Mergers & Acquisitions

Gilead Sciences: $3.15 Billion Tubulis Acquisition Completed To Strengthen Oncology And ADC Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Gilead Sciences announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Tubulis GmbH, a Germany-based clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). The deal expands Gilead’s oncology portfolio with new ADC assets and platform technologies designed to improve targeted cancer treatment.

Expedia: CarTrawler Acquisition Expands B2B Travel Platform Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Expedia Group announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ireland-based CarTrawler, a B2B platform specializing in car rental, ground transport, and Insurtech solutions for the global travel industry. The acquisition advances Expedia Group’s strategy of building a more comprehensive B2B travel platform by expanding beyond lodging and activities into mobility services.

Wynnchurch Capital: Sale Of Ironform Holdings Announced

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Wynnchurch Capital announced the sale of Ironform Holdings Co. to a strategic buyer, marking the culmination of a multi-year operational transformation and growth strategy for one of North America’s largest metal fabrication companies.

Graco: $447 Million Valco Melton Acquisition Expands Precision Adhesive And Quality Assurance Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Graco, a global leader in fluid and powder handling technologies, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Valco Melton, a global provider of adhesive application and quality assurance systems, for $447 million in cash, including the present value of approximately $40 million in expected tax benefits, subject to customary adjustments.

YourStake Acquires First Affirmative And Relaunches Firm As Formative

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

YourStake announced the acquisition of First Affirmative Financial Network and the relaunch of the registered investment advisory firm under the new name Formative. The transaction combines First Affirmative’s more than 35 years of operational and investment infrastructure with YourStake’s technology platform to create a comprehensive support platform for values-based financial advisors.

Cranium AI Acquires Aiceberg To Expand Agentic AI Governance Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Cranium AI announced the acquisition of Aiceberg in a move designed to strengthen its end-to-end AI security, governance, and agentic AI platform.

AvalonBay Communities And Equity Residential: $69 Billion Merger Of Equals Creates Multifamily Real Estate Giant

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential announced a definitive all-stock merger of equals that will create one of the largest real estate companies in the United States, with a pro forma equity market capitalization of approximately $52 billion and an enterprise value of approximately $69 billion. The combined company will own more than 180,000 rental apartments and aims to expand operational scale, accelerate growth, and strengthen leadership in rental housing.

Outcomes4Me: AI-Driven Cancer Care Company Acquires Geno.Me And Realyze Intelligence To Expand Clinical Trial Access

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Outcomes4Me announced the acquisitions of Geno.Me and Realyze Intelligence as the company expands its AI-powered cancer care and clinical trial matching capabilities. The company also named Scot Stevens as a Strategic Advisor.

Elite Consulting Partners Acquires 3xEquity

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Elite Consulting Partners announced the acquisition of 3xEquity, a valuation and advisory platform serving financial advisors, RIAs, broker-dealers, and wealth management firms nationwide. The deal expands Elite Consulting Partners’ capabilities in valuation analysis, succession planning, enterprise growth strategy, and M&A advisory support as consolidation and succession activity continue to reshape the wealth management industry.

DDC: 200 Bitcoin Acquisition Lifts Holdings To 2,583 BTC Without Share Dilution

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

DDC Enterprise Limited announced that it acquired an additional 200 Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 2,583 BTC as the company continues expanding its digital asset treasury strategy. The transaction also increased Bitcoin exposure per 1,000 DDC shares by 8.4% to 0.054299 BTC without issuing new shares.

Greenland Mines: $35 Million Sarfartoq Acquisition Expands Greenland Rare Earths Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Greenland Mines announced it signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Sarfartoq Rare Earths Project in Greenland through the purchase of Neo North Star Resources, Inc. The deal adds an advanced neodymium-praseodymium rare earths asset to complement the company’s Skaergaard project and strengthens its position in the critical minerals sector.

Foundral: A. Hattersley & Sons Acquisition Expands Mechanical Services Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Foundral announced the acquisition of A. Hattersley & Sons, a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based mechanical contracting company founded in 1856. The deal expands Foundral’s growing portfolio of union-backed mechanical contracting businesses and strengthens its presence across the Midwest.

Authentic Brands Group To Acquire Lee From Kontoor Brands

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

Authentic Brands Group announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lee from Kontoor Brands in a deal that expands Authentic’s growing portfolio of global fashion and lifestyle brands.

Parker Hannifin: $2.55 Billion Acquisition Of CIRCOR Aerospace Announced

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 24, 2026

KKR and CIRCOR International announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to sell CIRCOR Aerospace, the company’s aerospace division, to Parker Hannifin for $2.55 billion. KKR originally acquired CIRCOR for $1.8 billion in 2023 and will continue to retain ownership of the company’s Naval and Industrial businesses.