Merger & Acquisition News

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smartly signs letter of intent to acquire INCRMNTAL, an AI-powered incrementality measurement platform....

CLIFTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Icelandirect, LLC (“Icelandirect”), a portfolio company of New Heritage Capital, has acquired SOMA LABS, a New Jersey-based supplement manufacturer specializing in solid dosage form production. The transaction closed in February 2026. The acquisition is a direct investment in capability — expanding what Icelandirect can build, manufacture, and deliver for its clients across both the human nutrition and pet supplement markets. “For years, we have been known as a l...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NCR Voyix (NYSE: VYX) today announced it has reached an agreement to sell its bank technology solutions business in Japan, operated by NCR Commerce Japan Ltd., to NTT DATA, a trusted global business and technology services leader headquartered in Tokyo. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026. The business has supported financial institution clients in Japan for many years, delivering specialized technology and mission‑critical services including foreig...

FRESNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC), the parent company of Community West Bank, and United Security Bancshares (NASDAQ: UBFO), the parent company of United Security Bank, announced today that the required regulatory approvals from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, as well as a waiver from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, have been received pursuant to the proposed merger...

GENEVA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcon and LENSAR, Inc. Agree to Terminate Merger Agreement...

ARLINGTON, Va. & SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that it has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (“ESAero”), a leading producer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) platforms. ESAero is recognized for its deep engineering expertise, innovative electric and hybrid propulsion capabilities, rapid aerospace prototyping, and AS9100 Certified UAS manufacturing. Operating out of a...

BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maridea Wealth Management (“Maridea”) announced today the acquisition of Chichester Financial Group, LLC (“CFG”), a Phoenix-based advisory firm recognized for its focus on tax-smart financial planning and tax-aware investment strategies. Maridea established its initial presence in the Phoenix market in September 2025, and this acquisition expands the firm’s footprint in the region to two offices. John J. Chichester, Jr., CPA, PFS, CFP®, AIF®, founder of CFG, wil...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generational Capital Markets (GCM), a member of FINRA/SIPC and a leading mergers and acquisitions consultant for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of American Color Imaging, Inc. to Proviso Capital. The acquisition closed March 2, 2026. Based in Cedar Falls, Iowa, American Color Imaging, Inc., also known as ACI, is a professional photography lab and imaging services provider with a long history dating back to 1967. The company specializes in hig...

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Verdant Commercial Capital closed a milestone year in 2025, surpassing $1 billion in annual originations and completing its acquisition by Axos Bank....

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ramen, developer of the best-in-class multi-agent AI assistant for Unreal Engine, Aura, announced that it has acquired Coplay, developers of the premium AI tool of the same name for Unity game developers, capable of building full games using natural language prompts. The deal also includes Coplay’s Unity MCP, the most popular open source AI tool for Unity on GitHub with 7k stars. A landmark moment, the full integration of Coplay into Aura will make the AI assista...