Mergers and Acquisitions

Stonegate Highlights Underlying Strength in Third Coast Bancshares' 1Q26 Results Amid Merger Costs
Third Coast Bancshares reported a dip in 1Q26 EPS due to Keystone merger expenses, but Stonegate Capital Partners notes that excluding those costs, earnings remained solid, with ROA of 1.25% and diluted EPS of roughly $1.02.

Telomir Pharmaceuticals Closes TELI Acquisition, Secures Global Rights to Lead Drug Candidate
Telomir Pharmaceuticals completed its acquisition of TELI Pharmaceuticals, obtaining sole global rights to Telomir-1, a drug aimed at treating advanced breast cancer and targeting aging-related diseases, with a $1 million upfront payment and up to $4 million in milestones.

AtlasClear to Acquire Ark Financial and Dawson James, Targeting $45 Million Revenue Run Rate
AtlasClear Holdings plans to acquire Ark Financial Services and its subsidiary Dawson James Securities, adding investment banking capabilities and targeting $45 million in annualized revenue and $5 million in net income.

UNLOCKD Inc. Signs Binding LOI to Acquire Ancient Extracts USA, Adding Revenue-Generating DTC Wellness Brand
UNLOCKD Inc. executes a binding LOI to acquire VerdaGenix LLC, the entity behind Ancient Extracts USA, for approximately $490,000, adding a revenue-generating direct-to-consumer wellness brand with proprietary formulations and experienced leadership.

Silo Pharma Diversifies into AI with Qwikagents Asset Acquisition, Targeting $47-$53 Billion Market by 2030
Silo Pharma expands beyond biopharmaceuticals into artificial intelligence by acquiring Qwikagents.ai's assets, aiming to capitalize on the rapidly growing AI agent market while advancing its PTSD drug program.

ACP Holdings Acquisition Corp. Closes $200M IPO to Target Large Private Credit Deals
ACP Holdings Acquisition Corp. closed its $200 million IPO and a concurrent private placement, raising about $201 million in trust to pursue a business combination with companies valued at $750 million or more, signaling continued interest in SPACs targeting the private credit sector.

Amazon's $11.6 Billion Globalstar Acquisition Challenges Starlink, Targets Direct-to-Device Network by 2028
Amazon's strategic acquisition of Globalstar positions the company to directly compete with SpaceX's Starlink in the satellite connectivity market while securing critical infrastructure for a planned direct-to-device network and a potential partnership with Apple.

Earth Science Tech Inc. Expands Healthcare Portfolio Through Strategic Holdings
Earth Science Tech Inc. is building a diversified healthcare platform through strategic acquisitions and active management of compounding pharmacies, telehealth services, and community-focused healthcare providers, aiming to create sustainable growth and shareholder value.

Earth Science Tech Inc. Expands Multi-Platform Healthcare Strategy Through Strategic Holdings
Earth Science Tech Inc. is building a diversified healthcare portfolio through strategic acquisitions and management of compounding pharmacies, telemedicine platforms, and specialized healthcare providers to create sustainable growth and shareholder value.

Digerati Technologies Reports $605,000 Q2 Revenue, Exceeds $200,000 Monthly Run Rate Following Ricochet Acquisition
Digerati Technologies achieved its first full quarter of combined operations with Ricochet Global, reaching $605,000 in Q2 revenue and accelerating to a $2.4 million annualized run rate, signaling successful integration and growth momentum in data center and telecom services.

Maison Luxe Eyes International Expansion with Greek Production Facility Acquisition
Maison Luxe, Inc. is reviewing a potential acquisition of a pharmaceutical-grade production facility in Greece as part of its strategic growth plan to scale operations and enter regulated international markets.

Affluence Corporation Negotiates Convertible Debt Restructuring to Preferred Equity
Affluence Corporation enters negotiations to restructure convertible debt into preferred equity, aiming to eliminate dilutive instruments and support a potential uplisting to a national exchange.

ACME Real Estate Joins SERHANT. After 15 Years Independent, Citing Industry Pressures and Shared Philosophy
After 15 years as an independent boutique brokerage, ACME Real Estate founder Courtney Poulos joins the SERHANT. brand as a team, leveraging brand visibility and resources to navigate structural changes in real estate.

USA Rare Earth to Acquire Serra Verde in $2.8 Billion Deal, Creating Global Rare Earth Supply Platform
USA Rare Earth's acquisition of Serra Verde for $2.8 billion positions the combined company as a fully integrated rare earth platform with the only large-scale producer outside Asia capable of supplying all four key magnetic rare earths, strengthening Western supply chain security.

Vancouver's Micro Com Systems Acquired by Edmonton's Consentia Inc. After 46 Years Under Founder's Leadership
The acquisition of Micro Com Systems by Consentia Inc. represents a significant business succession story in Canada's document management sector, ensuring continuity for employees and clients while demonstrating successful inter-provincial business expansion.

CollectionPro Expands Healthcare Claims Recovery Services with New Chicago Hospital Acquisition
CollectionPro's expansion and innovative 'no recovery, no fee' model addresses the growing crisis of underpaid healthcare claims, offering providers automated solutions to navigate complex regulatory environments while improving financial recovery.

SEGG Media to Acquire Triggy.AI in Strategic Move to Enhance AI-Powered Digital Engagement
SEGG Media Corporation's planned acquisition of Triggy.AI represents a significant strategic move to strengthen its AI-driven engagement and monetization capabilities across its digital sports, entertainment and gaming platforms.

Powermax Minerals Advances Pinard Rare Earths Acquisition with Initial Share Issuance and Payment
Powermax Minerals has taken the first step toward acquiring full ownership of the Pinard Rare Earths project in northern Ontario, issuing shares and making an initial payment as part of a strategic move to expand its rare earth element portfolio amid growing global demand.

Fairchild Gold Expands Nevada Portfolio with Golden Arrow Acquisition Amid Bullish Gold Forecast
Fairchild Gold Corp. is acquiring the Golden Arrow Project in Nevada for US$5 million, adding 420,000 ounces of historic gold resources and positioning the company to capitalize on forecasts of gold reaching $5,000 per ounce.

ECGI Holdings Advances Fintech Transformation with RezyFi Acquisition and $25M Credit Facility
ECGI Holdings is progressing toward acquiring RezyFi Inc. and implementing mortgage AI and blockchain tokenization technologies, positioning the company for significant growth in the evolving fintech landscape.

Yotta Data Services Moves Closer to Public Listing Through Cartica Acquisition Corp Business Combination
Nidar Infrastructure Limited's Yotta Data Services advances toward becoming a publicly-traded company through a business combination with Cartica Acquisition Corp, positioning India as a global hub for AI and cloud infrastructure.

Fairchild Gold Corp. Consolidates Strategic Land Position in Nevada's Premier Gold Corridors
Fairchild Gold Corp. has acquired the Carlin Queen project, creating a contiguous 1,500-acre land position at the intersection of Nevada's most productive gold trends, highlighting the strategic importance of land consolidation in a challenging exploration environment.

Ovintiv Acquires NuVista Energy in $3.8 Billion Deal to Expand Montney Presence
Ovintiv Inc.'s acquisition of NuVista Energy Ltd. for approximately C$3.8 billion significantly expands its position in Alberta's oil-rich Montney formation, creating one of North America's premier energy producers with enhanced operational scale and financial flexibility.

Peapack Private Investment Banking Facilitates ACA Computers Acquisition by Network Coverage
Peapack Private Investment Banking successfully advised on the strategic sale of managed IT services provider ACA Computers to Network Coverage, expanding capabilities for mid-market business technology support.

Nightfood Holdings Expands Into AI Robotics and Hotel Acquisitions, Targeting $170 Billion Service Robotics Market
Nightfood Holdings is transforming hotel operations through AI-powered robotics and strategic property acquisitions, positioning itself to capitalize on the rapidly growing service robotics market expected to exceed $170 billion by 2030.

Greysteel Expands West Coast Presence Through Strategic Acquisition of Nara Advisors
Greysteel's acquisition of Nara Advisors strengthens its position in Southern California's commercial real estate market, combining local expertise with national capabilities to enhance client services in multifamily and retail sectors.

Convesio Acquires PeachPay to Launch Integrated Payments Platform ConvesioPay
Convesio's acquisition of PeachPay and launch of ConvesioPay transforms the company from a hosting provider into a comprehensive commerce platform, enabling merchants to manage hosting, payments, and checkout through a single integrated solution.

Metawells Oil & Gas Appoints New Board President and Finalizes South Plains Petroleum Acquisition
Metawells Oil & Gas has appointed Stefanos Kalogirou as Board President and completed its acquisition of South Plains Petroleum, marking a significant expansion of the company's oil and gas portfolio in key Texas and Louisiana regions.

Hadron Energy Strengthens Regulatory Position Ahead of $1.2 Billion SPAC Merger
Hadron Energy is advancing its regulatory strategy with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission ahead of a major merger, positioning the company as a key player in America's nuclear energy revitalization.

Xpansiv Acquires Evident to Create Global Renewable Energy Registry Leader
Xpansiv's acquisition of Evident combines their renewable energy certificate registries to create a global network with over 300 GW of capacity, enhancing market transparency and supporting the growing demand for clean energy certification worldwide.