Mergers & Acquisitions

Tweet Garot Mechanical: Wisconsin Mechanical Contractor Acquires Prime Specialty Contracting

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Tweet Garot Mechanical, a Wisconsin-based mechanical contractor, has acquired Prime Specialty Contracting, expanding its footprint into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and strengthening its regional presence across the state.

Agency Capital Partners Launches To Acquire Small Digital Marketing Agencies Across The U.S.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Agency Capital Partners (ACP) has officially launched as a holding company focused on acquiring small digital marketing agencies across the United States, targeting a segment of the market that has historically lacked viable exit opportunities.

LPL: Consilium Wealth Team Joins Platform With Over $250 Million In Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

LPL Financial announced that advisors Stephen Horvath, Brady Doe and David Hermann have joined its broker-dealer and registered investment advisor platform to launch Consilium Wealth. The team collectively serves more than $250 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets, based on figures provided to LPL as of year-end 2025.

Elliott Investment Management Takes Significant Stake In Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Elliott Investment Management L.P. has disclosed a significant investment in Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., one of the world’s largest shipping companies.

Fusion Hotel Group Acquired By SC Capital Founder To Build Pan-Asia Hospitality Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Fusion Hotel Group, a Vietnam-based wellness hospitality brand and management company, has been acquired by Suchad Chiaranussati, founder and chairman of SC Capital Partners, marking a strategic move to create a scaled pan-Asian hotel management platform.

Redwood Logistics: Acquisition Of Stridas Expands Managed Transportation Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Redwood Logistics, a Chicago-based fourth-party logistics provider, has announced its acquisition of Cincinnati-based managed transportation company Stridas, strengthening its capabilities in freight optimization, procurement, and commercial solution design.

Beanstack Acquires Comics Plus To Launch Joyful Reading Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Beanstack announced it has acquired Comics Plus, bringing together a reading motivation platform with a digital content library to form a new brand, Joyful Reading Company. The combined entity aims to increase reading engagement by pairing Beanstack’s motivation tools with Comics Plus’s catalog of comics, graphic novels, manga, and picture books.

Podpage Acquires School Of Podcasting To Expand Education With Free Tier And Coaching

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Podpage announced that it has acquired the School of Podcasting, a long-running podcast education platform founded in 2005 by Dave Jackson, as part of a broader push to expand access to podcasting education and integrate learning more deeply into its ecosystem.

Recon Analytics Acquires Atom Insights To Expand Global Coverage Across 40+ Countries

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Recon Analytics announced it has acquired Atom Insights, a device market intelligence firm with operations in Canada and India, strengthening its capabilities in global device analytics and expanding its reach across more than 40 countries. The transaction, disclosed on March 16, 2026, did not include financial terms.

GSR: $57 Million Acquisition Of Crypto Advisory Firms Autonomous And Architech To Build Integrated Capital Markets Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

GSR announced it has acquired digital asset advisory firms Autonomous and Architech in a $57 million deal aimed at creating a full-service, integrated capital markets and treasury platform for crypto.

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Asset Partners Private Wealth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, announced the acquisition of Australia-based Asset Partners Private Wealth Pty Ltd. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Sun Auto Tire & Service Expands Into Colorado With 23-Location Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Sun Auto Tire & Service announced it has expanded into Colorado through the acquisition of 23 locations across Colorado and Arizona from DAS Drive Automotive Services, marking its entry into its 26th U.S. state. The move establishes a strong presence in the greater Denver market while reinforcing the company’s footprint in the Southwest.

Cox: $4.2 Billion Acquisition Of Iberdrola Mexico Strengthens Energy Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Spanish energy company Cox has agreed to acquire Iberdrola’s Mexico business in a €3.6 billion, about $4.2 billion, transaction backed by Goldman Sachs and a seven bank syndicate, positioning the company as a major player in Mexico’s electricity market. The deal adds more than 2.6GW of installed capacity across 15 generation plants and includes the integration of roughly 700 employees to maintain operations and support expansion.

Mastercard: $1.8 Billion BVNK Acquisition To Expand Stablecoin Payments Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Mastercard announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK in a deal valued at up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.