Merger & Acquisition News

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE: NOG) (the “Company” or “NOG”) today announced the adjustment of ownership splits in connection with its pending joint acquisition of Antero’s Utica Assets. UTICA SHALE ACQUISITION On February 19, 2026, NOG and INR announced an adjustment of ownership interests in their pending joint acquisition of interests in the Ohio Utica Shale Upstream and Midstream Assets from Antero Midstream Corporation and Antero Resources, Inc. (“Antero”)....

WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Onto posts record 2025 revenue, completes Semilab product line acquisition, ships next‑gen Dragonfly systems, and secures major HBM agreement....

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Pokémon Company International to acquire Excell Brands, a leading U.S. distributor and category management service provider....

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, is pleased to announce that it has signed definitive agreements with Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited (Avolon) to acquire a portfolio of 24 aircraft. This portfolio includes 18 narrowbody aircraft (12 of which are new technology) and 6 widebody aircraft (all of which are new technology). As of February 1, 2026, the average age of the portfolio is approximately 4.5 year...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PX Holdings Inc., the parent company of Pure Freight Lines Ltd. and Pure Freight Management, and Redwood Logistics, the most technologically advanced fourth-party logistics (4PL) provider, today announced a strategic expansion of their relationship following PX Holdings’ acquisition of Freight Exchange of North America from Redwood Logistics. The transaction is designed to accelerate growth for Pure Freight while positioning Redwood to extend its 4PL model across a bro...

MONTREAL & EDMONTON, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Foodtastic acquires Central Social Hall, a Canadian premium casual dining and social hall brand known for its chef-driven menus, curated drinks, and community-focused hospitality. The move supports Foodtastic’s strategy of adding strong Canadian brands to its portfolio of banners and expanding into dining concepts that cater to both everyday occasions and social gatherings. Founded in 2012 by Jerry Rota and Jesse Kupina, Central Social Hall has enj...

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Aesthetics Alliance (“UAA” or the “Company”), a leading platform of plastic surgery practices and medical spa brands, today announced its partnership with LivSkin MedSpa | Laser (“LivSkin”), a medical spa industry leader in anti-aging products and procedures based in Minneapolis. The transaction represents a significant strategic acquisition that further strengthens UAA’s presence in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area, complementing Edina Plastic Sur...

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa (NYSE: V) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Prisma Medios de Pago S.A.U. (“Prisma”) and Newpay S.A.U. (“Newpay”) in Argentina from Advent International. This strategic acquisition underscores Visa’s commitment to providing clients with the advanced capabilities and technologies that accelerate the adoption of innovative payment solutions for consumers and businesses across the country. Prisma provides credit...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Integrated Pension Services (“Integrated Pension”), a retirement planning services firm supporting more than 500 companies, today announced that it has acquired BDS Consulting Group (“BDS”), a highly specialized retirement plan consulting firm serving more than 260 retirement plan clients nationwide. The transaction is inclusive of all client relationships and staff, and further strengthens Integrated Pensions’ retirement plan and workplace wealth capabilities. BDS brin...

MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BT Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBD) today announced that its proposed merger partner, Cincinnati-based Aero Velocity Inc., a leader in commercial drone operations and aerial robotics, has initiated a strategic alliance with Sanford, Florida-based SoftWash Systems, a pioneer and leader in environmentally responsible exterior cleaning solutions. Together, the companies are launching an integrated drone-washing solution to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainabili...