Mergers and Acquisitions
BFCH Closes Ancient Extracts USA Acquisition, Accelerating UNLOCKD's Transition Into a Scalable Consumer Wellness Operating Platform
BitFrontier Capital Holdings (BFCH) finalizes the acquisition of Ancient Extracts USA, adding an established wellness platform with DTC and retail infrastructure, marking a pivotal step in its strategy to build a scalable multi-brand operating platform in the wellness sector.
Knightscope Reports 106% Revenue Surge in Q1 2026, Driven by Strategic Acquisition
Knightscope's first-quarter revenue more than doubled year-over-year to $6 million, with positive gross margins, following its acquisition of Event Risk LLC to integrate all four pillars of its Autonomous Security Force.
Forian Inc. Completes Tender Offer and Merger, Stock to Be Delisted from Nasdaq
Forian Inc. has finalized its acquisition by 2025 Acquisition Company, LLC, with shareholders receiving $2.17 per share, and the company's common stock will cease trading on Nasdaq.
Globavend Holdings Expands into Digital Entertainment with Proposed Loomi Acquisition
Globavend Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GVH) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a 70% equity interest in Loomi Entertainment Group, marking its strategic expansion from e-commerce logistics into the high-growth digital entertainment sector.
Auddia Files S-4 for Merger with Thramann Holdings, Paving Way for AI Holding Company McCarthy Finney
Auddia Inc. has filed an S-4 registration statement for its merger with Thramann Holdings to form McCarthy Finney, an AI-native platform operating four AI-enabled businesses on a shared operating system, marking a key step toward creating a unified AI company.
BOXABL and FG Merger II Advance Toward Public Listing as SEC Clears Registration Statement
BOXABL and FG Merger II Corp. announced SEC effectiveness of their S-4 registration, moving closer to a business combination that would make BOXABL a publicly traded company under the ticker BXBL.
CNS Pharmaceuticals Reports Q1 2026 Results, Advances Shift to Acquisition-Driven Growth
CNS Pharmaceuticals reported first-quarter 2026 financial results and outlined its strategic transformation toward an acquisition-driven model focused on neurology and oncology, supported by a $22.5 million private placement.
Creatd to Regain Majority Control of Vocal, Advances Uplisting Plans
Creatd Inc. announced board-approved transactions to increase its ownership in Vocal from 20% to 51%, aligning with its SEC re-registration and uplisting strategy, while also updating its annual shareholder meeting to June 25, 2026.
BitFrontier Capital Holdings Appoints John P. Gorst as CEO Ahead of Ancient Extracts USA Acquisition
BitFrontier Capital Holdings (BFCH) names veteran operator John P. Gorst as CEO as it nears closing the acquisition of Ancient Extracts USA, signaling a strategic shift toward operational scaling and platform expansion in the wellness sector.
Critical Infrastructure Technologies Acquires Western Australian Engineering Firm to Boost Sovereign Manufacturing
CiTech's acquisition of a precision engineering company in Western Australia strengthens sovereign defence manufacturing, provides immediate revenue and EBITDA, and scales production of its Nexus platforms for global markets.
AI Maverick Intel Issues Initial Shares in HEAL Access Canada Acquisition, Adjusts Consideration
AI Maverick Intel Inc. issued 76.5 million shares as the first tranche for its proposed acquisition of HEAL Access Canada, adjusting total consideration from 120 million to 100 million shares and planning an uplisting to the OTCQB Venture Market.
OppFi's Shift to Bank-Enabled Model Through BNCC Acquisition Signals Long-Term Growth Strategy
OppFi's Q1 results show steady performance as it prioritizes credit discipline and platform expansion via the pending BNCC acquisition, which is expected to provide low-cost deposits and drive EPS accretion.
GameStop Offers $55.5 Billion to Acquire eBay in Surprise Bid
GameStop has made an unsolicited $55.5 billion offer to acquire eBay, a move that could reshape the e-commerce landscape and draws attention from major players like Alibaba.
Powermax Minerals Secures Option to Acquire 100% Interest in Ontario Rare Earths Project
Powermax Minerals Inc. has entered an option agreement to acquire the Hopkins Rare Earths Project in northern Ontario, expanding its rare earth exploration portfolio in North America.
AI Maverick Intel Reports Strong Commercial Progress for HEAL Access Ahead of Acquisition
AI Maverick Intel Inc. provided an update on HEAL Access Canada Inc.'s commercial progress, citing over 10 live implementations and 13 signed enterprise agreements, ahead of its planned acquisition.
Nightfood Holdings Gains Spotlight as Service Robotics Market Surges
Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF) has been featured in an AINewsWire editorial highlighting its positioning in the rapidly growing service robotics market, leveraging AI to transform hospitality through hotel automation and strategic acquisitions.
Belden Acquires RUCKUS Networks for $1.85 Billion to Strengthen IT/OT Networking Portfolio
Belden Inc. acquires RUCKUS Networks for $1.85 billion, adding enterprise Wi-Fi, switching, and AI-driven cloud networking to become a provider of end-to-end IT/OT solutions, with expected immediate accretion and margin enhancement.
Stonegate Capital Partners Highlights Provident Financial's Post-Merger Profitability in Q1 2026
Provident Financial Services reported steady first-quarter earnings, demonstrating sustained profitability after its merger with Lakeland, though a rise in senior housing non-performing loans warrants monitoring.
Emergent Metals Advances Golden Arrow Sale as Fairchild Seeks Shareholder Approval
Emergent Metals Corp. updates on the sale of its Golden Arrow Property to Fairchild Gold Corp., which now requires Fairchild shareholder approval, highlighting key financial terms including cash, shares, a secured note, and a royalty.
Datavault AI to Acquire CyberCatch in $136.8 Million All-Stock Deal, Bolstering Cybersecurity and Data Monetization Capabilities
Datavault AI Inc. has entered a binding LOI to acquire CyberCatch for approximately CAD $136.8 million in stock, combining data monetization and AI cybersecurity to create a comprehensive Web3.0 asset protection and monetization platform.
SOBRsafe Enters Definitive Agreement for Clean World Ventures Business Combination
SOBRsafe has signed a definitive agreement to combine with Clean World Ventures, with the new entity focusing on zero-carbon energy systems, while SOBRsafe's alcohol detection business will continue independently.
McEwen Inc. Acquires Golden Lake Exploration, Strengthening Nevada Gold Operations
McEwen Inc. completes acquisition of Golden Lake Exploration, adding the Jewel Ridge projects in Nevada to its Gold Bar Mine Complex to expand exploration and extend mine life.
Maison Luxe Executes Term Sheet in Strategic Acquisition Initiative
Maison Luxe, Inc. has executed a non-binding term sheet with a private company as part of its ongoing strategic acquisition initiative, signaling potential expansion in the luxury goods market.
Globavend Holdings Sees Controlling Shareholder Change, New Chairman Appointed
Globavend Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GVH) announced a change in controlling shareholder and leadership after Central Master Enterprises Limited acquired about 97.7% of voting power, appointing Kai Man Fung as chairman while CEO Wai Yiu Yau remains, aiming to leverage new ownership's corporate finance expertise for M&A and expansion.
Invech Holdings Signs LOI to Acquire Two SaaS Platforms, Targeting $900K Annual Revenue
Invech Holdings, Inc. (OTC PINK: IVHI) signed a Letter of Intent to acquire two brokerage billing and bridge platforms as asset purchases for $750,000 in equity plus $135,000 cash, potentially generating over $900,000 annually from renewed contracts and positioning the company for a NASDAQ listing.
LakeShore Biopharma Amends Merger Agreement, Slashes Share Consideration to $0.066 in Going-Private Deal
LakeShore Biopharma has amended its merger agreement to take the company private at a reduced equity value of $2.7 million, offering $0.066 per share after a revised proposal from the buyer group.
Auddia Secures $12M Financing to Accelerate Merger, Forming AI Holding Company Valued at $250M
Auddia Inc. announced a $12 million financing to accelerate its merger with Thramann Holdings, forming McCarthy Finney, an AI holding company with a projected $250 million valuation centered on its distributed AI datacenter subsidiary LT350.
Two Woman-Owned Pest Control Companies Join Forces to Expand Coverage Across East Texas
Spot On Pest Control and Carra's Pest & Termite have partnered to combine resources and expertise, aiming to strengthen pest control services in Nacogdoches, Lufkin, and the broader East Texas region.
UGI Utilities Sells Electric Division to Argo Infrastructure Partners
UGI Utilities has agreed to sell its Electric Division to funds managed by Argo Infrastructure Partners, sharpening its focus on natural gas and placing customers under an experienced infrastructure operator.
Upside Gold Corp. Signs LOI to Acquire Historic High-Grade Gold Claims Adjacent to Kena Property
Upside Gold Corp. has signed a letter of intent to acquire seven mineral claims covering 273 hectares adjacent to its Kena Gold-Copper Property in British Columbia, which include historic high-grade gold production and are expected to strengthen the land package's continuity.