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M&A Activity

Acquisitions and mergers — integration leadership and governance change follow the deal.

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1,296

signals · last 90 days

1,036

trailing 4 weeks

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share of signal mix

122.7

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On the wire — m&a activity

Our intelligence detected 1,036 m&a activity signals corpus-wide in the trailing four weeks. Below is the verified, sourced selection — every entry carries a checked source link and persists as its own page.

Harrow

Americas

Harrow closed acquisition of TYRVAYA, an FDA-approved nasal spray for dry eye disease, expanding its ocular surface franchise with a differentiated drop-free treatment option.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Harrow in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-05 · context →

Heartwood Partners/Norlee Group

Americas

Heartwood Partners' platform company Norlee Group has completed its eighth add-on acquisition with IEM Electric, a regional industrial electrical contractor. This marks continued consolidation activity in the industrial services sector.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Heartwood Partners/Norlee Group in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-05 · context →

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

Americas

Kratos secured over $100 million in contract awards for space and cyber mission capabilities development, including prototype mission applications and cyber intelligence capabilities for space operations.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-05 · context →

IES Holdings

Americas

IES Holdings completed acquisition of DBM Global, establishing a new structural steel fabrication and erection line of business

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For IES Holdings in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-05 · context →

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC)

Americas

SAIC completed acquisition of Information Security Corporation (ISC) to expand zero-trust, post-quantum cryptography and encryption capabilities

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-05 · context →

GE HealthCare

Americas · Digital Health

GE HealthCare acquired SOFIE Biosciences from Trilantic North America for $945 million. SOFIE operates 15 contract manufacturing sites with 21 cyclotrons for PET radiopharmaceuticals production.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For GE HealthCare in Digital Health, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-05 · context →

Superior Hydrovac

Americas

Superior Hydrovac, a division of Peak Utility Services Group, acquired Houston-based Delta Daylighting to expand hydrovac operating capacity and service footprint in a major utility infrastructure market.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Superior Hydrovac in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-05 · context →

C.H. Robinson Worldwide

Americas

C.H. Robinson to acquire RXO Inc. in $5.8 billion cash-and-stock transaction, creating a third-party logistics company with enterprise value exceeding $25 billion. Deal expected to generate $300 million in net annual run-rate cost synergies within two years.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For C.H. Robinson Worldwide in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-05 · context →

AnorTech Inc.

Americas

Greenland Mines Ltd. has exercised its option to double its stake in AnorTech Inc. from 9.9% to 19.9%, establishing itself as a major strategic shareholder through acquisition of 25.2 million common shares at C$0.30 per share.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For AnorTech Inc. in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-05 · context →

Hilb Group

Americas

Hilb Group acquired a Pennsylvania-based full-service property and casualty and employee benefits agency, effective September 1, 2026, expanding its Mid-Atlantic regional footprint.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Hilb Group in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-05 · context →

Clean Harbors

Americas

Clean Harbors acquired EnviroServe, an environmental and waste management services provider with ~2,400 customers and footprint across the US, in a $470M transaction.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Clean Harbors in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-05 · context →

CH Robinson

Americas

CH Robinson announced a $5.8 billion acquisition of RXO, triggering stock decline due to concerns over share dilution, increased debt, and suspended share buyback programs.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For CH Robinson in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-05 · context →

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Data period
20 Mar 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 · 2,383 signals in this type
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