Santander Secures $12B Acquisition of Webster Financial After Shareholder Approval
Banco Santander's $12 billion takeover of Webster Financial Corp. was approved by Webster's shareholders in an extraordinary meeting. The deal, offering cash and Santander ADRs per share, is slated to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. The acquisition will expand Santander's U.S. commercial and retail lending footprint.
Shore Capital-Backed Ondex Automation Acquires Electrical Engineering Firm The Fitch Company
Ondex Automation, a Chicago-based discrete and process automation systems integrator backed by Shore Capital, announced the acquisition of electrical engineering firm The Fitch Company. The deal expands Ondex's capabilities in electrical engineering services and strengthens its position in the automation...
Hubbell Announces $3B Acquisition of NSI Industries
Hubbell, the Connecticut‑based electrical infrastructure leader, announced a $3 billion acquisition of NSI Industries, a North Carolina manufacturer of over 15,000 electrical products, from private‑equity owner Sentinel Capital Partners. The deal will integrate NSI’s portfolio into Hubbell’s Electrical Solutions division, expanding...
Afrihost’s Echo Acquisition Gets Green Light
The Competition Commission approved Afrihost’s acquisition of Echo Service Provider, an independent network and cloud aggregator. The deal expands Afrihost’s enterprise connectivity portfolio, adding SD‑WAN, MPLS VPN and multi‑cloud solutions for larger corporate clients. The transaction value was not disclosed.
HCA Healthcare to Acquire College of Health Care Professions
HCA Healthcare announced it will acquire the College of Health Care Professions, a medical imaging training institute, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition aims to strengthen HCA’s talent pipeline and expand its education capabilities. The transaction is subject to regulatory...
Xactus, Backed by Lovell Minnick, Acquires Company to Form XedaLink Subsidiary
Xactus, a private equity‑backed firm supported by Lovell Minnick, announced the acquisition of an undisclosed company that will operate as XedaLink, an independent subsidiary of Xactus. The deal was reported on May 27, 2026.
GoEngineer Acquires SKA to Expand in Latin America
GoEngineer announced the acquisition of SKA, a leading SOLIDWORKS and engineering technology reseller in Latin America. The deal expands GoEngineer's presence into Brazil and the broader Latin American market, enhancing its capabilities in manufacturing software, automation, and product development. Financial...
Toptal Acquires Adeva to Expand Global IT Talent Network
Toptal, the world’s largest fully remote workforce platform, announced the acquisition of Adeva, a global IT talent network. The deal expands Toptal’s talent capabilities and client reach, integrating Adeva’s vetted developers and consultants. No financial terms were disclosed.
Keystone Group Acquires Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
Keystone Group announced it has acquired the 378‑room Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. The firm plans to rebrand the property as the Renaissance Indianapolis and undertake a two‑year renovation, adding a rooftop bar, upgraded rooms, and a...
Jardines Buys I-MED Radiology Network for A$3.4bn From Permira
Jardine Matheson Holdings (Jardines) has agreed to acquire 100% of I‑MED Radiology Network, a leading diagnostic imaging and teleradiology provider, from Permira’s UK platform and other shareholders for an enterprise value of A$3.4 billion (US$2.4 billion).
Ofiniti Acquires Teqplay to Expand Operational Intelligence in Maritime Bunkering
Ofiniti, a digital platform for maritime fuel operations, announced the acquisition of Teqplay, a maritime intelligence firm that creates digital twins of vessel and cargo movements. The deal expands Ofiniti’s capabilities from execution and documentation into real‑time operational intelligence, tripling...
AD Ports to Acquire MBS Logistics' Core Business
Abu Dhabi‑based AD Ports announced it will acquire the core business of Cologne‑based freight forwarder MBS Logistics, adding 26 offices to its Noatum Logistics network across Europe and beyond. The deal, covering MBS operations in Germany, Switzerland, Asia‑Pacific and the...
Revel and EQT‑Backed Voltera Announce Merger to Form Major EV Charging Network
Private‑equity‑backed Voltera and Revel Transit Inc. have agreed to merge their electric‑vehicle charging businesses, creating a combined entity under the Voltera brand that will operate over 1,000 charging stalls across 11 U.S. markets. EQT AB will be the majority owner...
Ecopetrol Launches Voluntary Tender Offer to Acquire 25% Stake in Brava Energia
Colombian state‑controlled oil company Ecopetrol announced a voluntary tender offer to purchase an additional 25% of Brazilian independent Brava Energia, aiming to raise its stake to 51% and secure voting control. The move marks a strategic push to expand Ecopetrol’s...
Allegiant Air Completes Acquisition of Sun Country Airlines
Allegiant Air has finalized its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, marking the first merger between two niche low‑cost carriers in the US. The deal consolidates the low‑cost carrier market following recent industry turbulence, including Spirit Airlines' shutdown. The acquisition was...
SSH Group Completes Acquisition of Elphinstone Mechanical Services
SSH Group announced the completion of its acquisition of Elphinstone Mechanical Services, a provider of heavy diesel maintenance, field services, shutdown support and workforce solutions. The deal strengthens SSH's Hire division and expands its capabilities in mechanical services. The acquisition...
Anupam Rasayan to Acquire up to 74.2% of Bliss GVS Pharma in $164M Deal
Anupam Rasayan India Ltd announced it will acquire a 43.3‑48.2% equity stake, up to 74.2% overall, in Mumbai‑based Bliss GVS Pharma Ltd for a reported ₹1,360 crore (≈ $164 million). The acquisition will be funded by a ₹300 crore term loan and a...
BAE Systems Bofors Completes Acquisition of Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad AB
BAE Systems Bofors has completed its acquisition of Swedish precision mechanics specialist Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad AB, finalising a purchase agreement signed in February 2026. The deal brings the supplier in‑house to boost production capacity for defence, aerospace and commercial...
SMIC Clears Final Regulatory Hurdle for $6bn Acquisition of SMNC
China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) received regulator approval to issue 547.2 million A‑shares to acquire the remaining 49% stake in its Beijing‑based unit SMNC, valuing the stake at 40.6 billion yuan (~$5.97 billion). The deal will make SMNC a wholly owned subsidiary...
Healthside Partners to Acquire Quorum Health Assets in Nonprofit Transition
Quorum Health, a private‑equity‑owned hospital operator, announced a definitive agreement to transfer its assets to nonprofit system Healthside Partners. Healthside will acquire the assets without assuming liabilities, with the transition slated to close in the fall and includes over $300 million...
AvalonBay to Merge with Equity Residential in $69B All-Stock Deal
AvalonBay and Equity Residential announced an all‑stock merger valued at $69 billion enterprise value, creating one of the largest U.S. apartment REITs with over 180,000 units. The combined company will be led by AvalonBay CEO Benjamin Schall, while Equity Residential’s CEO...
Beacon Pointe Advisors Acquires Financially In Tune, Adding $360M Female-Founded RIA
Beacon Pointe Advisors, a Newport Beach‑based RIA with about $63 billion in client assets, announced the acquisition of Financially In Tune, a Stoneham, Massachusetts RIA founded by Jeanne Gibson Sullivan that manages roughly $360 million in assets. The deal expands Beacon Pointe’s...
Gilead Sciences Completes Tubulis Acquisition for up to $5bn
Gilead Sciences has completed its acquisition of German biotech Tubulis for up to $5 bn, paying $3.15 bn upfront with up to $1.85 bn in milestones. The deal gives Gilead access to Tubulis’ ADC platform and pipeline, including TUB‑040 and TUB‑030, strengthening its...
Connexion Mobility Acquires Hallam Road Automotive for $3.3M
Connexion Mobility (ASX: CXZ) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Melbourne‑based Hallam Road Automotive for a total consideration of about $3.3 million USD, comprising $2.6 million cash and a $0.7 million earn‑out. The acquisition adds a profitable workshop to Connexion’s software‑focused automotive portfolio...
Swissport Signs Binding Agreement to Acquire Swiftair Maroc
Swissport International, a global aviation services provider, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Swiftair Maroc, a Casablanca‑based cargo handling firm operating at Mohammed V Airport. The deal adds a 3,700 sqm airside warehouse with temperature‑controlled facilities to Swissport’s portfolio, expanding...
Advance Metals to Acquire Remaining 20% Stake in Myrtleford and Beaufort Gold Projects for $4.07M
Australian miner Advance Metals announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the remaining 20% interest in the high‑grade Myrtleford and Beaufort gold projects from 1548043 BC for a total consideration of $4.07 million in cash or shares. The deal gives Advance...
Authentic Brands Group to Acquire Lee Denim Brand From Kontoor for up to $1B
Authentic Brands Group has agreed to purchase the Lee denim brand from Kontoor Brands for up to $1 billion, comprising $750 million upfront and a $250 million earn‑out. The deal, approved by Kontoor’s board, is expected to close in the second half of...
Tallvine Partners Acquires Lind Marine From Kingswood Capital Management
Tallvine Partners, a Miami-based investment advisor, announced the acquisition of San Francisco‑based Lind Marine LLC from Kingswood Capital Management LP. The deal expands Tallvine’s marine infrastructure platform to the West Coast, adding dredging, towing, salvage and shipyard services. Terms of...
Elite Consulting Partners Acquires 3xEquity to Boost Advisor Succession Planning and M&A Support
Elite Consulting Partners, a Moorestown, New Jersey consulting firm, announced it has acquired 3xEquity, a valuation and advisory platform for wealth‑management firms. The acquisition will expand Elite’s valuation analysis, succession planning, and M&A advisory capabilities, while 3xEquity will continue operating...
Comet Ridge Amends Terms for Mahalo Gas Project Acquisition, Reducing Cash to $18M
Comet Ridge (ASX: COI) amended its agreement to acquire a 42.86% stake in the Mahalo Gas Project from Santos QNT, cutting upfront cash to $18 million, adding $10 million in shares and up to $30 million contingent on gas‑sales milestones, and extending funding...
Sun Communities Sells Park Holidays to Aermont for $975M
Sun Communities announced the sale of its UK park operator, Park Holidays, to Aermont for $975 million. The transaction allows Sun Communities to exit the UK market and focus on its North American portfolio. Aermont expands its presence in the...
Miniclip Acquires Easybrain From Embracer for $1.2B
Swedish gaming group Embracer sold its mobile game studio Easybrain to Miniclip for $1.2 bn, as reported in Embracer's Q1 financial results. The acquisition prompted a $192.4 m write‑down of Embracer's mobile arm. The deal expands Miniclip's portfolio in the mobile gaming...
Mantengu to Be Acquired by UAE Energy Firm Averi in Reverse Takeover
South African mining company Mantengu announced a reverse takeover by UAE-based energy and finance firm Averi. The transaction values Averi at $120 million and Mantengu at $60 million, with Mantengu issuing 650 million shares and its shareholders retaining a one‑third stake in the...
Hg Spins Out $545M of Visma Assets as IPO Plans Stall
Private equity firm Hg transferred roughly $545 million of assets from its Visma software platform into a newly created Luxembourg vehicle called Norvato. The carve‑out includes about 30 Visma subsidiaries and involves participation from Visma investors such as Intermediate Capital...
Grant Thornton Advisors to Acquire MCA Connect
Grant Thornton Advisors announced it will acquire MCA Connect, a consulting and technology firm that helps manufacturing and distribution companies modernize operations with digital and AI solutions. The acquisition will add about 350 MCA Connect employees to Grant Thornton’s Denver...
Marquee Brands to Acquire Majority Stake in Roberto Cavalli
Marquee Brands has entered a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Italian luxury fashion house Roberto Cavalli, partnering with Damac Group which will remain a significant shareholder. The Level Group will serve as the operating partner, overseeing...
Analog Devices to Acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5B
Analog Devices announced an all‑cash acquisition of AI power‑delivery specialist Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion. The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2026, expands Analog’s power management portfolio for AI and data‑center applications, with Empower’s CEO Tim Phillips...
Corazon Mining to Acquire Chalice Gold Project for $18.3M
Corazon Mining announced a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the Chalice Gold Project from a Westgold Resources subsidiary for A$25.7 million (≈$18.3 million). The deal includes an upfront cash payment of A$8 million, equity shares worth A$6.7 million and deferred milestone payments, and...
Pronovias Enters Insolvency Proceedings Ahead of Its Sale to Cap Capital
Pronovias, the bridal fashion group, entered insolvency proceedings as it prepares to be sold to Cap Capital. A court order opened a five‑day window for creditor objections to the offer submitted via Nomera Expansión. Once the period ends, the transaction...
Storytel Group Acquires Overamstel Publishers to Expand Benelux Footprint
Storytel Group announced it has acquired the Belgium/Netherlands‑based indie Overamstel Publishers, buying 100% of the company for cash. The acquisition strengthens Storytel’s presence in the Benelux region and adds Overamstel’s diverse imprints to its portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Qualtrics Completes $6.75B Acquisition of Press Ganey Forsta
Qualtrics has completed its acquisition of Press Ganey Forsta for $6.75 billion, creating the largest AI dataset for human experiential context in healthcare. The deal expands Qualtrics’ employee experience platform into the healthcare sector, adding 41,000 facility clients and strengthening its...
Koonenberry Gold Acquires Gundagai Copper‑gold Project From Gilmore Minerals
Australian miner Koonenberry Gold (ASX:KNB) announced the acquisition of the Gundagai copper‑gold project from private explorer Gilmore Minerals, adding a camp‑scale opportunity in the southern Lachlan Fold Belt. The consideration includes cash, 12 million fully paid KNB shares, performance rights and...
Neo Performance Materials' Subsidiary Merges Rare Earth Assets with Greenland Mines in $35M Deal
Neo Performance Materials announced that its subsidiary Neo North Star Holdings and other shareholders have entered into a merger agreement with Greenland Mines Ltd., transferring Neo North Star Resources' shares for a total consideration of $35 million in cash and stock....
Geely Acquires Ford Valencia Assembly Line to Produce EVs
Chinese automaker Geely has signed a deal to purchase an entire assembly line at Ford's Valencia plant in Spain, allowing it to build hybrid and all‑electric vehicles for the European market. The acquisition helps Geely avoid EU tariffs and includes...
Select Group Acquires Three Marriott Golf Resorts in the UK
Dubai‑based Select Group announced the acquisition of three Delta Hotels by Marriott golf and country‑club resorts in the UK – Breadsall Priory, St. Pierre, and Tudor Park – adding 380 keys and over 900 acres of freehold land to its portfolio. The...
GHO Capital and CBC Group Announce Merger to Form $21B Healthcare Investment Manager
On May 20, 2026, London‑based GHO Capital and Singapore‑based CBC Group signed a definitive agreement to merge, creating a combined healthcare investment platform with over $21 billion in assets under management. The merger, expected to close in early 2027, will unite...
SSR Mining and Royal Gold Sell Stakes in Hod Maden to Lidya Mines
SSR Mining announced it will sell its 20% stake and operatorship in the Hod Maden project to Lidya Mines for an uncapped 4% NSR royalty. Royal Gold will also sell its 15% interest to Lidya Mines for an uncapped 2.5%...
Kone to Acquire TK Elevator for $34.4B, Creating World's Largest Elevator Manufacturer
Kone announced it will acquire Germany‑based TK Elevator for about €29.4 billion ($34.4 billion) in cash, shares and assumed debt, creating the world’s largest elevator maker. The deal marks a major private‑equity exit for Advent International and Cinven, who have owned TKE...
Lupa Systems to Acquire New York Magazine, Vox Media Podcast Network, and Vox
James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems announced it will acquire New York Magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network, and Vox.com from Vox Media. The three assets will be merged into a new independent company under the Vox Media name, led by CEO Jim Bankoff, with...
Sumitomo Forestry Acquires Tri Pointe Homes for $4bn
Japanese contractor Sumitomo Forestry completed the acquisition of US homebuilder Tri Pointe Homes for $4bn, making it the fifth largest housebuilder in the United States. The deal gives Sumitomo 100% ownership of Tri Pointe, with Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley serving...