Wealth Enhancement Enters Ann Arbor with $118M Hybrid RIA Acquisition
Wealth Enhancement announced the acquisition of Parros Financial Group, a hybrid RIA with over $118 million in client assets, establishing its first Ann Arbor office. The transaction adds Parros’s advisory and brokerage team to Wealth Enhancement’s network, expanding its national footprint. The deal was announced on April 5, 2026.
Paramount Secures $24 Billion in Funding From Qatar, Saudi Arabia, & Abu Dhabi to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Global has secured about $24 billion in equity financing from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and sovereign wealth funds from Abu Dhabi and Qatar to fund its $81 billion cash takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The signed commitments provide a key portion...
Huntington Bancshares Completes Cadence Bank Acquisition, Boosting Dividend Coverage
Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) has completed its acquisition of Cadence Bank, expanding its Texas footprint and targeting $400 million in annual pre‑tax synergies. The deal is expected to improve profitability and strengthen coverage of HBAN’s preferred dividend, lowering the preferred equity ratio.
Western Union Completes Acquisition of Singapore Digital Wallet Dash
Western Union has completed its acquisition of Dash, the Singapore‑based digital wallet previously owned by Singtel, giving the payments firm its first wallet in Asia‑Pacific. The deal, first announced in October 2024, closed in early April 2026 with an undisclosed purchase price....
Consortium Led by Max Wygod to Take Forian Private for $68M
Forian Inc. entered a merger agreement on April 3, 2026, to be taken private by a Max Wygod‑led consortium for $68 million. Shareholders will receive $2.17 per share, a 3.33% premium, and the transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026. Forian...
K-Love Seeks FCC Approval for Acquisition of WFCC
Christian Contemporary Music network K-Love has agreed to acquire WFCC, a classical music station serving Cape Cod and Nantucket. The sale is pending FCC approval, with both parties committed to the transaction. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Merck KGaA Completes Acquisition of JSR Life Sciences Chromatography Business
German chemicals and life sciences group Merck KGaA has completed its acquisition of the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences, adding Protein A chromatography capabilities and a team of over 50 employees to its process solutions portfolio. The deal expands Merck's...
Liquid Environmental Acquires New Orleans Grease Trap Cleaning Company
Goldman Sachs-backed Liquid Environmental announced the acquisition of a New Orleans-based grease trap cleaning firm, adding it to its network of non‑hazardous wastewater collection facilities. The deal expands LES's service footprint and strengthens its position in the environmental services market.
Kernel Holding to Acquire Enselco Holding for $348M
Kernel Holding SA, a leading Ukrainian agribusiness, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Enselco Holding Ltd. for $348 million, adding 190,000 hectares of land, grain elevators and a railcar fleet to its vertical integration. The deal, announced on...
Corgan Acquires FOX Architects to Expand D.C. Presence
Corgan, a 87‑year‑old international architecture firm, announced today that it has acquired Washington, D.C.-based FOX Architects. The acquisition, advised by Morrissey Goodale, aims to strengthen Corgan’s presence in the capital and broaden its commercial and government design capabilities.
Court Square Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in CallTower From BV Investment Partners
BV Investment Partners announced the sale of a majority stake in CallTower, a global managed cloud communications provider, to Court Square Capital Partners. BV and CallTower’s management will retain a minority stake, completing the transaction.
Paton & Co Merges with Peter Graham and Associates to Expand Across Scotland and Northern England
Paton & Co has agreed to merge with Peter Graham and Associates, creating a combined firm operating under the Paton & Co name. The merger expands the firm’s geographic coverage into Northumberland, the Highlands and northeast Scotland, adding rural advisory,...
Trimble to Acquire Document Crunch, a Construction AI Risk Management Specialist
Trimble announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Document Crunch, a construction-focused AI document analysis and risk management software provider. The acquisition will integrate Document Crunch's AI platform into Trimble's Construction One suite, enhancing risk detection and compliance automation...
Milepost Acquires Mer's Swedish AC Charging Network
Milepost announced the acquisition of Mer Sweden AB's AC charging network in Sweden, adding roughly 250 charging points to its existing 750 and bringing its total to about 1,000 sites. The deal supports Mer's shift to focus solely on fast...
Bed Bath & Beyond Agrees to Acquire The Container Store for $150M
Bed Bath & Beyond announced it will acquire The Container Store in a $150 million stock and convertible notes transaction, including the retailer’s Elfa and Closet Works businesses. The deal, detailed in Thursday’s financial filings, is expected to close in July.
SV Health Investors Acquires EpiVax, Expanding Healthcare Portfolio
SV Health Investors, a private healthcare investment firm, announced the acquisition of EpiVax, a bioanalytical CRO specializing in immunogenicity risk assessment for pharma and biotech companies. The deal, announced on April 2, 2026, adds a new platform investment to SVHI’s...
Pure Foods Tasmania Acquires Brilliant Food Australia for $205,888
Pure Foods Tasmania, a publicly listed Australian seafood company, announced the acquisition of Brilliant Food Australia, a Sydney‑based producer of salmon and trout products, for $205,888 in shares. The deal expands the Woodbridge Smokehouse brand portfolio and is expected to...
Mayfair Gold Acquires Plato Gold’s Timmins Properties for $1.9M
Plato Gold Corp. entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell its interests in the Guibord, Marriott and Holloway properties in Timmins, Ontario to Mayfair Gold Corp. for a cash consideration of C$2.5 million (≈ $1.9 million). The transaction will be...
PK Cos., Backed by DC Partners, Acquires Pro-Surve Technical Services
PK Cos., a portfolio company of DC Partners, announced the acquisition of Pro-Surve Technical Services, merging its IntelliSPEC platform with Pro-Surve's ProVision technology. The deal combines the two technology platforms to enhance service offerings.
Hitachi Rail to Acquire Clever Devices in Strategic Digital Mobility Deal
Hitachi Rail announced a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based intelligent transportation systems provider Clever Devices, expanding its digital mobility portfolio and North American footprint. The acquisition, advised by J.P. Morgan and Ropes & Gray, is expected to close later in...
Bodhi Tree Multimedia Completes Majority Acquisition of Moving Image Studios
Bodhi Tree Multimedia (BTML) has completed the acquisition of a 50.01% stake in Indian production house Moving Image Studios, expanding its digital‑first content ecosystem. The deal positions Moving Image Studios as BTML’s storytelling lab, enhancing its unscripted and platform‑native content...
Radon Acquires Majestic Medical Solutions to Expand Geographic Reach
Radon, backed by private equity firm 5CP, announced the acquisition of Majestic Medical Solutions. The deal will enable Majestic to scale its geographic footprint and broaden its capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Town Lane and Gillon Property Group Acquire Watters Creek Village Mixed-Use Development in Allen, Texas
New York-based Town Lane and Dallas-based Gillon Property Group have completed the acquisition of Watters Creek Village, a 460,000-square-foot mixed-use development in Allen, Texas. The property, built in 2008, includes 360,000 sq ft of retail and 100,000 sq ft of...
Penn Medicine Takes Full Ownership of MRI Group and PET Partnership From Lancaster Radiology
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health has acquired the remaining ownership stake in the MRI Group and PET Partnership, previously co‑owned with Lancaster Radiology Associates. The deal, announced on April 2, gives Penn Medicine sole control of six imaging centers in Lancaster...
EagleTree Capital Acquires The Opus Group From Growth Catalyst Partners
EagleTree Capital has acquired The Opus Group from Growth Catalyst Partners, aiming to accelerate growth through organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions. The transaction was announced on April 2, 2026. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Mead Lumber Acquires OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware in Oklahoma
Mead Lumber announced the acquisition of OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware in Guthrie, Oklahoma, from owner Bill VanSant on April 1, 2026. The deal expands Mead Lumber’s footprint to 56 locations across nine states, adding its second and third...
European Energy Sells 470MW Jonava Hybrid Renewable Project to Energix
European Energy has finalised the sale of its 470 MW Jonava hybrid renewable energy project in Lithuania to Energix – Renewable Energies. The transaction includes 140 MW wind, 330 MWp solar PV and 320 MWh storage, with construction slated to begin soon and full...
CHS Closes $459M Sale of Crestwood Medical Center to Huntsville Hospital Health System
Community Health Systems completed the sale of its Huntsville, Alabama hospital, Crestwood Medical Center, to nonprofit Huntsville Hospital Health System for $459 million. The purchase price exceeds the $450 million initially proposed, reflecting a post‑closing working‑capital adjustment. The deal furthers...
Legal Ready Acquires UK Litigation Software Provider HyperLaw
Legal Ready, a global litigation management technology company, announced the acquisition of UK‑based case preparation and bundling software provider HyperLaw. The deal will integrate HyperLaw’s bundling capabilities into Legal Ready’s AI‑powered Litigation Ready platform, enhancing tools for UK barristers, law...
Kempinski Hotels to Acquire Augustine Hotel in Prague, First Deal in 55 Years
Kempinski Hotels announced it will acquire the Augustine Hotel, a historic monastery‑turned‑hotel in Prague, marking the luxury group’s first acquisition since 1970. The deal, made with an Austrian holding company owned by a private family, has an undisclosed value and...
Davis Tate Acquires Paul Pieri Estate Agents to Expand in Oxfordshire
Davis Tate has completed the acquisition of Paul Pieri Estate Agents in Wantage, adding a ninth branch to its Oxfordshire portfolio. The deal, supported by LSL Estate Agency Franchising, will keep the existing team in place and strengthen Davis Tate’s...
LRG Acquires London Estate Agency Farrar & Co
London‑based LRG has completed the acquisition of independent estate agency Farrar & Co, a long‑standing firm in Chelsea, for an undisclosed sum. The deal brings Farrar & Co’s staff and brand under the LRG network while the agency will continue...
Weightmans Acquires Elborne Mitchell and Myton Law in UK Expansion
UK law firm Weightmans announced the acquisition of London‑based Elborne Mitchell and Hull practice Myton Law, expanding its capabilities across core services. The deals were disclosed on April 1, 2026, and the financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisitions aim...
Kairos Risk Solutions Acquires Molto Re to Expand North America Presence
Singapore-based boutique consultancy Kairos Risk Solutions announced the acquisition of reinsurance specialist Molto Re, bolstering its North American risk advisory capabilities. The deal, which also sees Josh Madson appointed Managing Director for North America, aims to leverage AI-driven solutions and...
Playlist Merges with EGYM in $7.5B Deal
Playlist, the parent of ClassPass, Mindbody and Booker, completed its merger with smart‑gym equipment startup EGYM, creating a $7.5 billion fitness and wellness powerhouse. The transaction, finalized on March 31 2026, also includes $785 million of new investment from Affinity Partners, Vista Equity Partners,...
USS to Acquire Majority Stake in UK Residential Lender Venn Partners
USS announced it will purchase a majority stake in Venn Partners, a UK residential lender, marking ESR’s full exit as it pivots to logistics and data centres. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is expected...
Patek Philippe Acquires World’s Oldest Watch Store Beyer Chronometrie
Patek Philippe has completed the acquisition of Beyer Chronometrie, the world’s oldest watch store in Zurich, which will close at the end of the year and be replaced by an enlarged Patek Philippe boutique. The deal follows a minority stake...
Biogen to Acquire Apellis Pharmaceuticals for $5.6B
Biogen announced on March 31, 2026 that it will acquire Apellis Pharmaceuticals for approximately $5.6 billion in cash, adding Apellis’ rare‑disease drugs Empaveli and Syfovre to its portfolio. The deal expands Biogen’s rare‑disease pipeline as its multiple‑sclerosis revenues decline.
Savant Wealth Management Acquires Exencial Wealth Advisors for $6B
Savant Wealth Management, an Illinois‑based RIA with $50B in assets under management, announced the acquisition of Oklahoma City‑based Exencial Wealth Advisors, a firm managing $6B in assets. The deal adds 110 employees across multiple states and marks Savant’s largest acquisition...
Mercer Global Advisors Acquires Charter Oak Capital Management, Expanding New England Presence
Mercer Global Advisors announced the acquisition of employee‑owned Charter Oak Capital Management, a New Hampshire wealth‑management firm with $1.5 billion in assets under management. The deal expands Mercer's presence in New England, adding a team of 11 advisors and broadening its...
Niemann Foods Acquires Final Three Jerry’s Hardware & Rental Locations
Niemann Foods has completed the acquisition of the final three Jerry’s Hardware & Rental locations in Minnesota, taking over stores previously operated by Jerry’s Enterprises, Inc. The hardware stores will continue operating under the Ace Hardware banner. The deal was...
REPAY to Acquire KUBRA for $372M
Repay Holdings Corp. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kubra Data Transfer Ltd. for approximately $372 million in cash, financed by cash on hand and a $500 million term loan. The acquisition, pending regulatory approvals, is slated to close in...
BrightSpring Sells ResCare Community Living to Sevita for $835M
BrightSpring Health Services completed the sale of its ResCare Community Living business to Sevita for $835 million in cash. The divestiture, delayed by antitrust concerns, closed on March 31, 2026, allowing both companies to focus on their strategic priorities.
Axcel Acquires Geomatikk From Hg
Private equity firm Hg has fully exited its investment in Geomatikk, selling the tech-enabled services and software provider to Axcel. The acquisition marks a strategic move for Axcel to expand its portfolio in critical underground infrastructure solutions.
Rwandan Banks Close Debt Financing for Paradigm Tower's Telecom Tower Acquisition
A consortium of Rwandan banks led by Bank of Kigali has closed a debt financing package, dubbed Project Zorro, to fund Paradigm Tower's purchase of 1,467 telecom tower sites and the acquisition of IHS Rwanda, now Ishara Towers Rwanda. The...
CapVest Completes Acquisition of Stada
CapVest has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Stada, the German pharmaceutical company, from Bain Capital and Cinven. The deal, initially agreed in September 2025, marks CapVest's entry into the pharma sector. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Carlyle to Acquire Majority Stake in MAI Capital Management for Over $2.8B
Carlyle, the private‑equity firm, announced it will acquire a majority stake in MAI Capital Management, a $72.6 billion RIA, in a transaction valued at more than $2.8 billion. The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2026, will see Carlyle...
RFG Advisory Acquires Majority Stake in RVA Wealth Management
RFG Advisory, a Birmingham‑based hybrid RIA platform, announced the acquisition of RVA Wealth Management, a Richmond‑based firm with $320 million in assets, marking its first majority acquisition. The deal brings RVA onto RFG’s platform while retaining its brand, and reflects a...
Unilever to Acquire McCormick in $45B Cash‑and‑Stock Deal
Unilever announced a cash‑and‑stock acquisition of McCormick & Company valued at nearly $45 billion. The deal would create one of the largest flavor‑focused companies and is expected to double McCormick’s revenue, while prompting a sharp decline in its share price. The...
L’Oréal Completes Acquisition of Kering’s Beauté Division
L’Oréal announced the completion of its acquisition of Kering’s Beauté business, including the House of Creed, after regulator approval. The deal also grants L’Oréal a 50‑year exclusive license to develop and distribute fragrance and beauty products for Gucci, pending the...