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Sands Anderson absorbs Virginia Beach law firm
Richmond-based law firm Sands Anderson on Thursday announced that it completed its merger with Virginia Beach-based law firm Frieden Seery Nuckols & Hahn.
Vortex acquires Prism Contractors & Engineers
Houston, Texas-based Vortex Companies, which provides trenchless water and sewer infrastructure products, announced last week that it has acquired Williamsburg-based Prism Contractors & Engineers.
AeroVironment completes $4.1B acqusition of BlueHalo
Arlington County-based defense contractor AeroVironment on Thursday announced that it had successfully completed its $4.1 billion acquisition of Arlington aerospace and defense tech firm BlueHalo.
QXO completes $11B purchase of Beacon Roofing Supply
Beacon Roofing Supply, a Herndon Fortune 500 roofing material and building supplies company, is now a subsidiary of Connecticut software and tech business QXO after the closing of its $11 billion purchase Tuesday, QXO announced.
FiberLight to acquire York County-based fiber provider
Georgia-based fiber optic networks provider FiberLight announced last week it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire York County-based Metro Fiber Networks.
Virginia Fortune 500 company agrees to $11B buyout
Herndon-based Fortune 500 company Beacon Roofing Supply has agreed to an $11 billion buyout by Connecticut software and professional services company QXO after previously rebuffing a slightly lower offer from the same suitor. The two businesses have entered into a definitive merger agreement with QXO purchasing the building supply company for $124.35 per share in […]
Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32B in largest deal in company’s history
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google has struck a deal to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in what would be the tech giant’s biggest-ever acquisition at the same time it’s facing a potential breakup of its internet empire. The proposed takeover announced Tuesday is part of Google’s aggressive expansion into cloud computing during an artificial intelligence boom. The [&hell[...]
Blackstone completes Jersey Mike’s Subs acquisition
A spokesperson for Manasquan, New Jersey-based sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s Subs told NJBIZ that Blackstone completed its acquisition of a majority stake in the company Jan. 16. They added the terms of the deal remain unchanged from the private equity behemoth’s November 2024 announcement. Blackstone did not immediately respond to a request for more information. […]
Hitt acquires Central Consulting & Contracting
National commercial general contractor Hitt announced Tuesday that it has acquired health care construction firm Central Consulting & Contracting. Headquartered in Falls Church, Hitt Contracting provides commercial construction services throughout the country, including complex core and shell buildings, renovations, interior fit-outs and routine service work. The company has 14 office locati[...]
Beacon Roofing is target of $11B acquisition bid
Herndon-based Fortune 500 company Beacon Roofing Supply is in discussions to be acquired by Connecticut software and tech services company QXO in a deal valued at about $11 billion. “It’s not a done deal yet, but we’re in friendly discussions,” Joe Checkler, a spokesperson for QXO, said of the move to acquire Beacon, a roofing […]
Introducing Behind the Deal: A new feature for showcasing your business deals
Virginia Business and BridgeTower Media are pleased to introduce our new BTM Behind the Deal program, which will allow Virginia law firms and other organizations to spotlight their successful business deals — mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financings, initial public offerings, etc. — for the local legal and business community. 2025 is expected to be a strong […]
Sauer Brands acquired by Boston firm; new CEO named
A Boston private equity company completed its purchase of Richmond-based Sauer Brands, which produces Duke’s Mayo, Sauer spices and other food products, the companies announced Wednesday. With the change in ownership comes a new CEO for Sauer. E. Yuri Hermida, most recently executive vice president and chief growth and strategy officer for alcoholic beverage company […]
