Merger & Acquisition News

SAN FRANCISCO & HAMBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lyft, Inc. (Nasdaq: LYFT) today announced it has completed its acquisition of FREENOW, creating one of the top global multi-mobility apps. Lyft’s purpose is to serve and connect. United by shared values and customer obsession, Lyft and FREENOW will join forces to seize the incredible opportunity of doubling Lyft’s current addressable market to more than 300 billion personal vehicle trips per year. The Lyft app has been opened 4.6 million times...

ST. HELIER, Jersey--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MAC Copper Limited ARBN 671 963 198 (NYSE:MTAL; ASX:MAC) MAC Copper Limited (NYSE:MTAL, ASX:MAC) (“MAC” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Royal Court of Jersey (“Court”) today ordered that meetings of MAC shareholders be held to consider the proposed acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital in MAC by Harmony Gold (Australia) Pty Ltd (“Harmony Australia”) (a wholly owned subsidiary of Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (JSE:HAR, NYSE:H...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QuadReal Property Group (“QuadReal”), a global real estate investment, development and operating company, has acquired an eight-asset, 3,460 bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) portfolio from Apollo-managed funds and entities. The high-quality portfolio is comprised of assets located in key PBSA markets across the UK, including London, with 75% of the portfolio situated within proximity of prestigious Russell Group universities. All the b...

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--O2 Investment Partners is pleased to announce that Straightaway Tire & Auto completed six strategic acquisitions during the first half of 2025....

TINLEY PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Payroc WorldAccess, LLC a leading North American merchant acquirer and payment technology provider, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire BlueSnap, a Boston-based global payment orchestration and AR automation platform. This strategic acquisition unites Payroc's direct-connect acquiring infrastructure across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, and transforms Payroc’s capabilities by adding BlueSnap’s robust global and enterprise capa...

LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SES S.A. completed Intelsat acquisition on 17 July 2025 and announces financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2025. H1 2025 solid performance – reiterating FY25 outlook Revenue of €978 million (-0.2% yoy(1)) and Adjusted EBITDA(2) of €521 million (-0.7% yoy(1)) Networks (+10.3% yoy(1)) supported by +17.1% yoy(1) growth in Government and +9.5% yoy(1) growth in Mobility; Media (-12.1% yoy(1)) in-line with expectations with important new long-term renewals s...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MPR Associates, Inc., a leading engineering and consulting firm, and High Reliability Group LLC, a premier operational excellence consultancy, today announced the formation of Novellum Partners LLC, a joint venture energy and critical infrastructure innovation and strategy consultancy with an initial focus on catalyzing the successful deployment of advanced nuclear technology. Novellum Partners complements MPR's 60+ years of engineering and project delivery exp...

CHICAGO & FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grant Thornton, one of the largest brands in professional services, and Auxis, a leader and pioneer in Latin American outsourcing and business modernization services, today announced that they will join forces. By acquiring Auxis, Grant Thornton will enhance its advisory services entity: US-based Grant Thornton Advisors LLC — which provides a range of services centered on strategy, transformation and operations. These include offerings across M&...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Tile and Carpet World, Inc. to Individual Buyers. The acquisition closed July 10, 2025. Based in Port Charlotte, Florida, Tile and Carpet World, Inc. is a family-owned flooring store with over 30 years of experience serving Southwest Florida. Founded in 1994, the company has grown to offer a wide range of flooring options including ceram...

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Excel Group (“Excel”), an Arlington, Virginia-based private equity firm that owns, develops, and invests in hotels throughout the United States, today announced that it has acquired the Hampton Inn & Suites Coconut Creek (“Hampton Inn”) and Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Coconut Creek (“Residence Inn”) hotels in Broward County, Florida. The acquisitions of these properties are Excel’s first in South Florida in several years and are investments of Excel Fund I...