Mergers & Acquisitions

Avista Healthcare Partners To Acquire German VMS Platform sanotact Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Avista Healthcare Partners announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire sanotact Group GmbH, a Germany-based vitamins, minerals, and supplements platform, alongside strategic co-investor Damier Group. Existing investor FLOTTE Beteiligungen GmbH will reinvest in the company as part of the transaction.

Everis Medical: Acquisition Of Hood Laboratories Expands Head & Neck And Airway Management Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 22, 2026

Everis Medical, a medical device company focused on Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, and adjacent surgical specialties, announced the acquisition of Hood Laboratories, a privately held medical technology company based in Pembroke, Massachusetts. The acquisition expands Everis Medical’s portfolio of ENT, airway, and thoracic devices while strengthening its position in airway management.

Shein Reportedly Buying Everlane For $100 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Fast fashion giant Shein is reportedly acquiring sustainable apparel brand Everlane in a deal valued at approximately $100 million, according to multiple reports. The acquisition marks a dramatic shift for Everlane, which built its reputation around sustainability, ethical sourcing, and “radical transparency.”

Legrand: Malaysia Power Engineering Acquisition Expands Datacenter Infrastructure Presence In Asia

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Legrand announced the acquisition of SRS Power Engineering in Malaysia, further expanding the company’s footprint in Asia and strengthening its capabilities in low- and medium-voltage power protection solutions for datacenters and industrial applications.

Kpler: Acquisition Of African Energy Intelligence Firm CITAC Expands Trade Analytics Coverage

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Kpler announced the acquisition of CITAC, a market intelligence firm focused on Africa’s downstream energy sector, expanding the company’s suite of trade intelligence tools and strengthening its global Insight offering.

Grant Thornton Advisors: AI And Technology Services Expansion Through MCA Connect Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Grant Thornton Advisors announced it has signed an agreement to acquire MCA Connect, a consulting and technology firm focused on manufacturing and distribution companies. The deal is designed to strengthen Grant Thornton Advisors’ end-to-end digital, data and AI capabilities while expanding its technology-led advisory offerings.

Omnia Mechanical Group Acquires W&S Motor & Pump

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Omnia Mechanical Group has announced the acquisition of W&S Motor & Pump. The deal expands Omnia’s pump and motor capabilities while strengthening its ability to serve property owners, managers, boards, facilities teams, and commercial clients throughout the New York region.

GHO Capital And CBC Group: $21 Billion Merger To Create Major Healthcare Investment Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Global Healthcare Opportunities (GHO) and CBC Group announced they have signed a definitive agreement to combine operations and create what the companies describe as the world’s largest dedicated healthcare investment manager, with more than $21 billion in assets under management.

Analog Devices: $1.5 Billion Acquisition Of Empower Semiconductor Expands AI Power Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Analog Devices announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Empower Semiconductor in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.5 billion. The deal is designed to strengthen Analog Devices’ position in high-density, energy-efficient power delivery systems for AI infrastructure and other compute-intensive applications.

ISC: $1.2 Billion Take-Private Deal By Plenary Americas Announced

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Information Services Corporation announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Plenary Americas in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.2 billion enterprise value.

Healthy Extracts: Imaraïs Beauty Acquisition Expands Reach Into $730 Billion Beauty Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Healthy Extracts announced the acquisition of Imaraïs Beauty, the women’s health and beauty brand co-founded by fitness personality Sommer Ray and supplement entrepreneur Aaron Hefter. The transaction marks Healthy Extracts’ expansion into the global beauty and personal care market and is expected to increase the company’s 2026 annualized revenue run rate outlook by 20% to more than $24 million by year end.

Storytel Group: Overamstel Publishers Acquisition Strengthens Benelux Publishing Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Storytel Group announced the acquisition of 100% of independent Dutch and Belgian publisher Overamstel Publishers, further expanding the company’s publishing footprint and customer offering across the Benelux region, one of Storytel’s core markets.

Happy Belly Food Group Acquiring Remaining 50% Of PHIRO Fresh Greek Grill

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Happy Belly Food Group announced it has exercised its right to acquire the remaining 50% of PHIRO Fresh Greek Grill, making the fast casual Greek restaurant chain a wholly owned subsidiary of the company.

Carmela Foods: Acquisition Of J. Prescott Company Expands Specialty Food Distribution Footprint Into Kentucky

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Carmela Foods, a family-owned specialty food distributor serving the Midwest, announced the acquisition of J. Prescott Company, a Cincinnati-based business with more than 40 years of customer relationships in the specialty food market.

Mistral AI Acquires Emmi AI Acquired To Build Industrial Engineering AI Stack

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Mistral AI announced it is acquiring Emmi AI in a strategic deal designed to strengthen Europe’s industrial AI capabilities and create what the company describes as the leading AI stack for industrial engineering.

Swapfiets Acquires Dance To Expand European Bike Subscription Leadership

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Swapfiets announced it has acquired Dance, bringing together two of Europe’s leading bike subscription brands in a deal that significantly expands the company’s footprint across major urban markets including Paris, Berlin, and Hamburg.

Addtech: Nijhuis Engineering Acquisition Expands Rail And Road Machinery Solutions Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Addtech announced that its business area Addtech Electrification has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Nijhuis Engineering B.V.

Nexalin: $1.3 Million PONM Acquisition Expands AI-Integrated Neurostimulation Platform Ahead Of FDA Trial

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Nexalin Technology announced it has acquired PONM from GreenLight Ventures in a $1.3 million stock transaction designed to strengthen the digital infrastructure behind Nexalin’s HALO Clarity neurostimulation platform and Nexalin NeuroCarevirtual clinic.

Apple: Animato’s Expertise And Intellectual Property Acquired In Structured Acqui-Hire

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Apple has quietly agreed to hire employees and license intellectual property from Animato, a startup focused on software for creating virtual avatars used in video chats and tutoring, according to a European Commission filing highlighted by MacRumors.

Silverco Mining: Acquisition Of Nuevo Silver Completed To Become Newest Silver Producer

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Silverco Mining announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Nuevo Silver, becoming the newest silver producer as it adds the producing La Negra Mine in Querétaro, Mexico to its portfolio.

Novvia Group Acquires APC Packaging

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Novvia Group, a global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor backed by Kelso & Company, announced the acquisition of APC Packaging, a Florida-based supplier of sustainable luxury beauty packaging solutions. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Inszone Insurance Services: Texas Personal Lines Expansion Accelerates With Taylor Insurance Agency Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of Kevin Taylor Insurance Agency, LLC, which operates as Taylor Insurance Agency, strengthening the company’s personal lines insurance presence in Texas and expanding its footprint in San Antonio.

HR Path: Latin America Expansion Accelerates With TEC360 People Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

HR consulting and HRIS solutions company HR Path announced the acquisition of TEC360 People, strengthening its presence in Latin America and expanding its regional HR transformation capabilities.

Mach Industries Acquires Exquadrum to Expand Propulsion And Energetics Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Mach Industries announced it has acquired Exquadrum, Inc., a company specializing in aerospace and defense propulsion technologies, in a move designed to strengthen its vertically integrated manufacturing and accelerate development of next-generation unmanned systems.

Fitness Ventures Beomces Largest Crunch Fitness Franchisee Following 22-Location Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Fitness Ventures announced the acquisition of 22 Crunch Fitness locations from Harman Fitness, expanding its footprint to 115 locations across 30 states and making it the largest franchise operator in the Crunch Fitness system.

Bird-X: Symterra Acquisition Expands EMF Bird Deterrent Technology Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Bird-X announced the acquisition of Symterra, the developer of the patented Symterra Pulse™ bird deterrent system, expanding Bird-X’s portfolio of technology-driven bird control solutions. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Financial Planning Partners Announces $90 Million Merger With Encore Financial

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Encore Financial, an independent financial advisory firm and member of the Affiliated Advisors network, announced that Financial Planning Partners, led by veteran financial advisor Joan Gilles, has joined the firm. The merger adds approximately $90 million in assets under management to Encore from Cetera and represents a major milestone for both organizations as they align around a shared focus on client-centered financial planning.

7RIDGE: Fidelity International Strategic Ventures Portfolio Acquisition Expands Financial Markets Technology Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

7RIDGE, a specialist investor focused on financial markets infrastructure and technology, announced the acquisition of the Fidelity International Strategic Ventures (FISV) portfolio of financial technology investments from Fidelity International, a global asset manager.

Bank First: $202.9 Million Acquisition Of PSB Holdings Expands Wisconsin Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

Bank First Corporation announced it has signed an agreement to acquire PSB Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Peoples State Bank, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $202.9 million. The deal combines two Wisconsin-based community banking institutions and expands Bank First’s presence across North Central Wisconsin and the greater Milwaukee area.

EMS Acquires American Metals Supply

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 21, 2026

EMS, a value-added distributor of aluminum products and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, announced the acquisition of American Metals Supply (AMS), a distributor of aluminum products serving the patio and industrial end markets.