Mergers & Acquisitions

Genenta: €6 Million Deal For Sophia High Tech Marks Entry Into Aerospace And Defense With Majority Stake Path

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Genenta Science announced that it has signed definitive agreements with Sophia High Tech, marking a strategic expansion into the aerospace and defense sector as part of its broader transformation into an industrial consolidator.

Descartes Systems: Acquisition Of Idelic Enhances AI-Powered Fleet Safety And Expands Logistics Data Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Descartes Systems Group announced that it has acquired Idelic, a provider of AI-powered driver safety and performance management solutions, in a deal aimed at strengthening its logistics platform and expanding its data capabilities.

iHeartMedia: Reported Merger Talks With Sirius XM Signal Potential Creation Of Audio Industry Powerhouse

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

iHeartMedia is in preliminary discussions about a potential merger with Sirius XM Holdings, according to a Bloomberg report, raising the prospect of a combined entity spanning broadcast radio, satellite audio, and podcasting at scale.

Sun Pharma: $11.75 Billion Organon Acquisition Expands Global Scale And Women’s Health Leadership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited announced a definitive agreement to acquire Organon & Co. in an all-cash transaction valued at an enterprise value of $11.75 billion, with Organon shareholders set to receive $14 per share.

Marvell Technology: Acquisition Of Polariton Advances Optical Interconnect Scaling To 3.2T And Beyond

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Marvell Technology announced that it has acquired Polariton Technologies, a developer of plasmonics-based optical modulation technology, strengthening its portfolio in high-speed optical connectivity for next-generation data center infrastructure.

GCI Holdings: $310 Million Acquisition Of Quintillion Expands Alaska Fiber Network And Connectivity Resilience

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

GCI Holdings announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Quintillion in a transaction valued at approximately $310 million, strengthening fiber infrastructure and network reliability across Alaska.

Brightstar Capital Partners: Acquisition Of Bendon Marks First Investment In Lower Middle Market Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Brightstar Capital Partners announced that it has acquired Bendon Publishing International, a provider of children’s coloring, activity, and educational products, marking the firm’s first investment under its newly launched lower middle market strategy.

SK Capital Partners: Acquisition Of Brothers International Expands Platform In Natural Food Ingredients

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

SK Capital Partners announced that it has completed the acquisition of Brothers International Food Holdings, a global provider of natural fruit ingredients and products, from Benford Capital Partners.

Amneal Pharmaceuticals To Acquire Kashiv BioSciences To Build Fully Integrated Global Biosimilars Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Amneal Pharmaceuticals announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kashiv BioSciences, a move aimed at creating a fully integrated global biosimilars platform and expanding access to affordable biologic medicines.

Boost Run: $1.44 Billion Agreement With Dell Technologies To Scale Enterprise AI Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Boost Run announced a $1.44 billion purchase agreement with Dell Technologies to support growing enterprise demand for AI compute and storage infrastructure, marking a significant expansion of its capacity to deliver large-scale, high-performance systems.

KeyCorp: Acquisition Of Clearwater UK Expands Middle Market M&A Platform Into Western Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

KeyCorp announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Clearwater Corporate Finance LLP, known as Clearwater UK, marking its strategic entry into the Western European market and expanding its middle market M&A advisory capabilities.

S&P Global: Divestiture To SLB And Launch Of Titan AI Platform Mark Strategic Shift In Upstream Energy Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

S&P Global announced a major strategic shift in its upstream energy business, including a definitive agreement to sell its geoscience and petroleum engineering software portfolio to SLB and the launch of a new AI-powered platform, Titan, designed to transform how energy data is accessed and analyzed.

GTCR: Acquisition Of Fiduciary Trust Company Completed With Doris Meister Appointed Executive Chair

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

GTCR announced that it has completed its acquisition of Fiduciary Trust Company, a Boston-based private wealth manager and trust company serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. As part of the transaction, Doris Meister has been appointed Executive Chair, partnering with CEO Austin Shapard to drive the company’s long-term growth strategy.

L2 Aviation: Acquisition Of Advance Aero Expands Manufacturing Capabilities And Vertical Integration Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

L2 Aviation announced that it has acquired Advance Aero, a move aimed at strengthening its vertical integration capabilities and enhancing support for aircraft installation and kitting operations.

Kipu Health: Acquisition Of Team Recovery Technologies Expands Behavioral Health Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Kipu Health announced that it has acquired Team Recovery Technologies, expanding its platform with advanced alumni engagement and patient connection tools designed to improve long-term recovery outcomes and provider performance.

Johnson & Johnson To Acquire Atraverse Medical To Expand Cardiac Ablation Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Johnson & Johnson announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Atraverse Medical, a privately held medical device company focused on next-generation left-heart access and radiofrequency technology. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Osaic Onboards $500+ Million Firm Pointes North Wealth Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 26, 2026

Osaic, one of the nation's largest providers of wealth management strategies, has announced that Pointes North Wealth Management, led by managing partners Nathan Auclair and Brent Balloch, CFP, ChFC, has joined its Empowered Independence channel. The Salem, New Hampshire-based firm oversees more than $500 million in client assets and is transitioning from an independent model to Osaic's W-2 structure. Innovative Financial Group, an Osaic office of supervisory jurisdiction, played a central role in facilitating the transition and helping design a structure aligned with Pointes North's long-term goals.

SYS Financial: ODM Financial Advisers Acquisition Adds €120 Million In Client Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 25, 2026

SYS Financial, one of Ireland's leading financial advisory firms, has acquired ODM Financial Advisers, a well-established financial advisory firm based in Bandon, County Cork. The deal increases SYS Financial's client assets under management by €120 million, bringing total client AUM to over €900 million. The acquisition marks SYS Financial's third deal in Cork within the past year and forms part of a broader acquisition strategy, with several additional deals reported to be in the pipeline.

Wealthspire: Fiducient Advisors To Acquire $11 Billion Investment Advisory Firm Sellwood Investment Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Wealthspire, an independent wealth management, institutional advisory, and business management firm, announced that Fiducient Advisors has entered into an agreement to acquire Sellwood Investment Partners, a Portland, Oregon-based investment advisory firm with $11 billion in total assets.

Carson Group: Murray, Utah Practice Acquisition Marks 43rd Integrated Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Carson Group, an Omaha, Nebraska-based wealth advisory firm managing over $57 billion in assets under management, has acquired Carson Wealth in Murray, Utah, led by Managing Partner and Wealth Advisor Thom Hall, CFP, ChFC. The practice manages approximately $160 million in AUM and becomes Carson's 43rd integrated office.

Modern Wealth Management Announces Asset Purchase Agreement With Brown And Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Modern Wealth Management, a Monterey, California-based registered investment advisor, has announced an asset purchase agreement with Denver-based Brown and Company, a wealth management practice overseeing approximately $1 billion in assets under management that was previously affiliated with LPL Financial. The transaction marks Modern Wealth's 21st acquisition and its second of the year, pushing total AUM past $13 billion. The deal was guided by Alaris Acquisitions.

Cohere And Aleph Alpha: $600 Million Financing Commitment From Schwarz Group Anchors Transatlantic Sovereign AI Merger

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Cohere, a Toronto-based enterprise AI company, and Aleph Alpha, a Heidelberg-based European sovereign AI provider, have announced plans to merge and form a transatlantic AI powerhouse focused on delivering sovereign, enterprise-grade AI to governments and regulated industries. As part of the announcement, the companies of Schwarz Group, the international retail conglomerate behind Lidl and Kaufland, have committed $600 million (€500 million) in structured financing as lead investor in Cohere's upcoming Series E funding round, which is already attracting additional interest from institutional investors. The merger is subject to approval by Aleph Alpha shareholders and competent authorities.

Truvista Fiber: City Of Commerce Telecom Network Acquisition To Expand Broadband Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Truvista Fiber announced an agreement to acquire the municipal telecommunications network operated by the City of Commerce, marking a strategic expansion of its broadband footprint and a transition aimed at enhancing connectivity for local businesses and institutions.

TekStream Acquires ImagineX Cybersecurity Business To Expand Digital Resilience Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

TekStream announced it has acquired the cybersecurity business of ImagineX, bringing together advisory, governance, exposure management, and security operations capabilities under a unified digital resilience model.

Airbus: Acquisition Of Quarkslab Strengthens Sovereign Cybersecurity Capabilities In Europe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Airbus has entered into an agreement to acquire Quarkslab, a Paris-based cybersecurity firm specializing in protecting critical systems, software, and data from sophisticated cyber threats. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and consultation with employee representatives and is expected to close in 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.

SoundHound AI: $43 Million Acquisition Of LivePerson To Build Omnichannel Conversational AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

SoundHound AI has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LivePerson, combining voice-based agentic AI with digital messaging capabilities to create an end-to-end omnichannel conversational AI platform. The transaction carries an equity value of $43 million, representing approximately a 22% premium over LivePerson's 30-day volume-weighted average value, and implies a total enterprise value of approximately $250 million after debt adjustments. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Mphasis: C$10 Million Acquisition Of Theory And Practice To Expand Decision Intelligence Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Mphasis, an AI-led technology solutions provider, has acquired Theory and Practice Business Intelligence Inc., a Vancouver-based technology company known for its Continuum AI decision intelligence platform, in a deal valued at C$10 million upfront with additional milestone-based contingent consideration of up to C$20 million.

LPL Financial: $180 Million Advisor Courtney Walker Joins Platform With Spring Line Wealth Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

LPL Financial announced that financial advisor Courtney Walker, CFP, has joined its broker-dealer and registered investment advisor platform, aligning with Spring Line Wealth Partners. Walker reported serving approximately $180 million in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets and joins from J.P. Morgan.

Lyft To Buy Gett UK To Expand London Black Cab And Ground Transport Coverage

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Lyft, the global mobility platform, has agreed to acquire Gett's United Kingdom business, with the deal expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to customary closing conditions. The acquisition will position Lyft as the leading app for London black cabs and will nearly double the number of rides on the Lyft platform across the capital.

Hightower: Acquisition Of $9.5 Billion Firm The Bahnsen Group Signed To Deepen Strategic Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 24, 2026

Hightower, a Chicago-based national wealth management firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Bahnsen Group, one of its flagship franchise practices, which oversees approximately $9.5 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter. Financial terms were not disclosed.