Mergers & Acquisitions

NexTier Bank To Acquire Riverside Bank Of Dublin In Deal Creating $3.1 Billion Community Bank

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

NexTier, the holding company of NexTier Bank, N.A., and Riverside Bank of Dublin have entered into a definitive agreement whereby NexTier will acquire Riverside in a transaction that will create a tri-state community bank with total assets exceeding $3.1 billion. The agreement was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, shareholder approval from Riverside, and other customary closing conditions.

Robo.ai Acquires Neurovia For $100 Million To Build AI Machine Economy Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Robo.ai has announced an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interest in Neurovia AI Limited, a technology company specializing in data processing and compression, for a total consideration of $100 million in an all-stock transaction. The deal is structured entirely through the issuance of Robo.ai Class B ordinary shares, with all issued shares subject to a complete lock-up for the first three years following closing and a gradual vesting schedule over the subsequent five years, resulting in a total lock-up period of eight years.

Ascensus Acquires AmericanTCS To Expand Retirement, Trust And Technology Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Ascensus has announced a definitive agreement to acquire AmericanTCS, a leading provider of retirement, trust and custody, and technology automation solutions. The transaction brings together two complementary organizations across the retirement services value chain and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Cellular Intelligence Acquires Global Rights To Novo Nordisk’s Clinical-Stage Parkinson’s Cell Therapy Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Cellular Intelligence has announced an agreement to acquire global rights to Novo Nordisk's clinical-stage cell therapy program for Parkinson's disease, with the intention of applying its proprietary AI platform to accelerate clinical development, manufacturing, and the path to commercialization. As part of the agreement, Novo Nordisk will make an equity investment in Cellular Intelligence and remain eligible for future milestones and royalties.

Lavish Enterprises Acquires Exclusive Rights To FleetPath

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Lavish Enterprises has announced a definitive agreement to acquire exclusive, perpetual, and irrevocable commercial rights to FleetPath, an AI-native operating system designed to unify the entire freight lifecycle for trucking carriers, brokers, shippers, and drivers inside a single intelligent platform. The Las Vegas-based holding company said FleetPath is built, operational, and approaching beta-stage deployment, with initial customer rollouts targeted as the platform enters beta.

Cimpress Acquires SAXOPRINT And viaprinto From CEWE To Expand German Manufacturing Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Cimpress has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SAXOPRINT and viaprinto from CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA, adding two customer-focused brands to its PrintBrothers segment of upload and print businesses. The tuck-in acquisition will grow Cimpress' manufacturing capabilities in Germany and is expected to close in the first half of fiscal year 2027, subject to customary closing conditions including antitrust approval. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Rialtic And Exponential AI Announce Strategic Merger To Transform Healthcare Payment Accuracy

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Rialtic, a cloud-based enterprise platform for healthcare payment accuracy, and Exponential AI, a leader in real-time healthcare AI decision intelligence, have announced a definitive agreement to merge, creating a unified platform designed to meet the evolving needs of healthcare payers and providers. The combined entity will offer a comprehensive product suite covering critical moments in the claim lifecycle, from prepay editing before a claim is paid to real-time decision intelligence during and around claims processing.

CTI Acquires Data Conversion Laboratory To Expand Data And Information Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Cartridge Technologies has announced the acquisition of Data Conversion Laboratory, a provider of structured data and content transformation services with more than four decades of experience serving publishers, life sciences organizations, government agencies, defense contractors, and Fortune 500 enterprises. The acquisition accelerates CTI's strategy to build a comprehensive platform across the data and information management lifecycle. Financial terms were not disclosed.

MoonPay Acquires Dawn Labs And Launches AI Trading Agent Dawn CLI

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

MoonPay, the global crypto payments network, has announced the acquisition of Dawn Labs, an applied research lab focused on artificial intelligence and financial markets, alongside the launch of Dawn CLI, an AI-native trading tool designed to convert plain-English strategy descriptions into fully autonomous trade execution. The move marks the latest step in MoonPay's broader push to build AI-native infrastructure for financial services.

Sony Music Publishing To Acquire 45,000-Song Catalog From Recognition Music Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Sony Music Publishing has announced an agreement to acquire the complete music rights portfolio of Recognition Music Group from funds managed by Blackstone, subject to customary closing conditions. The deal is structured in partnership with the investment venture launched earlier this year between GIC and Sony Music Group, focused on acquiring and growing high-quality music catalog assets across genres and international markets. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Integrated Partners Adds $850 Million Firm City Square Wealth Management To Expand Greater Boston Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Integrated Partners, a national financial planning and registered investment advisory firm serving more than $25 billion in assets under advisement, has added City Square Wealth Management to its advisor network. The Charlestown, Massachusetts-based firm brings approximately $850 million in client assets and a 15-person team including six advisors and nine support professionals, deepening Integrated's footprint in the Greater Boston market as the firm approaches its 30th anniversary.

Osaic: $200 Million Firm Du Lac Wealth Services Onboarded

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Du Lac Wealth Services, a Cary, North Carolina-based wealth advisory firm, has joined Osaic, transitioning from LPL Financial and bringing approximately $200 million in client assets to one of the nation's largest providers of wealth management strategies. The move reflects Du Lac Wealth's strategy to access a more flexible platform and expanded resources as the firm pursues continued growth through its disciplined acquisition approach.

Optro Acquires AI-Native SOX Automation Platform Midship To Advance Agentic Audit Transformation

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Optro, formerly known as AuditBoard, has announced the acquisition of Midship, an AI-native SOX automation solution backed by Y Combinator, in a move the company said represents a significant milestone in delivering the first and only agentic system of action for governance, risk, and compliance. The acquisition immediately delivers enterprise-grade AI agents to Optro's customers, automating up to 87% of SOX program management and freeing internal auditors to focus on strategic risk rather than administrative tasks. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Platinum Equity Completes Sale Of Unical Aviation To Satair Following Four-Year Transformation

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Platinum Equity has announced the completion of its sale of Unical Aviation to Satair, an Airbus company, following a comprehensive four-year operational transformation program. The transaction includes Unical, a global aircraft parts and components supplier of Used Serviceable Material, and its subsidiary ecube Solutions, a global expert in aircraft storage, disassembly, and transition services. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Indie Semiconductor Acquires CMOS Image Sensor Product Line From Ams OSRAM For €40 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Indie Semiconductor has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the fabless CMOS image sensor group from ams OSRAM AG for total consideration of €40 million, comprising a €35 million cash payment at closing and a €5 million vendor-debt note issued by ams OSRAM. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and will be immediately accretive.

E.ON To Acquire UK Energy Supplier OVO To Add Four Million Customers

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

E.ON has signed an agreement to acquire OVO, a UK energy supplier, in a move that would add approximately four million customers to E.ON's existing base of around 5.6 million in the United Kingdom. The acquisition further strengthens E.ON's position in one of Europe's largest energy markets and advances its strategy to develop and scale innovative energy solutions across the continent. The purchase price was not disclosed. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals including review by the UK Competition and Markets Authority, with closing expected in the second half of 2026.

SRS Distribution Completes Acquisition Of HVAC Distributor Mingledorff’s

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

SRS Distribution, a subsidiary of The Home Depot, has completed the acquisition of Mingledorff's, a leading wholesale distributor of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, parts, and supplies serving residential and commercial customers through 42 locations across five states in the southeastern United States. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The agreement to acquire Mingledorff's was previously announced on March 24, 2026.

Golden Pet Brands Acquires Petsource Facility In Nebraska To Expand Freeze-Dried Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Golden Pet Brands has completed the acquisition of the Petsource pet food production facility in Seward, Nebraska, which closed on May 8, 2026. The deal brings Golden Pet Brands to two U.S. manufacturing facilities and adds approximately 100 Petsource employees to the company's workforce, with production operations continuing uninterrupted following the close.

SAM Acquires Donaldson, Garrett & Associates To Expand Surveying Footprint In The Southeast

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Surveying And Mapping has announced the acquisition of Donaldson, Garrett & Associates, a Georgia-based land surveying firm serving commercial, utilities, and local government clients. The deal expands SAM's labor resources and client reach in Georgia while strengthening the company's ability to support growing infrastructure and development activity across the Southeast region. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Drummond Scientific Acquires Accu-Glass To Cement Leadership In Glass Capillary Manufacturing

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Drummond Scientific Company has announced the acquisition of Accu-Glass, a St. Louis-based manufacturer of high-precision glass capillaries used in medical and diagnostic applications. The deal expands Drummond's manufacturing footprint from a single-site facility to a broader network of capability-driven businesses and signals the company's broader vision to build a portfolio of complementary companies serving the life science and MedTech communities. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Byron Allen’s Family Office To Acquire Majority Stake In BuzzFeed For $120 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

BuzzFeed, Inc. has announced a transaction agreement under which Allen Family Digital, an affiliate of Byron Allen's family office, will acquire a majority stake in the company for $120 million. Under the terms of the deal, Allen Family Digital will purchase 40 million shares at $3.00 per share, funded with $20 million in cash at closing and a $100 million promissory note due five years from closing, accruing interest at 5% annually. Upon closing, Allen Family Digital will own approximately 52% of BuzzFeed's outstanding shares. The transaction is expected to close by the end of May 2026.

BMO Financial Sells Transportation And Vendor Finance Businesses To Stonepeak In Capital Efficiency Move

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

BMO Financial Group has announced a definitive agreement with Stonepeak to sell its Transportation Finance and Vendor Finance businesses, including related loan portfolios in the United States and Canada. The combined loan and lease portfolio totals approximately C$14.5 billion as of March 31, 2026. Financial terms include cash consideration and an earnout contingent upon the businesses achieving specified future performance targets. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Epic Charging Acquires Bluedot Technologies To Build End-To-End EV Fleet Charging Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

Epic Charging has acquired Bluedot Technologies, a Palo Alto-based EV fleet charging management and payment platform that provides access to more than 80% of the nation's public charging ports. The deal, completed on May 1, includes all of Bluedot's branding, platform technology, intellectual property, customer contracts, and key team members. Bluedot will continue operating as a separate brand under Epic Charging, with its team transitioning to Epic as part of the transaction.

SoFi Technologies Acquires PrimaryBid Assets To Strengthen Capital Markets Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 12, 2026

SoFi Technologies has acquired the assets of PrimaryBid, a United Kingdom-based fintech company that powers retail inclusion in global capital markets, according to a message posted on PrimaryBid's website and confirmed by a SoFi spokesperson. The acquisition specifically covers the assets of PrimaryBid's directed share program. Financial terms were not disclosed.

OpenAI Confirms Deployment Company Launch With More Than $4 Billion Backing, Acquires AI Consulting Firm Tomoro

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 11, 2026

OpenAI has confirmed the launch of the OpenAI Deployment Company, a new business unit designed to help organizations build and deploy AI systems across their most critical workflows, backed by more than $4 billion in initial investment. The venture is a committed partnership between OpenAI and 19 leading global investment firms, consultancies, and system integrators, led by TPG with Advent, Bain Capital, and Brookfield as co-lead founding partners. Additional founding partners include B Capital, BBVA, Emergence Capital, Goanna, Goldman Sachs, SoftBank Corp., Warburg Pincus, and WCAS, alongside consulting and systems integration firms Bain & Company, Capgemini, and McKinsey & Company.

Campbell’s Completes Acquisition Of 49% Interest In La Regina To Advance Rao’s Homemade Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 11, 2026

The Campbell's Company has completed the acquisition of a 49% interest in La Regina di San Marzano di Antonio Romano S.p.A. and La Regina Atlantica, LLC, the privately held maker of Rao's Homemade tomato-based jarred pasta sauces. Based in Scafati, Italy and founded by Antonio Romano in 1972, La Regina has been a key production partner of Rao's Homemade since 1993 and produces all of the brand's tomato-based sauces today, with an additional facility in Alma, Georgia. The transaction is expected to be neutral to Campbell's fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings per share.

Wingreens World Acquires Safe Harvest To Expand Pesticide-Free Food Movement Across India

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 11, 2026

Wingreens World, the parent company of Wingreens Farms and Raw Pressery, has acquired Safe Harvest, one of India's leading pesticide-free food brands built on a foundation of natural farming and direct farmer partnerships. The acquisition brings Safe Harvest founder Rangu Rao and the broader Safe Harvest team into the Wingreens Farms family. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Macerich Acquires Annapolis Mall For $272 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 11, 2026

Macerich, a leading owner, operator and developer of major retail properties, has acquired Annapolis Mall, a Class A retail center totaling approximately 1.5 million square feet in Annapolis, Maryland, for $260 million, plus the adjacent 13.1-acre vacant Sears parcel for $12 million, bringing the total transaction value to $272 million. The off-market transaction was funded with cash on hand, including approximately $85 million of proceeds through the company's ATM program, and $150 million of borrowings on its revolving line of credit. The acquisition is accretive to Macerich's Path Forward Plan and its 2028 target FFO ranges.

K2 Insurance Services Expands Small Commercial Market Offerings With Acquisition Of Oculus Underwriters

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 11, 2026

K2 Insurance Services, the Warburg Pincus-backed insurance services holding company, has announced the acquisition of Oculus Underwriters, a specialized underwriting management program focused on delivering tailored insurance solutions for the small commercial market. Following the acquisition, Oculus Underwriters will operate under Vikco Insurance Services, a premier brand within the K2 portfolio. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Humankind Acquires The Mintable To Strengthen Leadership Training Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 11, 2026

Humankind, the organizational design and leadership consultancy, has acquired The Mintable, an Australia-based leadership training platform backed by Blackbird Ventures. The Mintable is trusted by a range of high-growth companies including Tracksuit, Sharesies, LION and Notion. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.