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Milwaukee Capital Partners Acquires MPP Group

4 days ago | themiddlemarket.com | Cassidy Cavanagh

Milwaukee Capital Partners LLC, a private equity firm based in Milwaukee, has acquired MPP Group LLC, a Mequon-based company specializing in pharmaceutical contract research and development. The deal also includes an investment from Concordia University Ventures, led by Daniel Sem. MPP Group will remain headquartered in the Mequon Technical Park, an area known for its concentration of scientific and manufacturing businesses.
Vision Marine Acquires Nautical Ventures

4 days ago | themiddlemarket.com | Cassidy Cavanagh

Vision Marine Technologies (Nasdaq: VMAR) has acquired Florida-based Nautical Ventures, a U.S. boat dealership, to form North America’s first fully integrated electric boat propulsion and dealership platform. The deal gives Vision Marine direct access to nine high-volume retail locations, a diverse portfolio of marine brands and a strong presence in major boating markets.
Shift4 Acquires Smartpay for $180M

4 days ago | themiddlemarket.com | Cassidy Cavanagh

Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) has agreed to acquire Smartpay, a payment processing and POS provider in Australia and New Zealand, for NZ$296.4 million (around $180 million). The deal, expected to close in Q4 2025 pending regulatory approval, will expand Shift4’s presence in the region and enable it to offer its full suite of payment and software services.
KKR Nears 85 Percent Stake in China’s Dayao Drinks

5 days ago | themiddlemarket.com | Cassidy Cavanagh

KKR (NYSE: KKR) is reportedly set to acquire an 85 percent stake in Chinese beverage company Dayao Drinks after a year of negotiations, in a deal that could mark a turning point for both the company and U.S. private equity activity in China, according to 36Kr.Dayao, known for breaking into the challenging catering channel and generating the majority of its revenue there, had been eyeing a 2025 Hong Kong IPO but appears to be taking a different path.
Advent Reaches $5.9B Deal to Purchase Spectris

5 days ago | themiddlemarket.com | Cassidy Cavanagh

Advent has agreed to acquire British precision instruments maker Spectris in a £4.4 billion (around $5.9 billion) deal, including debt, marking the largest U.K. acquisition of the year. The all-cash offer of £37.63 (around $50.60) per share—plus an interim dividend—was unanimously recommended by Spectris’ board, which said the deal reflects strong and immediate value for shareholders, Reuters reported.
HarbourVest Appoints Pritchard as Head of Data and Analytics

5 days ago | themiddlemarket.com | Cassidy Cavanagh

HarbourVest Partners has named Elizabeth Pritchard as managing director and head of data and analytics, where she will lead the firm’s data strategy to enhance transparency and investor insights. With nearly 30 years of experience in finance and data, Pritchard most recently served as chief data and analytics officer at Liberty Mutual Investments and has held leadership roles at Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), AIG (NYSE: AIG) and Crux Informatics. HarbourVest manages over $147 billion in assets.
Ares Buys 20 Percent Stake in Plenitude

5 days ago | themiddlemarket.com | Cassidy Cavanagh

Ares Management (NYSE: ARES), through its Ares Alternative Credit funds, has agreed to acquire a 20 percent stake in Plenitude—a global leader in renewable energy and electric mobility owned by Eni—for approximately €2 billion (around $2.3 billion), valuing the company at over €12 billion (approximately $13.8 billion). Plenitude operates in more than 15 countries, with 4 GW of renewable energy capacity, 10 million customers and over 21,500 EV charging points.
J.B. Poindexter Acquires Ambulance Manufacturer DBCM

5 days ago | themiddlemarket.com | Cassidy Cavanagh

J.B. Poindexter & Co. (JBPCO), a privately held North American manufacturing firm, has acquired Demers Braun Crestline Medix (DBCM), one of North America’s largest ambulance manufacturers. Headquartered in Quebec, DBCM has delivered over 70,000 units worldwide and employs more than 1,500 people. The acquisition aligns with JBPCO’s strategy of building a platform of industry-leading companies focused on quality and innovation.
Kawa Capital Makes Unsolicited Offer to Buy Orion Properties

5 days ago | themiddlemarket.com | Cassidy Cavanagh

Kawa Capital Management has submitted an unsolicited, non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Orion Properties it does not already own for $2.50 per share in cash. Orion is an internally-managed real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, acquisition and management of a diversified portfolio of office properties located in suburban markets across the United States. Kawa currently holds approximately 9.7 percent of Orion’s stock.
Apple Reportedly Weighs Perplexity AI Acquisition

5 days ago | themiddlemarket.com | Cassidy Cavanagh

Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has held internal discussions about acquiring Perplexity AI, the startup known for its conversational web search, in what could be the company’s largest acquisition ever, according to Bloomberg. While talks are still preliminary and may not lead to a deal, Apple executives—including its M&A and AI leadership—have reportedly met with Perplexity multiple times.