Merger & Acquisition News

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Topcon to Accelerate Growth through Management Buyout with KKR and JIC Capital...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Arcadia GlassHouse, LLC, to North Park Group, LLC. The acquisition closed January 21, 2025. Located in Madison, Ohio, Arcadia Glasshouse is a manufacturer, distributor and installer of premium greenhouses that blend architectural elegance, durability, and energy efficiency. Built with high-quality glass or polycarbonate panels and reinfo...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Braze (Nasdaq: BRZE), the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OfferFit, an AI decisioning company, for $325 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. AI decisioning agents can autonomously experiment, learn, and deliver highly relevant, personalized experiences. In September 2024, Braze shared its vision for agentic AI in customer engag...

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Workato®, the leading Enterprise Orchestration platform, today announced the acquisition of DeepConverse, a Generative AI-based support automation platform. DeepConverse enables AI-powered search and allows enterprises to automate customer service processes with an advanced AI-driven platform. This move strengthens Workato’s commitment to drive value for its customers and partners by introducing AI-driven support automation capabilities into new product offer...

BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crisp, a leading provider of retail data solutions, has acquired Shelf Engine, the AI pioneer in demand forecasting and automated ordering. Crisp will integrate Shelf Engine’s advanced algorithms onto the Crisp collaborative commerce platform, empowering retailers to optimize in-stock inventory across retailers, reduce food waste, improve shelf management, and drive revenue in an increasingly margin-sensitive retail environment. Shelf Engine specializes in pr...

LAS VEGAS & TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Certerra, a leading provider of technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification services for critical infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of Tierra, Inc. (“Tierra”), a highly respected geotechnical and materials engineering firm with 27+ years of experience serving government agencies and private sector clients in Florida. The addition of Tierra strengthens Certerra’s presence in the Southeast and will provide both firms with addit...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & PRINCETON, N.J. & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kardigan, a heart health company modernizing cardiovascular (CV) drug development, announced today that it has acquired Prolaio, a clinical intelligence company advancing cardiology research and care with real-world patient data and insights. In addition to its FDA-cleared patient monitoring software, Prolaio has assembled one of the largest curated CV clinical data sets in the industry and developed world-leading analyti...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bioworld Merchandising Inc., a leading global provider of lifestyle pop culture products, proudly announces the acquisition of Character World Brands, Europe’s leading licensed home textile company. This partnership enhances the growth trajectory for both companies. Leveraging Bioworld’s global presence, unparalleled industry expertise, and robust infrastructure, the alliance is poised to generate exceptional value for consumers, brands, and retail partners. This acquis...

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, announced today that the Company has acquired Irish management consulting firm, Carron + Walsh. Carron + Walsh delivers project and cost management solutions for large-scale commercial, life sciences, residential and infrastructure programs across Europe from their headquarters in the Republic of Ireland. Ca...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arctos, a private investment firm that provides bespoke growth capital and liquidity solutions to sports franchises (Arctos Sports) and alternative asset managers (Arctos Keystone), today announced the formation of Arctos Keystone Real Assets (“AK-RA”) to expand Keystone’s capabilities into real estate and real assets. AK-RA will be a separate and distinct investment strategy from the Keystone Private Equity investment strategy. The AK-RA team comprises four new hires,...