Mergers & Acquisitions

Atlanticus Buying Mercury Financial For $162 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

Atlanticus has completed the acquisition of Mercury Financial, bringing the near-prime credit card specialist into its portfolio as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Mercury Financial operates a data-driven platform that issues branded and co-branded credit cards for consumers with near-prime credit profiles through partnerships with banks.

Crane NXT Buying Antares Vision In €120 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

Crane NXT has agreed to purchase a substantial stake in Antares Vision, an Italian specialist in inspection systems, detection equipment, and track and trace software. Under the transaction, Crane NXT will acquire roughly 30 percent of Antares Vision’s shares from major shareholders at a per-share price of €5.00, representing a total investment of approximately €120 million.

Appspace Buys Intranet Solutions Company Igloo Software

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

Appspace has taken a significant step forward in the workplace communications market by acquiring Igloo Software, a well-established provider of modern intranet solutions. This move brings over 325 new customers into Appspace’s portfolio, including large enterprises in healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and hospitality.

Bansk Group Buying Majority Stake In BYOMA To Advance Skincare Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

Bansk Group has agreed to acquire a majority interest in BYOMA, a rapidly growing skincare brand known for its science-backed, barrier-focused formulas. The deal brings together Bansk’s experience in scaling consumer businesses with BYOMA’s proven track record of delivering clinically tested products at accessible price points.

EverPeak Buying Method Insurance To Build Workers’ Compensation Solution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

EverPeak Insurance, a subsidiary of Pinnacol Assurance, has acquired Method Insurance to create a seamless, comprehensive workers’ compensation solution for insurance brokers across the United States. This strategic move builds on EverPeak’s existing partnership model with Attune, the digital platform designed to simplify commercial insurance for small businesses.

Platinum Equity Buys XD Connects For Branded Merchandise Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

Platinum Equity has agreed to acquire XD Connects, a Netherlands‐based designer and supplier of custom corporate gifts and branded merchandise. This deal will bring XD Connects’ team, infrastructure, and customer relationships into Platinum Equity’s growing European merchandise portfolio, creating a more comprehensive platform for businesses seeking personalized promotional products.

GME Supply Expands Into Oil Sector Through Wayne Enterprises Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

GME Supply has enhanced its position as a leading provider of workwear and safety equipment by acquiring Wayne Enterprises, a Houston-based specialist in trade uniforms, protective apparel, and custom embroidery. This move brings together nearly four decades of Wayne Enterprises’ expertise in serving the replacement and remodeling markets with GME Supply’s award-winning omni-channel distribution network and digital tools.

Ezee Fiber Expands Greater Houston Reach With Tachus Fiber Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

Ezee Fiber has completed its purchase of Tachus Fiber Internet, extending its all-fiber network deeper into The Woodlands and other fast-growing communities north of Houston. Backed by global infrastructure investor I Squared Capital, Ezee Fiber now ranks among the largest independent fiber internet providers in the United States. It remains on track to pass more than 600,000 homes and businesses by the end of this year.

Aesculap Enhances Digital Microsurgery By Bringing True Digital Surgery In-House

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

B. Braun has expanded its capabilities in advanced surgical visualization by acquiring True Digital Surgery (TDS), a specialist in robotic-assisted 3D exoscope technology. Having held a minority stake in TDS, B. Braun’s surgical division Aesculap will now integrate TDS’s entire team and intellectual property into its global operations, further accelerating the development of the AEOS digital exoscope platform used in neurosurgery, spine, and ENT procedures.

Thoma Bravo Finalizes $2 Billion Takeover of Olo

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

Thoma Bravo has completed its acquisition of Olo, the open software-as-a-service platform widely used by restaurants to manage digital ordering and guest engagement. The all-cash deal, valued at approximately $2 billion in equity, secured shareholder approval earlier this month and immediately transitions Olo into private ownership. Olo’s common stock ceased trading on the NYSE following the close of the transaction.

TPG To Buy GE Vernova’s Proficy Software Business for $600 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

TPG Capital has reached a deal to buy the Proficy manufacturing software division from GE Vernova for $600 million. Proficy will become a standalone company focused entirely on serving industrial clients with software tools that streamline production, boost efficiency, and connect operations from the factory floor up to enterprise management systems. Along with the upfront purchase price, GE Vernova may realize further proceeds tied to Proficy’s performance after the transaction closes.

Thompson Safety Expanding Houston Fire Protection Services With Liberty Fire Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

Thompson Safety, a nationwide provider of fire protection, first aid, and safety services, has completed the acquisition of Liberty Fire Protection, a well‐established Houston company known for its fire alarm and sprinkler systems, backflow prevention, and kitchen hood suppression solutions.

F5 To Buy CalypsoAI In $180 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 12, 2025

F5 has announced an agreement to buy CalypsoAI, an enterprise-focused AI security provider, in a transaction valued at $180 million. This deal will bring CalypsoAI’s real-time threat defense, large-scale red teaming, and data protection capabilities into F5’s Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP), creating a unified solution for securing AI inference across hybrid and multicloud environments.

Trinity Investments And Certares Sell EAST Miami Hotel To Blackstone Real Estate Funds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 11, 2025

Trinity Investments and Certares Real Estate Management have announced the sale of EAST Miami, a 352-room lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, to funds affiliated with Blackstone Real Estate. The transaction marks a strategic exit for the sellers, who acquired the property in 2021 from Swire Properties and implemented operational enhancements that led to a more than 60% increase in net operating income during their first full year of ownership.

Wealth Enhancement Buying $150 Million Firm Dempsey Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 11, 2025

Wealth Enhancement Group, a national independent wealth management firm, has announced the acquisition of Dempsey Investment Management, LLC, a South Burlington, Vermont-based registered investment adviser overseeing more than $150 million in client assets. The move strengthens Wealth Enhancement’s footprint in the Northeast and aligns with its strategy of partnering with firms that prioritize personalized, client-first financial planning.

Dallas Opportunity Partners Buying B&S Aircraft Alloys

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 11, 2025

Dallas Opportunity Partners, a Texas-based family office focused on investing in critical American infrastructure, has announced the acquisition of B&S Aircraft Alloys, a distributor of high-performance metal alloys serving aerospace, defense, and energy sectors. The acquisition marks a strategic move to strengthen domestic supply chains and support industries reliant on advanced materials.

Anderson Global Buying Clearview To Enhance Corporate Services Footprint In Dubai

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 11, 2025

Anderson Global, a rapidly expanding international corporate and fund services platform, has announced the acquisition of Clearview, a Dubai-based provider of corporate and financial services for high-net-worth individuals. The move strengthens Anderson’s existing operations in the region by integrating Clearview’s experienced team, specialized expertise, and established client relationships.

Zentiva To Be Acquired By GTCR

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 11, 2025

Zentiva, a major European pharmaceutical company focused on producing affordable generic medicines, is set to be acquired by GTCR. The transaction marks a significant transition for Zentiva, which has been owned by Advent International since 2018.

SingleStore To Be Acquired In Buyout Led by Vector Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 11, 2025

SingleStore, a data platform known for powering enterprise AI applications, has agreed on a growth buyout led by Vector Capital. This deal marks a significant step forward for SingleStore as it continues to scale its operations and expand its reach in the fast-growing AI and data infrastructure space.

Potbelly Joining RaceTrac In $566 Million Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Potbelly, a well-known sandwich shop chain founded in Chicago over four decades ago, is set to be acquired by RaceTrac, a major convenience store operator headquartered in Atlanta. The deal is valued at approximately $566 million, and it will see RaceTrac purchase all outstanding shares of Potbelly at $17.12 per share in an all-cash transaction. This represents a significant premium over Potbelly’s recent trading average and reflects strong investor confidence in the brand’s future.

United Capital Acquires $1.1 Billion Advisory Firm The Paul Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

United Capital Financial Advisors has acquired The Paul Group, a boutique advisory firm serving ultra-high-net-worth clients with $1.1 billion in assets under management. The deal, which closed on August 22, 2025, brings a seasoned four-person team with over 30 years of experience and established client relationships in both Los Angeles and New York.

Vimeo Acquired For $1.38 Billion By Bending Spoons

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Vimeo, a business-focused video platform listed on NASDAQ under the ticker VMEO, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Bending Spoons in a transaction valued at approximately $1.38 billion. Under the terms of the deal, Vimeo shareholders will receive $7.85 per share in cash—a 91% premium over the company’s 60-day volume-weighted average share price as of September 9, 2025.

Mitsubishi Electric To Buy Nozomi Networks For Advancing Cybersecurity Innovation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Mitsubishi Electric has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Nozomi Networks, a global leader in operational technology (OT), Internet of Things (IoT), and cyber-physical systems (CPS) security. Once the transaction closes—expected in the fourth quarter of 2025—Nozomi Networks will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric, while continuing to operate independently.

Kestra Private Wealth Services: $185 Million FA Tim Semke Joins

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Kestra Private Wealth Services (Kestra PWS), a subsidiary of Kestra Financial, has announced that Tim Semke, CFP, has joined its network of independent financial professionals through a new partnership with Kindred Wealth Partners. Based in Pennsylvania, Kindred is affiliated with Kestra PWS and known for its client-first approach to wealth management.

Smith + Howard: Expansion Into Alabama With Horton, Lee & Burnett Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

Accounting and advisory firm Smith + Howard has announced its acquisition of Horton, Lee, Burnett, Peacock, Cleveland & Grainger—known as Horton, Lee & Burnett. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, the firm has been a respected name in accounting and consulting since its founding in 1967. This acquisition marks Smith + Howard’s official entry into Alabama and strengthens its presence across the Southeastern United States.

GridX Buying Innowatts For Enhancing Utility Rate Design

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2025

GridX, a provider of enterprise rate platforms for utilities, has acquired Innowatts, a specialist in advanced load forecasting and utility planning analytics. This strategic move enhances GridX’s ability to deliver comprehensive rate design and analysis solutions while expanding its reach into competitive retail energy markets.

Anglo American And Teck Resources Merging To Form $53 Billion Mining Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2025

Anglo American and Teck Resources have announced a definitive agreement to merge in an all-share transaction, forming Anglo Teck plc—a new global mining powerhouse focused on critical minerals. Valued at $1.2 billion pre-money, this merger will position Anglo Teck as a top-five global copper producer, with over 70% copper exposure and a diversified portfolio including premium iron ore and zinc.

Leaf Home Buys Erie Home For Building Large Direct-to-Consumer Residential Services Provider

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2025

Leaf Home has announced the acquisition of Erie Home, bringing together two of the most prominent names in the direct-to-consumer home improvement space. This strategic move significantly expands Leaf’s footprint and capabilities, establishing the combined entity as the most extensive residential services and products provider of its kind across North America.

Hexagon Selling Design & Engineering Division To Cadence For €2.7 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2025

Hexagon has announced a definitive agreement to divest its Design & Engineering business, including the legacy MSC Software operations, to Cadence Design Systems for approximately €2.7 billion. The deal aligns with Hexagon’s broader strategy to streamline its portfolio and concentrate future investments on core segments where it holds market-leading positions.

Solowin: $350 Million AlloyX Acquisition Finalized

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2025

Solowin Holdings has officially closed its $350 million acquisition of AlloyX Limited, a stablecoin infrastructure provider known for its enterprise-grade technology and global payment capabilities. The deal marks a significant step forward in Solowin’s ambition to build a unified financial ecosystem centered on stablecoins, integrating AlloyX’s platform into its regulated financial services network. With this move, Solowin is positioning itself to rapidly expand into emerging markets, including the UAE, ASEAN, and Africa.