Mergers & Acquisitions

Raymond James Onboards $515 Million Kansas City-Based Advisor Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Raymond James Financial announced that financial advisors Peter Braun and K.C. Hosey have joined First Investments & Planning at FNBO through the company’s Financial Institutions Division (FID). The advisors will provide investment and wealth management services through Raymond James Financial Services.

Southwest Automated Security Acquires Gates and Controls

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Southwest Automated Security announced the acquisition of Gates and Controls, combining two distributors focused on gate operators, access control systems, hardware, and video surveillance products. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

FedEx Approves Spin-Off Of FedEx Freight Ahead Of June 1 Public Market Debut

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

FedEx announced that its board of directors has approved the previously announced separation of its freight business, paving the way for FedEx Freight to begin operating as an independent publicly traded company on June 1, 2026.

Orthopaedic Specialty Group And OrthoConnecticut Merge To Create Statewide Musculoskeletal Care Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Orthopaedic Specialty Group and OrthoConnecticut announced a merger that will create a physician-led musculoskeletal care platform serving patients across Connecticut. The partnership is designed to expand access to orthopedic care, strengthen clinical collaboration, and improve operational capabilities statewide.

Pro-Vision Acquires Convoy Technologies To Expand Commercial Fleet Safety And Video Solutions

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Pro-Vision Solutions announced the acquisition of Convoy Technologies, a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based provider of video and vehicle safety technology for commercial fleets. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

WareSpace Expands Southern California Presence With $15.8 Million Santa Fe Springs Industrial Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

WareSpace announced the acquisition of an 82,193-square-foot industrial property in Santa Fe Springs, California, for $15.8 million, expanding the company’s footprint in the Greater Los Angeles market and marking its 25th location nationwide.

Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT Acquires Charlotte-Area Shopping Center

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT announced the acquisition of Winslow Bay Commons, a community shopping center located in Mooresville, North Carolina, an affluent suburb of Charlotte. The investment was completed through a programmatic joint venture with Sterling Organization.

Insider One Acquires Bluecore To Expand Agentic AI Customer Engagement Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Insider One announced the acquisition of Bluecore, a retail marketing technology provider serving more than 400 enterprise brands, including ALO Yoga, J.Crew, Sephora, Bloomingdale's, The North Face, Ralph Lauren, QVC, and Michael Kors. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Fortify Restoration Acquires Beaches Construction To Expand Structural Restoration Platform Across Florida

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Fortify Restoration, a portfolio company of Osceola Capital, announced the acquisition of Beaches Construction, expanding Fortify’s footprint into Florida’s Panhandle while also increasing its presence in the Jacksonville and Tampa markets. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Waste Resource Management Acquires Majority Of Darling Ingredients’ Trap Grease Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Waste Resource Management announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Darling Ingredients Inc. to acquire the majority of Darling Ingredients’ trap grease collection and processing assets. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Johnson Controls Completes Acquisition Of Alloy Enterprises To Expand Data Center Cooling Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Johnson Controls International plc announced the completion of its acquisition of Alloy Enterprises, a Boston-based company specializing in next-generation thermal management systems for high-performance data centers and mission-critical industrial applications. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Cohen & Co Expands Michigan Presence With Acquisition Of Gordon Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Cohen & Co announced the acquisition of Gordon Advisors, P.C., expanding the firm’s Michigan presence and making the state one of its largest geographic markets. The transaction is expected to close on June 1, 2026.

Standard Dental Labs Closes Acquisition Of BRLIT Dental Laboratory

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Standard Dental Labs has completed its acquisition of BRLIT Dental Laboratory, a Sarasota‑based lab with nearly five decades of history, marking a major milestone in the company’s consolidation strategy across Florida. The deal immediately expands SDL’s operational footprint along Florida’s Gulf Coast and significantly increases its production capacity, customer reach, and recurring revenue base. SDL will begin recognizing BRLIT’s revenue immediately following the closing.

Sunvair Acquires Aircraft Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Sunvair has acquired Aircraft Systems, a Miami‑based FAA and EASA 145 Repair Station with extensive capabilities across hydraulic, electro‑hydraulic, landing gear, mechanical, electro‑mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and airframe components.

Lumexa Imaging Adds Four New Imaging Centers As It Expands Across The Southeast And Mid‑Atlantic

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Lumexa Imaging has added four new outpatient imaging centers in Spartanburg, South Carolina; Concord, North Carolina; Wexford, Pennsylvania; and Niceville, Florida, marking another step in its disciplined, multi‑channel growth strategy.

bp Enters North Ustyurt Production Sharing Agreement In Uzbekistan

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

bp has entered a production sharing agreement covering six exploration blocks in the North Ustyurt region of Uzbekistan, marking the company’s first project in the country and expanding its exploration portfolio across Central Asia. The agreement includes the Boyterak, Terengquduq, Birqori, Kharoy, Qoraqalpoq, and Qulboy blocks. It was signed in Tashkent during the Oil and Gas of Uzbekistan Conference 2026 by senior leaders from Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy, Uzbekneftegaz, SOCAR, and bp.

PMGC Holdings: Aerospace Manufacturing Platform Expands With A&B Aerospace Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

PMGC Holdings announced it has acquired A&B Aerospace, Inc., a precision-machining and aerospace-manufacturing company serving the aerospace and defense industry, including Boeing, Honeywell International Inc., and Moog Inc.

Equinox Gold And Orla Mining: $18.5 Billion Combination Creates New North American Senior Gold Producer

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Equinox Gold and Orla Mining Ltd. announced a definitive arrangement agreement to combine in an at-market transaction that will create a new North American senior gold producer with approximately 1.1 million ounces of expected annual gold production and an implied market capitalization of approximately $18.5 billion. The combined company will continue operating under the name Equinox Gold Corp.

H.I.G. Capital To Acquire Vitaly Group Through Its Portfolio Company Avanta Salud

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

H.I.G. Capital has announced that its portfolio company Avanta Salud Integral has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vitaly Group, one of the leading occupational health and safety services providers in Iberia. Vitaly’s co‑founders and co‑CEOs, Jesús Nieto and Andrés López, will reinvest alongside H.I.G., Avanta founder Josep Pla, and minority investor MCH Private Equity, a signal of strong conviction in the combined platform.

The Sports Facilities Companies Acquires Power Wellness, Expanding Its Community Health And Recreation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

The Sports Facilities Companies has acquired Power Wellness, the nation’s largest fitness center management company, marking a major expansion of SFC’s integrated platform across sports, recreation, wellness, and community health. Power Wellness, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Lombard, Illinois, is one of the most established names in medically integrated fitness and wellness.

Corient Acquires Capital Advisors, Expanding Its Presence Across The U.S. Southwest

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Corient has reached an agreement to acquire Capital Advisors, a Tulsa‑based registered investment advisor with $7.8 billion in assets under management, marking a significant expansion of Corient’s footprint across the South and Southwest. The deal adds Corient’s first office in Oklahoma and strengthens its position as the largest and fastest‑growing integrated wealth management firm in the United States. Capital Advisors, founded in 1978 and led by CEO Keith Goddard and President Andy Brown, brings a team‑based approach to financial planning, investment management, and wealth advisory, supported by 47 financial professionals and a presence across eight states.

TWFG Expands National Footprint With Acquisition of Fortress Insurance Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

TWFG has acquired Fortress Insurance Services, adding four new agency locations and a seasoned team of insurance professionals to its growing national platform. The company said the acquisition strengthens its presence in the Upper Midwest and reinforces its strategy of expanding through high‑quality independent agencies that share its commitment to personalized service and long‑term client relationships.

EQT Launches Take‑Private Bid for Kakaku.com as Japan Deal Activity Rises

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

EQT said it will launch a tender offer through BPEA Private Equity Fund IX to acquire Kakaku.com, one of Japan’s most established digital marketplace and consumer platform operators. The offer price is set at JPY 3,000 per share, and the company’s board of directors and Special Committee have unanimously supported the transaction, recommending that shareholders tender their shares.

UFOFLEET Acquires FleetMaster From Cox Automotive To Accelerate AI‑Driven Fleet Modernization

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

UFOFLEET, the intelligent operating system built by UFODRIVE, has acquired FleetMaster from Cox Automotive in a move designed to accelerate the modernization of the global fleet and mobility sector. The company said the deal will expand its reach across Europe, the Americas, and Asia‑Pacific while bringing its AI‑powered infrastructure to FleetMaster’s established rental, leasing, and dealer management platform.

Dubai Holding And ICD Complete Strategic Transaction In Emaar Properties

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Dubai Holding and the Investment Corporation of Dubai have completed a strategic transaction in which Dubai Holding acquired a 22.27% equity stake in Emaar Properties from ICD. With this acquisition, Dubai Holding’s total ownership in Emaar Properties rises to 29.73%, making it the company’s largest shareholder. The move strengthens Dubai Holding’s long‑standing partnership with Emaar and reflects its confidence in both the developer’s market position and the long‑term fundamentals of Dubai’s real estate sector.

Function Acquires SuppCo To Bring Trust And Clarity To Supplements

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Function has acquired SuppCo, the independent trust layer that helps people understand and organize what they put into their bodies, beginning with supplements. The acquisition brings together Function’s continuous biological testing platform with SuppCo’s evidence‑based supplement analysis, creating a unified model that connects what is happening inside the body with the inputs that influence long‑term health.

American Securities Completes Sale Of CPM To Rosebank Industries

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

American Securities has completed the sale of CPM Holdings to Rosebank Industries in a transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion, marking a major exit for the private equity firm after an eight‑year partnership. CPM, headquartered in Blaine, Minnesota, is a global leader in highly engineered process equipment and automation solutions serving the oilseed, animal feed, renewable energy, plant‑based food and industrial materials sectors.

Accord Asset Partners Completes Sale Of Majority Stake In DME Express To Palladium Equity Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Accord Asset Partners has completed the previously announced sale of its majority equity interest in DME Express to Palladium Equity Partners. The transaction, which closed on March 25, 2026, marks Palladium’s second investment in the hospice sector and its second platform investment through Palladium Equity Partners VI. CEO Mark Borneleit and his leadership team will continue running the business as Palladium partners with them to support the company’s next phase of growth.

Trucordia Acquires Assets Of Richardson Insurance, Expanding Personal And Commercial Lines Presence In Idaho

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

Trucordia has acquired the assets of Richardson Insurance, a long‑standing Idaho‑based personal and commercial lines agency founded in 1988 by Randy Richardson. Over nearly four decades, Richardson Insurance built a loyal client base by emphasizing education, accessibility and strong relationships—an approach that aligns closely with Trucordia’s client‑first philosophy. The acquisition strengthens Trucordia’s presence in Idaho while adding a business known for high retention and deep community roots.

ID Signsystems Acquired To Accelerate Growth And Build An Integrated Signage Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● May 13, 2026

ID Signsystems has been acquired by entrepreneur James Van Thof, marking a new phase of investment and expansion for the Rochester‑based architectural signage and branded environments firm. The company will continue operating under its established brand and team while focusing on scaling capacity, enhancing technology and pursuing both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.