Mergers & Acquisitions

NUBURU: Defense Transformation Advanced With Completion Of First Phase In Orbit Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

NUBURU, a global pioneer in blue-laser innovation and defense technology, has completed the first phase of its planned acquisition of Orbit S.r.l., marking a significant step in the company’s expansion into software-driven defense and security solutions. The deal establishes a strong foothold in the multi-billion-dollar market for operational resilience and crisis management technologies.

Vector Capital: Acquisition Of Showpad Finalized And New CEO Appointed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Vector Capital Management, a technology-focused investment firm based in San Francisco, has completed its acquisition of Showpad, a global leader in AI-driven revenue enablement technology. The deal combines Showpad with Vector’s portfolio company, Bigtincan, to form a unified organization operating under the Showpad brand. The combined company aims to create a comprehensive AI-native revenue effectiveness platform designed to support field-selling organizations worldwide.

Chewy To Buy SmartEquine In Strategic Move To Expand Equine Health And Wellness Offerings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Chewy, a leader in pet food, supplies, and healthcare, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SmartPak Equine from Covetrus. The acquisition will expand Chewy’s presence in the equine health category and enhance its portfolio in the high-margin pet wellness sector.

CoreWeave Buying Marimo To Expand Unified AI Developer Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

CoreWeave announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Marimo Inc., the company behind the open-source marimo notebook. Marimo’s AI-native, reactive development environment for Python is designed for AI and data workloads, and its integration will strengthen CoreWeave’s mission to build the most comprehensive developer platform for artificial intelligence.

Cetera: $365 Million Advisor Christian Benard Joins Avantax Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Cetera Financial Group has announced that long-time Commonwealth Financial Network advisor Christian R. Benard, CFP, EA, AIF, has joined its community of tax-focused financial professionals under Avantax. Benard’s firm, Innovative Financial, based in Troy, Michigan, manages approximately $365 million in assets under administration and integrates wealth management with comprehensive tax services.

Platinum Equity: Acquisition Of PlayPower Finalized

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Platinum Equity has officially completed its acquisition of PlayPower, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of recreational and outdoor living systems, from Littlejohn & Co.. The deal adds another major brand to Platinum Equity’s growing portfolio, strengthening its position in the outdoor recreation and consumer products sectors.

Vodafone To Buy Skaylink For €175 Million To Bolster Cloud, Security, and AI Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Vodafone Group Plc announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Skaylink GmbH for €175 million. The acquisition is primarily funded by Waterland and is expected to strengthen Vodafone’s capabilities in cloud computing, digital transformation, and cybersecurity.

Publicis To Buy HEPMIL Media Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Publicis Groupe announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HEPMIL Media Group, Southeast Asia’s leading influencer, content, and social agency. The acquisition will strengthen Publicis Groupe’s presence in the fast-growing creator economy and further position it as the region’s most data-driven influencer marketing network.

Abry Partners Buying Portfolio Holding From Capital Z Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Abry Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, has announced an agreement to acquire Portfolio Holding, Inc. from Capital Z Partners, LP, a New York-based private equity firm. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, and financial terms were not disclosed.

AIG To Buy 35% Stake In Convex And 9.9% In Onex In $2.7 Billion Strategic Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

American International Group announced plans to make two significant strategic investments, acquiring a 35% equity interest in Convex Group Limited, a global specialty insurer, and a 9.9% ownership stake in Onex Corporation, a global alternative asset manager. The dual transactions, valued at approximately $2.7 billion in total, are designed to strengthen AIG’s earnings profile and expand its exposure to specialty insurance and higher-yielding investment opportunities.

Kimberly-Clark To Acquire Kenvue In $48.7 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Kimberly-Clark announced plans to acquire Kenvue in a cash and stock transaction valuing the consumer health company at an enterprise value of approximately $48.7 billion. The deal, unanimously approved by both boards, will create a combined global leader with roughly $32 billion in annual net revenues and $7 billion in adjusted EBITDA. The transaction, based on the closing price of Kimberly-Clark stock on October 31, 2025, represents an acquisition multiple of about 14.3x Kenvue’s last twelve months adjusted EBITDA, or 8.8x when including expected run-rate savings of $2.1 billion. Kenvue is known for brands like Tylenol, Band-Aid, Listerine, Neutrogena, Aveeno, Zyrtec, Imodium, and Nicorette. And Kimberly-Clark is known for Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle, Depend, Kimwipes, and Safeskin.

Cerberus Capital Management Buying BROCC Finance To Expand Into European NPL Asset Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Cerberus Capital Management, a global alternative investment firm, has completed its acquisition of BROCC Finance AB, a technology-driven Swedish banking group specializing in consumer finance across the Nordic region. The transaction follows regulatory approval from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and marks Cerberus’ latest strategic investment in European financial services.

Ping Identity To Buy Keyless To Advance Global Privacy-Preserving Biometric Authentication

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Ping Identity announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire London-based Keyless, a pioneer in privacy-preserving biometric authentication. The acquisition aims to enhance Ping’s capabilities in secure, passwordless access and strengthen digital identity assurance across global enterprises. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Apiphani Buys Tradeoff Software To Enhance AI-Native Product And Engineering Leadership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Apiphani, an AI-native technology services and automation company focused on mission-critical enterprise applications, announced its acquisition of Tradeoff Software, an AI-driven product development firm founded by Braden Ericson. The acquisition enhances Apiphani’s product and engineering capabilities as the company continues advancing its proprietary automation and observability platform, luumen.

F3 Law And Kriha Boucek Combining To Form National Education Law Powerhouse

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 3, 2025

Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost (F3 Law), one of the nation’s leading education law firms, announced that Illinois-based Kriha Boucek (KB) will join the firm effective January 1, 2026. The combination will create one of the largest and most experienced education law practices in the United States, with more than 150 attorneys across 11 offices nationwide.