Merger & Acquisition News

NEW YORK & PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OpenGate Capital (“OpenGate”), a global private equity firm, announced today that it has entered into a binding agreement for the sale of ScioTeq, a global leader in ruggedized displays for the aviation and defense industries, to the aerospace and defense fund of global alternative asset manager Tikehau Capital (ISIN code: FR0013230612; Ticker: TKO.FP). ScioTeq has a 40-year heritage of designing and manufacturing advanced visualization and computing solutions...

GREER, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jadex Inc. (“Jadex”), a manufacturer and material sciences company, today announced it has completed the sale of Shakespeare Company, LLC (“Shakespeare” or the “Company”) to an affiliate of Nova Capital Management Limited (“Nova”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Shakespeare, founded in 1897, is a leading, diversified manufacturer of engineered products including marine and military vehicle antennas, nylon-based and monofilament-based product...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. & FORT MYERS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBSH) (“Commerce”) and FineMark Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX:FNBT) (“FineMark”) today jointly announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Commerce will acquire FineMark in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $585MM. FineMark is the parent company of FineMark National Bank & Trust, a nationally chartered commercial bank and trust company serving clients through 1...

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Constellation announced it has received regulatory approval from the New York State Public Service Commission for its acquisition of Calpine Corp....

PEMBROKE, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) announces that on June 13, 2025 the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”) issued an order adopting the below further revised schedule for briefing and discovery deadlines proposed by the Special Master. This proposal came after the Venezuela Parties filed a motion to reconsider the prior scheduling order entered on June 11, 2025. The expiration of the Topp...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intelligent power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Ultra PCS Limited from the Cobham Ultra Group. Ultra PCS’s innovative solutions for safety and mission critical aerospace systems will augment Eaton’s portfolio in both military and civilian aircraft. We expect Ultra PCS’s strong growth position on high-margin business to be accretive to Eaton. Under the terms of the agreement, Eaton will pay $1.55 billion for Ult...

MILL VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties (“FCPT” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Tires Plus property for $1.7 million. The property is located in a highly trafficked corridor in Georgia and corporate-operated under a triple net lease with approximately three years of term remaining. The...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) ) ( “Redwire”), a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Edge Autonomy Intermediate Holdings, LLC, together with its subsidiaries, (“Edge Autonomy”), a leading provider of field-proven uncrewed airborne system (“UAS”) technology. The strategic transaction was approved by Redwire shareholders on June 13. Transaction Highlights Transforms Redwire into a sc...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genesis Bank (“Genesis” or the “Bank”) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Excel Bank, a tradename of EH National Bank (“Excel”), effective as of June 13, 2025. Stephen H. Gordon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Genesis Bank, stated, “We are excited to welcome the clients and employees of Excel Bank to Genesis Bank. Throughout our interactions over the past couple months, it’s clear that Excel has built a strong and loyal clie...

MANCHESTER, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pursuit Aerospace (“Pursuit”), a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, today announced it has completed the strategic acquisition of Larson Forgings, Inc. (“Larson”). “We are excited to welcome the Larson team to Pursuit Aerospace,” said Doug Folsom, Chief Executive Officer of Pursuit. “This acquisition brings a 130 year legacy of forging excellence to Pursuit. We are honored that the Larson family chose to partner with Pursuit in the sal...