Mergers & Acquisitions

Marsh McLennan Agency To Acquire TriBridge Partners In Mid-Atlantic Benefits Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Marsh McLennan Agency has reached an agreement to acquire TriBridge Partners, an independent benefits broker and retirement and wealth advisor headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Founded in 2013 through the strategic merger of three well-established regional brokerage and advisory firms, TriBridge offers group health, employee benefits, retirement plan advisory, wealth management, and individual insurance services to clients across the Mid-Atlantic region. The acquisition is designed to strengthen MMA's Mid-Atlantic practice by adding specialized expertise in benefits and wealth advisory to complement its existing property and casualty capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.

PROPWR Secures Strategic Framework Agreement With Caterpillar For Up To 2.1 Gigawatts Of Power Generation Capacity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

PROPWR, the power services division of ProPetro Holding Corp., has entered into a strategic framework agreement with Caterpillar to purchase up to 2.1 gigawatts of power generation assets over the next five years to support the growing energy demands of data center, oil and gas, and industrial customers. Under the agreement, PROPWR will purchase at least 1.5 GW of incremental power generation assets, with the option to bring the total to approximately 2.1 GW of additional capacity. Combined with approximately 550 megawatts previously ordered, PROPWR is positioned to have approximately 2.6 GW of power generation capacity delivered by year-end 2031 and fully deployed in 2032.

MARA Holdings: $1.5 Billion Agreement To Acquire Long Ridge Energy Establishes Premier Digital Infrastructure Campus

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

MARA Holdings, a leading energy and compute infrastructure company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Long Ridge Energy and Power from FTAI Infrastructure for a total transaction value of approximately $1.5 billion, including the assumption of certain debt. The acquisition includes a highly efficient 505 MW combined-cycle gas power plant in Hannibal, Ohio, and more than 1,600 contiguous acres supporting an integrated digital infrastructure campus in one of the most active data center and power markets in the world.

Belden Acquires RUCKUS Networks From Vistance Networks For $1.85 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Belden, a leading global supplier of specialty networking solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RUCKUS Networks from Vistance Networks for approximately $1.85 billion, establishing Belden as a leading provider of complete, end-to-end IT and OT networking solutions. The transaction was approved by both companies' boards and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

Market Defense Expands Full-Funnel Commerce Capabilities Through Acquisition Of Knoza

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Market Defense, a marketplace and digital marketing services company, has expanded its capabilities through the acquisition of Knoza by its parent company D2E Labs. The transaction adds a performance-driven marketplace agency specializing in on- and off-Amazon growth strategies for emerging brands, combining Knoza's agile, early-stage approach with Market Defense's broader platform reach and technology infrastructure.

Demetra Acquires Maxxspine Innovative To Strengthen Position In European Spine Surgery Market

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Demetra, an independent international medical company specializing in bone cements, spacers, and biomaterials for orthopedic, spine, and neuro applications, has completed the acquisition of Maxxspine Innovative GmbH, a German company specializing in advanced spinal surgery solutions. The transaction was completed through Osartis GmbH, a Demetra Group company, which has acquired 100% ownership and full control of Maxxspine. Financial terms were not disclosed.

AMETEK Acquires First Aviation Services To Expand Defense And Aviation MRO Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

AMETEK, a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions with annual sales of approximately $7.5 billion, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire First Aviation Services, a leading provider of highly engineered, mission-critical defense and aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul services and a manufacturer of related proprietary components. Financial terms were not disclosed beyond First Aviation's approximately $80 million in annual sales.

pWin.ai Acquires Vultron.ai Customer Portfolio To Cement AI Proposal Platform Leadership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

pWin.ai, an AI-powered knowledge, capture, and proposal platform for the government contracting market, has acquired the customer portfolio of Vultron.ai, a Silicon Valley-based GovCon AI startup. Effective immediately, Vultron.ai has exclusively directed its entire user base to pWin.ai, granting customers seamless access to pWin.ai's Shipley-embedded workflows, enterprise-grade AI, and FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency security, backed by white-glove onboarding from both teams.

Truespeed And Freedom Fibre Complete Strategic Merger To Create Scaled Full Fibre Platform Across The UK

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Truespeed and Freedom Fibre have completed their merger following regulatory approval, creating the Freedom Truespeed Group, a scaled, capital-efficient full fibre platform with an expanded regional footprint across the United Kingdom. The combined business serves more than 412,000 premises ready for service and around 70,000 customers across the North West, West Midlands, South West, and East of England.

Nominal Acquires Fid Labs To Bring AI Agents To The Full Hardware Engineering Lifecycle

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Nominal, the hardware data infrastructure platform serving defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing engineering teams, has acquired Fid Labs, a startup that built AI agents for robotics and hardware workflows. Adam Wolnikowski, founder of Fid Labs, joins Nominal as AI Product Lead. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Prodalim Acquires Better Juice To Add Natural Sugar Reduction Technology To Its Ingredient Solutions Portfolio

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Prodalim, a global leader in juice and specialty ingredients solutions, has acquired Better Juice, a food-tech company specializing in natural sugar reduction technologies. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition strengthens Prodalim's ability to support health-driven reformulation across beverages and adjacent food categories, including confectionery and dairy.

HOK Acquires ROSSETTI To Expand Global Sports, Recreation And Entertainment Design Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

HOK, a global architecture and design firm, has acquired ROSSETTI, a Detroit-based architecture firm with 57 years of sports venue expertise, deepening HOK's sports, recreation, and entertainment design practice and establishing its first office in Detroit. The combined firm will operate as HOK + ROSSETTI during the integration.

Global Brands Acquires Skinny Brands To Expand Into Low-Calorie Beer And Cider Category

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Global Brands, a UK drinks company, has acquired Skinny Brands, a low-calorie, gluten-free beer and cider brand, adding Skinny Lager, Skinny IPA, and Skinny Fruit Cider to its portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Howden Acquires Maven Financial Planning To Establish Galway Presence In Ireland

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Howden, a leading global insurance intermediary group, has acquired Maven Financial Planning Limited, one of Ireland's foremost financial planning and advisory firms, establishing Howden Ireland's Life and Pensions advisory offering in Galway and expanding the company's footprint on the west coast of Ireland. The acquisition is subject to Central Bank of Ireland regulatory approval.

Fidelity Building Services Group Acquires MVH Industrial To Expand South-Central U.S. Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Fidelity Building Services Group, one of the nation's leading providers of HVAC, mechanical services, building automation, emergency power, and energy solutions, has acquired MVH Industrial, a Kentucky-based provider of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general contracting services. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition advances Fidelity's nationwide expansion strategy and strengthens its ability to serve industrial and manufacturing clients in the South-Central region.

Silverfort Acquires Fabrix Security To Deliver Autonomous Runtime Identity Security

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Silverfort, a leading identity security company, has acquired Fabrix Security, an AI-native identity security startup, to deliver the first autonomous identity security platform operating at runtime. The combined platform is designed to protect human, machine, and agentic identities at the speed and scale that traditional, rules-based approaches can no longer handle. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Reliance Retail Acquires Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ Anomaly Haircare Brand

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Reliance Retail Limited has acquired Anomaly, the global clean haircare brand founded by actor and entrepreneur Priyanka Chopra Jonas, including its trademarks, brand assets, and digital properties. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Priyanka Chopra Jonas will continue to play an integral role in the brand's evolution as Creative Director, driving innovation, brand vision, and product development.

Circus Completes Acquisition Of K-Robotics To Advance Autonomous Food Production Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Circus SE, a Munich-based global AI and robotics company developing autonomous sustainment systems for food supply in civilian and defense sectors, has completed the acquisition of Kitchen Robotics, a U.S.-Israeli company with patented technologies in autonomous sustainment robotics. The all-cash transaction was completed in the low six-figure range and gives Circus full ownership of all patents, software IP, robotic assets, and know-how, excluding financial liabilities and employee transfers.

Paslay Group Acquires Trifiletti Consulting To Expand Capital Program Advisory Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Paslay Management Group, a Fort Worth-based program consulting firm, has expanded its capabilities through the addition of Trifiletti Consulting, a Los Angeles-based strategic advisory firm recognized for its leadership in complex capital programs, project management, land use, environmental clearance, and real estate transactions. The combined firms, alongside Unison Consulting which merged with Paslay last month, now employ more than 150 team members.

Wipfli Acquires CompliancePoint To Expand Cybersecurity And Data Privacy Advisory Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Wipfli, a top 25 national advisory and accounting firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire CompliancePoint, a Duluth, Georgia-based provider of risk management services focused on information security, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. Two partners and 52 associates will join Wipfli as a result of the transaction, which is expected to become effective May 1, 2026.

Pinnaql Acquires Pharma Resource Group To Expand Scientific And Manufacturing Advisory Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Pinnaql, a 3 Boomerang Capital portfolio company, has acquired Pharma Resource Group, a leading provider of analytical sciences, formulation, scientific writing, manufacturing, and change control advisory services to the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. The acquisition marks Pinnaql's third tuck-in acquisition in the past 10 months.

Skyline Builders And Cove Kaz Capital Announce Merger To Create Kaz Resources

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Skyline Builders Group Holding Limited, listed on Nasdaq under the ticker SKBL, and Cove Kaz Capital Group, a U.S.-backed geological exploration and mining company with operations in Kazakhstan, have entered into a Transaction Agreement to effect a business combination. The combined company will operate under the name Kaz Resources and trade on Nasdaq under the ticker KAZR. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 or early 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Brand Engagement Network To Acquire Cataneo For $19.5 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Brand Engagement Network, an enterprise-grade conversational AI company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker BNAI, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cataneo GmbH, a Munich-based provider of mission-critical media and advertising infrastructure software, in a debt-free transaction valued at approximately $19.5 million. Payment will be made in a combination of cash and equity, with Cataneo co-founder Christian Unterseer joining BEN's Board of Directors upon closing. The transaction is expected to close on June 30, 2026.

Confie Acquires 12 Retail Insurance Locations In Louisiana To Expand Market Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Confie, the nation's largest personal lines insurance distribution company, has acquired 12 retail storefront locations from The General Automobile Insurance Services of Louisiana, further strengthening its presence in Louisiana. Financial terms were not disclosed.

GCG Advisory Partners Acquires Gateway Capital Advisors, Adding $400 Million AUM Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

GCG Advisory Partners, the parent company of GCG Wealth Management, has acquired Gateway Capital Advisors, a St. Louis, Missouri-based wealth management firm with $400 million under management and organic growth multiples exceeding industry averages. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Gateway Capital Advisors Managing Partners Dustin Ward, Shaun Griese, and Joseph Sigman will join GCG as Operating and Equity Partners.

Lazard To Buy Campbell Lutyens For $575 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 30, 2026

Lazard has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Campbell Lutyens, a premier global private markets advisor, for approximately $575 million in total consideration, with potential additional payments of up to $85 million based on defined performance criteria over a multi-year period. The transaction will establish Lazard CL as Lazard's third global business and create the leading private capital advisory platform in the world.

Meadow Partners Acquires Portfolio Of Ten U.K. Energy Ground Lease Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

Meadow Partners, an institutional middle-market real estate investment manager, has acquired a portfolio of ten ground leases for energy assets across the U.K., meaningfully accelerating the firm's investment strategy in powered land and the energy transition.

Ameribrands Acquires Construction And Hospitality Services To Expand National Hospitality Renovation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

Ameribrands, a holding company delivering value-added solutions to multi-site brands nationwide, has acquired Construction and Hospitality Services, now rebranded as Commercial Hospitality Solutions, a national provider of hotel and hospitality property renovation services based in Melbourne, Florida.

Augment Acquires Stealth Startup Merlin To Bring AI To The $8 Trillion Wholesale Distribution Industry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

Augment, an AI productivity platform for supply chain, has acquired Merlin, a stealth AI company focused on wholesale distribution, integrating its capabilities into Augie, Augment's flagship AI teammate, marking the company's entry into an industry valued at more than $8 trillion in the U.S. alone.

Keller Williams Acquires Michael Lewis Marketing Suite To Strengthen Agent Branding Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 29, 2026

Keller Williams has acquired Michael Lewis Marketing Suite, a widely utilized marketing services company supporting KW-affiliated real estate agents and brokerages, bringing the platform fully in-house as part of its broader agent tools strategy.