Mergers Acquisitions

Conshohocken, Pa. – September 28, 2026 -- TJP, an independent agency focused on value and patient access for life sciences, has acquired Evolution Consulting & Research, a market research organization serving global pharmaceutical and biotech clients.

Acquisition completes TJP's end-to-end commercial platform for life sciences brands

The deal integrates Research, Strategy, Creative, Pull-Through, and Analytics into a single operating model. It follows TJP's earlier addition of FX2 Virtual, which brought Virtual Sales Professionals, Virtual Key Account Managers, reimbursement specialists, and omnichannel data analytics into the agency's portfolio.

Detroit Lakes – September 28, 2026 -- SJE, Inc. has acquired Wilson Controls, LLC, a New Hampshire-based automation and control provider for water, wastewater, and environmental applications, expanding SJE's PLC and SCADA systems integration and UL-listed control panel capabilities into New England.

Wilson Controls brings UL 508A and UL 698A panel manufacturing capabilities to SJE's portfolio

Founded in 2012 and based in Lee, New Hampshire, Wilson Controls engineers, programs, integrates, and supports PLC and SCADA systems, instrumentation, and control panels for municipal and industrial customers across New England and select projects beyond the region.

Austin, Texas – September 21, 2026 -- 360training.com, Inc. has acquired select assets from Atlantic Training, adding 305 workplace safety, OSHA, HR compliance and soft-skills courses to its commercial training portfolio.

Deal adds two decades of workforce compliance expertise

Atlantic Training, founded in 2005, has served more than 10,000 clients and delivered over 5 million courses to organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. The acquired assets include the company's course catalog across dozens of industries and its WAVE EHS management software.

Lake Charles, La. – September 21, 2026 -- Citadel Aviation has agreed to acquire Mach 1 Aviation Group, an FAA Part 145 certificated repair station (MAGR152E) based in Savannah, Georgia, in a deal expected to close by the end of September 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Deal adds East Coast AOG hub to Citadel's V/VIP maintenance network

The acquisition gives Citadel Aviation its first operating presence on the U.S. East Coast and adds a dedicated aircraft-on-ground (AOG) response capability to its service lineup. Mach 1, founded in 2020 by former Gulfstream master technicians Richard Bennett, Derek Johnston and Ben Venuti, specializes in Gulfstream airframe, avionics and cabin systems support, with more than 100 years of combined technical experience across the team.

Grants Pass, Ore. – September 18, 2026 -- Becklin Holdings has acquired Chief Avionics, an FAA-certified avionics repair station based at Grants Pass Airport (3S8) in Southern Oregon, adding certified aircraft maintenance capabilities and a physical airport footprint to its aerospace and defense portfolio. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Acquisition adds FAA-certified repair station status to Becklin's growing platform

Chief Avionics' FAA certification authorizes the company to perform specialized maintenance and alterations on aircraft and aviation equipment under federal requirements. The company will retain its name and continue operating from its Grants Pass Airport location, providing avionics installation, upgrades, service, and over-the-counter product sales to general aviation aircraft owners and operators. Its core focus spans navigation, communications, and other advanced aircraft electronic systems.

Raleigh – September 17, 2026 -- Endpoint Clinical L.P., a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, has acquired Boston-based Bluefin, a clinical supply forecasting and planning technology provider, expanding Endpoint's footprint from randomization and trial supply management (RTSM) into upstream supply chain planning.

Bluefin will keep operating independently across all RTSM platforms

Under the deal, Bluefin will continue to run as a standalone, RTSM-agnostic business, connecting with RTSM systems industry-wide rather than being folded exclusively into Endpoint's technology stack. Endpoint will provide global project management, implementation, quality and customer support resources to help sponsors deploy Bluefin's platform at scale.

Plantation, Fla. – September 16, 2026 -- LUX Infusion has acquired two ambulatory infusion centers, South Jersey Pediatric and Adult Infusion Center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Northeast Infusion Therapy in Latham, New York, expanding its clinician-led network into two new states.

LUX Infusion adds two ambulatory infusion centers to its national network

The Plantation, Florida-based company, a portfolio holding of Frazier Healthcare Partners, said the acquisitions extend its footprint of ambulatory infusion centers (AICs) focused on physician-ordered and medically prescribed infusion therapies.

South Jersey center serves both pediatric and adult patients in Cherry Hill

South Jersey Pediatric and Adult Infusion Center delivers physician-ordered infusion services in an outpatient setting serving both pediatric and adult populations, with emphasis on medical supervision and coordination with referring physicians.

Boston – September 15, 2026 -- EMD Serono, Inc., the U.S. and Canada healthcare business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has acquired two preclinical fertility drug programs from Boston-based biotech PostEra, the companies announced.

EMD Serono takes over two AI-designed oral fertility candidates

The deal covers PostEra's Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Receptor (FSHR) agonist program for ovarian stimulation in IVF and its Luteinizing Hormone/Choriogonadotropin Receptor (LHCGR) agonist program for male infertility and ovulation triggering. Both programs originated from PostEra's proprietary Proton AI platform, developed over the past two years to target small-molecule alternatives in Women's Health and Fertility, markets the company describes as almost entirely dependent on injectable medications.

Summit, N.J. – September 15, 2026 -- Simplicity Group has acquired Whitney and Associates, LLC, a Des Moines, Iowa-based independent marketing organization, along with its affiliated Altitude Capital Management RIA, an integrated wealth and investment management platform.

Simplicity adds two new partners through the deal

Mitchell Whitney and Charles Johnson join Simplicity Group as Partners as part of the transaction. Both previously led Whitney and Associates, a wholesale IMO specializing in annuity, life insurance and wealth management solutions for independent advisors.

New York – September 15, 2026 -- A group of private investors led by Harry Adjmi, CEO of One Step Up, has acquired The Limited, the American women's fashion brand founded in 1963.

Adjmi group adds The Limited to a portfolio that includes New York & Company, Fashion to Figure and Hard Tail

The deal brings one of America's most recognized apparel names under the same ownership group that already controls New York & Company, Fashion to Figure and Hard Tail. The acquisition extends Adjmi's strategy of buying established brands with strong consumer recognition and rebuilding them for long-term growth.

The Limited built its reputation on tailored separates and career wear for American women

The Limited became known for polished apparel, coordinated collections and workwear aimed at professional women. The brand's identity centered on accessible, sophisticated dressing for office and everyday life.