NEW YORK — Teamshares Inc., a tech-enabled acquiror of small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), said on Saturday it will go public through a merger with blank-check firm Live Oak Acquisition Corp. V (NASDAQ: LOKV) in a deal valuing the combined company at $746 million. The business combination includes a $126 million private investment in public equity (PIPE)…
Tag: Mergers and Acquisitions
CSW Industrials completes $650 million acquisition of MARS Parts
DALLAS — CSW Industrials, Inc. has finalized its acquisition of Motors & Armatures Parts, a leading distributor of HVAC and refrigeration components, for approximately $650 million in cash, the company announced Tuesday. The acquisition of MARS Parts significantly expands CSW’s product portfolio in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration market. The deal adds motors,…
DXP Enterprises acquires Triangle Pump & Equipment
HOUSTON – Industrial distributor DXP Enterprises Inc said on Monday it has completed the acquisition of pump supplier Triangle Pump & Equipment Inc, a move aimed at expanding its geographic footprint and capabilities in the water and wastewater sector. DXP, which provides pumping solutions and other industrial equipment, funded the deal for Ridgefield, Washington-based Triangle…
Novartis to buy Avidity Biosciences in $12 billion RNA therapeutics bet
ZURICH: Swiss drugmaker Novartis (NOVN.S) said on Sunday it has agreed to acquire U.S. biotech firm Avidity Biosciences (RNA.O) in a deal valued at approximately $12 billion, expanding its reach into the promising field of RNA therapeutics. Under the terms of the agreement, Novartis will pay $72 per share in cash for Avidity, representing a…
Stellex Capital acquires Crest Ultrasonics to expand global industrial tech portfolio
NEW YORK: Stellex Capital Management, a private equity firm with more than $5 billion in assets under management, announced Friday it has acquired Crest Ultrasonics, a global manufacturer of advanced cleaning and welding equipment. Crest, headquartered in the U.S. with operations across Europe and Asia, has served industrial sectors for over six decades, including healthcare,…
Relation Insurance Services acquires Bridlewood Insurance Services
SAN DIEGO: Relation Insurance Services (“Relation”) announced Wednesday that it has acquired the assets of Bridlewood Insurance Services, Inc. (“Bridlewood”), a fast-growing Medicare-focused agency based in San Diego. The transaction, effective Aug. 1, 2025, expands Relation’s national footprint and deepens its Medicare expertise. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded by Jeff Wetzel to…
Datasite acquires Sourcescrub to expand AI-powered M&A platform
MINNEAPOLIS: Datasite, a global software-as-a-service provider specializing in artificial intelligence-powered solutions for mergers and acquisitions, announced today it has acquired Sourcescrub, a California-based provider of deal-sourcing data and workflows. The acquisition from Francisco Partners is the latest move in Datasite’s strategy to enhance its offerings for M&A professionals. The Sourcescrub acquisition follows a $500 million…
John Wood sells RWG joint venture stake to Siemens Energy for $135 million
LONDON: John Wood Group PLC on Friday said it has agreed to divest its 50 percent interest in RWG (Repair & Overhauls) Limited to Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG for $135 million in cash, marking another key step in Wood’s disposal program aimed at streamlining its portfolio and reducing net debt. The transaction,…
Capgemini to acquire WNS in $3.3 billion deal to boost AI-powered business transformation
PARIS: Capgemini (Euronext Paris: CAP), a global leader in business and technology transformation, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WNS (NYSE: WNS), a top digital-led business process services firm, for $76.50 per share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately $3.3 billion. The transaction, approved by both companies’ boards, represents a 28% premium…
Olo Inc. to be acquired by Thoma Bravo in $2 billion all-cash deal
NEW YORK: Olo Inc. (NYSE: OLO), a leading open SaaS platform for restaurants, announced Friday it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by software investment firm Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.0 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Olo shareholders will receive $10.25 per share in cash,…
Chesnara Plc to acquire HSBC Life (UK) in £260 million deal
LONDON: Chesnara plc announced Thursday it has agreed to acquire HSBC Life (UK) Limited from HSBC Bank plc for £260 million, in a transaction that marks the UK life insurer’s largest acquisition to date. The deal is expected to significantly expand Chesnara’s scale in the United Kingdom, adding approximately £4 billion in assets under administration…
Euronext’s Athens Stock Exchange acquisition on the cards
Euronext is in discussions to purchase up to 100% of the Athens Stock Exchange in a 399 million euro ($470 million) all-share deal, according to Reuters. The move would mark the latest expansion for the pan-European exchange operator, which already runs markets in France, the Netherlands and other countries. On Tuesday, Euronext announced plans to…