Lexitas Pharma Services Acquires Erie Retina Research
Lexitas Pharma Services, an ophthalmology clinical research organization backed by QHP, announced the acquisition of Erie Retina Research. The deal expands Lexitas' capabilities in retinal research and strengthens its position in the ophthalmology CRO market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
MTN Group to Acquire IHS Towers in $2.2B Take‑private Deal
MTN Group, via its subsidiaries Mobile Telephone Networks (Netherlands) B.V. and Sub‑Merger Co, has agreed to acquire IHS Holding Limited for $2.2 billion, offering $8.50 per share in cash. The IHS board has approved the transaction and a shareholder vote is...
Forterro to Acquire 3E, Expanding Vertical Manufacturing Software Portfolio
Forterro announced plans to acquire German software provider 3E, a specialist in windows and doors manufacturing solutions. The acquisition expands Forterro's vertical manufacturing portfolio and is expected to close in Q2 2026, highlighting ongoing consolidation in the industrial ERP market.
MNRB Holdings to Acquire Remaining 80% of Labuan Reinsurance for $100.69M
MNRB Holdings Berhad announced a conditional share purchase agreement to acquire the remaining 80% equity interest in Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd for approximately $100.69 million in cash, making Labuan Re a wholly‑owned subsidiary. Malaysian Reinsurance Berhad will retain its existing 20%...
HighGrove, Backed by Agellus, Acquires Lawn Enforcement Agency
Atlanta-based commercial landscaping firm HighGrove, backed by private equity firm Agellus, announced the acquisition of Lawn Enforcement Agency. The deal expands HighGrove's service portfolio in the landscaping market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Kimbell Royalty Partners Acquires $147M of Permian Royalties From Mesa Royalties
Kimbell Royalty Partners agreed to acquire mineral and royalty interests in the Permian Basin from Mesa Royalties for approximately $147 million, covering 711 net royalty acres across the Delaware and Midland basins. The deal includes interests tied to over 2,300...
Lattice Semiconductor to Acquire AMI in $1.65 B Cash‑and‑Stock Deal
Lattice Semiconductor announced it will acquire open‑source firmware developer AMI in a cash‑and‑stock transaction valued at $1.65 billion. The deal combines Lattice’s low‑power FPGA technology with AMI’s firmware and infrastructure management solutions for cloud and AI data centers. AMI, currently majority‑owned...
RBC Wealth Management Team Joins Prairie Wealth Advisors to Form $1B Firm
RBC Wealth Management’s five‑person McEwen Group, managing about $600 million in assets, has been acquired by Nebraska‑based RIA Prairie Wealth Advisors, which held $550 million. The transaction creates a combined firm with over $1 billion in assets under management. Terms of the deal...
Eco Atlantic to Acquire JHI Associates, Securing 35% Stake in Falklands PL001 License
Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas announced the acquisition of JHI Associates, pending regulatory approvals from the Falkland Islands Government, TSX Venture Exchange and AIM. The deal will give Eco a 35% participating interest in the PL001 offshore license and potential...
Connoisseur Media Acquires Four Bonneville Stations in Bay Area for $10M
Connoisseur Media completed the acquisition of four Bonneville International radio stations in the San Francisco Bay Area, paying $10 million. The stations include 96.5 KOIT, 99.7 NOW (KMVQ), KBLX, and KUFX, expanding Connoisseur’s regional footprint. The deal required an FCC waiver to stay...
Energy Vault Acquires 850MW Battery Energy Storage Portfolio in Japan
Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. announced a binding agreement to acquire an 850 MW battery energy storage system portfolio from a leading Japanese developer, including a local team and 350 MW of advanced‑stage projects slated for construction in 2027. The acquisition gives Energy...
Danone Sells Its 22.7% Stake in Lifeway Foods in $67M Secondary Public Offering
Danone announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its 22.7% stake in Lifeway Foods, comprising 3.45 million shares priced at $19.50 each, in a secondary underwritten public offering expected to close on May 19, 2026. The transaction values the stake at...
GoEngineer Acquires SKA to Enter Latin America
GoEngineer announced the acquisition of SKA, a leading SOLIDWORKS and engineering technology reseller in Brazil, expanding its footprint into Latin America. The deal adds SKA’s capabilities in manufacturing software, shop‑floor automation, and product development to GoEngineer’s portfolio. This marks GoEngineer’s...
Avem Partners Acquires Precision Aircraft Machining Co. (Pamco)
Avem Partners, a Manhattan Beach-based private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of Precision Aircraft Machining Co. Inc. (Pamco), a Sun Valley precision manufacturing company that supplies fluid conveyance fittings to aerospace and defense giants such as SpaceX, Boeing and...
BIWI SA Acquires 9T Labs’ Additive Manufacturing Assets to Build European Advanced Composites Hub
Swiss technical materials manufacturer BIWI SA announced the acquisition of the assets of Zurich‑based deep‑tech startup 9T Labs AG, which specializes in additive manufacturing of carbon composites. The deal includes roughly 40 industrial machines and 22 patent families, enabling BIWI...
The Better Butchers to Go Public via Reverse Takeover of Health Logic Interactive
Canadian plant‑based meat maker The Better Butchers has signed a letter of intent to acquire Health Logic Interactive in a reverse takeover, creating a new publicly‑listed entity on the Canadian Securities Exchange. The transaction will involve Health Logic acquiring all...
Saint-Gobain Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell Telhanorte to Tauá Partners
French building materials group Saint-Gobain announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Brazilian investment firm Tauá Partners to sell its Brazilian cement distributor Telhanorte. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, marking Saint-Gobain's exit from the Brazilian market....
Esperto Hospitality Group Acquires Daddy's Chicken Shack
New Jersey-based Esperto Hospitality Group has completed the acquisition of fast-casual chicken chain Daddy's Chicken Shack from private-equity firm Area 15. The deal, announced on May 17 2026, positions Esperto to expand the brand on the East Coast, with the...
HIG Capital Acquires International Aerospace Coatings
HIG Capital announced the acquisition of International Aerospace Coatings (IAC), a provider of coatings for original equipment manufacturers, airlines, and MRO providers. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction expands HIG Capital's portfolio in the aerospace sector.
JT Group and CVC DIF Finalize $669M Acquisition of Manx Telecom
JT Group (Jersey Telecom) and CVC Capital's infrastructure arm CVC DIF have completed the acquisition of Manx Telecom Group, creating the largest telecom provider across the Crown dependencies. The deal, valued at around £500 million ($669 million), was finalized on May 15, 2026, with...
Scripps Completes Station Swaps with Gray Media
E.W. Scripps Company and Gray Media have completed a swap of local TV stations across five markets, with each company acquiring several stations from the other in an even exchange with no cash consideration.
Van Egmond Groep Acquires Latvian Peat Specialist SIA Unguri
Dutch potting soil producer Van Egmond Groep announced the acquisition of all shares of Latvian peat specialist SIA Unguri, expanding its raw material base and international substrate market presence. The deal secures access to Unguri's 550 hectares of peatland and...
Metropolitan Museum of Art to Acquire Neue Galerie in 2028 Merger
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced it will merge with the Neue Galerie, with the Met acquiring the Neue Galerie’s Fifth Avenue building and its collection of 20th‑century Austrian and German art. The merger, slated for 2028, includes a substantial...
King's College London to Acquire Cranfield University in Strategic Merger
King's College London and Cranfield University have announced a merger, with KCL set to acquire Cranfield. The deal aims to combine KCL's comprehensive research capabilities with Cranfield's specialist strengths in aerospace, defence, and management, creating a larger institution with a...
Global Net Lease Completes $535M Merger to Acquire Modiv Industrial
Global Net Lease (GNL) completed a $535 million merger to acquire Modiv Industrial, a Denver-based industrial REIT. The deal gives GNL an 89% stake in the combined entity while Modiv shareholders retain 11%, integrating Modiv’s 4.3 million square feet of...
Arava Power Acquires 50% Stake in OCI Energy’s 670 MW La Salle Solar Project
Israeli independent power producer Arava Power announced it has acquired a 50% interest in OCI Energy’s 670 MW La Salle Solar project in Texas, slated for commercial operation in 2028. The transaction, executed under a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, expands both companies’...
TA Realty Acquires Whole Foods‑Anchored Peachtree Station Shopping Center for $55.4M
Boston‑based TA Realty purchased the 106,000‑sq‑ft Peachtree Station shopping center in Chamblee, Georgia, anchored by Whole Foods, for $55.4 million. The fully leased property, with Whole Foods occupying 45,000 sq ft through 2037, was bought from an LLC tied to Harrison Street Asset...
Stratos Wealth Fully Acquires 11 Partner Firms, Adding $4.8B in Assets
Stratos Wealth Holdings announced it has fully acquired 11 partner advisory firms across seven states, bringing $4.8 billion in client assets under its umbrella. The deal completes Stratos’ strategy to invest in partner practices and expand its network, while SEI Investments...
Elemental Royalty to Acquire Vizsla Royalties for $239M
Elemental Royalty announced it will acquire Vizsla Royalties in a $327‑million (US$239‑million) transaction, offering a 31% premium and a mix of cash and stock. The deal gives Elemental a royalty on Vizsla's Panuco silver‑gold project in Mexico and is expected...
Bharti Airtel Approves ₹28,220 Crore Share‑swap with ICIL to Boost Stake in Airtel Africa
Bharti Airtel’s board approved a ₹28,220 crore (≈$3.44 B) cash‑free share‑swap with Indian Continent Investment (ICIL), issuing 146.7 million new shares to acquire ICIL’s 16.31% stake in Airtel Africa, raising its holding to 79.04%. In return, ICIL’s stake in Bharti Airtel rises to...
Teekay Tankers Acquires Two Korean‑built Suezmax Vessels for $190 Million
US‑listed Teekay Tankers announced it has agreed to purchase two Korean‑built suezmax resale newbuildings for a combined $190 million, with deliveries expected in 2027. The acquisition expands its mid‑size crude carrier fleet as part of its fleet renewal strategy.
Quartzsea Acquisition Corp. To Combine with Eight Directions in $515M Deal
Quartzsea Acquisition Corporation (QSEA), a special purpose acquisition company, announced a definitive agreement to combine with Eight Directions in a transaction valued at approximately $515 million. The merger will provide Eight Directions with public market access and capital to accelerate...
FutureRange Completes Acquisition of Echo IT, Expanding Its Irish Footprint
FutureRange, a leading Irish IT managed services provider, has completed its acquisition of Echo IT, a Nenagh‑based IT services firm. The deal strengthens FutureRange’s presence in Munster and enhances its capabilities in cybersecurity, cloud and AI across Ireland. The acquisition...
CCE Group Acquires InTech Aerospace, Argosy Exits
CCE Group has completed the acquisition of InTech Aerospace, prompting Argosy to exit its stake. The deal was announced on May 13, 2026, with financial terms undisclosed.
Apollo Acquires Majority Stake in Noble Environmental
Apollo-managed funds have acquired a majority interest in Noble Environmental, a vertically integrated US waste management company. The deal expands Apollo’s infrastructure portfolio and includes a renewable natural gas segment. The transaction was advised by Guggenheim Securities, with legal counsel...
Carta Acquires UK ABS Law Firm Avantia to Launch Carta Law
Private markets platform Carta announced the acquisition of UK ABS law firm Avantia. The deal will integrate Avantia into Carta’s ERP platform, creating a new offering called Carta Law. The acquisition expands Carta’s legal services for private market participants.
Corient to Acquire Capital Advisors, Adding $7.8B in Assets
Miami‑based RIA consolidator Corient announced it will acquire Oklahoma‑based Capital Advisors, which manages about $7.8 billion in assets. The terms were not disclosed and the transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026. The deal expands Corient’s footprint...
Nebius Acquires Clarifai's Compute Orchestration Tech and Talent in an Acqui‑hire
Nebius Group N.V., the Dutch AI infrastructure provider, announced it has acquired the compute orchestration technology, patents, and core engineering team of Clarifai Inc. in an acqui‑hire deal, terms undisclosed. The acquisition brings Clarifai founder Matthew Zeiler and senior researchers...
William Blair Seeks Expertise via Inner Circle Sports Acquisition Amid M&A Boom
Investment bank William Blair announced the acquisition of Inner Circle Sports to gain expertise in sports franchise valuations. The deal was reported on May 13, 2026, with no disclosed financial terms.
Nextpower Acquires Zigor Inverter Product Line for $80.5M
Solar tracker maker Nextpower announced it will acquire the inverter product line of Spanish power conversion firm Zigor, along with its subsidiary Apex Power, for $80.5 million, pending international trade approvals. The acquisition expands Nextpower’s portfolio into solar inverters, storage and...
Allegiant Completes Acquisition of Sun Country Airlines
Allegiant Travel Company completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines Holdings, making Sun Country a wholly‑owned subsidiary. The deal converted each Sun Country share into $4.10 cash and 0.1557 Allegiant shares, and triggered Sun Country’s Nasdaq delisting. The transaction closed...
Paramount Skydance Announces $111B Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Amid Congressional Scrutiny
Paramount Skydance, led by CEO David Ellison, has announced a $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which would bring CNN under its control. U.S. House Democrats have raised concerns about potential editorial changes to CNN to curry favor with President...
Lido Advisors Acquires $1B Jackson Hole Capital Partners RIA
Lido Advisors, a national wealth advisory firm with $42 billion in assets under management, announced the acquisition of Jackson Hole Capital Partners, a Tulsa‑based RIA managing over $1 billion in regulatory assets. The deal adds a six‑person team and expands Lido's capabilities in...
InCred Capital Acquires S Cube Capital
InCred Capital, the institutional, wealth and asset management arm of the InCred Group, announced the acquisition of Singapore-based fund manager S Cube Capital, integrating it into InCred Global Wealth Pte. The deal, pending regulatory approvals, expands InCred’s offshore product suite...
Doctor Care Anywhere Acquires Outcome Diagnostics Limited and Medic Spot Limited for $1.08M
Doctor Care Anywhere announced the acquisition of UK weight-management firms Outcome Diagnostics Limited and Medic Spot Limited for £850,000 (≈$1.08 million). The purchase expands Doctor Care Anywhere's GLP-1 capabilities and cross-selling opportunities across its virtual GP, mental health, physiotherapy, and...
Hometree to Acquire OVO Home Services Division in Deal to Form UK's Third-Largest Home Emergency Cover Provider
Hometree has agreed to acquire OVO's Home Services division, including the CORGI HomePlan and HomeHeat businesses, creating the UK's third-largest home emergency cover provider. Backed by Pollen Street, the combined entity will serve nearly 500,000 customers with over 5,000 engineers....
Palliser Capital Builds Stake in Intertek as EQT Takeover Pressure Intensifies
Hedge fund Palliser Capital has acquired a minority stake in testing and inspection firm Intertek, intensifying pressure on private equity firm EQT's potential takeover bid. The transaction, disclosed on May 12, 2026, signals growing interest in Intertek from activist investors.
Torrent Pharma to Merge with JB Chemicals, Final‑phase Hearing Set for June, Deal to Close Within 1‑2 Months
Torrent Pharmaceuticals announced that its merger with Mumbai‑based JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd has entered the final stage, with shareholder approval secured and a hearing scheduled for the second week of June. The share‑exchange scheme will give JB Chemicals shareholders...
Lufthansa Group to Acquire 90% of ITA Airways for $382M
Lufthansa Group announced it will increase its stake in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% by June 2026, paying €325 million ($382 million). The deal, subject to EU and US regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027,...
Jiji Acquires Bangladesh's Bikroy, Its First Deal Outside Africa
Lagos‑based classifieds marketplace Jiji announced the acquisition of Bikroy, Bangladesh’s largest online classifieds platform, marking its first deal outside Africa. The transaction value was not disclosed, and Bikroy will continue operating under its brand as part of Jiji’s expansion strategy.