Paton & Co Merges with Peter Graham and Associates to Expand Across Scotland and Northern England
Paton & Co has agreed to merge with Peter Graham and Associates, creating a combined firm operating under the Paton & Co name. The merger expands the firm’s geographic coverage into Northumberland, the Highlands and northeast Scotland, adding rural advisory, lettings, natural capital and renewable energy services. The deal brings together more than 20 staff and consolidates family‑run businesses.
JLL Facilitates $10.2M Sale of Washington Center to Lafayette Property Co.
JLL Capital Markets negotiated the sale of Washington Center, a 50,445‑sq‑ft retail center in Northglenn, Colorado, to Lafayette Property Co. for $10.2 million. The seller, operating as Northglenn LLC, was represented by JLL agents Jason Schmidt and Austin Snedden, while the...
Trimble to Acquire Document Crunch, a Construction AI Risk Management Specialist
Trimble announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Document Crunch, a construction-focused AI document analysis and risk management software provider. The acquisition will integrate Document Crunch's AI platform into Trimble's Construction One suite, enhancing risk detection and compliance automation...
BHP's Xplor Program Grants $500K to Litchfield Minerals for Oonagalabi Exploration
Litchfield Minerals received US$500,000 from BHP’s Xplor program to advance exploration at its Oonagalabi copper‑zinc project in the Northern Territory. The funding, awarded in February, supports further drilling and geological modelling. The grant underscores BHP’s endorsement of Litchfield’s early‑stage exploration...
SpaceX Files for IPO, Targeting $1.5–$1.75 Trillion Valuation
SpaceX announced it has filed for an initial public offering that could launch as early as June 2026, aiming for a valuation of $1.5–$1.75 trillion. The IPO is expected to raise tens of billions to fund Starship, satellite infrastructure, and AI...
Punjab Carbonic Files DRHP for $1.1M IPO on NSE and BSE
India's carbon capture and utilisation firm Punjab Carbonic announced it has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI to launch an IPO on the NSE and BSE. The offering will comprise 9.5 million shares at ₹10 ($0.12) each, targeting roughly...
PK Cos., Backed by DC Partners, Acquires Pro-Surve Technical Services
PK Cos., a portfolio company of DC Partners, announced the acquisition of Pro-Surve Technical Services, merging its IntelliSPEC platform with Pro-Surve's ProVision technology. The deal combines the two technology platforms to enhance service offerings.
Liquid Environmental Acquires New Orleans Grease Trap Cleaning Company
Goldman Sachs-backed Liquid Environmental announced the acquisition of a New Orleans-based grease trap cleaning firm, adding it to its network of non‑hazardous wastewater collection facilities. The deal expands LES's service footprint and strengthens its position in the environmental services market.
Penn Medicine Takes Full Ownership of MRI Group and PET Partnership From Lancaster Radiology
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health has acquired the remaining ownership stake in the MRI Group and PET Partnership, previously co‑owned with Lancaster Radiology Associates. The deal, announced on April 2, gives Penn Medicine sole control of six imaging centers in Lancaster...
Arvato Acquires Canadian 3PL Think Logistics
Arvato, the global supply chain and e‑commerce services provider, has completed the acquisition of Think Logistics, a Mississauga‑based third‑party logistics firm. The transaction gives Arvato a foothold in the Canadian market and integrates Think Logistics into its North American fulfillment...
Gateway Capital Announces First Close of $25M Fund II
Milwaukee-based venture firm Gateway Capital Partners announced the first close of its target $25 million Fund II, though the exact amount raised was not disclosed. The fund, founded by Dana Guthrie, aims to invest in 20 Midwest‑focused companies with check sizes of...
Bed Bath & Beyond Agrees to Acquire The Container Store for $150M
Bed Bath & Beyond announced it will acquire The Container Store in a $150 million stock and convertible notes transaction, including the retailer’s Elfa and Closet Works businesses. The deal, detailed in Thursday’s financial filings, is expected to close in July.
St Barbara Secures $333M Strategic Investment From Lingbao Gold Group for New Simberi Project
St Barbara announced a US$333 million strategic investment from Lingbao Gold Group to fund its New Simberi gold project in Papua New Guinea. The funding will enable immediate construction, expanding processing capacity and underground development. The project is slated to begin...
Sallie Mae Bank Raises $1.5B via SMB Private Education Loan Trust ABS
Sallie Mae Bank announced a $1.5 billion asset‑backed securities issuance through the SMB Private Education Loan Trust, backed by 83,110 private student‑loan assets from its Smart Option program. The DBRS‑rated transaction, featuring AAA‑BBB tranches, is slated to close on April 2, 2026.
Radon Acquires Majestic Medical Solutions to Expand Geographic Reach
Radon, backed by private equity firm 5CP, announced the acquisition of Majestic Medical Solutions. The deal will enable Majestic to scale its geographic footprint and broaden its capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Talanx Secures $1.1B in Dual Bond Issuance
German insurer Talanx announced the completion of a dual bond issuance that raised $1.1 billion. The debt financing will bolster the company's capital position and support its growth initiatives. The deal was reported on April 2 2026.
Jana Partners Acquires 5% Stake in Alkami Technology
Jana Partners, a hedge fund, has completed a minority investment by purchasing a 5% equity stake in Alkami Technology, a digital banking platform provider. The transaction, announced on April 2, 2026, underscores Jana Partners' interest in the fintech sector. Deal...
Town Lane and Gillon Property Group Acquire Watters Creek Village Mixed-Use Development in Allen, Texas
New York-based Town Lane and Dallas-based Gillon Property Group have completed the acquisition of Watters Creek Village, a 460,000-square-foot mixed-use development in Allen, Texas. The property, built in 2008, includes 360,000 sq ft of retail and 100,000 sq ft of...
EagleTree Capital Acquires The Opus Group From Growth Catalyst Partners
EagleTree Capital has acquired The Opus Group from Growth Catalyst Partners, aiming to accelerate growth through organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions. The transaction was announced on April 2, 2026. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Scorpio Tankers Invests $10M in Ampera to Develop Micro‑nuclear Ship Power
Scorpio Tankers announced a strategic partnership with US‑based microreactor developer Ampera, committing $10 million to develop micronuclear energy systems for maritime use. The collaboration will initially focus on floating nuclear power barges, with longer‑term plans for nuclear‑powered commercial vessels, leveraging Scorpio’s...
Monarch Quantum Secures $55M Series A Funding Led by Serendipity Capital
Monarch Quantum announced a $55 million Series A round to scale its integrated photonics infrastructure for quantum technologies. The round was led by Serendipity Capital with participation from 55 North and Global Innovation Labs. The funding will support engineering, manufacturing,...
British Growth Partnership Fund I Secures £200M First Close From UK Pension Funds
British Growth Partnership Fund I, coordinated by the British Business Bank, closed its first fundraising round at £200 million (≈$254 million) with commitments from Aegon UK, Cushon Master Trust and M&G. The capital, sourced from three UK pension funds, will be used to...
Sensmet Raises $1.65M From EIT RawMaterials to Scale Real-Time Metals Monitoring
Finnish metal‑monitoring startup Sensmet has secured a €1.5 million ($1.65 million) investment from EIT RawMaterials to expand its µDOES continuous metal analysis platform across Europe. The funding will be used to scale up online metal analysers for lithium, battery metals and recycling,...
LRG Acquires London Estate Agency Farrar & Co
London‑based LRG has completed the acquisition of independent estate agency Farrar & Co, a long‑standing firm in Chelsea, for an undisclosed sum. The deal brings Farrar & Co’s staff and brand under the LRG network while the agency will continue...
Delin Property Sells Dutch Logistics Warehouse to M&G Fund
Delin Property has sold its Dutch logistics warehouse in Gilze to an M&G fund, marking its exit from a brownfield redevelopment project amid strong investor demand for prime logistics assets.
Corazon Capital Closes $100M Fourth Fund
Corazon Capital, the early‑stage consumer venture fund co‑founded by OKCupid co‑founder Sam Yagan, announced a final close of $100 million for its fourth fund. The fund will continue to back consumer‑focused startups. The close was reported on April 1, 2026.
Ares Management Raises $9.8B for Its Opportunistic Credit Fund
Ares Management announced that its Ares Special Opportunities Fund III has secured over $9.8bn in commitments, including $8.3bn in equity and additional co‑investments. Institutional investors such as CalPERS, Virginia Retirement System and Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana contributed to the...
J.C. Flowers to Acquire Stake in Niyam Group
J.C. Flowers announced it will acquire a stake in Niyam Group, marking a new investment in the reinsurance sector. The deal was disclosed on April 1, 2026, with financial terms not disclosed.
Aspect Aerospace Secures $2.4M Funding From US Space Force and SOSV
Aspect Aerospace, a University of South Alabama spin‑off, announced it has secured $2.4 million in funding to develop circuit‑board‑sized satellites for VLEO. The financing includes a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Space Force and a $500,000 pre‑seed investment from venture‑capital firm...
Mead Lumber Acquires OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware in Oklahoma
Mead Lumber announced the acquisition of OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware in Guthrie, Oklahoma, from owner Bill VanSant on April 1, 2026. The deal expands Mead Lumber’s footprint to 56 locations across nine states, adding its second and third...
Weightmans Acquires Elborne Mitchell and Myton Law in UK Expansion
UK law firm Weightmans announced the acquisition of London‑based Elborne Mitchell and Hull practice Myton Law, expanding its capabilities across core services. The deals were disclosed on April 1, 2026, and the financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisitions aim...
Northumbrian Water Secures $500M Equity Investment From CK Infrastructure Holdings and Affiliates
Northumbrian Water received a £400 million ($500 million) equity injection from CK Infrastructure Holdings, CK Asset Holdings, Power Assets Holdings and CK Hutchinson Holdings. The funding will support the utility’s AMP8 five‑year capital programme, targeting over £4 billion of infrastructure upgrades across the...
ESPN Acquires NFL Network in Completed Deal, NFL Takes 10% Stake in ESPN
ESPN officially assumed control of NFL Network on Wednesday, completing a deal that also gave the NFL a 10% equity stake in ESPN. The transaction consolidates sports media assets under ESPN, with ESPN as the acquirer and NFL Network as...
GMR Power & Urban Infra Acquires Additional 2.37% Stake in GMR Kamalanga Energy
GMR Power & Urban Infra announced the acquisition of an additional 2.37% stake in GMR Kamalanga Energy, expanding its holding in the power generation venture. The transaction was completed ahead of the market opening on April 1, 2026, and the...
EID Parry Approves up to $90M Equity and Loan Infusion Into Parry Sugars Refinery
EID Parry and its wholly‑owned subsidiary Parry Sugars Refinery India Private Limited approved the closure of the Kakinada refinery and a capital infusion of up to ₹610 crore in equity and a ₹130 crore inter‑corporate loan, totalling roughly ₹740 crore (~$90 million), to settle...
Screen Australia Announces $20.4M Funding Slate for 91 Film, TV and Digital Projects
Screen Australia confirmed a $20.4 million investment across 91 narrative projects, including new seasons of Little J & Big Cuz, The Funeral Singer, and several feature films and short animations. The funding supports production and development, marking the agency’s return...
Peachy Secures Investment From Stride Consumer Partners, Eyes Nationwide Expansion
Peachy, a Botox provider with 15 locations, announced it has secured a new investment from Stride Consumer Partners. Although the terms were undisclosed, the funding will support nationwide expansion and growth into male consumers. The deal adds to Peachy's existing...
Mitsubishi Materials Corp. Makes Strategic Investment in ReElement Technologies
Mitsubishi Materials Corp. announced a strategic investment in ReElement Technologies, a U.S. rare earth and critical mineral recycler, to develop integrated supply chain solutions in the U.S. and Japan. The partnership includes a memorandum of understanding for collaboration on recycling...
CHS Closes $459M Sale of Crestwood Medical Center to Huntsville Hospital Health System
Community Health Systems completed the sale of its Huntsville, Alabama hospital, Crestwood Medical Center, to nonprofit Huntsville Hospital Health System for $459 million. The purchase price exceeds the $450 million initially proposed, reflecting a post‑closing working‑capital adjustment. The deal furthers...
Kempinski Hotels to Acquire Augustine Hotel in Prague, First Deal in 55 Years
Kempinski Hotels announced it will acquire the Augustine Hotel, a historic monastery‑turned‑hotel in Prague, marking the luxury group’s first acquisition since 1970. The deal, made with an Austrian holding company owned by a private family, has an undisclosed value and...
CredResolve Raises Undisclosed Pre-Series A Round Led by Merak Ventures
CredResolve, a Gurugram‑based AI‑powered debt collections platform, announced it has closed a pre‑Series A funding round led by Merak Ventures, with participation from existing investors Unleash Capital Partners and CDM Capital. The undisclosed amount will be used to expand operations...
Princeton University Press Acquires Island Press Imprint
Princeton University Press (PUP) has completed the acquisition of the Island Press publications program, integrating the environmental non‑profit imprint into its catalog. The deal, announced in October and effective as of April 1, 2026, expands PUP’s mission‑driven publishing portfolio. Financial terms were...
Liberty Energy Raises $525M in Convertible Notes to Boost Financial Flexibility
Liberty Energy Inc., a Denver‑based provider of completion services, raised $525 million through a private offering of 0% convertible senior notes due 2032 sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A. The financing, its second convertible note offering this year, is intended...
Intel to Repurchase Apollo's 49% Stake in Fab 34 Ireland for $14.2B
Intel Corp announced it will repurchase Apollo Global Management’s 49% equity interest in the Fab 34 Ireland chip manufacturing venture for $14.2 billion, regaining full ownership of the plant. The deal is expected to generate profits from 2027 onward.
Highline Hospitality Partners Acquires Westin Poinsett
Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP) announced the acquisition of the historic Westin Poinsett hotel in Greenville, South Carolina. The deal adds the 200‑room property to HHP’s portfolio, bringing its total hotel holdings to 19 properties and over $1.6 billion in assets under...
Chevron Completes Multi‑billion‑dollar Acquisition of Hess's Minority Stake in Guyana's Stabroek Block
Chevron has completed a multi‑billion‑dollar acquisition of Hess Corporation's minority interest in the Stabroek offshore block in Guyana, giving it direct access to the prolific field alongside operator Exxon. The deal, announced in early 2026, expands Chevron's exposure to the...
Davis Tate Acquires Paul Pieri Estate Agents to Expand in Oxfordshire
Davis Tate has completed the acquisition of Paul Pieri Estate Agents in Wantage, adding a ninth branch to its Oxfordshire portfolio. The deal, supported by LSL Estate Agency Franchising, will keep the existing team in place and strengthen Davis Tate’s...
Kairos Risk Solutions Acquires Molto Re to Expand North America Presence
Singapore-based boutique consultancy Kairos Risk Solutions announced the acquisition of reinsurance specialist Molto Re, bolstering its North American risk advisory capabilities. The deal, which also sees Josh Madson appointed Managing Director for North America, aims to leverage AI-driven solutions and...
Circulate Capital Closes $220M Fund II First Close, Matching Fund I Total
Singapore-based investor Circulate Capital announced a $220 million first close of its second fund, bringing the fund’s capital to the level of its inaugural Fund I. The new capital will be used to invest in circular supply chains and recycling businesses...
Legal Ready Acquires UK Litigation Software Provider HyperLaw
Legal Ready, a global litigation management technology company, announced the acquisition of UK‑based case preparation and bundling software provider HyperLaw. The deal will integrate HyperLaw’s bundling capabilities into Legal Ready’s AI‑powered Litigation Ready platform, enhancing tools for UK barristers, law...