KKR and XPV Water Partners to Sell Axius Water to CRH
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) and XPV Water Partners are selling Axius Water, a company they formed in 2019, to construction materials group CRH.
William Blair to Acquire Inner Circle Sports
Investment bank William Blair announced it has reached an agreement to acquire boutique sports advisory firm Inner Circle Sports. The acquisition will bring Inner Circle’s 16‑person team under William Blair, with co‑founders retaining day‑to‑day control, and is expected to close...
Pappas Restaurants Completes Acquisition of On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Pappas Restaurants, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, adding the Tex‑Mex chain to its portfolio of dining concepts. The deal expands Pappas' restaurant portfolio, which already includes Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Pappasito's...
PAI Partners and Fondo Italiano D’Investimento Acquire Mecaer Aviation Group
Private equity firm PAI Partners, together with the Italian sovereign wealth fund Fondo Italiano d’Investimento, announced the acquisition of Mecaer Aviation Group, an Italian industrial group that designs and manufactures flight-critical systems and components. The terms of the transaction were...
Pyramid Management Group, Paolino Properties, and DW Partners Acquire Providence Place Mall for $133M
A partnership of Pyramid Management Group, Paolino Properties and DW Partners has been selected to acquire Providence Place Mall in Rhode Island for $133 million, ending a year‑long receivership. The sale was approved by Superior Court Judge Brian Stern and will...
Regis Resources to Acquire Vault Minerals, Creating $7.67B Gold Miner
Regis Resources announced it will acquire Vault Minerals, forming a combined gold mining company with a pro forma market capitalization of about $7.67 billion and annual production of over 700,000 troy ounces. The transaction creates one of the largest gold miners...
KKR Completes Acquisition of Arctos Partners
KKR & Co. Inc. has closed its acquisition of Arctos Partners, a Dallas‑based firm that holds minority stakes in sports franchises such as Liverpool FC, Paris Saint‑Germain, the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Terms were not disclosed....
Owens Corning Sells Glass Fibre Business to Praana Group for $645M
Owens Corning announced the completion of the sale of its glass fibre business to India‑based Praana Group, forming the new entity Original Composites Company (OCF). The $645 million transaction provides Owens Corning with roughly $280 million in cash proceeds to fund growth...
Blueport Acquisition Ltd. To Combine with SingAuto in $1.2B Deal
Blueport Acquisition Ltd., a special purpose acquisition company, announced a definitive agreement to combine with SingAuto in a transaction valued at $1.2 billion. The deal will bring SingAuto public under Blueport’s ticker and is expected to close later this year. The...
Campbell’s Company Acquires 49% Stake in La Regina for $286M
Campbell’s Company has acquired a 49% stake in Italian pasta sauce maker La Regina for $286 million, with an initial cash payment of $146 million on May 4, 2026 and a deferred $140 million payment due a year later. The strategic investment secures Campbell’s supply...
Paramount Skydance Wins Shareholder Approval for $111B Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover
Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery received overwhelming shareholder approval, moving the deal one step closer to completion pending regulatory clearance. The acquisition would expand the Ellison family’s media holdings, adding CNN and other assets to their portfolio.
SAP Agrees to Acquire German AI Startup Prior Labs
SAP announced it will acquire Freiburg‑based AI startup Prior Labs, which builds tabular foundation models for business data, for an undisclosed sum. The deal includes SAP committing to invest more than €1 bn over the next four years to scale the...
Great Boulder Resources to Acquire Peak Hill Gold Project From Westgold's Aragon Resources for $16.5M Cash Plus Shares
Great Boulder Resources (ASX:GBR) announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the historic Peak Hill gold project from Aragon Resources, a Westgold subsidiary. The transaction includes approximately $16.5 million cash (with $0.66 million already paid) and 391.7 million Great Boulder shares, giving...
Frazier & Deeter Acquires Copeland Buhl to Expand Into Midwest
Atlanta‑based accounting firm Frazier & Deeter announced on May 4, 2026 that it has acquired Minneapolis‑area firm Copeland Buhl, marking its first expansion into the Midwest. The financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition expands FD’s national platform and service capabilities.
Beretta Secures 25% Stake in Ruger in Strategic Cooperation Deal
Beretta Holding S.A. entered a strategic cooperation agreement with Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., raising its ownership to 25% and gaining the right to nominate up to two independent board members. The agreement, announced on May 4, 2026, formalizes Beretta’s...
UpGrad to Acquire Unacademy in $218M All-Stock Deal
India's edtech platform upGrad is set to acquire Unacademy in an all‑stock transaction valued at roughly ₹2,055 cr ($218 million), a 90% discount to its peak valuation. The deal, confirmed by upGrad’s founder Ronnie Screwvala, will require Competition Commission of India approval...
Reverence Capital Partners Completes $2B Recapitalization of Osaic
Private equity firm Reverence Capital Partners completed a $2 billion recapitalization of Osaic, retaining its majority stake and bringing in Bain Capital, Ares Secondaries and Lexington Partners as new investors. The fresh capital will fund Osaic’s organic growth, M&A and strategic...
RPM International Completes Acquisition of Kalzip GmbH
RPM International Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of Kalzip GmbH, a German leader in metal roofing and façade systems, for its Tremco Construction Products Group. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal expands RPM’s building...
Hazelview Acquires Presima’s REIT Operations to Expand Global Platform
Toronto‑based Hazelview Investments announced the acquisition of Presima’s investment management contracts, formally merging their global REIT operations. The deal, announced on May 4, 2026, expands Hazelview’s reach across North America, Europe and Asia while preserving existing strategies and fees for clients. The...
Emirates NBD to Acquire 74% of RBL in $3B Deal, Marking Largest Foreign Investment in Indian Banking
Dubai’s Emirates NBD Bank PJSC announced a $3 billion acquisition of a 74% stake in India’s private bank RBL after securing RBI approval and clearing the Competition Commission. The deal, the largest foreign direct investment in India’s banking sector, includes an...
DuWest Realty and DBA Commercial Real Estate Merge to Form New DuWest Brokerage
Dallas‑based commercial real‑estate firms DuWest Realty and DBA Commercial Real Estate completed a merger on Monday, creating the new brokerage DuWest. The combined firm, led by managing partners Scott Rodgers, Austin Schenkel, Perren Gasc and Will Walters, will focus on...
NLG Investment Group Ltd Completes Acquisition of Warner Property Services
NLG Investment Group Ltd has completed the acquisition of Warner Property Services, a regional property inventory business based in Kent, marking its first deal under a wider expansion strategy. The acquisition integrates Warner with No Letting Go and Kaptur Software...
Global Net Lease to Acquire Modiv Industrial in $535 Million Stock Deal
Global Net Lease, Inc. announced a merger agreement to acquire Modiv Industrial, Inc. in a stock transaction valued at $535 million. The deal, announced on May 4, 2026, will see Modiv shareholders receive newly‑issued GNL shares, with the transaction expected...
MetroNational and Rockbridge Acquire The Moran Hotel CityCentre From Midway
Houston‑based MetroNational, together with Rockbridge, announced the acquisition of The Moran Hotel CityCentre from Midway Development Group on May 4, 2026. The 244‑room luxury hotel joins MetroNational’s growing hospitality portfolio. Deal value was not disclosed.
QXO Acquires Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25B
QXO, Inc. completed its acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners from Court Square Capital Partners for approximately $2.25 billion, expanding its addressable market to over $200 billion. The deal was advised by Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, RBC Capital Markets and KeyBanc, with legal...
SOLV Energy Acquires Roberson Waite Electric
SOLV Energy announced it will acquire Roberson Waite Electric, a California-based provider of utility substation construction and services. The deal expands SOLV’s capabilities in grid modernization, solar generation, and energy storage. The transaction is expected to close by the third...
UCB to Acquire Candid Therapeutics for up to $2.2 Billion
UCB announced a definitive agreement to acquire Candid Therapeutics, a clinical‑stage biotech, for up to $2.2 billion, comprising $2 billion in cash upfront and up to $200 million in milestones. The acquisition expands UCB’s T‑cell engager pipeline and is expected to close by...
Bisca Acquires Ireland’s East Coast Bakehouse
Danish biscuit maker Bisca has completed the acquisition of Ireland’s East Coast Bakehouse, a Drogheda‑based bakery that supplies private‑label products to major UK and Irish retailers. The deal, effective 1 May 2026, makes East Coast Bakehouse a standalone subsidiary of Bisca’s international...
PACS Group Acquires Ridgeway Senior Living Operations in Anchorage, Alaska
PACS Group, Inc. announced that its subsidiaries have acquired the operations of Ridgeway Senior Living in Anchorage, Alaska, marking its fourth facility in the state. The transaction includes adjacent land for a planned 150‑bed skilled nursing facility slated for completion...
LEO Pharma Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Gene‑therapy Company Replay for $50 Million Upfront
LEO Pharma announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Replay, a gene‑therapy company that uses a herpes simplex virus vector for rare dermatological disorders. Replay’s equity holders will receive $50 million upfront plus milestone payments and royalties. The acquisition...
Actum Acquires Modern Advocacy
Los Angeles‑based consulting firm Actum has completed the acquisition of New York‑based government‑relations agency Modern Advocacy. The deal expands Actum’s presence in Albany and Central New York and adds expertise in healthcare, infrastructure and cannabis policy. Modern Advocacy founder Jon Rossi will...
Public Policy Holding Company Acquires Cowen Consulting and Putnam Strategies in Acqui‑hire Move
Public Policy Holding Company’s MultiState Assocs. government relations unit completed the acquisition of Cowen Consulting and Putnam Strategies, bringing in their founders Lee Cowen and Nicholas Evans. The acqui‑hire expands PPHC’s stakeholder engagement capabilities and strengthens its state government affairs...
Capreit Completes Full Acquisition of European Residential REIT
Capreit announced the completion of its full acquisition of European Residential REIT (ERES), leading to the delisting of ERES units from the Toronto Stock Exchange. The deal expands Capreit's footprint in the European residential market.
Metcash Acquires Three Daly's IGA Stores in Victoria
Australian wholesale distributor Metcash announced it will acquire three Daly's IGA supermarkets in Victoria (Portland, Heywood, and Koroit). The stores will remain under the IGA brand with existing staff, and Metcash may invest in improvements over time. The transaction is...
Clarksons Acquires Serpac International's Broking Business to Expand in South America
UK‑based shipbroking firm Clarksons announced the acquisition of the broking business of Peru‑based Serpac International, giving it a foothold on South America’s Pacific coast. The deal expands Clarksons’ presence in Peru and Chile, strengthening its coverage of bulk commodity trade...
Providence Equity Partners and Searchlight Capital Acquire CloserStill Media for $1.77B
Providence Equity Partners, the current owner of CloserStill Media, teamed up with Searchlight Capital to acquire the events and media company for £1.3 billion ($1.77 billion). The deal, announced on May 1 2026, represents a recapitalization and underscores confidence in the events sector, which...
Medtronic Completes $585M Acquisition of CathWorks
Medtronic announced the completion of its acquisition of CathWorks, a developer of AI‑driven coronary artery disease diagnostic devices, for $585 million. The deal expands Medtronic’s interventional cardiology portfolio and adds the FFRangio system to its global offerings. The acquisition was reported...
SunOpta Inc. Merges with Pegasus BidCo B.V., a KKR Affiliate
SunOpta Inc. completed a merger with a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Pegasus BidCo B.V., an affiliate of KKR‑managed funds, on May 1, 2026. The transaction was approved by shareholders on April 16, 2026 and will result in a cash payout of $6.50 per SunOpta share...
Meta Acquires Assured Robot Intelligence to Boost Its Humanoid Robotics Platform
Meta announced the acquisition of Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), a startup specializing in whole‑body robot control models and tactile sensor technology. The deal closed on May 1, 2026, the same day it was announced, and financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition...
The Orchard Acquires Brazil's OniMusic to Expand in Latin American Gospel Market
The Orchard announced the acquisition of OniMusic, a Brazil‑based Christian music label and distribution platform with over 120 artists. The deal expands The Orchard's presence in the fast‑growing Latin American gospel market, which accounts for roughly 20% of Brazil's music...
J.A. Group Acquires LJ Industries, Rebranding as J.A. Solutions
J.A. Group announced the acquisition of Denmark-based LJ Industries, which will be rebranded as J.A. Solutions. The deal positions J.A. Group to expand its containerized mission payload offerings for defence and commercial markets, with former SH Defence CEO René Bertelsen...
Cando Completes Acquisition of Savage Rail, Forming North America's Leading Rail Terminal and Service Provider
Cando Rail & Terminals announced on May 1 that it has completed its acquisition of Savage Rail from Savage Enterprises, LLC. The combined company now operates a coast‑to‑coast network of 36 railcar storage terminals, three short‑line railways and 80 first‑...
Crown Castle Closes $8.5B Sale of Fiber Solutions to Zayo and Small Cell Business to Arium Networks
Crown Castle Inc. announced the closing of its sale of the Fiber Solutions business to Zayo Group Holdings Inc. and its Small Cell business to Arium Networks, an EQT fund company, for a total consideration of $8.5 billion ($8.4 billion net). The...
Ascend Acquires Jackson Thornton
Ascend, a private‑equity‑backed accounting firm, has completed the acquisition of Jackson Thornton, a Montgomery‑based accounting and advisory firm with $41 million in revenue. The deal adds 30 partners and over 160 employees to Ascend, expanding its Gulf Coast presence. Financial terms...
Artemis Acquires Optikos to Expand Eye Care Portfolio
Artemis, a private equity firm, announced the acquisition of Optikos, a medical component company focused on ophthalmology devices. The deal underscores rising interest in eye‑care assets driven by stable EBITDA multiples. The transaction was reported on May 1, 2026.
Banner Corp. To Acquire Pacific Financial Corp. In $177M All‑Stock Deal
Washington‑based Banner Corp. announced it will acquire peer Pacific Financial Corp. in an all‑stock transaction valued at $177 million. The deal, approved by both boards, will combine the banks' assets to $18 billion and is expected to close in the third quarter...
Monument Health Acquires Rapid City (S.D.) Medical Center
Rapid City (S.D.) Medical Center officially joined Monument Health on May 1, completing a letter of intent signed in late January. The affiliation expands Monument Health’s five‑hospital system and allows RCMC patients to retain their providers while accessing broader resources....
AnaCap Sells French Private Bank Milleis to LCL and Crédit Agricole Assurances
AnaCap has completed the sale of its French private banking unit, Milleis Group, to LCL and Crédit Agricole Assurances. The transaction includes Milleis Banque and its subsidiaries Milleis Vie, Cholet Dupont Oudart, and Cholet Dupont Asset Management. Deal value was...
Freedom Fibre and Truespeed Complete Merger, Forming Freedom Truespeed Group
Truespeed and Freedom Fibre have completed their merger after regulatory approval, creating Freedom Truespeed Group with 412,000 premises and 70,000 customers. Freedom Fibre will continue as the wholesale network, while Truespeed and LilaConnect will serve consumer customers.
Santander Completes Near £3bn Acquisition of TSB
Santander has completed its acquisition of TSB in a near £3bn deal, adding five million customers, £34bn in mortgages and £35bn in deposits to its UK portfolio. The merger lifts Santander to the third largest UK retail bank for current...