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 by CEO Dan Sing. The acquisition expands Launchd's creator network and talent activations.
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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....
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...
BH Properties Acquires The Shops at Mauna Lani in Hawai‘i
Los Angeles‑based investment firm BH Properties has completed the acquisition of The Shops at Mauna Lani, a premier open‑air retail center on Hawai‘i’s Kohala Coast. The deal marks BH Properties’ first acquisition in Hawai‘i, though the financial terms were not...
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,...
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...
Constellation Energy to Sell 4.4GW of PJM Assets to LS Power for $5B
Constellation Energy Corporation announced an agreement to sell a 4.4 GW portfolio of PJM generation assets to LS Power for $5 billion, satisfying regulatory commitments tied to Constellation’s Calpine acquisition. The transaction is expected to close later this year pending DOJ and...
Valeo Foods Acquires Bulgaria Snack Maker Prestige‑96
Ireland’s Valeo Foods announced the acquisition of Prestige‑96, a Bulgarian biscuits, wafers and mini‑cakes maker, for an undisclosed sum. The deal, Valeo’s eighth M&A transaction since 2022, expands its sweet‑treats portfolio and strengthens its European footprint. The acquisition will keep...
Ferrero to Acquire Brazil's Bold Snacks
Ferrero Group announced it has entered an agreement to acquire Bold Snacks, a Brazilian premium protein snack maker. The deal, terms undisclosed, is expected to close in the coming months pending customary conditions.
Synergie Acquires Majority Stake in Agilus Work Solutions
Synergie has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Agilus Work Solutions, a leading Canadian staffing firm. The deal, closed after a signing agreement on January 26, 2026, expands Synergie’s national coverage and strengthens its HR service offerings across...
Afentra, Maurel & Prom and Sonangol Acquire Etu Energias’ Stakes in Angola Offshore Blocks 3/05 and 3/05A
Afentra, Etablissements Maurel & Prom and Sonangol E&P have signed a sale‑and‑purchase agreement to jointly acquire Etu Energias’ 3.33 % stake in Block 3/05 and 3.66 % stake in Block 3/05A offshore Angola for a net upfront consideration of $15.2 million, with up to $6.74 million...
Aureon Partners and Caisson iO Launch MLI Platform with £36 M Double Acquisition of Weston Industrial Estate and Metro Park
Aureon Partners and Caisson iO have launched a UK multi‑let industrial property investment platform, seeding it with £36 million of acquisitions. The platform acquired the 303,000‑sq‑ft Weston Industrial Estate from Legal & General and the 52,000‑sq‑ft Metro Park in Leeds. The firms...
Chaussea Acquires Royer Group, Adding Kickers to Portfolio
French footwear retailer Chaussea, part of VGM Holding, announced the acquisition of Royer Group, bringing the Kickers brand into its portfolio. The deal follows Chaussea's recent expansion with brands such as San Marina and Pataugas and aims to strengthen its...
BP to Sell German Refinery to Klesch Group
BP announced it will divest its Gelsenkirchen refinery and related assets in Germany to the Geneva‑based Klesch Group. The transaction includes the refinery, Bottrop tank farm, logistics joint‑venture interests and petrochemical marketing businesses, and is expected to close in Q2‑Q3...
LIS Media Acquires Propertychecklists.co.uk From Designs on Property Ltd
LIS Media, owner of the National Landlord Investment Show and other property media brands, has completed the acquisition of Propertychecklists.co.uk from Designs on Property Ltd. As part of the deal, Kate Faulkner will join LIS Media as a property market...
Lothian Pension Fund Acquires Edinburgh Hub From Oval Real Estate for £23.4m
Lothian Pension Fund has acquired the Hanover Buildings – the Edinburgh Hub comprising a Premier Inn hotel and five retail and leisure units – from Oval Real Estate for £23.4 million, delivering a net initial yield of 5.66%. The transaction was advised...
Clarksons Acquires US Commodities Broker Link Group for $80M
London-listed shipbroker Clarksons has completed the acquisition of US-based commodities brokerage and data provider Link Group for $80 million in cash. The deal expands Clarksons' presence in the Americas and strengthens its capabilities in physical crude trading, derivatives broking and market...
IOCO to Acquire MySky Group for R47M Cash and R5M in Shares
JSE-listed iOCO announced a binding agreement to acquire 100% of MySky Group for R47 million in cash plus R5 million in iOCO shares, with additional contingent performance consideration. The deal, iOCO's first acquisition in eight years, is expected to close within three...
General Mills to Sell Brazil Business to 3corações for $153M
General Mills announced it will sell its Brazil business, including brands Yoki and Kitano, to Brazilian food and beverage owner 3corações for roughly $153 million. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals....
Paramount Skydance to Acquire Warner Bros Discovery in $110bn Deal
Paramount Skydance announced a $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. The deal, funded by $47 billion in equity, has secured antitrust approval and includes a potential $700 million payout for CEO David Zaslav.
IB Acquisition Corp. To Merge with GNQ Insilico in $552M Deal
Special purpose acquisition company IB Acquisition Corp. (IBAC) announced a definitive agreement to combine with GNQ Insilico in a transaction valued at $552 million. The merger will make GNQ Insilico a publicly traded company, with IBAC shareholders receiving shares in...
Petrobras to Acquire Petronas' Campos Basin Assets for $450M
Brazilian state‑owned oil giant Petrobras announced it will acquire Petronas' 50% stakes in the Tartaruga Verde field and Module III of the Espadarte field in the Campos Basin for a total consideration of $450 million. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, will...
Xeinadin Acquires Gregory Priestley & Stewart (GP&S) to Expand Midlands Footprint
Xeinadin, a UK provider of accountancy and business advisory services, announced the acquisition of Gregory Priestley & Stewart (GP&S), a Midlands practice focused on owner-managed SMEs. The deal expands Xeinadin's regional presence and adds GP&S's expertise across sectors such as...
Apple Acquires Video Editing Software Maker MotionVFX
Apple announced the acquisition of MotionVFX, a provider of plugins, templates, and visual effects for video editors such as DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere. The deal, disclosed on March 16, 2026, did not reveal a purchase price. MotionVFX will join...
Aecon Utilities Acquires Duna Services and Stakes in KNX Utility Services for $60M
Aecon Utilities, backed by Oaktree, announced the acquisition of Duna Services and a minority stake in KNX Utility Services. The transaction is valued at $60 million, with additional contingent proceeds possible. The deal expands Aecon's utility services portfolio.
Uvesa (MHP) to Acquire Spanish Poultry Group Payán Hermanos
Uvesa, the meat group controlled by Ukraine's MHP, announced it will acquire Spanish poultry peer Payán Hermanos, expanding its presence in Spain. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal aligns with Uvesa's strategy to strengthen and grow its poultry business...
Stolt-Nielsen Sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK, Creating Joint Venture
Oslo-listed Stolt-Nielsen Limited agreed to sell a 50% stake in LNG bunkering specialist Avenir LNG to Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) through its subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas, forming a joint venture to develop small‑scale LNG supply. Financial terms were undisclosed and...
Liontrust to Acquire River Global's Asset Management Arm for £7.6M
Liontrust announced it will acquire River Global's asset management business for £7.6 million in shares, with the transaction expected to close by 31 August 2026. The deal will broaden Liontrust's investment capabilities, adding new trusts and expanding its presence in Asia. Additional adjustment...
WisdomTree to Acquire Atlantic House Holdings for £150 Million
WisdomTree, Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Atlantic House Holdings Limited for £150 million (≈$200 million), adding £4.11 billion in assets under management. The deal expands WisdomTree’s defined-outcome and derivatives capabilities and is expected to close in Q2 2026.
TMA Acquires BrainsFirst to Combine Psychometrics with Neuroscience-Based Talent Insights
Dutch talent management software provider Talent Motivation Assessment (TMA) has completed the acquisition of Amsterdam-based neuroscience-driven cognitive assessment firm BrainsFirst. The deal, announced on March 16, 2026, aims to integrate TMA’s behavioural insights with BrainsFirst’s neuro‑cognitive data to deliver a...
Perseus Mining Sells Sudan's Meyas Sand Gold Project to Matrix Group for $260M
Perseus Mining announced it will sell its Meyas Sand Gold Project in Sudan to China's Matrix Group for $260 million. The transaction includes a $10 million deposit and the remaining $250 million payable on completion, expected by April 22, 2026. The sale allows Perseus to...
Banqup Completes €9.5M Sale of Baltic Operations to Fitek Oü
Banqup Group SA announced the completion of the sale of its three Baltic operating companies to Fitek Oü. The transaction, valued at an enterprise value of €9.5 million, closed on 16 March 2026 after receiving competition authority approvals. Proceeds will be used to...
Bain Capital to Acquire Perpetual Wealth Management Division for A$500M
Bain Capital has signed a binding agreement to acquire the wealth management division of Australian firm Perpetual for an upfront cash payment of A$500 million, with a potential earn‑out of up to A$50 million. The transaction separates Perpetual’s wealth business from its...
Ant Group Secures Regulatory Approval for Bright Smart Securities Acquisition
Ant Group Co. obtained Chinese regulatory approval to complete its purchase of Hong Kong‑listed brokerage Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group Ltd., a deal first agreed nearly a year ago. The approval clears the path for the transaction, which is...