Merger & Acquisition News

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allied Services Group (“Allied”), a platform company of the investment firm Bear Castle Capital (“Bear Castle”), has acquired Substations, Inc. (“SSI”). Allied is a market-leading contractor for a wide array of electrical solutions. At present, Allied serves a diverse customer base across five states in the Western and Southern United States. Founded in 2013, SSI specializes in high voltage substation and switchyard installation, modifications and maintenance services a...

NEW IBERIA, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Encore Oilfield Services, LLC Announces Acquisition of Custom Compression Systems...

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United BioSource LLC (UBC) today announced it has acquired Evidinno Outcomes Research Inc. (Evidinno), a healthcare research consulting firm headquartered in Vancouver, Canada specializing in real-world evidence (RWE), epidemiology, evidence synthesis, and advanced statistical & economic analysis. UBC partners with biopharma to modernize evidence development and patient access pathways, ensuring therapies are safe, effective, and available to those who...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chemelex, a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of substantially all the assets and ongoing operations of Electric Heat Trace Group Ltd. (EHT Group), headquartered in Ontario, Canada. This strategic move marks an exciting start to the new year and reinforces Chemelex’s commitment to delivering smarter, data-driven solutions for industrial heat trace systems. EHT Group is a recognized inno...

CINCINNATI & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, shareholders of Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) and stockholders of Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) voted separately to approve the proposed merger of the two companies. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to satisfaction of the remaining customary closing conditions. “Today’s favorable shareholder vote with 99.7% of votes cast in favor of our combination with Comerica marks an important milestone in our jo...

DALLAS & NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PMG, the global independent marketing services and technology company, today announced the acquisition of London and New York-based Digital Voices, a leading influencer marketing agency known for blending data, creativity, and technology to deliver campaigns that drive measurable business outcomes. With the Influencer Marketing industry expected to increase 10x in the next 8 years, this acquisition marks a continued investment in delivering customer-...

MADISON, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DirectMed Imaging (“DirectMed”), a portfolio company of Frazier Healthcare Partners (“Frazier”), has announced that it has acquired Tri-Imaging Solutions (“Tri-Imaging” or “the Company”). DirectMed and Tri-Imaging will be combined into a single, integrated provider of aftermarket diagnostic imaging parts, systems, service, and technical training, and operate under the Tri-Imaging name. The combined organization will be led by the current Tri-Imaging leadership t...

WOODBRIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Risk Consultants Corp. (GRC), the worldwide leader in independent property risk engineering and a TÜV SÜD company, today announced the acquisition of the U.S. Field Services business of Aon’s Property Risk Control Practice from Aon. The move represents a powerful boost to GRC’s engineering bench at a time when demand for independent risk insight is rising. In a market where operational risks evolve faster than ever and insurers demand sharper, cleaner r...

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First paragraph, first sentence of release dated January 5, 2026, should read: AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AE Industrial”), a private investment firm focused on technologies and services considered critical to aerospace and national and economic security, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Space Propulsion and Power Systems business of L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX). (instead of AE Industrial...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (“Broadwood” or “we”), which together own 30.2% of the outstanding common stock of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA), commented on the results of the Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) that was held earlier today in connection with the proposed acquisition of STAAR by Alcon Inc. (“Alcon”) (NYSE: ALC). Based on preliminary results, shareholders voted decisively to reject the...