mergers_and_acquisitions

Mexico City – September 12, 2026 -- Saavi Energía S.à r.l. has closed its merger with Grupo México, S.A.B. de C.V., creating a combined power generation platform with 4.5 GW of capacity across Mexico.

Merger creates 10-plant platform with mobile generation and gas compression assets

The completed transaction merges Saavi Energía's existing facilities with Grupo México's power generation assets. The resulting platform comprises 10 power plants located in high-demand regions of Mexico, one mobile power generation business, and three gas compression stations.

Grupo México takes 70% stake, GIP retains 30% ownership

Following the closing, Grupo México holds a 70% stake in Saavi Energía, while Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a subsidiary of BlackRock, owns the remaining 30%. Saavi Energía stated the combination is expected to strengthen its financial position and expand its operational scale.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 11, 2026 -- The global medical supplies market is projected to grow from $194.76 billion in 2026 to $248.03 billion by 2031, a compound annual growth rate of 7.39%, according to new research from MarketsandMarkets.

Asia Pacific outpaces global growth rate as diagnostic demand accelerates

Asia Pacific is set to register the fastest regional CAGR at 10.2% through 2031, outstripping the global average as healthcare infrastructure expands across the region. By product type, infusion and injectable supplies will grow fastest at a 9.0% CAGR, while diagnostic supplies held the largest share in 2025 and are expected to post the quickest growth of any category over the forecast period, driven by rising chronic and infectious disease burdens and expanding preventive screening programs.

Birkenhead – – September 11, 2026 -- Holiferm and Organica UK have combined operations, backed by continued commercial partnership with Sadorp, to create an end-to-end British biomanufacturing platform spanning ingredient science, product formulation and retail commercialisation.

Holiferm merges biosurfactant fermentation technology with Organica's formulation capability

Holiferm develops and manufactures nature-derived biosurfactants through proprietary fermentation technology at its North West England facilities. Organica formulates biodegradable, non-hazardous household and cleaning products for established UK and international brands. The combined entity now controls the chain from raw ingredient development through finished product manufacturing.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 10, 2026 -- The global cold plasma market is projected to grow from USD 2.15 billion in 2026 to USD 3.03 billion by 2031, a 7.1% CAGR, according to MarketsandMarkets.

Mycronic's $87.5 million Surfx Technologies acquisition anchors 2025 deal activity

Mergers and acquisitions in the sector rose in 2025 versus 2024, driven by demand for atmospheric plasma capabilities in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. Mycronic's acquisition of Surfx Technologies for approximately USD 87.5 million strengthened its surface cleaning and treatment offerings. The deal followed roughly USD 120 million in publicly disclosed investment and transaction value across the market during 2023–2026, with activity accelerating after 2024.

Jacksonville and Seattle – September 10, 2026 -- EverBank Financial Corp and WaFd, Inc. (NASDAQ: WAFD) have entered into a definitive merger agreement valuing the combination at $3.9 billion, creating a nationwide bank with more than 250 financial centers.

WaFd will absorb EverBank but adopt its name and new ticker EVBK

Under the deal structure, EverBank Financial Corp will merge into WaFd, Inc., with WaFd continuing as the surviving holding company. Despite being the legal survivor, WaFd will rename itself EverBank Financial Corp and begin trading on Nasdaq under the symbol EVBK once the transaction closes. EverBank has been designated the accounting acquirer, and its shareholders will receive WaFd common stock in exchange for their shares.

Stockholm and Oslo – September 09, 2026 -- Multiconsult ASA and Rejlers AB have agreed to merge into a combined pan-Nordic consultancy group with close to 8,000 employees and a market capitalisation of nearly SEK 8 billion.

Boards approve merger of equals with 54-46 ownership split

Under the joint cross-border merger plan adopted by both boards, each Multiconsult shareholder will receive 0.9725 Rejlers class B shares per share held, giving Multiconsult shareholders 54% and Rejlers shareholders 46% of the new entity. The combined company will be named Multiconsult Rejlers and will be dual listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and Euronext Oslo Børs.

New Britain, Conn. – September 09, 2026 -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) has agreed to sell its Excel Industries business, home to the Hustler professional-grade mower brand, to Bad Boy Mowers, in a deal covering a unit expected to generate approximately $300 million in FY 2026 revenue.

Deal narrows Stanley Black & Decker's portfolio to core outdoor brands

CEO Chris Nelson said the divestiture concentrates company resources on segments with the strongest growth potential, naming Cub Cadet, Dewalt, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt and Black+Decker as the brands set to receive continued investment. The company is prioritizing electric outdoor products and residential ride-on and zero-turn mowers as growth areas.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 08, 2026 -- The global Dental Service Organization (DSO) market is projected to climb to USD 303.32 billion by 2031 from USD 199.88 billion in 2026, a compound annual growth rate of 8.7%, according to MarketsandMarkets.

North America leads as dentist affiliation with DSOs accelerates

North America held the largest regional share in 2025, driven by an established DSO ecosystem, a high concentration of multi-location dental practices, and rising dentist affiliation with DSO networks. Growth is further fueled by administrative complexity, staffing shortages at independent practices, and increased dental care spending.

Burlington, Mass. – September 08, 2026 -- Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) has received full repayment, ahead of maturity, of a $35 million secured vendor loan tied to its divestiture of B Medical Systems S.à r.l., closing out the transaction with the entire $63 million purchase price now collected in cash.

Azenta collects $35 million vendor loan before maturity

Azenta Germany GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary, had extended the secured term loan to buyer Thelema S.à r.l. as part of the sale that closed July 1, 2026. The loan was secured by a pledge over B Medical Systems' equity interests. Thelema repaid the principal along with all accrued interest, and Azenta released the share pledge that secured the debt.

Total cash proceeds reach $63 million

With the vendor loan settled, Azenta has now received the full $63 million purchase price for B Medical Systems in cash, eliminating the credit exposure the company carried since the deal closed.

Toronto – September 08, 2026 -- The Fertility Partners (TFP), Canada's largest fertility clinic network, has completed the sale of Illume Fertility, a Connecticut- and New York-based fertility practice, to IVI RMA North America, closing the deal on September 3, 2026.

TFP divests U.S. asset to concentrate capital on Canadian expansion

The transaction removes Illume from TFP's portfolio and redirects the company's capital, resources, and leadership attention toward growth opportunities across Canada. TFP CEO Heather Stark said the move reflects a deliberate portfolio decision, stating the company's strongest opportunities are in Canada and that the sale allows TFP to focus fully on building the country's leading fertility network.