Verdence Capital Advisors Sells Majority Stake to Wealth Partners Capital Group and HGGC
Verdence Capital Advisors, a registered investment adviser with $4.6 billion in assets under management, announced the sale of a majority stake to Wealth Partners Capital Group and private equity firm HGGC. The transaction, expected to close in April 2026, follows the exit of former minority stakeholder Emigrant Partners and aims to fund strategic M&A and organic growth.
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT Acquires 49% Stake in Osaka Hyperscale Data Centre From Mitsui for $485.2M
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR) announced it will purchase a 49% interest in a 40.5 MW Tier‑III hyperscale data centre in Greater Osaka from a fund managed by Mitsui & Co. Realty Management Ltd for S$620.7 million ($485.2 million). The transaction, expected to close...
Vertiv to Acquire Italy‑Based Heat‑Exchanger Specialist ThermoKey
Vertiv announced it will acquire Italian heat‑exchanger specialist ThermoKey to strengthen its thermal management portfolio for AI‑intensive data centers. The acquisition will expand Vertiv’s capabilities across liquid and air cooling and address the growing heat‑rejection bottleneck in high‑density AI workloads....
Kolter Group Acquires Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront Hotel for $96M
The Kolter Group completed the acquisition of the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront hotel from Ashford Hospitality. The 60‑year‑old property was sold for $67.2 million, with Kolter paying $96 million in cash including furniture, fixtures and equipment. Kolter plans to hold the asset...
Palm Primary Care Acquires Two Texas Clinics From Texas Health Physicians Group
Palm Primary Care, part of MBF Healthcare Partners II portfolio, has completed the acquisition of two primary care clinics in Azle, Texas from Texas Health Physicians Group, expanding its footprint to nine clinics in Tarrant and Dallas Counties. The clinics...
Goldner Hawn Acquires Lone Star Environmental Companies
Goldner Hawn has announced the acquisition of Lone Star Environmental Companies (LSEC), a firm operating in the greater Houston and San Antonio markets. The transaction was formally announced on March 24, 2026, but financial terms were not disclosed.
Documentary+ Acquires Global Rights to TIFF Hit ‘Still Single’
Documentary+, the nonfiction streaming platform, has completed the acquisition of global rights to the Toronto International Film Festival‑premiered documentary ‘Still Single’, profiling sushi chef Masaki Saito. The deal, negotiated by Documentary+ CEO Geoff Clark and XYZ Films’ Nate Bolotin, will...
Morinaga America Acquires My/Mochi to Expand US Frozen Treats Portfolio
Japanese confectionery giant Morinaga America announced the acquisition of frozen mochi brand My/Mochi, aiming to broaden its US frozen treats and confectionery portfolio beyond its iconic Hi‑Chew candies. The deal gives Morinaga access to My/Mochi’s distribution network in U.S. grocery...
Hopper OS, Backed by GPI, Acquires Healthcare Data Firm Efferent
Hopper OS, a configurable intelligent healthcare operating system, announced the acquisition of Efferent, a healthcare data firm. The deal, backed by GPI, expands Hopper OS's data capabilities across the care continuum. Financial terms were not disclosed.
United Resins Acquires 50% Stake in Brazil's Florpinus Industria Quimica
United Resins, a Portuguese pine chemical derivatives producer, has acquired a 50% stake in Brazil's Florpinus Industria Quimica, adding 35,000 t/yr of pine oleoresin and 30,000 t/yr of gum rosin processing capacity. The deal expands United Resins' presence across Europe, Latin America...
Winkworth Acquires Peter Clarke Estate Agency
Winkworth, a national estate agency chain, has completed the acquisition of Peter Clarke, a 35‑year‑old independent agency with five residential branches and a commercial property office in the Midlands. The purchase price was not disclosed; the target held roughly $875k...
Search Fund River Cam Group Acquires Ives & Co Law Firm
Investor‑backed search fund River Cam Group has completed the acquisition of Ives & Co, a conveyancing and private‑client law firm with three directors and 25 staff across four UK offices. The deal supports River Cam’s buy‑and‑build strategy targeting SME legal...
Sanius Health Acquires THERAPYAUDIT to Expand AI Infrastructure Across 35+ NHS Hospitals
London-based AI and patient data platform Sanius Health has completed the acquisition of Cambridge digital health company THERAPYAUDIT for an undisclosed cash consideration. The deal expands Sanius's AI infrastructure to over 35 NHS hospitals, enhancing therapy monitoring and predictive analytics...
Ivy Technology Acquires Tempest Telecom Solutions to Boost Telecom Lifecycle Services
Ivy Technology announced the acquisition of Tempest Telecom Solutions, expanding its telecom lifecycle services and expertise in wireless network infrastructure, equipment supplies, repair, and logistics. The deal enhances Ivy’s capabilities in 5G integration, network testing, and technical support, positioning it...
América Móvil to Acquire 73% of Brazilian Internet Provider Desktop
América Móvil announced it will acquire a 73% stake in Brazil’s internet provider Desktop, expanding its presence in the region’s broadband market. The deal, now formally announced, underscores the telecom giant’s push into the Brazilian ISP sector.
Q ENERGY Acquires Stake in Pennavel Floating Wind Project
Q ENERGY, part of the Hanwha group, has completed the acquisition of a stake in the Pennavel floating offshore wind project off southern Brittany, France. The deal adds Q ENERGY to the existing consortium with Elicio France and BayWa r.e....
Tilray Brands Acquires BrewDog in $42M Rescue Deal
US cannabis and drinks group Tilray Brands completed the acquisition of craft beer retailer BrewDog earlier this month in a rescue deal valued at £33 million (≈$42 million). The transaction wiped out BrewDog’s early investors and led to the closure of 38...
Harris Health Alliance Completes Acquisition of eRedbook to Boost Digital Child Health in the NHS
Harris Health Alliance (HHA) has completed the acquisition of eRedbook, a leading digital parent‑held child health record, from Heathersoft. The deal adds the eRedbook platform, technology and customer base to HHA’s portfolio, enhancing its digital health offering across the NHS....
Le Duff Group Acquires Spanish Bakery Panamar for over €1bn ($1.15bn)
French bakery group Le Duff announced the acquisition of Spain‑based Panamar, a bread and pâtisserie producer, in a deal valued at more than €1 bn ($1.15 bn). The purchase expands Le Duff’s Bridor brand into the Iberian market, adding Panamar’s 2,600 staff...
Marriott Signs 11 European Hotel Deals to Launch Series Brand
Marriott announced it has signed 11 hotel agreements across Italy and the UK to launch its new Series by Marriott brand, targeting midscale conversion opportunities in Europe. The deals mark the chain’s expansion into the European midscale segment without new...
Launchd Acquires New Zealand Talent Agency WeAreTENZING to Expand ANZ Creator Network
Launchd announced the acquisition of Auckland-based talent agency WeAreTENZING, adding over 100 athletes, creators and artists to its portfolio across Australia and New Zealand. The deal's financial terms were not disclosed, and WeAreTENZING will continue operating under its brand, led...
Everest Group Sells Canadian Retail Insurance Arm to Wawanesa
Everest Group, Ltd. signed a definitive agreement to sell its Canadian retail insurance business, Everest Insurance Company of Canada, to The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company. Financial terms were undisclosed, and the transaction is slated to close in the second half...
EQT Real Estate Acquires 2M Sq Ft New Jersey Logistics Portfolio
EQT Real Estate has completed the acquisition of a 2‑million‑square‑foot logistics portfolio in New Jersey, expanding its footprint in the East Coast market. The deal, announced on March 23, 2026, underscores EQT's strategy to grow its logistics real‑estate holdings.
Primary Wave to Acquire Kobalt From Francisco Partners
Private equity firm Francisco Partners announced the sale of its music publishing portfolio company Kobalt to Brookfield-backed Primary Wave. The transaction, valued at an undisclosed amount, will see Laurent Hubert continue to lead Kobalt with the management team remaining intact.
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...
Diversis Acquires Fintech Firm LTi
Diversis has completed the acquisition of fintech company LTi. As part of the deal, LTi co‑founders Randy Haug and Russ Hallberg will retain minority stakes and stay involved. The transaction expands Diversis's fintech portfolio.
Precise Biometrics to Acquire Fingerprint Cards in $14.5M Merger
Swedish biometrics firms Precise Biometrics and Fingerprint Cards announced a merger, with Precise absorbing Fingerprint Cards. The deal values Fingerprint Cards at roughly SEK 135.7 million ($14.5 million) and gives its shareholders a 47% stake in the combined entity. The boards have approved...
Borr Drilling to Acquire Five Jack‑Up Rigs From Fontis Finance for $287M
Borr Drilling entered definitive agreements to acquire five premium jack‑up rigs from Fontis Finance for $287 million, using a 50/50 joint venture, BC Ventures Limited, with its Mexican partner. The deal includes a $237 million non‑recourse seller’s credit and $25 million cash contributions from...
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...
Nelson Brothers and Orica Unwind Joint Venture, Each Takes Full Ownership of Their Respective Businesses
Nelson Brothers, Inc. announced a strategic restructuring agreement with Orica to unwind their joint venture. Under the deal, NBI will acquire full ownership of its Specialty Chemicals business, while Orica will take full ownership of the commercial explosives business. The...
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...
Mercer to Acquire AltamarCAM, Expanding Private Markets Platform
Mercer, the investment and consulting arm of Marsh McLennan, announced it has agreed to acquire private markets manager AltamarCAM. The deal will integrate AltamarCAM’s $22 billion in assets under management into Mercer’s platform, enhancing capabilities across secondaries, co‑investments and evergreen strategies....
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...
Starr Completes Acquisition of IQUW Group, Expanding Specialty Re/Insurance Platform
Starr has completed its acquisition of IQUW Group, creating a broader specialty re/insurance platform with expanded capabilities in London, Bermuda, and UK retail motor. The deal makes Starr’s managing agency the ninth‑largest at Lloyd’s and integrates IQUW’s syndicates into the...
Public Policy Holding Company Acquires Westminster Policy Partners
Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC) announced the acquisition of Westminster Policy Partners Limited, a London‑based policy advisory and economic analysis firm. The deal expands PPHC’s capabilities in research‑based advocacy communications and follows its recent Nasdaq listing. Financial terms were not...
Gilead Sciences to Acquire Ouro Medicines in over $2 Billion Buyout
Gilead Sciences announced it will acquire privately held biotech Ouro Medicines for more than $2 billion, adding the experimental antibody OM336 to its immunology pipeline. The deal expands Gilead’s portfolio of autoimmune therapies as it seeks growth beyond its HIV...
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...
Sazerac Acquires Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Brand Dirty Shirley
Spirits giant Sazerac announced the acquisition of the ready‑to‑drink cocktail brand Dirty Shirley, owned by Goodwell Brands, for an undisclosed amount. The deal expands Sazerac’s RTD portfolio following its 2024 purchase of BuzzBallz and recent vodka brand acquisitions, tapping into...
Heckler & Koch UK Acquires Globe Engineering to Boost Domestic Weapon Component Manufacturing
Heckler & Koch UK announced the acquisition of Globe Engineering, a precision CNC machining firm based in Braintree, Essex. The deal, completed on 23 March 2026, gives the German weapons manufacturer in‑country production capability for weapon‑system components, expanding its role...
Hongkong Land Acquires 10.8% Stake in Suntec REIT for $422M
Hongkong Land Holdings, controlled by the Keswick family, purchased a 10.8% stake in Singapore-listed Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust from ESR Group for SGD 541 million (US $422 million) in cash. The acquisition diversifies Hongkong Land’s earnings and strengthens its exposure to Singapore’s...
Eurowind Energy to Acquire Connected Wind Services Denmark
Eurowind Energy announced it will acquire Connected Wind Services Denmark from EnBW Energie Baden‑Württemberg. The acquisition, pending competition authority approval, will keep Connected Wind Services Denmark operating independently under its current management. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Alcuin Capital Partners Acquires Connect2Law Ltd
Alcuin Capital Partners announced the acquisition of Connect2Law Ltd, the owner of the tech‑enabled conveyancing brands Muve and Nova. The deal was announced on March 19, 2026, marking Alcuin’s second law‑firm purchase this year after its earlier minority investment in...
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...
Independent Bank Corp. To Acquire HCB Financial Corp. And Highpoint Community Bank for $70.2M
Independent Bank Corp. announced it will acquire HCB Financial Corp. and its subsidiary Highpoint Community Bank in a deal valued at approximately $70.2 million. The acquisition will add seven branches and $590 million in assets to Independent, and is expected to close...
British Land Secures Shareholder Approval for Life Science REIT Acquisition
British Land has received overwhelming shareholder support for its scheme of arrangement to acquire a Life Science REIT, clearing a key hurdle for the takeover. Court and general meetings approved the plan, paving the way for the transaction to proceed.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Redical Acquires Merry Hill Shopping Centre for £280m
Redical has completed the acquisition of the West Midlands shopping centre Merry Hill for an estimated £280 million. The deal adds the ninth‑largest UK mall to Redical’s portfolio, which already includes Victoria Leeds, The Liberty Romford and Clayton Square Liverpool....