Mergers & Acquisitions

Donaldson Company: Acquisition Of Facet Filtration Expands Aerospace And Defense Exposure

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Donaldson Company announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Facet Filtration, a company specializing in mission-critical fuel and fluid filtration solutions for aviation and industrial applications.

Merck Completes $5.8 Billion Acquisition Of Terns Pharmaceuticals To Bolster CML Pipeline

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Merck has completed its acquisition of Terns Pharmaceuticals, adding TERN-701, a novel investigational oral treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia, to its oncology pipeline in a deal that will result in a charge to research and development expense of approximately $5.8 billion, or approximately $2.35 per share, reflected in both second quarter and full-year 2026 results.

Snap-on Acquires Hi-Force Hydraulic Tools To Expand Torque Offerings Across Critical Industries

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Snap-on Incorporated has acquired Hi-Force Group Holdings Ltd., a Daventry, United Kingdom-based designer and manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic tools, heavy lifting systems, and torque and tensioning equipment, for approximately $58 million in cash, with the deal closing on April 30, 2026.

Wealth Enhancement Acquires $318 Million Firm Lake Tahoe Wealth Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Wealth Enhancement announced the acquisition of Lake Tahoe Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisor managing more than $318 million in client assets. The transaction increases Wealth Enhancement’s total client advisory, trust, and brokerage assets to more than $148.1 billion.

Steward Partners Buys $450 Million Firm Jazz Wealth

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Steward Partners announced the acquisition of Jazz Wealth, a Tampa Bay-area wealth management firm overseeing approximately $450 million in client assets, further strengthening Steward Partners’ footprint across Florida’s Gulf Coast and the broader Southeast region.

Cambridge Financial Group: $80.9 Million Merger Agreement With First Seacoast Bancorp

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Cambridge Financial Group, the mutual holding company of Cambridge Savings Bank, and First Seacoast Bancorp, the holding company of First Seacoast Bank, announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which First Seacoast Bancorp will merge with Cambridge Financial, while First Seacoast Bank will merge with Cambridge Savings Bank.

IREN: $625 Million Acquisition Of Mirantis To Expand AI Cloud Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

IREN announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mirantis, a provider of cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes-based orchestration, and enterprise support services, for approximately $625 million. The consideration for the acquisition will be paid in IREN ordinary shares.

Genco Shipping & Trading Reviewing Diana Shipping’s $23.50 Per Share Tender Offer

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Genco Shipping & Trading announced it is reviewing an unsolicited tender offer from Diana Shipping to acquire all outstanding shares of Genco not already owned by Diana for $23.50 per share in cash.

Assertio: Amended Merger Agreement Raises Garda Therapeutics Offer To $21.80 Per Share

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Assertio Holdings announced that it entered into an amended and restated merger agreement with Garda Therapeutics under which Garda increased its offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Assertio to $21.80 per share in cash, with no contingent value right included in the revised transaction.

SAP: Acquisition Of Dremio To Expand AI Data Integration And Lakehouse Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

SAP announced it has agreed to acquire Dremio, an open high-performance data lakehouse platform designed to accelerate agentic AI and expand SAP Business Data Cloud’s ability to combine SAP and non-SAP data for analytical and AI workloads in real time. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Hubbell: $3 Billion Acquisition Of NSI Industries To Expand Electrical Solutions Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Hubbell announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NSI Industries, a provider of electrical fittings, connectors, components, and wire management products, for $3 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to strengthen Hubbell’s Electrical Solutions portfolio and expand its presence across industrial, infrastructure, and commercial end markets.

Carlyle: Acquisition Of Knack RCM And EqualizeRCM To Build AI-Native Healthcare Revenue Cycle Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Carlyle announced it acquired majority stakes in Knack RCM and EqualizeRCM to create what the company described as an AI-native, global, multi-specialty healthcare revenue cycle management platform. Financial terms of the transactions were not disclosed.

Citigroup: Raj Rathi Hired As Head Of M&A In India

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Citigroup hired Raj Rathi as Head of Mergers and Acquisitions in India, continuing the bank’s expansion of its investment banking leadership team across Asia. Rathi is expected to join Citi in June and will be based in Mumbai, according to Bloomberg.

Lattice Semiconductor To Acquire AMI In $1.65 Billion Deal To Expand AI Infrastructure Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Lattice Semiconductor announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AMI from THL Partners in a transaction valued at approximately $1.65 billion.

TITAN Group Completes Acquisition Of Keystone Cement In The United States

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

TITAN Group announced that its subsidiary Titan America completed the acquisition of Keystone Cement, a Pennsylvania-based cement manufacturer and aggregates producer, following the agreement initially announced in January 2026.

KKR Completes Acquisition Of Arctos Partners To Expand Sports And Alternative Asset Investing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

KKR announced it completed its previously announced acquisition of Arctos Partners, an institutional investor focused on professional sports franchise stakes and capital solutions for alternative asset managers.

VSE Corporation Completes $2.025 Billion Acquisition Of Precision Aviation Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

VSE Corporation announced it completed the acquisition of Precision Aviation Group for approximately $2.025 billion in cash and equity, expanding VSE’s aviation aftermarket distribution and repair platform.

Doctolib Acquires Medicus To Expand AI-Powered GP Platform In The UK

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Doctolib announced the acquisition of Medicus as part of a broader strategy to accelerate the transformation of general practice technology across the United Kingdom. As part of the expansion, Doctolib plans to invest more than £100 million in the UK over the coming years, hire 150 employees, and establish a dedicated research and development center in London focused on primary care innovation.

Galloway Completes Acquisition Of Florida-Based Z Development Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Galloway & Company, a national architecture and engineering firm based in Denver, has completed the acquisition of Z Development Services, a Florida-based civil engineering firm, effective April 10, 2026. The acquisition supports Galloway's continued national growth strategy and is backed by investment partners ARA Services Partners and Kelso & Company.

Barron Industries Acquires TriTech Titanium Parts Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Barron Industries, an Oxford, Michigan-based manufacturer, has acquired the titanium casting assets and process knowledge of TriTech Titanium Parts in Detroit, Michigan. The acquisition responds to growing customer demand for increased capacity in vacuum-melt alloy castings, with the new facility expected to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2026.

RWS Acquires Obviously Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

RWS, the global AI solutions company listed on AIM, has acquired Obviously Group Limited, a next-generation integrated platform for enterprise intellectual property and brand integrity management, for initial cash consideration of £16.5 million with up to £23.5 million in additional deferred contingent consideration over three financial years, bringing total potential consideration to £40 million.

Platinum Equity Announces Acquisition Of Infratech

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Platinum Equity has acquired Infratech, a preeminent branded player and pioneer in infrared electric heating solutions with more than 50 years of experience serving customers across residential and commercial heat applications. Financial terms were not disclosed. Platinum Equity acquired the business from entrepreneur Sam Longo Jr. and Infratech CEO John Mazzotta, both of whom retained equity stakes in the business, with Mazzotta continuing to serve as CEO.

Impact Advisors Acquires Canopii Collaborative

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 6, 2026

Impact Advisors has acquired Canopii Collaborative, a fast-growing healthcare consulting firm specializing in Epic payer, revenue cycle, and managed services solutions. The strategic acquisition enhances Impact Advisors' ability to deliver comprehensive, value-driven solutions across both payer and provider organizations, while accelerating its expansion in the rapidly growing Epic payer ecosystem.

Holland Industrial Completes Acquisition Of 147,000 Square Foot Arkansas Facility

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 5, 2026

Holland Industrial Group, a U.S.-based industrial real estate investment and asset disposition firm that owns and operates more than 4 million square feet of industrial facilities nationwide, has completed the acquisition, repositioning, and sale of a 147,000-square-foot industrial facility on 5.65 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas in under 60 days — the fastest transaction cycle in the firm's history.

Mesirow To Acquire LeafHouse To Expand Fiduciary Platform To $138 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 5, 2026

Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937, has entered into an agreement to acquire LeafHouse Financial Advisors, a division of LeafHouse Financial Group, a technology company that creates investment solutions for the retirement plan industry. In conjunction with the transaction, Mesirow will also make a strategic investment in LeafHouse Financial Services to support its ongoing technology development.

WorkCompCollege.com Acquires Brigham AMA Training Systems And Related Digital Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 5, 2026

Workers' Compensation Educational Services, operating as WorkCompCollege.com, has acquired the intellectual property and training programs of Brigham and Associates along with key digital assets including the domains AMAGuides.com, Impairment.com, and CertifiedRater.com. The acquisition centers on the comprehensive training curricula developed by Dr. Christopher R. Brigham, an internationally recognized authority on the application of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.

Arete Health Acquires Virginia Rehabilitation And Wellness And Summerville Physical Therapy

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 5, 2026

Arete Health, a clinician-led outpatient physical therapy platform headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, has announced the acquisitions of Virginia Rehabilitation & Wellness, with locations in Chantilly and Fairfax, Virginia, and Summerville Physical Therapy & Balance for Adults in South Carolina, expanding the organization's footprint to 16 outpatient rehabilitation clinics across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.

Performance Improvement Partners Acquires AlphaAdvisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 5, 2026

Performance Improvement Partners, a technology-focused mergers and acquisitions advisory and IT consulting firm serving middle-market private equity, has acquired AlphaAdvisors, a leading AI and data advisory firm. The acquisition scales and strengthens PIP's AI and data capabilities, deepening its ability to deliver AI solutions and enterprise-wide data strategies tied directly to measurable value creation outcomes across the investment lifecycle.

Lincoln Property Company Announces $280 Million Cornerstone Close For Lincoln Logistics Fund II

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 5, 2026

Lincoln Property Company, a global full-service real estate firm with more than $31 billion in assets under management, has announced the cornerstone close of Lincoln Logistics Fund II with $280 million in capital commitments, representing nearly one-third of the fund's $1 billion target. The cornerstone close reflects significant support from two of Lincoln's longstanding investors, both U.S. public pension plans, alongside Lincoln's majority owner Stone Point Capital and Lincoln employees.

Invera Flexibles Formed Through Merger Of PolyExpert And Polykar

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 5, 2026

PolyExpert and Polykar Industries have completed a merger of equals to form Invera Flexibles, a flexible packaging leader with more than $200 million in combined sales and 350 employees, backed by Kent Road Capital as the majority investor alongside MontClerc Capital, President and CEO Amir Karim, and employee shareholders. The combination brings together decades of expertise in specialty polyethylene films, bags, and liners under a single high-performing organization committed to sustainability, product quality, and operational excellence.