Guggenheim Securities has hired Dan Daul as a Senior Managing Director in its Technology Investment Banking practice, strengthening the firm's coverage of application software and financial technology companies.
Lazard has hired Daniel Burton-Morgan as Managing Director and Head of Equity Capital Markets Advisory, North America, within its Strategic Capital Solutions Group, adding an experienced equity capital markets banker to a newly created senior position.
SpaceX has signed a major cloud computing agreement with an undisclosed customer that will pay approximately $1.11 billion per month beginning December 1, 2026, according to a Business Insider report. The agreement represents another significant expansion of SpaceX's emerging AI infrastructure and compute-hosting business.
Universal Music Group and ElevenLabs have entered into a multi-year licensing agreement and broader strategic collaboration to develop a new AI-powered music creation platform for fans and additional AI audio products for artists and songwriters.
BridgePort Financial Solutions has appointed longtime RIA industry executive Tina Decker as Senior Vice President of Business Development, where she will lead the firm's M&A strategy and execution as BridgePort expands its national presence.
Vital Capital Partners has fully subscribed a $9.67 million private placement for HPA Exchange – Vital Medical Dallas TX DST, a Delaware statutory trust holding a pediatric healthcare property in Dallas.
Hudson Hill Capital has completed the final closing of a single-asset continuation vehicle for InXpress, a global provider of international and domestic logistics solutions. Barings Capital Management and Ardlussa Capital led the transaction. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Soho Square Capital has made a growth investment in Strathberry, the Scottish luxury leather goods company, marking the first investment from Soho Square Partnership Capital Fund II. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Galaxy Service Partners has completed a partnership with Central Door Solutions, a Wisconsin commercial dock and door service provider, marking Galaxy's 10th acquisition since its launch in 2025 and its fourth acquisition of 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Tillo has acquired Italian digital incentives and gift card company Amilon, creating a larger international rewards, incentives, employee benefits, and gift card technology platform. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Balfour Beatty has appointed Emma Loxton as Chief Strategy Officer, adding her to the international infrastructure group's Executive Committee as it advances its Evolve, Energise, Explore growth strategy.
Kavango Resources has appointed Jasper Musadaidzwa as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective immediately, as the Southern Africa-focused metals exploration and gold production company seeks to expand its mining operations.
Caterpillar is collaborating with FieldAI to develop and deploy physical AI, autonomous systems, robotics, and digital-twin technology for industrial jobsites and manufacturing environments.
Franklin Electric has completed the acquisition of Cat Pumps Corporation, a provider of high-pressure positive displacement pumps, for $350 million in cash plus a potential earnout of up to $50 million in Franklin Electric stock based on future performance. The transaction gives the deal a potential total value of up to $400 million.
Holiferm and Organica UK have entered into a strategic combination that brings together Holiferm's biosurfactant technology and manufacturing capabilities with Organica's formulation and finished-product operations. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Modern Micro Endodontics has opened its ninth New Jersey location in Englewood Cliffs following a transition of ownership from longtime local endodontist Dr. Anthony Fasciano.
CME Group has reached an agreement with European Energy Exchange, or EEX, that will transition EEX's European dairy business to CME Group and mark CME's entry into the European dairy derivatives market.
Rohati Capital has closed its inaugural venture fund at $50 million, exceeding its original $30 million target. The firm was founded by former Amazon operators who previously helped build and lead Amazon Lending.
Red Cell Partners has entered into a one-year agreement with the Department of War's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office with a ceiling of up to $100 million to pilot a shared-savings contracting model for AI services and agentic workflows.
BPAS has acquired ESOP One, an employee ownership technology platform designed to help participants understand and engage with Employee Stock Ownership Plans. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Southerland Communities has acquired The Reserve at St. Charles Bay, a waterfront residential community in Rockport, Texas, from McCombs Enterprises. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Lithia & Driveway has acquired Rockwall Hyundai in Rockwall, Texas, expanding its dealership network in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. The acquired dealership is expected to contribute approximately $75 million in annualized revenue.
Tamarack Valley Energy and Headwater Exploration have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction valued at $10 billion, creating what the companies expect to be the largest producer focused exclusively on the Clearwater oil play.
Franklin Templeton, through its real estate investment subsidiary Clarion Partners, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in European real assets manager Stoneshield Capital.
Labcorp has acquired MLM Medical Labs, a global central and specialty laboratory provider with operations across the United States, Germany, and South Africa. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Francisco Partners and KKR have agreed terms to acquire minority stakes in Italian business software company TeamSystem from majority shareholder Hellman & Friedman, in a transaction valuing the company at between €8 billion and €10 billion, according to Reuters.
Nasdaq has agreed to invest $100 million in Payward, the parent company of global cryptocurrency platform Kraken, as the exchange operator expands its strategy around tokenized equities, always-on markets and infrastructure connecting traditional financial systems with decentralized networks. The investment will be made through Nasdaq Ventures and significantly deepens a relationship the companies first announced in March.
Constellation has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of RISEC Holdings, LLC, the owner of the Rhode Island State Energy Center, from Shell Energy North America for $715 million, expanding Constellation's power generation portfolio in the ISO New England market.
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