KeyCorp Agrees to Acquire Clearwater Corporate Finance, Expanding Into Western Europe
Cleveland‑based lender KeyCorp announced it has agreed to acquire UK‑based Clearwater Corporate Finance, a middle‑market investment‑banking advisory firm. The strategic tuck‑in acquisition will give Key access to European clients and is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approval. Deal terms were not disclosed.
First Eagle Completes Take-Private Buyout of Diamond Hill Investment Group
First Eagle has completed the take‑private acquisition of Diamond Hill Investment Group, paying $175 per share in cash to Diamond Hill shareholders. The transaction finalizes First Eagle’s purchase of the publicly listed firm, taking it private.
GTCR Acquires Fiduciary Trust Company
Private equity firm GTCR announced the acquisition of Fiduciary Trust Company. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Former Wilmington Trust chair Doris Meister will join Fiduciary as executive chair.
Queensland Computers Acquires Optus Business Centre Gold Coast
Queensland Computers announced the acquisition of Optus Business Centre Gold Coast, its first strategic asset purchase. The deal expands Queensland Computers' presence in the B2B technology market, adding managed IT services, telecommunications, and end-to-end business solutions across Queensland. The acquisition...
Caspin Resources Sells Mount Squires Project to Agrimin for Shares and Options
Caspin Resources (ASX:CPN) has agreed to divest its 100% interest in the Mount Squires project to Agrimin (ASX:AMN) in exchange for 5 million ordinary shares, 5 million options and 5 million performance rights, while retaining a 1% NSR. The transaction reshapes Caspin’s portfolio...
Aurinia Merger Sub Launches Tender Offer to Acquire Kezar Life Sciences at $6.96 per Share
Aurinia Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, announced a tender offer to purchase all outstanding common shares of Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. at $6.955 per share plus a contingent value right. The offer expires at 11:59 p.m. ET...
Ticket Marketplace TickPick Acquires Fan-Memory App Momento
Ticket marketplace TickPick announced the completion of an all-cash acquisition of Momento, a fan-memory app that has captured over 20 million tickets. The financial terms were undisclosed, and Momento’s CEO John Brennan will remain in his role as the team...
Asahi Kasei Completes $920.7M Acquisition of German Biotech Aicuris
Japanese conglomerate Asahi Kasei has completed its acquisition of German biopharma Aicuris Anti‑infective Cures for approximately €780 million ($920.7 million). The deal adds three antiviral assets and royalties from Prevymis, and will be integrated via Asahi Kasei’s US subsidiary Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, boosting...
NHI Agrees to $560M Sale of 35-Property Nursing Home Portfolio to NHC
National Health Investors (NHI) announced an agreement to sell a portfolio of 35 nursing and independent living facilities to its current operator, National HealthCare Corporation (NHC), for $560 million. The transaction, expected to close on July 1, will reduce NHI’s skilled‑nursing...
Campions Group Acquires Aston Chase to Boost London Presence
Campions Group has completed the acquisition of London‑based residential agency Aston Chase, expanding its footprint in prime central and north‑west London. The deal consolidates Campions’ focus on the capital market, with Aston Chase retaining its brand and leadership under the...
Redge Technologies Acquires NativeWaves EXP Platform and Patent Portfolio
Redge Technologies, a Warsaw‑based streaming technology provider, has completed the acquisition of the NativeWaves EXP platform and its associated patent portfolio from Austria’s NativeWaves AG. The asset deal gives Redge full rights to the Event Experience Platform, enhancing its OTT...
HIG-Backed Coriant Acquires SCA
Coriant, a company backed by HIG, has completed the acquisition of SCA, a provider of access, temporary containment, and industrial support services for defense, marine, and infrastructure sectors. The deal expands Coriant's capabilities in these markets and strengthens its position...
Catchment Capital to Acquire Isolatek From SK Capital
Catchment Capital announced the acquisition of Isolatek, a manufacturing company, from its current owner SK Capital. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction expands Catchment Capital's presence in the manufacturing sector.
Green Summit Landscape Group Acquires R&D Landscape and LandMark Landscape
Century Park unveiled its new platform, Green Summit Landscape Group, which has completed its first acquisitions of Lansing‑based R&D Landscape and LandMark Landscape. The deals expand Green Summit’s footprint in the landscape services sector.
Intrepid Travel Acquires French Tour Operator Altaï Group
Intrepid Travel announced the acquisition of French adventure travel company Altaï Group, its largest deal to date, adding over $71.5 million in revenue and 35,000 customers. The purchase price was not disclosed. The acquisition expands Intrepid’s presence in Europe, making France...
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust to Acquire Paragon Mall for over $3B
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) announced it will acquire Singapore's Paragon Mall from Cuscaden Peak for more than S$3.9bn (about $3bn). The deal will be funded by CICT's sale of Asia Square Tower 2 for $2.47bn to IOI Marina View...
Morgan Stanley and QuinSpark Sell Paris Hotel to Batipart Europe Consortium
Morgan Stanley and QuinSpark have agreed to sell a Paris hotel to the Batipart Europe consortium. QuinSpark will remain as operating partner after the transaction. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Electro-Sensors to Be Acquired by Steute Technologies for $8.9M Cash Deal
Electro-Sensors, Inc. announced a merger agreement to be acquired by German industrial-device maker steute Technologies GmbH & Co. KG in an all-cash transaction valued at $8.9 million. Shareholders will receive $7.75 per share, a 74.94% premium to the prior close....
Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. To Merge with Forge Nano in $1.3B Deal
Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. (ATII) announced a merger with nanotech firm Forge Nano, creating a combined entity valued at $1.3 billion. The SPAC transaction will take Forge Nano public and close the deal imminently.
Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. To Merge with Electra Vehicles in $250M Deal
Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. (IRHO), a special purpose acquisition company, announced a definitive agreement to combine with Electra Vehicles, an electric vehicle manufacturer, in a transaction valued at $250 million. The merger will provide Electra Vehicles with public market...
Churchill Downs Acquires Preakness Stakes IP Rights for $85M
Churchill Downs Inc. entered a definitive agreement to purchase the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and the Black‑Eyed Susan Stakes from the Stronach Group for $85 million. The acquisition includes trademarks and associated rights and is expected to close...
Savvy Games Acquires Moonton for $6 Billion
Savvy Games completed a $6 billion acquisition of Moonton, the largest transaction in Q1 2026 gaming M&A and a key driver of the quarter’s $100 billion deal value, according to Drake Star’s Global Gaming Report.
AvantStay Acquires The Mara Laguna Beach Boutique Hotel
AvantStay has expanded its hotel portfolio by acquiring and reopening The Mara Laguna Beach, a 66‑room boutique hotel in Laguna Beach, California. The property, previously operated by Sonder, marks AvantStay’s ninth takeover of a former Sonder‑run hotel.
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Publicis Groupe UK Acquires Fabric Social
Publicis Groupe UK has completed the acquisition of Fabric Social, a social media agency. The purchase adds Fabric Social to Publicis' new PR, social and influence division, expanding its capabilities in digital marketing.
Owens Corning Sells Glass Fibre Business to Praana for $645M Under Revised Agreement
Owens Corning announced a revised agreement to sell its glass reinforcement business to India's Praana Group for $645 million, down from $755 million. The deal accelerates cash realization, removes promissory notes, and is expected to close in Q2 2026 pending regulatory approval.
Preservation Equity Fund Advisors Acquires 160‑Unit Affordable Housing Community in Hadley, MA
Preservation Equity Fund Advisors, LLC (PEF Advisors) completed the acquisition of University Crossing and Woodland Crossing Apartments, a 160‑unit affordable housing community in Hadley, Massachusetts. The deal, the firm’s fifth acquisition under its third affordable housing fund, includes an 80‑unit...
Fokus Mining Completes Acquisition of Dufay Property in Quebec
Fokus Mining Corp. completed its acquisition of a 100% interest in the Dufay Property in Quebec, paying CAD$815,686 to local prospectors and CAD$684,229 to Olympio Metals Limited. The deal, finalized under an amended asset purchase agreement on April 20, 2026,...
Key Mining to Go Public via $303M SPAC Merger with Compass Digital Acquisition Corp.
Key Mining Corp. announced a $303 million business combination with Compass Digital Acquisition Corp., a SPAC, to bring its titanium, copper, and water desalination projects to the public markets. The merger will list the combined entity on the stock exchange,...
Inspirit Capital to Acquire Kaplan Languages Group
Inspirit Capital announced it will acquire Kaplan Languages Group, a leading ELT brand, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition, pending completion on May 1, will see Inspirit support KLG’s growth while retaining its brand name. Kaplan International will focus on...
Agnico Eagle to Acquire Aurion Resources in All-Cash Deal for Approx. $351M
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited announced it will acquire all outstanding shares of Aurion Resources Ltd. in an all‑cash transaction valued at approximately C$481 million (≈$351 million). The deal will be executed via a statutory plan of arrangement, with closing expected in early...
PopArabia Acquires Viral Wave to Expand Distribution in MENA
PopArabia, the Reservoir Media‑backed music company operating in the Middle East and North Africa, announced the acquisition of Viral Wave, a Cairo‑based label and digital‑distribution firm. The deal adds a full‑service distribution operation and expands PopArabia’s presence across Egypt, Morocco and...
AirTrunk Acquires Lumina CloudInfra to Expand Into Indian Data Centre Market
AirTrunk completed its acquisition of Lumina CloudInfra, gaining data‑centre assets in Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad and adding roughly 600 MW of planned capacity with up to $5 billion of future development potential. The deal, announced on Monday, marks AirTrunk’s entry into the...
Piermont Valley to Combine with Tigerless Health in $280M Deal
Piermont Valley (ticker CMCAF) announced a $280 million combination with Tigerless Health, completing a SPAC merger. The deal merges the SPAC with the health-focused company, providing Tigerless Health with public market access.
SpaceX Acquires xAI in $250 Billion Deal
SpaceX announced the acquisition of AI startup xAI for $250 billion, marking the largest private‑equity exit of 2026. The deal provides liquidity to investors such as Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz and Valor Equity Partners, and signals a major consolidation of AI...
GA Group Acquires G2 Capital Advisors to Bolster SME Advisory Services
Westlake‑Village based GA Group announced the acquisition of Boston‑based investment bank G2 Capital Advisors, expanding its advisory and financial services for small and medium‑sized enterprises. The deal, backed by Oaktree Capital Management, adds investment banking capabilities to GA Group’s existing...
QXO to Acquire TopBuild in $17 Billion Deal
QXO Inc. announced it will acquire insulation company TopBuild Corp. for about $17 billion, offering $505 per share, a 23% premium. The transaction will be financed with up to 45% cash and the remainder in QXO stock, making QXO the second‑largest...
1947 Oil & Gas Plc Acquires Renaissance Offshore, Expanding Into U.S. Gulf
Talos Energy founder Tim Duncan, together with Jeff Currie and Ivan Murphy, launched 1947 Oil & Gas Plc, which has acquired offshore producer Renaissance Offshore. The deal gives the new venture a shallow‑water Gulf footprint with about 3,000 boed of...
RBC Hospitality Group Acquires Woody's Ocean Grille in Sea Bright, NJ
RBC Hospitality Group has completed the acquisition of Woody's Ocean Grille in Sea Bright, New Jersey. The sale was brokered by Bielat Santore & Company, with RBC Hospitality Group becoming the new owner and planning to keep the restaurant open...
Critical Metals Takes Full Control of Greenland's Tanbreez Rare Earth Project with 92.5% Stake
Critical Metals Corp increased its stake to 92.5% in the Tanbreez rare earth project in southern Greenland after the Greenland ministry approved an indirect transfer of the mining licence. The transaction gives Critical Metals full control of the $3 billion-valued...
Chilco River Holdings Acquires Daru Whiskey
California-based Chilco River Holdings announced the acquisition of Canadian whiskey brand Daru Whiskey, founded by brothers Andy and Sonny Sran. The deal, completed via restricted Chilco River stock shares, had undisclosed financial terms. Daru Whiskey will join Chilco River’s portfolio...
Tooru to Acquire Plant-Based Milk Machine Startup Mylky for $16.2M
UK wellness‑focused investor Tooru has agreed to acquire Belgian plant‑based milk machine startup Mylky for £12 million ($16.2 million). The transaction, funded with cash, a £3 million loan note and newly issued Tooru shares, gives Tooru 100% ownership and expands its portfolio of...
CVB Financial Corp. Completes Merger with Heritage Commerce Corp
CVB Financial Corp. completed its all‑stock merger with Heritage Commerce Corp. on April 17, 2026, merging their banking subsidiaries Citizens Business Bank and Heritage Bank of Commerce. The transaction expands CVB’s assets to over $20 billion and broadens its presence across California.
Orica Acquires Danafloat to Expand Specialty Chemicals Division
Australian chemicals and explosives company Orica announced the acquisition of Danafloat, a specialist in copper processing chemicals. The deal expands Orica's specialty chemicals division and strengthens its position in the copper market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Origen Resources Signs LOI to Acquire 70% Stake in Brazilian REE Project
Origen Resources has signed a letter of intent to acquire a 70% stake in a rare earth elements project covering over 33,000 hectares in Brazil's Piauí State. The deal involves an initial cash payment of $100,000 and the issuance of...
Robex Resources Completes $2.4bn Merger with Predictive Discovery
Robex Resources and Predictive Discovery completed a $2.4bn merger, creating a combined entity that leverages Robex’s Kiniero mine ramp‑up and Predictive’s 5Moz Bankan resource. The deal, announced as the latest closed transaction in the ASX gold sector, positions the new...
Boston Scientific to Acquire Penumbra in Mixed Cash‑Stock Deal
Boston Scientific Corporation announced it will acquire Penumbra, Inc., with shareholders set to vote on the merger on May 6, 2026. The deal offers a mixed cash‑stock consideration of $374 per Penumbra share or 3.8721 Boston Scientific shares, representing a 73.26% cash...
Brennan Investment Group Acquires Two Logistics Buildings in Goodlettsville, Tennessee
Chicago-based Brennan Investment Group announced the completion of its acquisition of two newly built logistics buildings totaling 225,000 square feet in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. The properties, located near Interstate 65, were 30% leased at the time of sale. The deal underscores...
Elpro International Acquires Minority Stake in Ambuja Cements
Elpro International Ltd purchased 136,000 equity shares of Ambuja Cements Ltd for INR 60.2 million (approximately $720,000) in cash, marking its entry into the cement sector. The transaction was completed as per a regulatory filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Nippon Express to Acquire Metro Supply Chain for $1.6 Billion
Nippon Express Holdings Inc. announced it will acquire Canada‑based Metro Supply Chain Group for up to $1.6 billion, comprising an enterprise value of C$1.8 billion and a conditional cash payment of C$400 million. The deal is expected to close between July and December...
Viking Acquisition Corp. I to Acquire NorthStar Earth & Space in $405M SPAC Deal
Viking Acquisition Corp. I (VACI), a special purpose acquisition company, announced a definitive agreement to merge with NorthStar Earth & Space, a satellite data and analytics firm. The transaction values the combined entity at approximately $405 million, giving NorthStar public...