The week in finance, on one page.
“Tell me about something happening in the market” is the most predictable question in finance and the one candidates fumble most. Here is the flow across M&A, capital raises, private equity, venture and hedge funds, straight off the wires and the publishers the news desks watch, with the takes you need to sound like you have been paying attention.
Sources: PR Newswire and GlobeNewswire M&A wires · every headline links its release · 80 deals on the tape · last synced 22 October 2026
NewsViz: the week, in one picture
synced 22 October 2026
Five verticals, one picture: what got bought, what got funded, and who is raising. Filter to the seat you are interviewing for, pick the biggest tile you cannot explain yet, and go read it. That is the whole exercise.
Tile size follows stated deal value, or recency where no value is disclosed; brighter tiles are newer. Every tile links the original release or article.
Thursday 22 October
· 3 dealsH.I.G. Capital Acquires a Majority Stake in L4A to Support Continued Growth and Expansion
Deal value: $75B · PR Newswire
H.I.G. Capital Acquires a Majority Stake in L4A to Support Continued Growth and Expansion
Deal value: $75B · PR Newswire
Side Acquires Boutique Art Studio Roboto Entertainment in Creative Services Push
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Wednesday 21 October
· 14 dealsCognizant to Acquire DyFlex Solutions, Accelerating AI-Led Enterprise Transformation for SAP Clients in Australia and New Zealand
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Bose Corporation Acquires Skullcandy, Expanding Its Consumer Audio Portfolio to Reach New Audiences
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VINCI COMPASS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF VINCI PERMANENT CAPITAL SOLUTIONS WITH THE ACQUISITION OF AUSTRALRE
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Mapmygenome Completes Acquisition of dnaPower Inc. to Accelerate North American Expansion in DNA, Microbiome, Longevity and Precision Health Testing
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Mérieux NutriSciences Completes Acquisition of Certified Group, Becoming North America's Leading Food Testing Provider
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Decibel Comments on Tender Offer by Ewing Morris for up to 6.8% of Common Shares at $1.91 per Share
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires The Mund Group, Ltd.
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HR Path Strengthens its Australian Presence with Strategic Acquisition of Payroll Experts Australia
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CPL Expands Chicago, Midwest Footprint Through Acquisition of Bailey Edward
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Stord Acquires AMS Fulfillment, Enhancing Its Market-Leading Scale and Network Coverage
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Shrieve Chemical Company Acquires Research Solutions Group
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Tide Rock Acquires Electro-Spec to Launch Specialty Surface Finishing Platform
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HR Path renforce sa présence en Australie avec l'acquisition stratégique de Payroll Experts Australia
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HR Path Strengthens its Australian Presence with Strategic Acquisition of Payroll Experts Australia
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Tuesday 20 October
· 9 dealsNetwork Brainiacs Expands into Maryland Through Acquisition of Computer Enhancement Systems in Frederick
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Trive Capital Announces Sale of EarthLink
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ACR Accelerates Sustainability Strategy with Acquisition of Molded Fiber Leader Ultra Green
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King Risk Partners Expands Professional Liability Expertise with Acquisitions of Risk Avoidance Managers and Coastal Insurors
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Trinity Acquires Verix, Adding AI-Powered Next-Best-Action and Omnichannel Orchestration to the TrinityEDGE Platform
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Azra AI Acquires Blackford Analysis to Close the Most Dangerous Gap in Healthcare: What Happens After the Scan
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Threadlock Precision, Supported by The D. E. Shaw Group, Acquires Service & Sales, Inc. to Expand U.S. Aerospace and Defense Precision Manufacturing Network
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SERVICEMASTER OF TACOMA ACQUIRES REDMOND RESTORATION OPERATION, EXPANDING EASTSIDE FOOTPRINT
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The Partner Companies Acquires Advanced CNC Industries, Inc., Increasing Manufacturing Capacity for Aerospace, Defense, Medical and Energy Customers
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Monday 19 October
· 16 dealsConstruction Partners, Inc. Completes Florida Acquisition
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IXL Learning Acquires NoRedInk
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National Kitchen & Bath Showrooms Expands into Virginia with Acquisition of Greenwich Kitchens
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Central National Gottesman Inc. (CNG) Acquires Nebraska-Based Omaha Paper Company
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NexTech Solutions (NTS) Acquires Halcyon Days Consulting, Adding Combat-Tested Tactical Mission Networks to Its Defense Technology Portfolio
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Scorpion deepens its investment in pest control and lawn care, acquires Coalmarch Marketing
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Kapital Agrees to Acquire AI Startup Woz for $30M to Enhance Capabilities of AI-Native Banking Platform
Deal value: $30M · PR Newswire
System One Acquires GMP, a Critical Infrastructure Capital Project Planning and Consulting Leader
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GoPro Files Preliminary Proxy Statement; Proposed Merger with Starman Optical on Track
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WILLIAMS SAFETY & RESCUE COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF FRANDSON SAFETY
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Intelligent Communications Experiences
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Eqvista Launches Company-Sponsored Tender Offers, Expanding Private Market Liquidity Capabilities
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KORT Payments to Acquire AptPay, Expanding Real-Time Payments and Payment Orchestration Across North America
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Cardinal Infrastructure Group (CDNL) Enters into Amended Agreement for Acquisition of Hughes Brothers Construction Inc.
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Centrus Acquires Westerman Holdings, LLC, Bringing a Key Supplier In-House and Diversifying Its Manufacturing Capacity
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Ardagh Group Announces Sale of Trivium Packaging
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Friday 16 October
· 6 dealsArity to Acquire INRIX, Advancing a Connected Vision for the Future of Transportation
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Parkview Health announces agreement to acquire Ovation Healthcare to strengthen community healthcare nationwide, advance local affordability
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BorboletaPro Acquires Dulce Lash Artistry and Becomes Preferred Lash and Brow Education Partner of Paul Mitchell Advanced Education
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EP Technology Group Acquires JBI Technologies Inc., Creating New Opportunities for Growth in Hospitality Technology Services
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Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of Gregg Young Chevrolet in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, from Gregg Young Automotive Group to Janssen Auto Group
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NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS Acquires All Shares of Metro Supply Chain Group
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Thursday 15 October
· 14 dealsWaveDivision Capital, Stephens Capital Partners, and The Pritzker Organization Partner with Management to Acquire EarthLink
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Movin' on Up: Olympus Announces Sale of MEI
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Robots & Pencils Acquires Tiger Pistol to Scale Reusable Agentic Patterns into Products
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LUX Infusion Expands into Colorado Through Acquisition of Suite Health
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Noor Companies Acquires FlatRate, Announces Plans for National Franchise Expansion
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Sunbound Acquires Richter Healthcare Consultants, Bringing Decades of Financial Trust and Expertise in Senior Living Revenue Management to Sunbound's Technology Platform
Deal value: $24M · PR Newswire
Simplicity Group Acquires Zen Wealth Management Group to Expand Holistic Wealth Management Offerings
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TKO Hotels Calls on Service Properties Trust to Engage on $2.0 Billion All Cash Offer to Acquire Hospitality Portfolio
Deal value: $2B · PR Newswire
Activate Learning Announces Acquisition of Open Up Resources, Expanding High-Quality Core Curricula, Implementation and Support for School Districts
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Labcorp Enters into Agreement with OPKO Health to Acquire Select Assets of BioReference Health
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El Car Wash Enters Chicago with Sparkle Express Car Wash Acquisition, Unveils 50-Location Chicagoland Pipeline
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STA Jets to Acquire International Jet, Continuing Its Rapid Expansion Throughout Private Aviation
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EQT to acquire Stockbridge, accelerating EQT Real Estate's evolution into a thematically diversified platform
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EQT to acquire Stockbridge, accelerating EQT Real Estate's evolution into a thematically diversified platform
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Wednesday 14 October
· 6 dealsOmega Holdings Acquires O2 COOL Manufacturing LLC, to Reinforce HVAC Systems Business
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Navara Acquires PieQ to Accelerate Strategic Expansion into Vertical Markets and Enhance AI Solutions
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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Announces Completion of Acquisition by Mubadala Capital
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West Madison Foods Acquires the Bob's Big Boy Salad Dressings & Dips Retail Brand
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Uzbekistan Hospitality Group TEG Completes U.S. Business Combination
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Ensorcia Announces Agreement to Acquire Argentina Wildcats
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Tuesday 13 October
· 12 dealsBrookdale Completes Acquisition of 17 Communities and Announces Mutually Beneficial Agreement to Acquire 30 Additional Leased Communities from Welltower
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Just Women's Sports Acquires Victra Sports, Launches Mobile App And New Sports-Specific Channels
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Datacor Acquires MySep, a Leader in Process Separator Simulation
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GA Telesis Accelerates Next-Generation Aftermarket Leadership with Acquisition of Three Additional Airbus A320neo Airframes
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AppWork Acquires Paraspot AI, Expanding into AI Vision-Powered Inspections
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Helium Ventures Announces Jitsu Acquisition and Product Expansion
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Northrim Horizon Acquires Cressy, Appoints Brendon Cagney as CEO and Connor Witters as President
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Mesh Acquires Bluvo
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BEACH POINT CAPITAL ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL CLOSE OF SALE OF E-Z UP TO NORWEST EQUITY PARTNERS
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Workday to Acquire C1.ai, a Leading Agentic Identity Platform for People and Agents
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Stout Acquires Flightline to Advance Its AI Strategy
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Novacore to Acquire Diesel Insurance Solutions, Expanding Cross-Border Trucking and Cargo Capabilities
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