Mergers & Acquisitions

Boost Run: SPAC Merger With Willow Lane To Take AI Cloud Infrastructure Provider Public

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Boost Run, a provider of AI cloud infrastructure and high performance computing solutions, is moving closer to going public through a business combination with Willow Lane Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company listed on Nasdaq.

Terra Quantum: $3.25 Billion SPAC Deal To Go Public And Accelerate Quantum Technology Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Terra Quantum AG, a quantum technology company focused on algorithms, software, and hybrid quantum-classical solutions, has announced plans to go public through a proposed $3.25 billion business combination with Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company.

Zentiva: Acquisition By Private Equity Firm GTCR Completed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

GTCR announced it has completed the acquisition of Zentiva, a European generics pharmaceutical company, from Advent, marking a new phase of growth for the business.

Function Health Acquires Getlabs To Expand At-Home Testing Access

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Function Health announced that it has acquired Getlabs, a mobile healthcare platform that delivers diagnostic services directly to patients, marking a significant step in expanding access to at-home health testing.

Catalyst Bancorp: $41.1 Million Acquisition Of Community Bank Lakeside Bancshares

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Catalyst Bancorp has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Lakeside Bancshares, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $41.1 million. The deal will see Lakeside merged into Catalyst, with Catalyst Bank remaining the surviving banking entity following the transaction.

Always Best Care: Franchisee Expands North Carolina Footprint Through Acquisitions And Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Always Best Care Senior Services announced that franchisee Samantha Loy has significantly expanded her operations across North Carolina through a combination of market growth and strategic acquisitions, strengthening the company’s presence in key regions of the state.

Bentec Medical Acquired By Avista Healthcare Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Avista Healthcare Partners announced it has acquired Bentec Medical from Greyrock Capital Group and Hermitage Equity Partners, strengthening its presence in the medical device manufacturing sector. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Westnet: Acquisition Of Low Voltage Installations To Expand Public Safety Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Westnet, a provider of fire station alerting and public safety communication systems, announced it has acquired Low Voltage Installations, Inc., a company specializing in the design, installation, and support of fire station alerting and dispatch systems.

Wealthspire Onboards $1.9 Billion Firm Axia Advisory

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Wealthspire announced that its Fiducient Advisors division has acquired Axia Advisory, an Indianapolis-based retirement plan consulting and investment advisory firm with approximately $1.9 billion in assets under management or advisement as of the end of 2025.

Sportsbox AI: Bryson DeChambeau-Led Group Acquires Company To Launch AI Golf Coaching Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

A group of investors led by Bryson DeChambeau has acquired Sportsbox AI, a company specializing in kinematic AI and 3D motion capture technology for sports training. Alongside the acquisition, the company introduced Sportsbox AI Motion Intelligence, known as SAMI, a next-generation AI coaching assistant set to launch within the Sportsbox 3DGolf app later this year.

Booz Allen Hamilton: Acquisition Of Defy Security Completed To Expand AI-Driven Cyber Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Booz Allen Hamilton announced it has completed its acquisition of Defy Security, a move aimed at strengthening its advanced cybersecurity offerings amid a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Routeware Acquires PermiServ To Expand UK Local Authority Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Routeware, a provider of AI-powered waste and environmental services technology, has acquired PermiServ, a UK-based leader in garden waste permit management for local authorities. The deal strengthens Routeware’s presence in the United Kingdom and expands its ability to support councils with integrated, end-to-end service platforms.

Pershing Square Proposes About A $64 Billion Deal To Acquire Universal Music Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 9, 2026

Pershing Square Capital Management has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Universal Music Group through a business combination, outlining a value-creation plan to address the company’s stock underperformance and enhance shareholder returns.