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GSK Enters Agreement to Acquire RAPT Therapeutics
GSK plc announced a definitive agreement to acquire RAPT Therapeutics for $58.00 per share in cash via tender offer. The deal, expected to close in Q1 2026, is subject to customary conditions including Hart-Scott-Rodino approval. GSK will account for it as a business combination to bolster its portfolio.
Infinity Natural Resources Acquires South Bend Field Interest for $36M
Infinity Natural Resources acquired Chase Oil Corporation’s working interest in its South Bend field in Pennsylvania in an all-stock deal valued at ~$36 million, effective January 1, 2026. This marks the company's first post-IPO use of stock for growth. The transaction closed on January 2, 2026.
Teamshares Acquires $15M EBITDA in 4Q 2025 Ahead of Nasdaq Listing
Teamshares completed four acquisitions from retiring owners in Q4 2025, adding $15 million in new EBITDA. The company advances toward a Q2 2026 Nasdaq listing via merger with Live Oak Acquisition Corp. V. This reflects continued growth in small-to-medium enterprise acquisitions.
Sylmar Group Acquires Atlantic Water Management
Sylmar Group, a provider of industrial water treatment solutions, acquired Atlantic Water Management. The deal enhances Sylmar's capabilities in water management services. Announced on January 20, 2026, terms were not disclosed.
Calavo Growers to be Acquired by Mission Produce for $430M Enterprise Value
Calavo Growers agreed to be acquired by Mission Produce in a cash-and-stock deal valuing Calavo at ~$430 million, with shareholders receiving $27.00 per share ($14.85 cash + 0.9790 Mission shares). The transaction, approved by both boards, is expected to close by August 2026. Cozen O'Connor represented Calavo in the merger.
ConnectWise Acquires AI Firm zofiQ for IT Service Automation
Tampa-based ConnectWise acquired zofiQ, an agentic AI company automating service desk work for managed service providers. The deal addresses rising IT support demand amid workforce shortages. It accelerates ConnectWise's platform for autonomous service capabilities.
DigitalXForce Expands to Become Unified Risk Management Platform
DigitalXForce added CMDB, ASPM, and operational resilience features, positioning it as the industry's first unified risk management platform. Announced January 20, 2026, from Dallas. This expansion targets comprehensive risk management needs.
Volato Group and M2i Global Reaffirm Q1 2026 Merger Closing
Volato Group and M2i Global expect to close their business combination in Q1 2026, advancing SEC review and integration. The deal involves NYSE American-listed Volato and OTCQB M2i. Subject to registration statement effectiveness.
Innovation Beverage Group Updates on BlockFuel Merger Targeting Q1 2026
IBG and BlockFuel progress toward Q1 2026 merger to list as FUEL on Nasdaq, with BlockFuel acquiring Oklahoma wells for $12.5M and securing $2M financing. Includes UAE mining JV and 6MW power generation plans. Closing pending Nasdaq approval.
Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery Amend Deal to All-Cash Transaction
Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery modified their agreement to an all-cash transaction, announced January 20, 2026. Details on terms not specified in the release. This amends prior merger plans.
ClickHouse Raises $400M Series D Led by Dragoneer
ClickHouse secured $400 million in Series D funding led by Dragoneer to expand analytics and AI infrastructure. The round supports accelerated growth in data platforms. Announced recently amid tech funding trends.