Mergers & Acquisitions

Prometheus Retail Solutions Buys Assets From PackagingARTS

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Prometheus Retail Solutions, a leader in custom displays and in-store marketing, has announced the acquisition of PackagingARTS' value-added packaging and retail display division. Founded in 1995, PackagingARTS is a creative partner known for its premium packaging solutions for the wine, spirits, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors.

Merit Financial Advisors Onboards $225 Million Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Merit Financial Advisors, a Georgia-based financial advisory firm specializing in financial planning and wealth management solutions for high-net-worth individuals, families, and those navigating life transitions, announced today that it has acquired a specialized team from Second Half Financial Partners. The acquisition marks Merit's fifth office in Florida, adding $225 million in assets.

Cohen Buying Accounting Firm Gioffre & Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Gioffre & Company, an accounting firm based in Westchester with over 50 years of experience, has merged with Cohen & Co, a leading tax and accounting firm in the United States.

ClariMed Acquiring Consultancy We Are Human

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

ClariMed, a recognized leader in human-centered medical device development and regulatory services, has announced the acquisition of We Are Human, a consultancy operating across the UK and US with expertise in user-focused design, human factors research, and medical technology innovation.

Echo Global Logistics To Buy FreightSaver

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Echo Global Logistics, a leading provider of technology-driven transportation and supply chain management services, has announced its acquisition of FreightSaver, an innovative third-party logistics (3PL) provider based in Huntington Beach, California.

Maridea Wealth Management Buying Colorado-Based Hoot

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Maridea Wealth Management has acquired Hoot Wealth, a Colorado advisory firm led by Nick Crow and Bryan Hinmon.

Datasite to Buy Data Sourcing Company Sourcescrub

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Datasite, a global SaaS provider for M&A workflow automation, has acquired Sourcescrub, a deal-sourcing data company, from Francisco Partners.

Doximity Buying Pathway In $63 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Doximity has acquired Montreal-based Pathway Medical Inc., a startup specialising in medical AI and clinical reference.

Centerbridge Partners To Buy MeridianLink For $2 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

MeridianLink has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds advised by affiliates of Centerbridge Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2 billion. Following the completion of the transaction, MeridianLink will become a privately held company.

Smart Communications Buying Intelligent Orchestration Company Pendula

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Smart Communications, a technology leader in regulated industries, announced its acquisition of Pendula, a provider of intelligent orchestration and digital delivery solutions. Pendula’s platform enhances customer engagement by enabling personalized, cross-channel interactions.

Western Union To Buy International Money Express In $500 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Western Union will acquire International Money Express (Intermex) for $16 per share in cash, valuing the deal at about $500 million.

iQor Buys JumpCrew For Expanding CXBPO Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 11, 2025

iQor CXBPO has acquired JumpCrew, a leading provider of outsourced B2B sales and marketing solutions, to broaden its tech-enabled customer experience services. The move strengthens iQor’s position as a full-service CX partner by integrating lead generation, sales, content creation, and RevOps automation.

Cloud Software Group To Buy Arctera

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 11, 2025

Cloud Software Group will acquire Arctera, a global data management company formed in 2024 from Veritas’ Enterprise Data Protection business and Cohesity, from Carlyle-affiliated funds. Financial terms were not disclosed.

MasterBrand: $3.6 Billion Merger With American Woodmark

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 10, 2025

MasterBrand and American Woodmark Corporation have signed an agreement for an all-stock merger, creating a company with a combined equity value of $ 2.4 billion and an enterprise value of $3.6 billion. American Woodmark shareholders will receive 5.150 shares of MasterBrand for each share they own. Following the merger, MasterBrand shareholders will hold 63% of the combined company, while American Woodmark shareholders will own 37%.

PartnerOne Acquires Workforce Technology Provider Monster Government Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 10, 2025

PartnerOne has acquired Monster Government Solutions, a major provider of workforce technology for government organisations. For over 24 years, MonsterGov has helped public sector entities match skilled professionals with appropriate roles, serving federal, state, and local agencies.

Alcon To Buy STAAR Surgical In $1.5 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 10, 2025

Alcon has announced a definitive agreement to acquire STAAR Surgical Company, maker of the EVO Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) for vision correction in patients with moderate to high myopia, including astigmatism.

Ripple To Buy Stablecoin Payments Company Rail For $200 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 10, 2025

Ripple has agreed to acquire Rail, a stablecoin-powered payments platform, for $200 million. This move enhances Ripple's position in digital asset payment infrastructure by adding Rail’s virtual accounts and automated back-office capabilities.

HistoSonics: Univ. Of Michigan Spin-Out Sells Majority Stake In $2.25 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 10, 2025

HistoSonics, creator of the Edison Histotripsy System, has been acquired in a majority stake deal by global investors including K5 Global, Bezos Expeditions, and Wellington Management, valuing the company at $2.25 billion. Additional investors include Alpha JWC Ventures, Alpha Wave Ventures, Johnson & Johnson - JJDC, Inc., and others.

Barings And Brennan Create Industrial Outdoor Storage JV

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 10, 2025

Barings has announced a joint venture with Brennan Investment Group to acquire $150 million in Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) assets, starting with a two-building, 4.75-acre property in Denver, CO.

Ryan Acquires LHL Property Auditors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 9, 2025

Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, has acquired LHL Property Auditors Ltd, a UK boutique firm specializing in business rates reliefs and exemptions.

S2 Capital To Buy Fort Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 9, 2025

S2 Capital, a national vertically integrated real estate investment manager, has announced its acquisition of Fort Capital, a Texas-based industrial real estate owner and operator. This acquisition expands S2's investment platform to include a new wholly owned industrial vertical with 11 million square feet and a 50-person investment team.

Manulife To Buy 75% Of Comvest For $937.5 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 9, 2025

Manulife Financial, through its Global Wealth and Asset Management segment valued at over $900 billion, has entered an agreement to acquire 75% of Comvest Credit Partners for $937.5 million in upfront consideration.

HOPCo Buying Caro Health For Advancing Healthcare Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 8, 2025

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), a global leader in musculoskeletal outcomes management, has acquired Caro Health, an AI-driven digital health firm based in Amsterdam. This move expands HOPCo’s presence in Europe and advances its mission to develop a comprehensive digital health platform. Caro Health's AI technology streamlines communication between patients and providers across multiple clinical specialties, serving nearly 40 healthcare customers in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Western Midstream Partners To Buy Aris Water Solutions In $1.5 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 8, 2025

Western Midstream Partners (WES) will acquire Aris Water Solutions (Aris) in a $1.5 billion equity and cash transaction. Aris shareholders can choose to receive either 0.625 WES standard units per share or $25 in cash per share, with a total cash limit of $415 million. The deal offers a 10% premium over Aris's 30-day VWAP and 23% over its August 5, 2025, closing price, with an enterprise value of approximately $2 billion.

Cerebral Buys Behavioral Health Organization Resilience Lab

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Cerebral, a virtual mental health provider, has acquired Resilience Lab, a behavioral health organization known for its outcomes-focused care. The acquisition looks to create a comprehensive mental health delivery system that addresses key industry challenges, including the lack of consistent clinical outcome data and a shortage of mental health professionals.

Wealth Enhancement Acquiring $164+ Million Firm Manwaring

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Wealth Enhancement Group, a national independent wealth management firm, has announced the acquisition of Manwaring Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisor (RIA) based in Gilbert, Arizona. This strategic move adds a new team of two advisors and two support staff to Wealth Enhancement's network. The Manwaring team, led by founder Joshua Manwaring, oversees more than $164 million in client assets.

Snappt Buys Trigo And Secures $50 Million in Growth Funding

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Snappt, an applicant trust platform for multifamily housing, has acquired Trigo, a company specializing in verifying rental payment history. The acquisition is supported by a $50 million growth financing facility from Hercules Capital.

Deluxe Buys CheckMatch From Kinexys By J.P. Morgan

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Deluxe, a leading payments and data company, has acquired CheckMatch from Kinexys by J.P. Morgan. This acquisition will expand the Deluxe Payment Network (DPN) solution by digitizing the delivery of paper checks, enabling faster electronic processing.

Marqeta: TransactPay Acquisition Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Marqeta, a global leader in modern card issuing, has completed its acquisition of TransactPay. TransactPay is a licensed E-Money Institution (EMI) and a key BIN Sponsorship provider in the UK and European Economic Area.

Aspen Standard Wealth Buying $1.1 Billion RIA Firm MG Financial

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Aspen Standard Wealth, a firm focused on providing a permanent home for successful independent RIAs, has announced a significant acquisition. The company has acquired MG Financial, a Boston-area RIA with $1.1 billion in assets under management. This latest deal further expands Aspen's growing portfolio of wealth management firms.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Prometheus Retail Solutions Buys Assets From PackagingARTS

Merit Financial Advisors Onboards $225 Million Team

Cohen Buying Accounting Firm Gioffre & Company

ClariMed Acquiring Consultancy We Are Human

Echo Global Logistics To Buy FreightSaver

​Maridea Wealth Management Buying Colorado-Based Hoot

Datasite to Buy Data Sourcing Company Sourcescrub

Doximity Buying Pathway In $63 Million Deal

Centerbridge Partners To Buy MeridianLink For $2 Billion

Smart Communications Buying Intelligent Orchestration Company Pendula

Western Union To Buy International Money Express In $500 Million Deal

iQor Buys JumpCrew For Expanding CXBPO Capabilities

Cloud Software Group To Buy Arctera

MasterBrand: $3.6 Billion Merger With American Woodmark

PartnerOne Acquires Workforce Technology Provider Monster Government Solutions

Alcon To Buy STAAR Surgical In $1.5 Billion Deal

Ripple To Buy Stablecoin Payments Company Rail For $200 Million

HistoSonics: Univ. Of Michigan Spin-Out Sells Majority Stake In $2.25 Billion Deal

Barings And Brennan Create Industrial Outdoor Storage JV

Ryan Acquires LHL Property Auditors

S2 Capital To Buy Fort Capital

Manulife To Buy 75% Of Comvest For $937.5 Million

HOPCo Buying Caro Health For Advancing Healthcare Innovation

Western Midstream Partners To Buy Aris Water Solutions In $1.5 Billion Deal

Cerebral Buys Behavioral Health Organization Resilience Lab

Wealth Enhancement Acquiring $164+ Million Firm Manwaring

Snappt Buys Trigo And Secures $50 Million in Growth Funding

Deluxe Buys CheckMatch From Kinexys By J.P. Morgan

Marqeta: TransactPay Acquisition Completed

Aspen Standard Wealth Buying $1.1 Billion RIA Firm MG Financial

Maridea Wealth Management Buying Colorado-Based Hoot