Mergers & Acquisitions

Iridium: $366.7 Million Aireon Acquisition Advances Aviation Safety Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

Iridium Communications announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aireon, operator of the world’s only space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) air traffic surveillance system. The transaction is designed to strengthen Iridium’s position in aviation safety by combining space-based surveillance, satellite communications, positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services, and aviation operational data on a single global network.

Signant Health: Acquisition Of Ametris Creates End-To-End eCOA And Digital Outcome Measures Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

Signant Health announced the acquisition of Ametris in a move designed to combine electronic clinical outcome assessment (eCOA) solutions with wearable-derived digital outcome measures for clinical trials.

Akamai Technologies: $205 Million Acquisition Of LayerX Advances AI Workforce Security Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

Akamai Technologies announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LayerX for approximately $205 million, advancing its workforce security strategy with AI usage control capabilities.

Elemental Royalty: C$327 Million Acquisition Of Vizsla Royalties Expands Exposure To Panuco Silver-Gold Project

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

Eight Directions Technology Limited announced that it entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Quartzsea Acquisition Corporation in a proposed SPAC transaction that implies a pre-money equity valuation of approximately $515 million.

NAB Acquires Banked To Expand Real-Time Payments Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

National Australia Bank announced it has acquired Banked, a fintech company that enables businesses and customers to make and receive payments instantly through account-to-account payment technology.

Bragg Gaming Group: $9 Million Drayton International Acquisition Accelerates Games-First Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

Bragg Gaming Group announced it has entered into a binding term sheet to acquire Drayton International in a transaction valued at approximately $9 million, marking a major step in the company’s transition toward a games-first iGaming strategy.

Arcadea Group Acquires Brazilian Healthcare Software Company Sofis

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

Arcadea Group, a long-term investor in global software businesses, announced the acquisition of Sofis, a provider of mission-critical software for Brazil’s healthcare sector focused on hemotherapy and cell therapy.

Relation Insurance: Crop Insurance Brokerage Acquisition Expands California Grower Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

Relation Insurance Services announced it has acquired the assets of Crop Rx Insurance Services, LLC. The transaction became effective on March 31, 2026, and financial terms were not disclosed.

Stratos Wealth: $4.8 Billion In Client Assets Added With Acquisition Of 11 Partner Practices

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

Stratos Wealth Holdings announced it has completed the acquisition of 11 partner advisory practices representing approximately $4.8 billion in total client assets as of December 31, 2025. The transactions were underway before SEI made its strategic investment in the business and reflect Stratos’ strategy of investing in partner advisory firms to support growth, improve enterprise value, and create long-term succession pathways.

Allegiant: Acquisition Of Sun Country Airlines Completed To Create Leading Leisure-Focused U.S. Airline

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 14, 2026

Allegiant Travel Company announced it has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines Holdings, creating what the companies describe as the leading leisure-focused airline in the United States.