Mergers & Acquisitions

Grandview Partners Joins Kestra Financial With $800 Million In Assets Under Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 22, 2025

Kestra Financial has expanded its advisor network with the addition of Grandview Partners, a Massachusetts-based wealth management team overseeing approximately $800 million in assets under management. The move enhances Kestra’s nationwide footprint and aligns with the company’s strategy of recruiting growth-minded, relationship-oriented advisory practices.

Tradespace Acquires Paragon To Expand AI Capabilities Across The Full IP Lifecycle

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 22, 2025

Tradespace has acquired Paragon, an AI-driven patent-drafting startup founded by three Princeton computer science students, in a move that positions the company as the first AI-powered platform to support the entire intellectual property lifecycle. The acquisition enables Tradespace to offer a unified platform for invention disclosure, patent drafting, prosecution, portfolio management, and commercialization.

Vance Street Capital Buys Injectech To Expand Medical Manufacturing Footprint

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Vance Street Capital has broadened its presence in the medical and life science manufacturing sector with the acquisition of Injectech, a Colorado-based specialist in precision fluid management components. The deal, announced in Scottsdale, Arizona, establishes Injectech as the newest addition to the firm’s expanding VSC Medical Molding platform.

Citizens Expands Private Wealth Business With Addition Of $880 Million Southern California Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 21, 2025

Citizens Financial Group has expanded its Private Wealth business by acquiring Bradley Wealth Partners, a Newport Beach-based advisory group that previously managed $880 million in client assets. The move reflects Citizens’ broader strategy to strengthen its wealth presence across the Southern California region and deepen its support for next-generation and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

LearnUpon Acquires AI Learning Creation Platform Courseau

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

LearnUpon has acquired Courseau, an AI-assisted learning creation platform, marking a major strategic expansion for the Dublin-based learning technology company as it continues to scale its global presence and product capabilities.

Centuri Expands Canadian Footprint With Acquisition Of Connect Atlantic Utility Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Centuri Holdings has completed its acquisition of Connect Atlantic Utility Services Corporation, a leading electric utility services provider in Atlantic Canada, marking a significant expansion of Centuri’s capabilities and geographic reach. The transaction establishes Centuri as a dual electric and gas services provider across Canada for the first time, building upon the company’s existing natural gas distribution services delivered through its current subsidiary.

Sempresto Expands Intellectual Property Portfolio With Acquisition Of Third Autoinjector Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Sempresto has moved to strengthen its position in smartphone-integrated rescue medication technology through the acquisition of a third autoinjector platform, securing all patents and associated physical and digital assets from inventor Steven A. Friedman. The company said the newly acquired mechanisms and safety-enhancing features will support the development of next-generation, mobile-device-integrated drug delivery systems.

Finance Of America To Buy Reverse Mortgage Assets From PHH Mortgage

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Finance Of America Reverse, the reverse mortgage subsidiary of Finance Of America Companies, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the home equity conversion mortgage servicing portfolio and additional reverse mortgage assets from PHH Mortgage, a subsidiary of Onity Group. The all-cash transaction aims to expand Finance of America’s servicing capabilities and reinforce its long-term relationship with Onity.

Novvia Group Expands With Acquisition Of Aaron Packaging’s Distribution Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Novvia Group has acquired the distribution assets of Washington-based Aaron Packaging, advancing its growth strategy in the Western United States and strengthening its national packaging distribution platform.

Icertis Acquires Dioptra To Accelerate AI First Contracting Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Icertis has acquired Dioptra in a move that significantly expands its AI-driven capabilities for enterprise contracting and advances its long-term strategy to create a fully autonomous contracting ecosystem. The transaction strengthens Icertis’ position as a leader in the contract lifecycle management market. It deepens the capabilities of its Icertis Contract Intelligence platform following the introduction of its AI framework, Vera.

Morgan Properties Completes $354 Million Acquisition Of Dream Residential REIT

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Morgan Properties has closed a $354 million acquisition of Dream Residential Real Estate Investment Trust, completing a cross-border transaction that privatizes the publicly traded Canadian REIT and expands the company’s national footprint. The deal adds 15 communities totaling 3,300 units across major metropolitan areas in Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, and Oklahoma, marking one of the year’s most significant multifamily consolidations.

Bailard Completes Three Strategic Property Acquisitions During Third Quarter Of 2025

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

The Bailard Real Estate Fund has completed three property acquisitions across key U.S. markets during the third quarter of 2025, signaling a return to deliberate investment activity as market conditions show signs of improvement.

Tyler Technologies Expands Justice Portfolio With Acquisition Of CloudGavel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Tyler Technologies has acquired CloudGavel, an electronic warrant solutions provider that enhances real-time connectivity between courts and law enforcement agencies. The deal strengthens Tyler’s presence across the courts, justice, and public safety sectors as the company continues to invest in technology that improves the efficiency and transparency of judicial processes.

Decidr To Acquire Sugarwork To Accelerate Knowledge Capture In The Agentic Economy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Decidr AI Industries has reached an agreement to acquire Sugarwork, a United States-based AI software platform that captures and activates operational knowledge within businesses. The deal will be executed through Decidr, a wholly owned subsidiary of Decidr AI Industries Ltd, and represents a significant step in advancing the company’s plans to build what it defines as the Networked Agentic Economy. This vision centers on creating interconnected AI-driven organizations that can think and act independently.

Dycom Industries To Buy Power Solutions In $1.95 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Dycom Industries has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Power Solutions for a total valuation of $1.95 billion, marking one of the company’s most significant expansion moves into the rapidly growing data center infrastructure sector. The acquisition is expected to close before the end of the fiscal year, pending customary approvals.

Abbott: $21 Billion Acquisition Of Exact Sciences To Expand Cancer Diagnostics Leadership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Abbott has agreed to acquire Exact Sciences in a deal valued at approximately $21 billion, marking one of the most significant diagnostics acquisitions in recent years and creating a major new force in cancer screening and precision oncology. The agreement positions Abbott to expand its diagnostics portfolio into one of the fastest-growing healthcare segments while also accelerating the global reach of Exact Sciences’ market-leading cancer tests.

GE HealthCare Announces $2.3 Billion Acquisition Of Intelerad

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

GE HealthCare announced that it has agreed to acquire Intelerad for $2.3 billion in cash, marking one of its most significant strategic moves to date to expand its cloud-first, AI-driven medical imaging capabilities.

Hershey Completes Acquisition Of LesserEvil To Expand Better For You Snacking Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

The Hershey Company has finalized its acquisition of LesserEvil, a fast-growing organic snack brand known for products that blend bold flavors with better-for-you ingredients. The transaction adds a high-velocity name to Hershey’s expanding snacking ecosystem, broadening consumer choice and strengthening the company’s position in the better-for-you and salty snack categories.

Arkview Capital Completes Acquisition Of NeoTech To Accelerate High-Reliability Manufacturing Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Arkview Capital has completed its acquisition of NeoTech, a leading provider of high-reliability electronic manufacturing services for the defense, aerospace, medical, industrial, and advanced technology sectors. The deal strengthens NeoTech’s position as a mission-critical supplier while giving the company new capital and strategic support to scale its operations.

Ara Partners Acquires Majority Stake In Centric Fiber To Accelerate Fiber-To-The-Home Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Ara Partners has completed the acquisition of a majority-controlling stake in Centric Fiber, marking a significant expansion of its infrastructure portfolio as the firm continues to target investments aligned with industrial decarbonization. The deal brings Ara Partners back into partnership with Centric Fiber’s leadership team, following a previous collaboration from 2018 to 2021. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

DealHub Expands AI-Era Revenue Capabilities With Acquisition Of Subskribe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

DealHub has announced a significant expansion of its Quote-to-Revenue capabilities with the acquisition of Subskribe, a leading subscription management, consumption metering, and billing platform built for the AI-driven economy. The deal strengthens DealHub’s position in enterprise CPQ by integrating Subskribe’s advanced billing and revenue technologies into a unified, AI-powered system.

King Risk Partners Acquires Acacia Insurance To Accelerate Northeast Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

King Risk Partners has expanded its presence in the Northeast with the acquisition of Acacia Insurance, a Massachusetts-based independent agency serving New England for more than 30 years. The deal strengthens King Risk Partners’ footprint in the region and reflects its strategic approach to partnering with organizations that align with its culture and long-term growth priorities.

GTCR Acquires Fiduciary Trust Company To Expand Wealth Management Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

GTCR has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Fiduciary Company Incorporated and its operating subsidiaries, collectively known as Fiduciary Trust Company, in a transaction that will introduce the first institutional capital into the 140-year-old wealth management firm. The Chicago-based private equity firm is partnering with CEO Austin Shapard and the company’s management team to accelerate growth, broaden service offerings, and further strengthen Fiduciary’s longstanding client relationships.

Penske Automotive Group Expands With Acquisition Of Four High-Volume Toyota And Lexus Dealerships

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Penske Automotive Group has completed a significant expansion in California and Texas with the acquisition of four high-performing Toyota and Lexus dealerships, including Longo Toyota, the largest Toyota dealership in the United States. The acquisition also includes Longo Lexus in El Monte, Lexus of Stevens Creek in San Jose, and Longo Toyota of Prosper in the Dallas metropolitan area.

Workday To Buy Pipedream To Expand AI Connectivity And Strengthen Enterprise Automation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Workday has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pipedream, a leading integration platform for AI agents, in a move that deepens its enterprise AI strategy by connecting trusted HR and finance data with more than 3,000 business applications.

CarData Expands National Footprint With Acquisition Of DiamondLot

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

CarData has completed the acquisition of DiamondLot, a Southern California automotive services provider known for its longstanding dealer relationships and comprehensive vehicle merchandising support. The deal advances CarData’s national growth strategy and strengthens its position in one of the country’s most competitive automotive markets.

CoreTrust Buys BuyQ To Advance Expansion Into Charter And Private School Procurement Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

CoreTrust has acquired BuyQ, a national procurement partner serving charter and private schools, marking a significant expansion of CoreTrust’s platform into a fast-growing education market representing more than 4,000 schools and over $22 billion in annual spend potential. The move significantly broadens CoreTrust’s reach while giving its supplier partners access to a new high-growth member segment.

Motorola Solutions Expands Enterprise Security Portfolio With Acquisition Of Blue Eye

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Motorola Solutions has acquired Salt Lake City–based Blue Eye, a provider of AI-driven enterprise remote video monitoring services designed to detect threats in real time and streamline responses through live voice talk-downs and verified alerts. The deal strengthens Motorola Solutions’ position in the rapidly evolving market for intelligent, proactive security technologies.

RedSail Technologies Acquires RxMile To Expand Pharmacy Delivery Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

RedSail Technologies has acquired RxMile, a delivery management platform designed specifically for independent pharmacies. The acquisition strengthens RedSail’s ability to offer modern, patient-centered technology that enables pharmacies to improve delivery operations, expand service areas, and better compete with large mail-order providers.

Adobe To Buy Semrush In $1.9 Billion All-Cash Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 20, 2025

Adobe has announced plans to acquire Semrush Holdings in a deal valued at approximately $1.9 billion, marking one of the company’s most significant moves to expand its marketing, analytics, and brand-visibility capabilities in the era of agentic AI. Under the terms of the agreement, Adobe will purchase Semrush for $12.00 per share in cash.