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Update: Transportation and Logistics M&A Update – February, 2026

February, 2026

For 2025, the median transaction value in Transportation & Logistics was $43 million. For 2025, strategic buyers accounted for 86% of transactions.

 

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Copley Equity Partners closed its acquisition of Vital Delivery Solutions at an undisclosed amount in December 2025.

– Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. announced its acquisition of Cross Border Xpress for $2.2 billion in November 2025.

– Trimac Transportation Services closed its acquisition of Service Transport Company at an undisclosed amount in October 2025.

 

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Update: Technology and Software M&A Update – February, 2026

February, 2026

For 2025, the median transaction value in Technology and Software was $58 million. For 2025, strategic buyers accounted for 92% of transactions.

 

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– ServiceNow announced its acquisition of Armis for $7.8 billion in December 2025.

– Marvell Technology announced its acquisition of Celestial AI for $6.0 billion in December 2025.

– Warburg Pincus; JMI Management announced its acquisition of Raptor Technologies for $1.8 billion in November 2025.

– Palo Alto Networks announced its acquisition of Chronosphere for $3.4 billion in November 2025.

– Ripple Labs closed its acquisition of G Treasury for $1.0 billion in October 2025.

 

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Update: Pet M&A Update – February, 2026

February, 2026

For 2025, the median transaction value in Pet was $24 million. For 2025, strategic buyers accounted for 83% of transactions.

 

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Cardone Ventures announced its acquisition of PetMed Express for $90 million in December 2025.

– SilverCape Investments Limited announced its acquisition of PetMed Express for $75 million in December 2025.

– Knoll Capital Management; Top Dog Holdings closed its acquisition of Dogfather Grooming at an undisclosed value in November 2025.

– Chewy announced its acquisition of SmartPak Equine at an undisclosed value in October 2025.

– An undisclosed buyer closed its acquisition of Happy Tails at an undisclosed value in October 2025.

 

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Update: Packaging M&A Update – February, 2026

February, 2026

For 2025, the median transaction value in Packaging was $60 million. For 2025, strategic buyers accounted for 88% of transactions.

 

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– ProAmpac Intermediate announced its acquisition of TC Transcontinental Packaging for $1.5 billion in December 2025.

– Larson Packaging Company closed its acquisition of Great Western Eagle Packaging Corporation at an undisclosed amount in December 2025.

– Clayton, Dubilier & Rice announced its acquisition of Sealed Air Corporation for $10.6 billion in November 2025

– SupplyOne closed its acquisition of Lamb & Associates Packaging at an undisclosed amount in November 2025.

– Plastopil closed its acquisition of Forem Packaging for $3 million in October 2025.

 

Securities offered through Peakstone Securities, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. All investments involve market risks, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Information on this website is not intended to be a recommendation or specific investment advice. Securities or companies mentioned are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation to buy or sell. Investment decisions should be made based on an individual’s objectives and risk tolerance. Information on this website is intended for US residents only and does not constitute an offer to buy or sell securities in any jurisdiction to whom it is not lawful to make such an offer. Peakstone Securities, LLC is registered as a broker-dealer in the following states: Click here to see licensed states. The information provided does not constitute an offer to buy or sell in any jurisdiction to whom it is not lawful to make such an offer.
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Update: Infrastructure M&A Update – February, 2026

February, 2026

For 2025, the median transaction value in Infrastructure was $60 million. For 2025, strategic buyers accounted for 84% of transactions.

 

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Alphabet announced its acquisition of Intersect Power for $4.8 billion in December 2025.

– Exxon Mobil Corporation closed its acquisition of Bahia Natural Gas Liquids Pipeline for $650 million in November 2025.

– IES Holdings closed its acquisition of Gulf Island Fabrication for $205 million in November 2025.

– American Water Works Company announced its acquisition of Essential Utilities for $20.2 billion in October 2025.

– Berkshire Hathaway closed its acquisition of Occidental Chemical Corporation for $9.7 billion in October 2025.

 

Securities offered through Peakstone Securities, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. All investments involve market risks, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Information on this website is not intended to be a recommendation or specific investment advice. Securities or companies mentioned are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation to buy or sell. Investment decisions should be made based on an individual’s objectives and risk tolerance. Information on this website is intended for US residents only and does not constitute an offer to buy or sell securities in any jurisdiction to whom it is not lawful to make such an offer. Peakstone Securities, LLC is registered as a broker-dealer in the following states: Click here to see licensed states. The information provided does not constitute an offer to buy or sell in any jurisdiction to whom it is not lawful to make such an offer.
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Update: Industrials and Manufacturing M&A Update – February, 2026

February, 2026

For 2025, the median transaction value in Industrials and Manufacturing was $100 million. For 2025, strategic buyers accounted for 90% of transactions.

 

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– WSP Global announced its acquisition of TRC Companies for $3.3 billion in December 2025.

– Dycom Industries closed its acquisition of Power Solutions for $1.9 billion in November 2025.

– Parker-Hannifin Corporation announced its acquisition of Filtration Group Corporation for $9.3 million in November 2025.

– TopBuild closed its acquisition of Specialty Products and Insulation for $1.0 billion in October 2025.

– Firefly Aerospace closed its acquisition of SciTec for $604 million in October 2025.

Securities offered through Peakstone Securities, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. All investments involve market risks, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Information on this website is not intended to be a recommendation or specific investment advice. Securities or companies mentioned are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation to buy or sell. Investment decisions should be made based on an individual’s objectives and risk tolerance. Information on this website is intended for US residents only and does not constitute an offer to buy or sell securities in any jurisdiction to whom it is not lawful to make such an offer. Peakstone Securities, LLC is registered as a broker-dealer in the following states: Click here to see licensed states. The information provided does not constitute an offer to buy or sell in any jurisdiction to whom it is not lawful to make such an offer.
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Update: Healthcare M&A Update – February, 2026

February, 2026

For 2025, the median transaction value in healthcare was $151 million. For 2025, strategic buyers accounted for 91% of transactions.

 

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Sanofi announced its acquisition of Dynavax Technologies Corporation for $2.2 billion in December 2025.

– Johnson & Johnson closed its acquisition of Halda Therapeutics for $3.0 billion in November 2025.

– Merck Sharp & Dohme closed its acquisition of Cidara Therapeutics for $9.6 billion in November 2025.

– Bristol-Myers Squibb Company closed its acquisition of Orbital Therapeutics for $1.5 billion in October 2025.

– Novo Nordisk closed its acquisition of Akero Therapeutics for $4.9 billion in October 2025.

 

Securities offered through Peakstone Securities, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. All investments involve market risks, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Information on this website is not intended to be a recommendation or specific investment advice. Securities or companies mentioned are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation to buy or sell. Investment decisions should be made based on an individual’s objectives and risk tolerance. Information on this website is intended for US residents only and does not constitute an offer to buy or sell securities in any jurisdiction to whom it is not lawful to make such an offer. Peakstone Securities, LLC is registered as a broker-dealer in the following states: Click here to see licensed states. The information provided does not constitute an offer to buy or sell in any jurisdiction to whom it is not lawful to make such an offer.
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Update: Food and Beverage M&A Update – February, 2026

February, 2026

For 2025, the median transaction value in Food and Beverage was $95 million. For 2025, strategic buyers accounted for 90% of transactions.

 

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Laird Superfood announced its acquisition of Navitas for $39 million in December 2025.

– Premium Brands Holdings Corporation closed its acquisition of Stampede Culinary Partners for $776 million in December 2025.

– Anheuser-Busch Companies announced its acquisition of Future Proof Brands for $490 million in December 2025.

– InvestIndustrial announced its acquisition of TreeHouse Foods for $3.0 billion in November 2025.

– An undisclosed buyer closed its acquisition of Calmére winery for $17 million in October 2025.

 

 

Securities offered through Peakstone Securities, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. All investments involve market risks, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Information on this website is not intended to be a recommendation or specific investment advice. Securities or companies mentioned are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation to buy or sell. Investment decisions should be made based on an individual’s objectives and risk tolerance. Information on this website is intended for US residents only and does not constitute an offer to buy or sell securities in any jurisdiction to whom it is not lawful to make such an offer. Peakstone Securities, LLC is registered as a broker-dealer in the following states: Click here to see licensed states. The information provided does not constitute an offer to buy or sell in any jurisdiction to whom it is not lawful to make such an offer.
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Update: Digital Commerce M&A Update – February, 2026

February, 2026

For 2025, the median transaction value in Digital Commerce was $102 million. For 2025, strategic buyers accounted for 93% of transactions.

 

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Kodiak Interiors Group closed its acquisition of Dewaard & Bode at an undisclosed amount in December 2025.

– Cardone Ventures announced its acquisition of PetMed Express for $90 million in December 2025.

– Gildan Activewear announced its acquisition of Hanesbrands for $4.4 billion in December 2025.

– Bed Bath & Beyond announced its closed of The Brand House Collective for $210 million in November 2025.

– Frasers Group closed its acquisition of The Webster US at an undisclosed amount in October 2025.

 

Securities offered through Peakstone Securities, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. All investments involve market risks, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Information on this website is not intended to be a recommendation or specific investment advice. Securities or companies mentioned are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation to buy or sell. Investment decisions should be made based on an individual’s objectives and risk tolerance. Information on this website is intended for US residents only and does not constitute an offer to buy or sell securities in any jurisdiction to whom it is not lawful to make such an offer. Peakstone Securities, LLC is registered as a broker-dealer in the following states: Click here to see licensed states. The information provided does not constitute an offer to buy or sell in any jurisdiction to whom it is not lawful to make such an offer.
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