Mergers & Acquisitions

Nuclea Energy To Acquire Moltex’s Advanced Nuclear Platform With 80 Granted Patents

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

Nuclea Energy has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Moltex Energy’s advanced nuclear technology portfolio, gaining a platform spanning used nuclear fuel recycling and advanced reactor technologies.

IR Pros Enters Canada With Prairie HVAC/R Deal And Plans To Triple Manufacturing Capacity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

Industrial Refrigeration Pros has partnered with Prairie HVAC/R, establishing its first Canadian operating company and adding refrigeration manufacturing, low-charge ammonia technology, and cold-climate expertise to a platform that has served more than 1,450 facilities. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Somerset Shoppes For $3.7 Million With Leasing Upside In Montgomery

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

Prudent Growth Partners has acquired Somerset Shoppes, a 27,250-square-foot neighborhood retail center in Montgomery, Alabama, for $3.7 million. The acquisition expands the Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based private equity real estate firm’s portfolio of neighborhood retail properties and provides opportunities for additional value creation through leasing and rent growth.

CAI Software Acquires LLumin To Bring AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance Into The Factory Floor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

CAI Software has acquired LLumin, expanding its manufacturing software platform with industrial computerized maintenance management capabilities designed to help manufacturers reduce downtime and shift from reactive maintenance toward predictive operations.

Vontier Acquires EKOS To Build A Fully Connected Fleet Operating System

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

Vontier has acquired EKOS, a cloud-connected fleet, fuel, and electric vehicle management software company, expanding its ability to provide commercial fleet operators with an integrated platform spanning fueling infrastructure, vehicle management, EV charging, and operational software.

Allianz Global Investors Acquiring €28 Billion Firm UOB Asset Management For €376 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

Allianz Global Investors has agreed to acquire UOB Asset Management from UOB Group for SGD 555 million, or approximately €376 million, significantly expanding its asset management business across Southeast Asia.

TRP Infrastructure Services Completes Five Acquisitions And Launches Gulf Highway Materials

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

TRP Infrastructure Services has acquired five roadway infrastructure companies, expanding its pavement marking and traffic control operations across the Central and Southeastern U.S. while vertically integrating part of its materials supply chain.

LS Power To Acquire 606 MW Brazos Valley Energy Center From Constellation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

LS Power has agreed to acquire the 606-megawatt Brazos Valley Energy Center from Constellation, expanding its generation portfolio in Texas as electricity demand increases from economic growth, AI, data centers, and electrification.

Affinia Adds Wilson Partners To Create Top 20 UK Accounting Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

Affinia has added Wilson Partners to its integrated accounting and advisory platform, strengthening the RedBird Capital Partners-backed company’s position among the U.K.’s 20 largest accounting firms.

FGS Global Acquires Rich Feuer Anderson To Expand Government Affairs And Regulatory Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

FGS Global has acquired Rich Feuer Anderson, a bipartisan Washington, D.C. government affairs firm specializing in financial services, energy, technology, and regulatory policy.

Axum Capital Partners To Acquire Controlling Stake In BARCODE

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

Axum Capital Partners has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in BARCODE, a performance hydration beverage brand tied to professional athletes and the broader health and wellness market.

Live Media Group Acquires Gravity Media’s U.S. Mobile Production Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

Live Media Group has acquired Gravity Media’s U.S. mobile-production assets, adding production units, engineering personnel, existing broadcast contracts, and additional capacity to its nationwide live production operation. Financial terms were not disclosed.

NetApp Acquires JetStream Software To Expand VMware Disaster Recovery And Cloud Migration Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

NetApp has acquired JetStream Software, a provider of VMware disaster recovery and migration technology, to expand its cyber resilience, data protection, and cloud migration capabilities. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Mesirow Expands $164 Billion Fiduciary Platform With flexPATH 3(38) Business Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

Mesirow has agreed to acquire the plan-level 3(38) business of flexPATH Strategies, expanding its outsourced fiduciary capabilities and strengthening its position in the retirement plan market. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ACCO Brands Acquires Trust To Push Technology Peripherals Toward $500 Million In Annual Sales

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

ACCO Brands has agreed to acquire Trust, a European computer, gaming, and mobile accessories company, as it accelerates a strategic shift toward faster-growing technology peripherals. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

California Approves Charter-Cox Merger With $275 Million Network Upgrade And Major Consumer Protections

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

The California Public Utilities Commission has approved the merger of Cox California Telcom with Charter Communications, clearing the transaction subject to extensive conditions covering broadband affordability, network investment, customer protections, digital inclusion, and regulatory oversight.

Citi To Acquire Kard To Supercharge Personalized Rewards And Commerce Media

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

Citi has agreed to acquire Kard Financial, expanding its customer engagement, rewards, and commerce media capabilities as the bank looks to deliver more personalized offers across its massive U.S. cardholder base.

Workday: Silver Lake Reportedly In Acquisition Talks For Potential Mega Software Buyout

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

Silver Lake is in talks to acquire Workday in a potential transaction that could rank among the largest software buyouts in history, according to people familiar with the discussions cited by Reuters.

Dynatrace To Acquire Arize For $915 Million To Expand AI Observability Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

Dynatrace has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Arize in a $915 million cash-and-stock transaction, expanding its AI observability capabilities across the full development and production lifecycle of artificial intelligence applications.

Samsonite Group To Acquire BÉIS At A $210 Million Value

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

Samsonite Group has entered into an agreement to acquire BÉIS, a digitally native lifestyle and travel brand founded by actress and entrepreneur Shay Mitchell and incubated by Beach House Group, in a transaction valuing BÉIS at approximately $210 million.

Duolingo Acquires Animade To Expand Motion Design And Creative Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

Duolingo has acquired Animade, a London-based animation and motion design studio, to expand its in-house creative capabilities as it invests in more engaging product and learning experiences. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Ancora Proposes $1.1 Billion To $1.2 Billion Acquisition Of H.B. Fuller’s Building Adhesive Solutions Segment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

Ancora Holdings Group has submitted a proposal to acquire H.B. Fuller Company's Building Adhesive Solutions segment for $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion in cash, deepening the investment firm's ongoing engagement with the specialty chemicals and adhesives company.

AEVEX To Acquire BlackSea Technologies For Up To $650 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

AEVEX has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BlackSea Technologies for up to $650 million, expanding the defense technology company's autonomous systems capabilities across air, surface, and subsea environments.

Bank Of America To Invest $1.9 Billion For Up To 49.9% Stake In Jio Credit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2026

Bank of America has entered into a definitive joint venture agreement with Jio Financial Services Limited to acquire up to a 49.9% interest in Jio Credit Limited, significantly expanding the U.S. banking giant's exposure to India's rapidly growing financial services market.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Nuclea Energy To Acquire Moltex’s Advanced Nuclear Platform With 80 Granted Patents

IR Pros Enters Canada With Prairie HVAC/R Deal And Plans To Triple Manufacturing Capacity

Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Somerset Shoppes For $3.7 Million With Leasing Upside In Montgomery

CAI Software Acquires LLumin To Bring AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance Into The Factory Floor

Vontier Acquires EKOS To Build A Fully Connected Fleet Operating System

Allianz Global Investors Acquiring €28 Billion Firm UOB Asset Management For €376 Million

TRP Infrastructure Services Completes Five Acquisitions And Launches Gulf Highway Materials

LS Power To Acquire 606 MW Brazos Valley Energy Center From Constellation

Affinia Adds Wilson Partners To Create Top 20 UK Accounting Firm

FGS Global Acquires Rich Feuer Anderson To Expand Government Affairs And Regulatory Capabilities

Axum Capital Partners To Acquire Controlling Stake In BARCODE

Live Media Group Acquires Gravity Media’s U.S. Mobile Production Assets

NetApp Acquires JetStream Software To Expand VMware Disaster Recovery And Cloud Migration Capabilities

Mesirow Expands $164 Billion Fiduciary Platform With flexPATH 3(38) Business Acquisition

ACCO Brands Acquires Trust To Push Technology Peripherals Toward $500 Million In Annual Sales

California Approves Charter-Cox Merger With $275 Million Network Upgrade And Major Consumer Protections

Citi To Acquire Kard To Supercharge Personalized Rewards And Commerce Media

Workday: Silver Lake Reportedly In Acquisition Talks For Potential Mega Software Buyout

Dynatrace To Acquire Arize For $915 Million To Expand AI Observability Platform

Samsonite Group To Acquire BÉIS At A $210 Million Value

Duolingo Acquires Animade To Expand Motion Design And Creative Capabilities

Ancora Proposes $1.1 Billion To $1.2 Billion Acquisition Of H.B. Fuller’s Building Adhesive Solutions Segment

AEVEX To Acquire BlackSea Technologies For Up To $650 Million

Bank Of America To Invest $1.9 Billion For Up To 49.9% Stake In Jio Credit

Simplicity Acquires Mobile Bay Financial And Adds John McNeil And Virginia O’Brien As Partners

Holand Automotive Group Acquires Select John Scotti Leasing Portfolio Assets

Fishbowl Inventory Acquires Repfabric To Combine CRM, Commissions And Inventory Management

Bain Capital To Acquire Gong Cha From TA Associates

Facility Grid Acquires PingCx To Build Unified Building Lifecycle Software Platform

Firefly Capital Management Acquires Gravity To Expand Critical Power Infrastructure Platform