Know What's Happening in M&A
Know What's Happening in M&A
B&G Foods completed the sale of its Green Giant U.S. frozen business, generating $63.2 million in cash and securing a co‑pack agreement with Seneca Foods that should add roughly $80 million of revenue in 2026. The company also announced the pending acquisition of College Inn and Kitchen Basics broth brands, positioning the portfolio toward higher‑margin shelf‑stable products. Management reaffirmed fiscal‑2026 guidance of $1.655‑$1.695 billion in net sales and $265‑$275 million in adjusted EBITDA, while targeting net debt below a 6.25× covenant‑adjusted EBITDA multiple. Early 2026 base‑business sales are up about 4% year‑to‑date, supporting confidence in the turnaround plan.
Megadeals are keeping the bankers and lawyers busy on Wall Street. It’s been the best start to the year ever for transactions valued at $10 billion or more. https://t.co/99uezBcTRB
The episode examines Unilever’s decision to spin off its food division and merge it with spice giant McCormick, creating a $65 billion global food powerhouse. Analysts explain that Unilever is refocusing on higher‑margin beauty and personal‑care brands, while McCormick sees the...
Veterinary practice transactions are moving from outright buyouts to partnership‑focused structures. Joint ventures now outnumber full acquisitions, and sellers are expected to stay involved for four to five years after closing. Earn‑outs are increasingly linked to post‑closing EBITDA rather than...
Nvidia is investing another $2 billion in Marvell, extending a series of multi‑billion‑dollar bets aimed at shaping the AI datacenter supply chain. The partnership will have Marvell produce custom XPUs and NVLink Fusion‑compatible networking, leveraging its recent acquisition of XConn’s high‑bandwidth PCIe...
Roger Goodell sent a note to NFL Network staff as ESPN finalizes its acquisition of the network and RedZone rights, a deal approved by regulators weeks after announcement. The rapid approval allows ESPN to integrate NFL Media assets before the...
Padraic McKinley, the director of Sundance‑premiered “The Weight,” has signed with talent agency Range Media Partners. The film, starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe, was acquired by Vertical, screened at Berlin, and is set for a September 18 theatrical release...
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, hosts Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman dissect a wave of high‑profile M&A activity, focusing on two massive food‑industry deals—a $26 billion acquisition of Restaurant Depot by Cisco Food Services and a $44 billion...
Former Raptors president Masai Ujiri has entered the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, the WNBA's first Canadian franchise, just before the league's expansion draft. The move adds a high‑profile sports executive to a group that already includes Larry Tanenbaum...
Family Life Radio announced the acquisition of an FM station in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, extending its broadcast footprint into two Keystone State counties. The deal transfers ownership from longtime local broadcaster Lynn Deppen, with broker Michael J. Bergner facilitating the...
Biogen announced a definitive agreement to buy Apellis Pharmaceuticals for $41 a share in cash, valuing the transaction at roughly $5.6 billion. The deal lifts Apellis shares 135.7% to $40.28 and adds two marketed complement‑inhibitor drugs, EMPAVELI and SYFOVRE, to Biogen’s...
Centessa Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CNTA) surged 44.4% to $39.90 after Eli Lilly announced a $6.3 billion acquisition to broaden its metabolic and sleep‑disorder portfolio. The stock hit an intraday high of $40.26, its highest level ever, while the 40‑day moving average provided support....
Pharmaceutical companies launched an eight‑day acquisition blitz, with six firms announcing deals worth about $25.5 billion. Two of those transactions involve upfront payments exceeding $5 billion each, underscoring the aggressive pace. The deals focus on securing biotech pipelines and specialty drug assets...
Mastercard is deepening its foray into stablecoin infrastructure, highlighted by a proposed acquisition of BVNK, a firm that provides fiat‑on‑ramp services for digital assets. The move aligns with the company’s broader strategy to embed its trust‑centric network into emerging payment...
The SPAC market is re‑energizing, and battery manufacturers are emerging as prime targets. Amprius Technologies saw its share price climb to $14.72 after a CEO change, while South Korea’s SK On secured a 7.2 GWh BESS contract and a 100 GWh supply deal...
26North to Acquire Leading Cloud Communications Firm Intermedia The acquisition agreement between 26North Partners LP and Intermedia Intelligent Communications might look like another private equity move in a crowded communications market, but the dynamics here run deeper. For one, Intermedia has...
It was a very busy Q1 2026 for many companies in the @NFX portfolio 🚀 Across AI infrastructure, space, security, tech bio, fintech, and consumer — we’ve seen a wave of financings + M&A from companies where we led the seed...
Mindspace Business Parks REIT announced the acquisition of a 2.6 million sq ft, 12.4‑acre Grade‑A office campus in Chennai for ₹2,541 crore (≈ $310 million). The deal, executed under a right‑of‑first‑offer with sponsor K Raheja Corp, includes a preferential issuance of up to ₹675 crore (≈ $82 million) pending approvals. Once...
Nvidia’s investment in Marvell could be a lot more interesting than it looks. $NVDA $MRVL https://t.co/4t8pd9Sl2W
Assuming this is real, it looks like Claude Code are basically absorbing Open Claw + Gas Town (or similar multi-agent orchestrator) + All the external memory startups. That would make sense in that their product strategy has mostly been to build...
Autodesk said it will acquire Rhumbix, a construction labor‑management platform, as it rebrands its Construction Cloud offering to Autodesk Forma. The deal, terms undisclosed, is intended to tighten field‑to‑finance data flows for general contractors, specialty firms and heavy‑civil contractors.
When MDM Gets Absorbed: What the SAP-Reltio Deal Means for Customers Who Aren't SAP Shops https://t.co/pLHhNYHSPA
Hearing on $UNIT -- T-Mobile and TPG are partnering on a bid to acquire Uniti Group [NASDAQ: UNIT], according to sources. TMT FINANCE
Swiss hearing‑aid maker Sonova announced it will discontinue the Sennheiser consumer audio division, signaling a possible exit from the headphone market. The company indicated the brand could be sold if a buyer meets its price expectations, but otherwise will focus...
.@mcuban on the Mavs sale: "I don't regret selling. I regret who I sold to." https://t.co/4psTnhP8a4
Aurelius, the private‑equity firm that bought LSG Asia‑Pacific from Deutsche Lufthansa in 2023, announced plans to sell the airline catering subsidiary. The move follows a broader strategy to streamline Aurelius’ portfolio and capitalize on the post‑pandemic recovery in airline services....
“The banker [might demand] an ‘opening balance sheet debt to equity ratio of at least 3:1.’ What does this mean?... Basically 25% of the purchase price needs to come from you.” –Borrow from Biz Brokers https://t.co/l2EObkfURN #smallbiz #mergersandacquisitions https://t.co/z7HqTBPGvz
In this episode, Simi Dewan talks with Trevor Glue, Marketing Director at Ricardo, about the brand research they commissioned to smooth the integration of e3 Modeling after its acquisition. The research, using depth interviews, validated Ricardo’s assumptions, revealed e3’s unique...
Canadian outdoor retailer SAIL Outdoors completed a management‑led buyout, placing President Isabelle Lemay, CFO Stefania Cella and VP of Marketing Catherine Venne in majority control, backed by Fonds de solidarité FTQ. The transition follows a 2020 creditor‑protection filing, operational streamlining...
In 2025 the supplement sector experienced a surge of consolidation, with numerous mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances reshaping the market. At the same time, consumer preferences shifted toward personalized, convenient self‑care products, prompting brands to launch targeted formulations and messaging....
Maven Capital has sold its stake in AccessPay to private‑equity firm Accel‑KKR. The transaction values the B2B payments platform at roughly $200 million. AccessPay provides software that links corporate back‑office finance systems directly to banking networks, automating payments and reconciliations. Maven’s...
SAP announced acquisition of Reltio, integrating its master data management platform into SAP Business Data Cloud. The move gives SAP control over the enterprise master data layer, especially for customers with mixed SAP and non‑SAP environments. By embedding Reltio, SAP...
CapVest Partners LLP has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Germany’s STADA Arzneimittel AG, a leading consumer‑health, generics and specialty pharma group. The deal follows STADA’s record 2025 performance, with revenue of €4.3 billion (approximately $4.73 billion) and adjusted EBITDA of €961 million...
Novisto announced the acquisition of Minimum, a London‑based carbon management software provider, to create an end‑to‑end carbon and sustainability platform. Minimum’s Carbon Atlas maps emissions across complex organizational structures, delivering granular carbon intelligence. The deal builds on Novisto’s $27 million financing...
Carlyle agreed to buy a majority stake in MAI Capital Management, a private‑credit specialist managing roughly $5 billion of loan assets. Investcorp‑backed Resultant acquired Liberty Advisor Group, a Chicago boutique that advises private‑equity firms and Fortune 500 companies on M&A transactions. Greenbelt...
Fidelity BancShares announced a cash acquisition of Georgia‑based Affinity Bancshares for $142.8 million, paying $23 per share—a 17.35% premium to the prior close. Affinity contributes roughly $882 million in assets and a portfolio focused on commercial real‑estate, construction, and small‑business lending. The...
Closed Loop Partners, the New York‑based circular‑economy investor, has acquired a majority interest in Sutter Metals, a regional metal‑processing firm operating in Washington state. The partnership will fund expansion of processing capacity, geographic reach, and a buy‑and‑build M&A strategy targeting...
Crosschq announced the acquisition of Traitify, a visual‑assessment startup, but the deal is not simply about adding new tests to its portfolio. The move is positioned as a strategic step to deepen data‑driven talent analytics and improve candidate engagement. By...
The Carlyle Group announced it will acquire a majority stake in MAI Capital Management for a valuation exceeding $2.8 billion, with the transaction slated to close in the second quarter of 2026. MAI, which oversees more than $72 billion in assets and...
Hapag-Lloyd announced a $4.2 billion agreement to acquire Israeli carrier ZIM, but the transaction remains unfinalized. The deal is split into two stages, with a smaller local structure designed to shore up ZIM’s balance sheet. Approval hinges on security agencies and...
Connoisseur Media has agreed to purchase six Lincoln-area radio stations from NRG Media, including KBBK, KLIN-AM, KLNC, K233AN, K257GN and KFGE. To complete the acquisition, Connoisseur is seeking an FCC waiver that would allow it to own 11 stations in...
Kain Capital has completed its acquisition of White Wilson, a move that adds a new platform company to its healthcare and life sciences holdings. The transaction, whose financial terms were not disclosed, signals continued consolidation in the private‑equity‑driven health sector.
Mirza International has acquired 100% of Gurugram‑based casual‑footwear startup Solethreads, marking its entry into India’s fast‑growing semi‑premium footwear segment. Solethreads, founded in 2020, has raised over $7 million and achieved a monthly run rate of about $638,000, with presence in 600...
Rec Room announced it will cease operations on June 1 after failing to find a sustainable profit model, despite 150 million users and a $3.5 billion valuation. Snap Inc. confirmed it has purchased select Rec Room assets and will absorb some staff into...
IKS Health, a global care‑enablement leader, has acquihired AI‑native startup ThinkDTM, bringing its entire engineering team into the firm. Founder Tij Bedi will join IKS as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Patient Access and Innovation. The new unit...
U.S. Bank will assume issuance of Amazon’s Business and Business Prime credit cards, with Mastercard serving as the network provider, replacing American Express. The move opens a cross‑sell channel to Amazon’s roughly 1.9 million U.S. small‑business sellers and adds to U.S. Bank’s existing base of...
The cash component of the McCormick-Unilever deal is greater than McCormick's market cap of ~$14.2 billion. Don't see that everyday https://t.co/htFEkz8aBy https://t.co/iWtXnzGFui
Egg Power, the renewable arm of Liberty Growth, announced it has acquired the project rights to the Chirmorie Wind Farm in South Ayrshire, Scotland. The deal, the company's fourth UK renewable acquisition, follows a £400 million (≈$508 million) construction‑debt financing facility secured...
Colorado-based Canyon Home Care & Hospice announced the acquisition of Columbine Poudre Home Care and its affiliate Bloom at Home, extending its service footprint across northern Colorado. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, brings together two culturally aligned...
Crown Reserve Acquisition Corp. I announced a definitive business combination with Carvix, Inc., valuing the automotive‑technology platform at an implied $1 billion enterprise value in an all‑stock deal priced at $10 per share. The transaction hinges on at least $80 million of PIPE...
