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On Dec. 7, 2025, the $36 billion Mars-Kellanova acquisition was approved by the EU Commission.
Dec 8, 2025

EU approves $36B Mars-Kellanova buy; deal to close this week

McLean-based candy and pet care giant Mars has received the European Union's blessing to acquire Kellanova, maker of Pringles, Cheez-Its and other snacks, in a $36 billion deal. 

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Dec 8, 2025

Gainesville automation company acquired by Naviant

Naviant announced last week that it has acquired Versivo, a Gainesville-based business process automation provider.

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Dec 2, 2025

Brown Edwards acquires Lynchburg-based accounting firm

Brown Edwards has acquired Lynchburg-based Shelton & Co., an accounting practice known for its construction industry expertise.

VTG President and CEO, John Hassoun. Photo Courtesy VTG
Nov 25, 2025

Chantilly’s VTG makes sixth acquisition of 2025

VTG announced Tuesday that it has acquired Fairfax-based technology firm Miklos Systems, its sixth acquisition this year.

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Nov 24, 2025

Performance Food Group and US Foods terminate merger talks

Goochland County-based Fortune Global 500 company Performance Food Group and US Foods have scrapped discussions of a merger.

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Nov 12, 2025

Brown Edwards acquires Virginia Beach-based accounting firm

Roanoke accounting and advisory firm Brown Edwards announced last week that it has acquired Virginia Beach-based DesRoches & Co.

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Nov 12, 2025

BigBear.ai to acquire Warren County-based AI company for $250M

McLean-based government tech contractor BigBear.ai announced this week that it has entered an agreement to acquire Ask Sage for $250 million.

Bingham & Taylor's cast iron foundry in Culpeper. Photo courtesy Bingham & Taylor
Nov 10, 2025

Culpeper manufacturer Bingham & Taylor acquired

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry has acquired Culpeper-based Bingham & Taylor, a manufacturer of underground infrastructure access solutions

Systems Planning & Analysis will expand its Alexandria headquarters, the government contractor announced Sept. 11, 2025. Photo courtesy SPA
Nov 3, 2025

Systems Planning & Analysis acquires Vienna analytics firm

Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) announced that it has acquired Vienna-based data science and defense analytics and defense firm Group W.F

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Oct 22, 2025

Dataminr to buy Arlington cybersecurity firm for $290M

Dataminr announced Tuesday it plans to acquire Arlington County-based cybersecurity firm ThreatConnect in a deal valued at $290 million.

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Oct 15, 2025

Genworth’s CareScout to acquire senior care tech company for $20M

CareScout Holdings, a subsidiary of Henrico County-based Fortune 1000 insurer Genworth Financial, announced Wednesday it plans to acquire Seniorly.

Mars nears EU approval for $36B Kellanova deal
Oct 10, 2025

Mars nears EU approval for $36B Kellanova deal

McLean-based candy and snacks giant Mars' $36 billion bid to acquire Pringles and Pop-Tarts maker Kellanova is set to clear a major hurdle by winning unconditional European Union antitrust approval, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

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