mergers_and_acquisitions

New Britain, Conn. – September 09, 2026 -- Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) has agreed to sell its Excel Industries business, home to the Hustler professional-grade mower brand, to Bad Boy Mowers, in a deal covering a unit expected to generate approximately $300 million in FY 2026 revenue.

Deal narrows Stanley Black & Decker's portfolio to core outdoor brands

CEO Chris Nelson said the divestiture concentrates company resources on segments with the strongest growth potential, naming Cub Cadet, Dewalt, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt and Black+Decker as the brands set to receive continued investment. The company is prioritizing electric outdoor products and residential ride-on and zero-turn mowers as growth areas.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 08, 2026 -- The global Dental Service Organization (DSO) market is projected to climb to USD 303.32 billion by 2031 from USD 199.88 billion in 2026, a compound annual growth rate of 8.7%, according to MarketsandMarkets.

North America leads as dentist affiliation with DSOs accelerates

North America held the largest regional share in 2025, driven by an established DSO ecosystem, a high concentration of multi-location dental practices, and rising dentist affiliation with DSO networks. Growth is further fueled by administrative complexity, staffing shortages at independent practices, and increased dental care spending.

Burlington, Mass. – September 08, 2026 -- Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) has received full repayment, ahead of maturity, of a $35 million secured vendor loan tied to its divestiture of B Medical Systems S.à r.l., closing out the transaction with the entire $63 million purchase price now collected in cash.

Azenta collects $35 million vendor loan before maturity

Azenta Germany GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary, had extended the secured term loan to buyer Thelema S.à r.l. as part of the sale that closed July 1, 2026. The loan was secured by a pledge over B Medical Systems' equity interests. Thelema repaid the principal along with all accrued interest, and Azenta released the share pledge that secured the debt.

Total cash proceeds reach $63 million

With the vendor loan settled, Azenta has now received the full $63 million purchase price for B Medical Systems in cash, eliminating the credit exposure the company carried since the deal closed.

Toronto – September 08, 2026 -- The Fertility Partners (TFP), Canada's largest fertility clinic network, has completed the sale of Illume Fertility, a Connecticut- and New York-based fertility practice, to IVI RMA North America, closing the deal on September 3, 2026.

TFP divests U.S. asset to concentrate capital on Canadian expansion

The transaction removes Illume from TFP's portfolio and redirects the company's capital, resources, and leadership attention toward growth opportunities across Canada. TFP CEO Heather Stark said the move reflects a deliberate portfolio decision, stating the company's strongest opportunities are in Canada and that the sale allows TFP to focus fully on building the country's leading fertility network.

Singapore – September 08, 2026 -- BUUU Group Limited (Nasdaq: BUUU) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 60% stake in Brightray Science Inc., a prefabricated modular data center provider, alongside private placements expected to generate gross proceeds exceeding $60 million.

The deal shifts BUUU, previously a MICE (events management and stage production) services provider, into industrialized AI data center delivery as its primary growth business. The company will simultaneously relocate its corporate headquarters to Singapore.

Beijing – September 07, 2026 -- Scienjoy Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: SJ) has agreed to acquire a 29.9% stake in Hong Kong-listed Leader Education Limited (HKSE: 1449.HK) for HK$102.69 million, or approximately US$13.1 million, marking the live-streaming platform operator's entry into China's private higher education sector.

Scienjoy Innovation Labs to purchase 239.2 million Leader Education shares from controlling shareholder

Under the sale and purchase agreement, Scienjoy's wholly-owned subsidiary Scienjoy Innovation Labs Inc. will buy 239,234,000 ordinary shares from Shuren Education Limited, Leader Education's controlling shareholder. The shares represent 29.9% of Leader Education's issued and outstanding share capital.

Michigan Center, Mich. – September 07, 2026 -- UNISORB Installation Solutions has acquired BILZ-USA effective August 30, 2026, becoming the exclusive North American distributor of BILZ vibration isolation and precision leveling products.

UNISORB absorbs BILZ engineering staff to close high-precision product gap

BILZ's engineering team is joining UNISORB's existing engineering and project management staff, creating a single technical team for customers who previously had to coordinate leveling and isolation work across two separate vendors. John Hornberger, CEO of UNISORB, said the deal closes a gap at the high-precision end of the company's product line.

Calgary – September 07, 2026 -- Shell plc has closed its acquisition of ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX: ARX), adding roughly 370 kboe/d of immediate production capacity across liquids and gas in Canada's Montney basin after clearing all shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.

Deal adds 370 kboe/d and lifts Shell's production growth outlook to 4% CAGR through 2030

The transaction accelerates Shell's stated strategy of expanding exposure to long-duration, low-cost liquids production. Shell said the addition supports a production compound annual growth rate of approximately 4% through 2030 compared with 2025 levels.

Vancouver, Washington – September 07, 2026 -- NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWPX) closed its acquisition of Serpentix Conveyor, LLC on September 2, 2026, a deal the company says will be immediately accretive to earnings.

Serpentix brings five decades of engineered conveyor expertise to NWPX's wastewater platform

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, Serpentix manufactures engineered conveyor systems used in municipal wastewater treatment plants and industrial manufacturing facilities. The company's in-house engineering team designs systems to convey abrasive, high-moisture sludge, grit and screenings in demanding municipal operating environments.

Oak Brook, Ill. – September 07, 2026 -- Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation (RSFC) launched today, combining more than 175 years of manufacturing heritage from Reliable Automatic Sprinkler, founded in 1920, and ASC Engineered Solutions, founded in 1850 as Anvil, into a single fire protection and flow systems supplier.

Merger creates one of the industry's broadest integrated safety and flow portfolios

The unified company combines fire sprinklers, devices and flexible connections, pipe joining, flow control and valves, fittings, and structural support solutions under a single accountable brand, supplemented by digital design and planning tools. RSFC targets engineers, contractors, distributors, and owners across critical infrastructure, water management, commercial construction, healthcare, education, data centers, and energy markets.