Dothan, Alabama, expanding its municipal, environmental and federal design capabilities while strengthening its presence across the southeastern United States and Gulf Coast.

Osmose Acquires Alamon’s Utility Services Division, Adding AI-Powered Alatrac Platform And Pole Assessment Expertise

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Osmose Utilities Services has acquired the assets of Alamon's Utility Services division, expanding its infrastructure assessment capabilities and adding a cloud-based software platform designed to help electric utilities make more informed maintenance and investment decisions. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Nomios Acquires Orbcom, Expanding Into Portugal With €15 Million Cybersecurity Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Nomios has acquired Portuguese cybersecurity services and IT consulting provider Orbcom, establishing its first presence in Portugal and expanding its operations across Southern Europe. The acquisition, completed in September 2026, adds a business generating approximately €15 million in annual revenue and serving more than 250 customers across several industries. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Madison Dearborn Partners To Acquire The Marygold Companies for $2 Per Share

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Madison Dearborn Partners has agreed to acquire The Marygold Companies in an all-cash transaction valued at $2 per share. The price represents a 100% premium to Marygold’s September 24, 2026, closing share price. The announcement did not state a total transaction value.

Eaton To Acquire COL Group From Oaktree For €810 Million To Expand Power Distribution Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2026

Eaton has signed an agreement to acquire COL Group from Oaktree's Power Opportunities strategy for an enterprise value of €810 million, expanding its power distribution manufacturing and engineering capabilities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Maridea Wealth Management Expands Into Ohio With River Cities Financial Services And DFW Insurance, Bringing Platform To $2 Billion In Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Maridea Wealth Management, a Brooklyn, New York-based registered investment advisor managing approximately $2 billion in assets, has announced that River Cities Financial Services and Dietz, Futrell & Walters Insurance (DFW Insurance) have joined its national platform.

73 Strings Acquires Callisto To Expand Agentic AI Capabilities For Private Markets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

73 Strings, an AI-powered valuation and portfolio intelligence platform for alternative asset managers, has acquired Callisto, a Paris-based financial technology company specializing in agentic AI for private markets. The acquisition will accelerate 73 Strings' development of AI-powered investment workflows, including automated due diligence, financial data analysis, portfolio monitoring, and valuation simulations. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Horizon Acquires LSA Portfolio Analytics, Expanding OCIO Services For Financial Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Horizon, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based wealth services firm, has completed its acquisition of LSA Portfolio Analytics, a Missouri-based provider of outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) services. The transaction expands Horizon's investment consulting capabilities and adds a business serving more than 200 independent advisory firms nationwide. It also represents Horizon's third acquisition in the past 18 months, following its purchases of Anfield Capital Management and Centre Asset Management. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Lendistry Acquires Windsor Life Insurance Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

Lendistry, a Los Angeles-based small business lender and grant administrator, has completed its acquisition of Windsor Life Insurance Company, marking its entry into life insurance carrier ownership. The transaction represents another step in Lendistry's multiyear strategy to develop a comprehensive financial services platform serving small business owners and underserved communities.

ONE Nuclear Completes Hennessy VII Merger With 5 GW Energy Development Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2026

ONE Nuclear Energy has completed its business combination with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII, creating a publicly traded company focused on developing advanced nuclear, natural gas, and battery storage infrastructure. The combined company, ONE Nuclear Energy Inc., expects its shares to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol ONEN on or about September 24, 2026. The transaction gives ONE Nuclear access to public capital markets as it advances approximately 5 gigawatts of energy generation capacity under development in Louisiana.