Fifth Third Bank Completes $12.7B Acquisition of Comerica Bank
Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank has completed a $12.7 billion acquisition of Comerica Bank, expanding its presence in California with 84 branches. The deal makes Fifth Third the ninth‑largest U.S. bank with about $294 billion in assets and sets plans for further branch expansion across the state.
One Equity Completes Take‑private Transaction to Acquire Kitwave
One Equity has completed a take‑private transaction to acquire Kitwave, a UK‑based wholesale distributor of food, drinks and other consumables serving foodservice and retail customers. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Somerset Indus Capital Partners Closes Fund III at $288M
Somerset Indus Capital Partners announced the closing of its third fund, Fund III, raising $288 million, surpassing its $250 million target. The fund will focus on healthcare investments in India's Tier II and Tier III markets, with typical investments of $15‑$40 million per company. The capital...
Conifex Timber Secures $19M Term Loan From BDC and $5M Bridge Advance From Pender
Conifex Timber Inc. announced it has secured a $19 million secured term loan from the Business Development Bank of Canada under the Softwood Lumber Guarantee Program, and a $5 million bridge advance under its Pender Term Loan. The financing, completed in March...
AMC Theatres Secures Exclusive Distribution Rights for Mansa Studios' Thriller 'Newborn'
AMC Theatres announced it has acquired the exclusive distribution rights to the upcoming psychological thriller 'Newborn' from Mansa Studios. The film, starring David Oyelowo, is slated to debut in theaters on April 10, 2026. Deal terms and value were not disclosed.
Grab to Acquire Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda Taiwan Business for $600M
Grab Holdings Ltd. announced it will acquire Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda operations in Taiwan for $600 million, marking its first expansion outside Southeast Asia. The cash deal gives Grab access to 21 cities across Taiwan, with completion expected in the second...
Airbus Announces Acquisition of UK Cyber Firm Ultra Cyber Ltd
Airbus Defence and Space has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Cyber Ltd, a UK-based cybersecurity company with over 200 staff. The deal, part of Airbus' strategy to strengthen sovereign cyber capabilities in the UK and Europe, is...
QuadReal Launches UK Self-Storage JV with £280m Portfolio Acquisition
Canadian investor QuadReal Property Group has completed the acquisition of a 27‑asset UK self‑storage portfolio from Padlock Euro Storage Fund I for £280 million. The assets will be held in a new joint venture where QuadReal will own 95% and commit...
Laigo Bio Closes €17M Seed Funding Round
Utrecht‑based biotech Laigo Bio announced the closing of its seed financing round, raising a total of €17 million, including a €5.5 million second close. New co‑lead investor Biovance Capital contributed €4 million, while co‑lead Kurma Partners added €1.5 million, alongside existing backers such as...
DOE Loan Programs Office Announces $26.5B Loan to Southern Company
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office announced a $26.5 billion loan to Southern Company to fund upgrades at its new nuclear plant, long‑duration battery storage and transmission line projects. The loan, the largest in the office’s history, reflects continued...
Sanofi Invests $180M in T-Cell Engager Startup Kali
Sanofi announced a $180 million investment in California-based T-cell engager startup Kali, part of a larger deal valued at $1 billion. The funding will support Kali's development of next-generation T-cell therapies and marks Sanofi's renewed focus on the T-cell engager...
Abbott to Close $21B Exact Sciences Acquisition
Abbott announced it will close its $21 billion acquisition of cancer‑test maker Exact Sciences on Monday, after receiving all required regulatory clearances. The deal, first announced in November 2025, adds Exact’s Cologuard and other early‑detection tests to Abbott’s diagnostics portfolio, boosting...
Innovision Limited Lists on BSE and NSE in IPO Debut
Innovision Limited's shares began trading on the BSE and NSE on 23 March 2026 following its IPO, which was open for subscription from 10 March to 17 March and allotted on 20 March. The IPO was priced at ₹494–₹519 per share and was subscribed 3.32 times,...
Euro Pratik Acquires 51% Stake in Chawla Brothers for ₹33.2 Crore
Euro Pratik Sales Limited announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in decorative surfaces firm Chawla Brothers for ₹33.2 crore, including a ₹4.1 crore capital infusion. The deal, funded through internal accruals, is expected to close by 31 March 2026...
Navi AI Raises $6.7M From United Airlines Ventures and Others to Launch Flight Training AI Platform
Navi AI Inc., a startup that uses generative AI to analyze flight data for pilot training, announced a $6.7 million funding round. The round includes United Airlines Ventures, BVVC, New Vista Capital, Raptor Group Holdings, I2BF Global Ventures Ltd., and a...
InDrive Acquires Quick‑commerce Startup Krave Mart to Launch 30‑minute Grocery Delivery in Pakistan
Global ride‑hailing platform inDrive has completed an all‑stock acquisition of Pakistani quick‑commerce startup Krave Mart, securing Competition Commission approval and expanding its inDrive Groceries brand with 30‑minute grocery delivery. Financial terms were undisclosed.
FCC Approves Gray Television's $171M Acquisition of Three Allen Media Stations
The FCC’s Media Bureau approved Gray Television’s acquisition of three TV stations—WLFI‑TV, WTHI‑TV, and WTVA—from Allen Media Group’s subsidiaries, part of a broader $171 million purchase of ten stations announced last August. The approval clears regulatory hurdles after objections from DirecTV...
JMK Group Secures $61M Loan From OakNorth Bank and REL Finance for London Hotel Conversion
JMK Group, a privately‑owned hospitality business, secured a £48 million ($61 million) loan from OakNorth Bank and REL Finance to acquire and convert Peninsular House, a nine‑storey office in the City of London, into a 260‑key hotel. The financing supports the acquisition...
Taarifa Ltd Acquires Majority Stake in Nation Media Group
Taarifa Ltd, owned by Rostam Azizi, announced the acquisition of a majority share of Kenya's Nation Media Group from the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development. The deal marks the end of a 66‑year ownership by the Aga Khan and...
Chariot Resources Secures $1.42M Strategic Investment From Jiangsu Greatpower NexEnergy
Australian lithium explorer Chariot Resources received a $1.42 million investment from Jiangsu Greatpower NexEnergy Technology Co, a subsidiary of Shanghai Greatpower Nickel & Cobalt Materials Co. The investment was announced in February 2026, supporting Chariot's development of its Nigerian lithium...
Koala to List on ASX in March 2026, Raising $68M in IPO
Australian furniture maker Koala closed its $68 million IPO prospectus, including $20 million of new capital and $48.1 million of secondary shares. The company will list on the ASX at the end of March with a $305 million market capitalisation. Existing shareholders Perennial Partners...
United Performance Metals Acquires Fabrisonic to Boost Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing
United Performance Metals, a subsidiary of O’Neal Industries, completed the acquisition of Fabrisonic, a specialist in ultrasonic additive manufacturing. The deal expands United Performance Metals' capabilities in solid‑state metal 3D printing and sensor‑embedded parts, strengthening its position in advanced manufacturing...
SoftBank's SB Energy Partners with AEP Ohio in $33.3B Ohio Data Center and Power Generation Deal
SoftBank Group's SB Energy announced a public‑private partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, Department of Commerce and AEP Ohio to develop a 10 GW data‑center campus at the former Portsmouth nuclear site in Ohio. The plan includes $33.3 billion in Japanese...
AXIA Energia Completes BRL 1.17B Asset Swap with ISA Energia
AXIA Energia announced an asset swap with ISA Energia valued at BRL 1.17 billion, simplifying its structure and optimizing minority stakes. The transaction is part of AXIA's privatization‑driven turnaround and is expected to boost operational efficiency and dividend potential.
Mobilezone to Acquire AK Group AG (Apfelkiste & MAREIN) for CHF 180M
Swiss telecom retailer mobilezone announced it will acquire AK Group AG, the owner of e‑commerce platform Apfelkiste and retail specialist MAREIN, for roughly CHF 180 million in cash. The deal, expected to close by the end of June 2026, aims to create...
BH Properties Acquires The Shops at Mauna Lani in Hawai‘i
Los Angeles‑based investment firm BH Properties has completed the acquisition of The Shops at Mauna Lani, a premier open‑air retail center on Hawai‘i’s Kohala Coast. The deal marks BH Properties’ first acquisition in Hawai‘i, though the financial terms were not...
Leyden Labs Raises €50M in European Funding Round
Leyden Labs, a biotech developing an intranasal antibody spray for flu protection, announced a recent €50 million European funding boost. The round will support further development and commercialization of its mucosal protection platform. The announcement was highlighted in a podcast interview...
Poggipolini Group Acquires Majority Stake in Aero Fasteners
Italy-based Poggipolini Group has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Aero Fasteners Pvt. Ltd., an Indian aerospace and defence fastener manufacturer. The undisclosed transaction marks Poggipolini’s entry into the Indian market and expands its footprint in the Asia‑Pacific...
Praelium Commercial Real Estate Acquires 17-Building R&D Portfolio Near Santa Barbara for $235M
Irvine-based Praelium Commercial Real Estate completed the purchase of a 17‑building, 733,497‑sq‑ft office, industrial and R&D portfolio in Goleta, California for $235 million. The assets, previously owned by Majestic Asset Management and co‑held by Blackbird Investment Group and H.I.G. Capital, were...
Dorian LPG Secures $62.9M Debt Facility From Citibank and Nordea to Finance Dual‑Fuel Ship Delivery
Dorian LPG took delivery of the 93,000 cbm dual‑fuel VLGC Areion from Hanwha Ocean Heavy Industries and simultaneously closed a $62.9 million loan facility to fund the final payment. The facility comprises a $42.2 million tranche from Citibank NA (guaranteed by K‑Sure) and...
Polish Montis VC Secures €50M First Close for Inaugural Fund
Polish Montis VC announced a €50 million first close of its inaugural venture capital fund, aimed at early-stage European startups in energy, industrial tech and AI. The fund attracted investors including the European Investment Fund, Poland's Development Fund and various...
TMK Energy Raises $6M in Oversubscribed Placement to Fund Gurvantes CSG Project
Australian small‑cap gas producer TMK Energy secured $6 million in binding commitments through an oversubscribed placement, with a cornerstone investment from seasoned CSG industry professionals. The proceeds will be used to drill up to three additional pilot wells and accelerate commercialisation...
Novartis to Acquire Experimental Breast Cancer Drug From Synnovation Therapeutics for $2B
Novartis announced it will acquire an experimental breast cancer drug from Delaware-based Synnovation Therapeutics in a deal valued at $2 billion upfront. The acquisition expands Novartis’s oncology pipeline and reflects its commitment to advancing cancer therapies. The transaction was reported on...
Zenobē Acquires Revolv to Enter US Electric Truck Market
Zenobē has completed the acquisition of US fleet electrification provider Revolv from GDEV Management, adding 13 operational sites, over 100 electric trucks and a project pipeline, marking its entry into the North American commercial fleet and truck segment. The deal,...
Destination XL to Merge with FullBeauty Brands in Q2 2026
Destination XL announced that its pending merger with FullBeauty Brands will close in the second quarter of 2026. The all‑stock transaction will give FullBeauty a 55% stake and DXL a 45% stake, with FullBeauty CEO Jim Fogarty becoming CEO of...
Gama Aviation Agrees to Acquire Charter Broker Hunt & Palmer
Gama Aviation announced it will acquire Hunt & Palmer, a UK‑based international air charter broker, in a deal expected to close within the week. The acquisition expands Gama’s aircraft management and charter capabilities, adding services in business aviation, commercial charter,...
Outpost Makes Strategic Investment in EV Realty as Part of $1B Expansion
Austin‑based Outpost announced a strategic investment in EV Realty, the developer of commercial fleet charging hubs, as part of its $1 billion expansion plan. The deal adds three California EV charging properties to Outpost’s terminal network, enhancing electrification for freight fleets.
Coeur Mining's Subsidiary Acquires New Gold Inc.
New Gold Inc. announced the completion of its share arrangement, whereby a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Coeur Mining, Inc. acquired all outstanding shares of New Gold. New Gold shareholders received 0.4959 shares of Coeur common stock per New Gold share, and...
Irwin Mitchell Sells Ascent Performance Group to Copper Street One Group
Irwin Mitchell announced the sale of its Ascent Performance Group debt‑recovery business to Copper Street One Group, owned by Copper Street Capital, pending regulatory approval. The deal is part of Irwin Mitchell’s strategy to focus on core legal services.
Leviathan Metals Acquires Prospecting Licence in Botswana
Leviathan Metals has signed a purchase agreement to acquire a 100% interest in a prospecting licence near its Central Project in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt. The deal includes an initial $200,000 cash payment, a further $300,000 cash and 991,666 common...
Nexstar Closes $6.2B TEGNA Acquisition, Agrees to Divest Six Stations
Nexstar Media Group completed its $6.2 billion acquisition of TEGNA after receiving FCC and DOJ approval. To satisfy regulatory requirements, Nexstar agreed to divest six TV stations, including KTVD in Denver and WTHR in Indianapolis, to affiliated broadcasters such as Mission...
Syneos Health Acquires Bestudy Medical Technology to Expand China Operations
Syneos Health completed the acquisition of Shanghai-based CRO Bestudy Medical Technology on March 20, 2026, bolstering its presence in China's fast‑growing biopharma market. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, will see Bestudy continue operating independently under its own...
Joby Aviation Signs Agreement to Acquire Dayton Manufacturing Facility
Joby Aviation announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a manufacturing facility in Dayton, Ohio, to double its eVTOL production capacity to four aircraft per month by 2027. The deal supports its plan to launch commercial eVTOL services in...
Games2gether Secures €4.5M Series A Funding Led by Griffin Gaming Partners
Paris‑based games2gether, a player‑centric co‑creation platform for game developers, raised €4.5 million in a Series A round led by Griffin Gaming Partners. The funding will be used to expand operations and development efforts as the company, spun off from Amplitude Studios, scales...
Inszone Insurance Services Acquires Ohio Valley Insurance to Expand Midwest Agricultural Coverage
Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of Ohio Valley Insurance, an independent agency specializing in agricultural and crop insurance. The deal will keep the Ohio Valley team in place while providing Inszone with added technology and market access to grow...
Idemitsu Kosan Invests $500 Million in MidOcean Energy to Expand LNG Footprint
Tokyo‑based Idemitsu Kosan announced a $500 million investment in MidOcean Energy, the LNG arm of EIG Global Energy Partners, as a first step toward full‑scale entry into the liquefied natural gas market. The deal, expected to close by the end of...
Pinq Polka Raises $429,000 in Pre-Series A Round Led by Inflection Point Ventures
India's innerwear and shapewear brand Pinq Polka secured $429,000 in a pre-Series A funding round led by Gurugram-based angel investor Inflection Point Ventures. The capital will be used to scale marketing, expand the team, and support working capital as the...
Myriad Uranium Sells Red Basin Project to Subatomic Industries for $2.5M
Myriad Uranium announced it will sell its Red Basin uranium project in New Mexico to Subatomic Industries for $2.5 million cash, while retaining a 10 % free‑carried interest. The deal, backed by investors 8VC and Overmatch Ventures, gives Myriad a more than...
Balavant's Sentric Specialty Acquires Renewal Rights to Beazley's Product Recall Book
Balavant Insurance Group launched Sentric Specialty, a new program manager backed by Hudson Insurance Group. As part of the launch, Sentric acquired the renewal rights to Beazley's product recall book of business, giving it immediate scale in the specialty insurance...
Serafin Group Acquires Night Train Media's Stakes in Eccho Rights, BossaNova Media and Curve Media
Night Train Media has sold its 75% stake in Eccho Rights, 51% stake in BossaNova Media and 100% stake in Curve Media to Serafin Group, completing the transaction. Serafin has installed Christoph Auer as interim CEO of Eccho following the...