Merger & Acquisition News

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AllBright, the global collective for women in business, has announced that the organisation’s assets have been acquired by a Cain International investee company, to enable the long-term growth of the business. Cain International remains committed to the management team, long-term strategy, and of the organisation. AllBright’s long-term strategy will strengthen its focus on learning, networking, and events, expanding opportunities for professional women and businesses wh...

BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary has finalized its $18 million purchase of the Greenville Sanitary Authority’s wastewater system in Mercer County, PA. The system serves Greenville Borough, Hempfield and West Salem Townships. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved the sale on December 12, 2024. This is the first transaction approved by the Pennsylvania PUC since implementing improvements ov...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crescent Energy Company (NYSE: CRGY) (“Crescent” or the “Company”), today announced the closing of its acquisition of Central Eagle Ford assets from Ridgemar Energy for upfront consideration of $905 million, consisting of $830 million in cash and 5,454,546 shares of Class A common stock, plus future oil price contingent consideration, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Crescent plans to provide 2025 guidance reflecting the acquisition along with its fourt...

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UMB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: UMBF) announced that it will close the acquisition of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLF) today, effective at 11:59 p.m. As a result of this successful completion, UMB’s asset size will increase to approximately $68 billion (based on assets as of Dec. 31, 2024), expanding its geographic footprint from eight to 13 states. The acquisition also increases UMB’s private wealth management AUM/AUA by 32% and significantly e...

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fusion Capital Partners (“Fusion”) announced it has acquired Tavoron, a leader in industrial automation components, systems and services. Headquartered in Eagan, MN, Tavoron specializes in innovative electrical and pneumatic automation components, robotic systems and compressed air technologies. The company’s solutions and services enable customers to automate complex and repetitive tasks to increase efficiency, optimize manufacturing processes, improve pr...

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Getlink (Paris:GET) has acquired Associated Shipping Agencies (‘A.S.A’) and its subsidiary Boulogne International Maritime Services (‘BIMS’), both leading players in providing customs services between France and the United Kingdom. The companies carry out the customs and sanitary formalities on behalf of their clients – hauliers, carriers or shippers - which have become compulsory since the UK left the EU. They also provide shipping agency and support se...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The team behind nearly 25 years of success in privatized military housing and lodging today announced its launch as Centinel Public Partnerships, LLC....

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Upbound Group, Inc. (“Upbound” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: UPBD), a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial products that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Brigit, a leading financial health technology company. The combined company has significantly greater scale, currently serving approximately four million active customers,...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NexCore (or the “Company”), a leading provider of commercial HVAC services in the United States, announced another year of tremendous growth in 2024. Over the past year, the Company expanded its footprint and enhanced its service capabilities by acquiring six commercial HVAC service-focused contractors in key markets in the Northeast and Southeast. NexCore's growth strategy in 2024 was driven by three platform acquisitions of best-in-class companies in New York and the...

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tyler Technologies has acquired MyGov LLC, a company offering cloud-based software to manage permitting, inspections, planning, and zoning....