Xeinadin Expands North East Footprint with Wasley Chapman Acquisition
UK-based accountancy and business advisory group Xeinadin has completed the acquisition of Wasley Chapman, a Yorkshire-based practice with offices in Whitby, Scarborough, Stokesley and Middlesbrough. The deal expands Xeinadin’s presence in the North East and North Yorkshire, adding tax, audit and advisory capabilities while preserving Wasley Chapman’s local operations.
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.
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...
Sorren Acquires Maryland Accounting Firm Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn
Accounting firm Sorren announced the acquisition of Maryland‑based Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn (GSG), expanding its Mid‑Atlantic presence with a new office in Owings Mills. The deal adds GSG’s expertise in real‑estate, health care, nonprofit and construction‑industry services to Sorren’s platform....
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...
Enhabit Shareholders Approve $1.1B Kinderhook Acquisition
Enhabit Inc. shareholders approved the sale of the home‑health provider to private‑equity firm Kinderhook Industries for $1.1 billion, paying $13.80 per share in cash. The deal, first announced three months ago, will take Enhabit private and is expected to close soon...
Pérez‑Llorca to Merge with Peru's Miranda & Amado, Expanding Latin America Footprint
Spanish law firm Pérez‑Llorca has agreed to merge with Peru's Miranda & Amado, adding about 240 professionals and boosting its Latin America headcount to 700. The deal, announced on May 12, 2026, is expected to close in the coming weeks pending approvals....
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....
Basalt Infrastructure Partners to Acquire Rail Maintenance Leasing Firm RELAM
Mid-market utility, power and transport investor Basalt Infrastructure Partners announced it has agreed to acquire track maintenance plant and road-rail vehicle leasing company RELAM from Paceline Equity Partners. The deal, expected to close by the end of May 2026, includes...
Reinhart Family Acquires Ranch Road Cargo
Florida’s Reinhart family office completed the acquisition of Ranch Road Cargo, a manufacturer of mobile storage systems. The purchase underscores the growing involvement of family offices in private equity deals.
James Kennedy’s Kennedy Consolidated Acquires Alquemie Group’s 25 Lego Stores in Australia
Luxury retailer James Kennedy’s newly formed Kennedy Consolidated has agreed to purchase Alquemie Group’s 25‑store Lego Certified Stores portfolio in Australia. The transaction, valued at an undisclosed amount, marks the first acquisition for the investment platform.
Kohan Retail Acquires 964,123-Square-Foot Pecanland Mall in Monroe, Louisiana
Kohan Retail Investment Group has completed the acquisition of the 964,123‑square‑foot Pecanland Mall in Monroe, Louisiana. The regional shopping center, opened in 1985, houses over 100 specialty retailers including Belk, Dillard’s, and JCPenney. The transaction was brokered by Newmark.
Blackstone Acquires Majority Stake in Greek Ecommerce Platform Skroutz for $692M
Blackstone's private‑equity arm is buying a majority stake in Greece's leading ecommerce platform Skroutz from CVC Capital Partners for an enterprise value of €635 million (≈$692 million). The founders will retain a stake and continue to run the business, with CEO George Chatzigeorgiou...
Sunrise Acquires Days, Its First Alcohol‑Free Beer Brand
London‑based distributor Sunrise, which handles Efes and Orion in the UK, announced it has acquired Days, the fastest‑growing non‑alcoholic beer brand in the country. The deal gives Sunrise its first alcohol‑free brand and expands its brewery portfolio, while Days will...
Sony Music Publishing to Acquire Recognition Music Group Catalog for $3.5B-$4B
Sony Music Publishing announced an agreement to acquire the entire catalog of Recognition Music Group, containing over 45,000 songs, from Blackstone-managed funds. Bloomberg estimates the transaction value at $3.5-$4 billion, and the deal is subject to customary closing conditions. The...
Proton Property Acquires Office Asset From Revetas in Kraków
Proton Property announced the acquisition of an office asset from Revetas in Kraków, strengthening its portfolio of high-quality office properties. The transaction was disclosed in a CRE Herald article on May 11, 2026.
BioPhorum Acquires PharmaX Solutions
London-based biopharma consultancy BioPhorum, backed by Five Arrows, announced it has acquired PharmaX Solutions. The acquisition expands BioPhorum's capabilities in the biopharma sector.
SRS Distribution Completes Acquisition of Mingledorff’s
SRS Distribution Inc., the Home Depot‑owned specialty trade distributor, announced the completion of its acquisition of Mingledorff’s, LLC, a wholesale HVAC equipment distributor. The deal, first disclosed on March 24, 2026, expands SRS’s product portfolio and strengthens The Home Depot’s Pro‑customer ecosystem. Financial terms...
Stonepeak to Acquire BMO Transportation and Vendor Finance
Stonepeak, an alternative investment firm, announced it will acquire BMO Financial Group’s Transportation Finance and Vendor Finance businesses. BMO will retain a 19.9% minority stake in the combined entity. The transaction was announced on May 11, 2026.
Renew Holdings Acquires High‑voltage Cable Jointing Specialist PWR‑X for $1.4M
UK contractor Renew Holdings announced the acquisition of high‑voltage cable jointing specialist PWR‑X for £1.1 million (≈$1.4 million) on 11 May 2026. The deal expands Renew’s capabilities in the electricity transmission and distribution market, supporting its diversification strategy highlighted in its record interim turnover...
AESC Sells Tennessee Battery Gigafactory to Fixx Energy
Envision Energy, through its subsidiary AESC, has sold its Tennessee lithium‑ion gigafactory to US‑based Fixx Energy. The transaction, part of a wave of Chinese‑owned asset sales, signals a restructuring of the US clean‑energy manufacturing sector amid rising political and regulatory...
Prosus to Sell Delivery Hero Stake to Aspex Management for $395M
Prosus agreed to sell about 15.2 million Delivery Hero shares to Aspex Management for roughly €335 million ($395 million). The transaction reduces Prosus’s holding in the German food‑delivery platform and marks a new step after its recent sale to Uber.
Vault Strategic Mining to Acquire Mirage‑Mariposa Tungsten Mine
Vault Strategic Mining announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire full ownership of the Mirage‑Mariposa Tungsten Mine in California and the North Tungsten Project in Quebec for $380,000, with a 2% net smelter return royalty to the vendors....
Molex Completes Acquisition of Teramount Ltd. For $430M
Molex announced the completion of its acquisition of Israeli silicon photonics packaging specialist Teramount Ltd., adding detachable fibre‑to‑chip connectivity for high‑volume co‑packaged optics. The deal, valued at approximately $430 million, expands Molex’s optical solutions portfolio and positions it for AI data‑center...
ResMed to Acquire Noctrix Health for $340M
ResMed announced a definitive agreement to acquire Noctrix Health, the maker of the Nidra™ TOMAC system, for approximately $340 million. The transaction, expected to close around June 1 2026, expands ResMed’s portfolio into neuromodulation for restless‑legs syndrome and strengthens its digital sleep‑health platform....
Paceline Equity Partners Agrees to Sell R.E.L.A.M. in Deal Expected to Close End of May 2026
Paceline Equity Partners, LLC affiliates announced they have agreed to sell R.E.L.A.M., Inc., a rail infrastructure leasing provider, with the transaction expected to close by the end of May 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed. Houlihan Lokey acted as exclusive...
EU Commission Clears Suzano's Acquisition of Kimberly‑Clark IFP
The European Commission has given unconditional approval to Suzano S.A.'s acquisition of Kimberly‑Clark IFP NewCo B.V., clearing the transaction under EU Merger Regulation. The deal, notified on 31 March 2026, faces no competition concerns in the European Economic Area. Deal value remains...
Bruin Capital Buys Stake in Sports Promoter Matchroom
Bruin Capital agreed to purchase a 15% minority stake in sports promoter Matchroom, valuing the company at over $1.35 billion. The deal, announced on Monday, gives Bruin a board seat while the Hearn family retains control. Financial terms of the transaction...
Macnica ATD Europe Acquires Indesmatech to Expand Engineering Presence Across Northern Europe
Macnica ATD Europe announced the acquisition of Indesmatech, a pan‑European semiconductor representation and design‑in partner, to strengthen its early‑stage engineering and customer engagement across Scandinavia and Northern Europe. The deal adds coverage in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, the UK, Poland and...
Craig Mostyn Group Acquires Patmore Feeds
Western Australian agribusiness Craig Mostyn Group announced the acquisition of Patmore Feeds, a stock‑feed manufacturer with a 180,000‑tonne annual capacity. The deal, cleared by the ACCC in March, will allow CMG to secure pig‑feed supplies and expand its livestock feed...
Apollo Funds to Acquire Emerald for $1.5 Billion
Apollo Funds announced a merger agreement to acquire Emerald Holding, Inc. and Questex, LLC for $1.5 billion in cash, offering $5.03 per share. The acquisition will combine the two B2B events platforms and is expected to close in the second half...
Luxshare Precision to Acquire 59.5% Stake in BWI International
Luxshare Precision has signed a conditional agreement to acquire a 59.5% stake in Hong Kong‑listed auto components maker BWI International from its controlling shareholder Jingxi Zhixing Group. The deal, announced on May 10, will make Luxshare the ultimate controlling shareholder...
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Acquires Madden Group
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty announced the acquisition of Madden Group, a boutique brokerage serving New Hampshire's Seacoast region, parts of Massachusetts and southern Maine. The deal expands Gibson Sotheby's footprint into New Hampshire with a new branch in Portsmouth, and...
Compass Completes Acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate, Parent of Corcoran
Compass has completed the acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate, the parent company of Corcoran, further consolidating the New York residential brokerage market. The deal, announced earlier this week, underscores the growing trend of large national players absorbing smaller firms.
Aquatech Acquires FTS H2O to Boost Brine Concentration and Mineral Recovery
Aquatech announced the acquisition of FTS H2O, a provider of membrane-driven brine concentration and resource recovery technologies. The deal expands Aquatech's capabilities in energy‑efficient lithium processing, zero liquid discharge, and brine mining, with FTS H2O’s Oregon headquarters becoming Aquatech’s global...
Lafrance Hospitality Acquires New Bedford Harbor Hotel
Lafrance Hospitality announced the acquisition of the 70‑room New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection property in New Bedford, MA. The boutique hotel will remain open while Lafrance plans enhancements to guest comfort and amenities.
Hillhouse Investment to Acquire Mercer’s Private Client Services
Hillhouse Investment, an Asia‑based alternative asset manager, announced it has agreed to acquire Mercer’s Private Client Services, the wealth protection and life‑insurance business owned by Marsh. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, and the financial...
Macerich Acquires Annapolis Mall From Centennial for $272M
Centennial, together with Kildare Partners and Atlas Hill Real Estate, sold the 1.6‑million‑sq‑ft Annapolis Mall to Macerich for $260 million, plus an adjacent parcel for $12 million, totaling $272 million. Macerich funded the acquisition with cash on hand and a $150 million revolving credit...
ALPS Insurance Announces Acquisition of Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company
ALPS Insurance, a specialist U.S. insurer for legal professionals, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company (OBLIC), the provider of legal malpractice coverage for Ohio attorneys. The deal, announced on May 8, 2026, will...
FH Capital to Acquire Majority Stake in JinkoSolar's US Subsidiary
FH Capital announced it will acquire a majority stake in the US subsidiary of solar panel maker JinkoSolar, while JinkoSolar will retain a minority stake. The transaction expands FH Capital's presence in the US solar market. Deal terms and valuation...
ASM Texas Corp and FV Star One Acquire Maersk Supply Service Brazil, Rebrand as Navvik
A consortium of ASM Texas Corp and FV Star One has acquired the Brazilian operations of Maersk Supply Service, rebranding the business as Navvik. The acquisition agreement was signed in March 2026, ending the Maersk Supply Services brand in Brazil...
German Dairy Giant Theo Müller Group Acquires Plant‑based Milk Pioneer Berief Food
German dairy giant Theo Müller Group has agreed to acquire Berief Food, a leading German plant‑based milk and tofu producer, which will continue operating as an independent unit. The deal, aimed at accelerating Berief Food’s international expansion and strengthening Müller’s...
Czech Billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Groupe Cleared for Fnac Darty Takeover Bid
French regulator AMF approved Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Groupe’s public takeover bid for French retailer Fnac Darty. Kretinsky, who already holds 28.5% of the shares, aims to become the majority shareholder, with the bid slated to open in Q2 2026 and...
Enhanced Group Inc. Goes Public via SPAC Merger with A Paradise Acquisition Corp.
Enhanced Group Inc. completed a merger with blank‑check company A Paradise Acquisition Corp., taking the company public. Shares rose nearly 21% after the transaction, trading as high as $10.17 before a volatility halt.
Stryker Completes Acquisition of Amplitude Vascular Systems
Stryker has completed its acquisition of Amplitude Vascular Systems, the developer of the Pulse intravascular lithotripsy platform for treating severely calcified arterial disease. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal expands Stryker's peripheral vascular portfolio with IVL technology.
InMusic Acquires Native Instruments, Including iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx
Music technology firm inMusic announced the acquisition of Native Instruments, the maker of popular audio software and hardware, along with its subsidiaries iZotope, Plugin Alliance and Brainworx. The deal was announced on May 8, 2026, and is expected to close in the...
Cantaloupe, Inc. Merges with Catalyst Holdco II Subsidiary of 365 Retail Markets in Cash Deal
Cantaloupe, Inc. completed a merger with a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Catalyst Holdco II, Inc., part of 365 Retail Markets, LLC. The transaction, consummated on May 8 2026, will pay $11.20 cash per share to Cantaloupe shareholders. The merger was approved by shareholders on September 4 2025.
Datasite Acquires Valu8 to Expand AI-Powered Private Market Intelligence
Datasite, a provider of AI-powered private market solutions, announced the acquisition of Swedish intelligence platform Valu8. The deal integrates Valu8’s European company data into Datasite’s Grata business, expanding coverage to 70 million firms and enhancing AI-driven deal sourcing. Terms were not...
Advies Acquires St Andrews Financial, Adding $250m AUM
London-based advice firm Advies, part of the Saltus Partnership Programme, has completed the acquisition of boutique independent advice firm St Andrews Financial. The deal adds approximately $250 million in assets under management and expands Advies’ presence in London and the South...
European Wax Center Merges with Glow Midco Subsidiary in Cash Settlement
On May 8, 2026, European Wax Center, Inc. completed its merger with a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Glow Midco, LLC, an affiliate of General Atlantic. Shareholders approved the merger on May 7, and each EWCZ Class A share will be converted into...