April 2025 was a very active month for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A), reflecting a powerful blend of strategic repositioning, sector consolidation, and digital transformation across industries. Companies continued to pursue high-impact deals to unlock synergies, enter new markets, and sharpen their competitive edge. From healthcare and financial services to energy, logistics, and AI, here are the most notable M&A transactions that shaped the business landscape in April 2025.
Splice Acquires Spitfire Audio for $50 Million
Date: April 28, 2025
Music creation platform Splice announced its acquisition of Spitfire Audio, a London-based orchestral sound library company, for approximately $50 million. This acquisition enhances Splice’s music production toolkit with high-quality orchestral plugins and samples, aiming to appeal to a broader range of creators and film composers.
CMA CGM Acquires Borusan Logistics Division for $440 Million
Date: April 26, 2025
French shipping giant CMA CGM acquired Borusan Tedarik Zinciri Cozumleri ve Teknoloji’s logistics division for $440 million. The deal strengthens CMA CGM’s logistics footprint in Turkey and the broader Eastern European region, expanding its warehousing and e-commerce logistics capabilities.
UPS Acquires Andlauer Healthcare Group for $1.6 Billion
Date: April 25, 2025
UPS bolstered its healthcare logistics arm with the $1.6 billion acquisition of Andlauer Healthcare Group, a Canada-based company specializing in pharmaceutical transportation and logistics. The move reflects UPS’s strategic focus on healthcare supply chain services.
Columbia Banking System Buys Pacific Premier Bancorp for $2 Billion
Date: April 24, 2025
Columbia Banking System and Pacific Premier Bancorp announced a merger valued at $2 billion, creating one of the largest regional banks on the U.S. West Coast. The transaction will lead to expanded services and enhanced digital banking capabilities.
Lockheed Martin Acquires Amentum’s Rapid Solutions Business for $360 Million
Date: April 23, 2025
Defense contractor Lockheed Martin acquired Amentum’s Rapid Solutions division for $360 million, gaining access to critical defense and national security technologies, especially in advanced intelligence and mission support.
Rocket Companies Merges with Mr. Cooper Group in $9.4 Billion Deal
Date: April 2025
Mortgage and financial services giant Rocket Companies is merging with Mr. Cooper Group in a $9.4 billion transaction, aiming to create the largest digital mortgage and real estate platform in the U.S.
RWE Acquires Norwegian Energy Assets for $1.5 Billion
Date: April 2025
Germany’s RWE purchased renewable energy assets in Norway for $1.5 billion, reinforcing its position as a leader in sustainable power generation across Europe.
LG Energy Solution Acquires GM’s Stake in Michigan Battery Plant for $2.04 Billion
Date: April 2025
LG Energy Solution took full ownership of its joint battery plant in Michigan by acquiring General Motors’ stake for $2.04 billion, enhancing its control over U.S. battery supply chains amid rising EV demand.
LPL Financial Buys Commonwealth Financial Network for $2.7 Billion
Date: April 2025
LPL Financial Holdings acquired Commonwealth Financial Network for $2.7 billion, marking one of the largest independent wealth management deals of the year and boosting LPL’s advisor network and AUM.
Siemens Acquires Dotmatics for $5.1 Billion
Date: April 2025
Siemens strengthened its digital health and life sciences portfolio by acquiring Dotmatics, a scientific R&D data platform, for $5.1 billion. This move positions Siemens as a leader in AI-powered research solutions.
Ares Acquisition Corp II Merges with Kodiak for $2.5 Billion
Date: April 2025
Ares Acquisition Corporation II announced a $2.5 billion SPAC merger with autonomous trucking company Kodiak, accelerating the commercialization of self-driving freight solutions.
KKR Buys OSTTRA from S&P Global & CME Group for $3.1 Billion
Date: April 2025
Private equity giant KKR acquired OSTTRA, a joint venture of S&P Global and CME Group, for $3.1 billion. OSTTRA operates vital post-trade infrastructure for global derivatives markets.
Silver Lake Acquires 51% of Intel’s Altera Unit for $8.75 Billion
Date: April 2025
Silver Lake agreed to purchase a 51% stake in Intel’s Altera programmable chip unit for $8.75 billion, supporting Intel’s restructuring and unlocking capital for AI and chip innovations.
Global Payments Increases Stake in Wordplay for $6.6 Billion
Date: April 2025
Global Payments deepened its fintech position by increasing its ownership stake in Wordplay through a $6.6 billion transaction, reinforcing its global merchant and POS solutions portfolio.
FIS Buys Global Payments’ Issuer Solutions Business for $13.5 Billion
Date: April 2025
FIS acquired Issuer Solutions, a unit of Global Payments, for $13.5 billion, combining their processing platforms to create a dominant player in card issuing services.
NovaGold and Paulson Buy 50% of Donlin Project from Barrick Gold for $1 Billion
Date: April 2025
NovaGold Resources and Paulson Advisers jointly acquired Barrick Gold’s 50% interest in the Donlin gold project for $1 billion, gaining control over one of North America’s largest untapped gold reserves.
Nomura Holdings Buys Macquarie’s Public Asset Management Business for $1.8 Billion
Date: April 2025
Nomura expanded into Western markets by purchasing Macquarie’s U.S. and European public asset management operations for $1.8 billion, bolstering its AUM and investment footprint.
Baker Tilly Merges with Moss Adams in $7 Billion Deal
Date: April 2025
Accounting firms Baker Tilly and Moss Adams merged in a deal valued at $7 billion, creating a national powerhouse in audit, tax, and consulting services.
Thoma Bravo Acquires Boeing’s Digital Aviation Solutions for $10.55 Billion
Date: April 2025
Thoma Bravo, a leading tech-focused private equity firm, acquired Boeing’s Digital Aviation Solutions unit for $10.55 billion, reflecting the increasing value of AI-powered aviation software.
Other Notable M&A Deals in April 2025
Markforged Holding Corp (MKFG) to be acquired by Nano Dimension Ltd (NNDM) – April 24
Paragon 28 Inc (FNA) acquired by Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) – April 17
Enfusion Inc (ENFN) merging with Clearwater Analytics – April 17
Chimerix Inc (CMRX) acquired by Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) – April 17
Patterson Companies Inc (PDCO) to be acquired by Patient Square Capital – April 16
Moneylion Inc (ML) merges with Gen Digital Inc (GEN) – April 16
SolarWinds Corp (SWI) acquired by Turn/River Capital – April 15
Altus Power Inc (AMPS) acquired by TPG Capital – April 15
Paycor (PYCR) merges with Paychex (PAYX) – April 11
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) acquired by Stonepeak – April 10
Accolade Inc (ACCD) acquired by Transcarent – April 7
Logility Inc (LGTY) acquired by Aptean – April 4
Nevro Corp (NVRO) acquired by Globus Medical (GMED) – April 2
Desktop Metal Inc (DM) merges with Nano Dimension Ltd (NNDM) – April 1
Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc (ITCI) acquired by Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) – April 1
Territorial Bancorp Inc (TBNK) merges with Hope Bancorp Inc (HOPE) – April 1
Conclusion
April 2025 was a landmark month for M&A, with deals spanning across tech, energy, healthcare, logistics, and financial services. Companies are pursuing acquisitions not just for growth, but also for resilience and innovation in a transforming economy. As M&A momentum continues into Q2, the global corporate landscape is poised for further consolidation, disruption, and reinvention.