Acquisitions

Dundee Precious Metals (OTCPK: DPMLF) has signed a deal to acquire UK-based Adriatic Metals (OTC:ADMLF) for $1.25 billion. The agreement will give Canadian miner control of Adriatic's flagship Vareš silver-zinc operation in Bosnia, expanding its strategic footprint in southeastern Europe. It is...

In 2006, Google made its largest acquisition in company history. The company, which is now known as Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) acquired video platform YouTube for $1.65 billion, a move that has boost the company's annual revenue. Here's a look at how Google stock has performed since...

Despite an overall decline in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across the cannabis industry, a few states are bucking the trend, showcasing growth and resilience. Recent data from Viridian Capital Advisors provides a comprehensive view of this dynamic sector, highlighting intriguing patterns for...

Clinical-stage psychedelics biotechs Canada-based Cybin Inc. (NYSE: CYBN) and UK-based Small Pharma Inc. (OTCQB: DMTTF) held their respective annual general and special shareholders meeting on October 12. They announced that voting results favored the arrangement plan for the latter’s...

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Big Data LLC, a tech-based company based in Madison, WI. Big Data LLC provides solutions for healthcare payments and remittances. The financials of the transactions were not disclosed. The acquisition...

Irwin Naturals Inc. (OTC: IWINF) has terminated the non-binding amended and restated letter of intent (LOI) for a business combination with medical research and telemedicine company Braxia Scientific Corp. (OTC PINK: BRAXF). CEO Klee Irwin said the decision was based on a “lack of a clear...

In 2006, Google made the biggest acquisition in its history, which transformed the company. It's considered by many experts to be among the best acquisitions of all time. What Happened: On Oct. 9, 2006, Google announced it was paying $1.65 billion in a stock-for-stock deal to acquire video...

A top fast food restaurant saw shares jump on rumors of a potential takeover by a leading investor. The move would follow up a busy 2021, which saw several large transactions in the space. Here’s a look at how merger and acquisition activity could shape up in the restaurant sector....

Consolidation of the cannabis industry is inevitable as the market matures. Heading into 2022, numerous forecasts predicted another flurry of M&A activity after an energized 2021. With nearly three months of the year complete, opinions are split on M&A activity so far. M&A In 2022 Is On...

Transportation and Logistics Systems Inc. (TLSS) (OTC: TLSS) announced Monday it entered into an agreement on Tuesday to acquire all of the outstanding shares of SalSon Logistics. The Jupiter, Florida-based e-commerce fulfillment provider said the $90 million purchase price includes $50 million in...

Multi-state cannabis company Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF) has closed three previously announced acquisitions and significantly boosted its retail footprint in Pennsylvania. TerraVida Deal: The Chicago-based company wrapped up the purchase of three medical marijuana dispensaries...

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) has acquired a 15% stake in a Saudi Arabian digital payment business, Reuters reported. What Happened: The $200 million stake is in a digital payment unit of Saudi Arabia’s STC Group, a telecom. Why It Matters: Western Union is one of many companies vying...

Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF) has acquired 50.1% of FGW Haight Inc.'s equity, which holds conditional right to operate a cannabis store in the Haight Ashbury area of San Francisco. Under the deal, the Oakland, California-based company disclosed agreed to pay roughly...

The majority of transportation and logistics executives expect their businesses to grow by more than 10% in 2020 and say they are "very likely" to consider a merger, acquisition, investment or other transaction in 2020, according to survey data gathered at BGSA's annual conference.  Last week at...