Acquisition

Bumble has agreed to a $1.3 billion acquisition by Ithaca Holdings, causing its stock to surge over 130% despite recent drops in paying users and revenues.

British low-cost airline easyJet is set to be acquired by investment firm Apollo for 5.7 billion pounds in a deal taking the carrier private.

Israeli health group Movement, led by Eli Dahan, has acquired Swiss digital health firm Dacadoo, expanding its global footprint to the US, Canada, Japan, and Europe.

American giant Rocket Software is acquiring the 14-month-old Israeli startup Geniez AI for up to $100 million. The six-person team developed AI agents that streamline mainframe operations for major US banks.

Dating app Bumble is in advanced talks to be acquired by Ithaca Holdings in a deal valuing the firm at $1 billion. Shares surged 50% following the report amid slowing industry growth and declining paying users.

Israeli-German cybersecurity firm XM Cyber is selling its intellectual property to CrowdStrike for 600 million dollars, five years after its 700 million dollar acquisition by Germany's Schwarz Group.

Starbucks is reportedly exploring an acquisition of Chipotle, reconnecting CEO Brian Niccol with his former brand. While both chains expand in the Middle East, neither operates physical stores in Israel, decades after Starbucks' failed local venture.

Aluma Fund deepens its partnership with Discount Capital through an 81 million shekel investment in Alumnergy and a direct stake in the fund, boosting the energy platform's growth.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is considering bidding for the Cyprus Stock Exchange in an upcoming privatization tender to expand its presence in the eurozone and pursue international growth.

Brown Hotels, backed by Israel Canada, enters the Italian market by acquiring the Amedia Milan hotel, expanding its European portfolio following recent expansions in Germany.

Nasdaq-traded A2Z Cust2Mate is acquiring media firm Hadeia for $15 million, combining smart cart technology with 40 years of retail advertising experience.

Zim's board of directors rejected the Government Companies Authority's demand to reopen discussions on its $4.2 billion acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd and the FIMI Fund, maintaining that post-deal operational updates do not require fresh approvals.

Israeli building materials firm Akerstein is exiting the US market after 38 years, signing a binding deal to sell its American operations for 90 million shekels to curb ongoing losses.

Rami Levy Real Estate completed its merger with subsidiary S.B.H., expanded its contracting operations with the acquisition of Reshit, and secured a massive supermarket lease in Mazkeret Batya.

Green Lantern fund is acquiring a 30%-35% stake in the Kiso restaurant group for 350-370 million NIS, replacing a planned IPO on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Israeli AI startup enso plans to acquire PPG Digital and LeadCoverage in a $20-25 million deal, integrating artificial intelligence agents into traditional marketing workflows.

One Technologies expands its defense sector footprint by acquiring a controlling stake in Kubiya UX for millions of shekels, integrating 50 specialists into ONE Defense.

Kamari Retail acquired a 50% stake in Zalman's hot dog chain for 3.5 million NIS, targeting an expansion from 12 to 40 branches nationwide under strict kosher supervision.

The Baran Group acquired a 75% controlling stake in Bar-El 27 for 35 million NIS, expanding its industrial manufacturing capabilities in infrastructure and security.

Idan Ofer's Kenon Holdings is investing $450 million for a 25% stake in US infrastructure firm Vicinity, valuing the company at an enterprise value of $2.92 billion.

Fintech unicorn Capitolis has acquired American securities lending firm eSecLending for $200 million in cash. The deal adds 120 employees and expands Capitolis' global financial platform.

Israeli renewable energy firm Solair has signed an MOU to acquire up to 70% of a 200 MW solar and 550 MWh storage portfolio in Australia, with an estimated EV of 780 million Australian dollars.

Israeli fintech firm Bluevine is being acquired by Valley National Bancorp for approximately $340 million, boosting the U.S. bank's digital capabilities and small business footprint.

Maman Cargo Terminals acquired the remaining minority shares in Laufer Aviation-GHI for up to 22 million NIS, consolidating full ownership of the aviation services provider.

Zim workers' committee chairman Oren Caspi urged Israeli ministers to block the $4.2 billion sale of Zim to Hapag-Lloyd, citing severe risks to national security, operational continuity, and the company's independence.

Ondas has acquired three defense technology companies for $56 million, plus up to $32 million in milestone payments, bolstering its autonomous systems and defense portfolio.

Real estate AI platform Venn has acquired US startup Zuma for $50 million, integrating its AI leasing agents and engineering team to strengthen its proprietary data infrastructure.

Turkish carrier Pegasus is acquiring Czech Airlines and controlling stakes in Smartwings in a 154 million euro deal approved conditionally by Czech regulators.

M. Aviv Building Industries is acquiring 100% of urban renewal firm Tarhish for up to 56.4 million NIS and partnering with Ken HaTor in a 21-project deal worth up to 81.4 million NIS total.

Soho chain holds a liquidation sale at its Rehovot branch with up to 70% off, as TERMINAL X moves to acquire a 50.01% stake for 11 million NIS.

Ondas Holdings is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli defense contractor Nirosta Tzafon for approximately $250 million, marking another major acquisition in its rapid expansion.

Terminal X signed a non-binding MOU to acquire a 50.01% stake in the design and lifestyle chain SOHO for 11 million NIS, valuing SOHO at 22 million NIS.

Dan Public Transportation signed an MOU to acquire Mesi'ei Shasha for 180 million shekels, marking its first major deal under new CEO Ofir Karni.

Wobi has agreed to acquire a 55% controlling stake in Altshuler Shaham for 1 billion shekels following massive capital outflows, marking a major expansion move.

Businessman Avi Ben Tal and comedian Shalom Assayag have acquired Icon Israel's digital assets for roughly 4 million NIS to launch a new media group named Buzz Code Digital Media.

American defense-tech firm Ondas has acquired Israeli company GATE Technologies and European partner Bron Technologies in a deal valued at up to $390 million, expanding its precision-strike and electronic fuze capabilities.

Airoergy has signed a proposal to acquire 100% of the 7.84 MW FLUX wind farm in Poland for approximately 13.5 million euros, marking its expansion into wind energy.

Ari Real Estate, controlled by Tzachi Abu, moves to secure full control of a massive commercial complex in Ashdod through an option to buy out Iron Real Estate's stake for 137 million shekels.

Apollo Global Management is in advanced talks to acquire Johnson & Johnson's orthopedics division in a mega-deal potentially exceeding $20 billion.

Altshuler Shaham Finance founders are advancing a 1 billion NIS deal to sell their controlling stake at a 1.8 billion NIS valuation, with CEO Yair Levinstein joining as a minority partner.

The investor group led by Phoenix, Mor, and Gil Sharon signed an MOU to acquire the remaining 30% of IBC from the Israel Electric Corporation for approximately 370 million shekels, securing 100% ownership.

Maof Group is entering the field of community medicine, one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world, which serves as a solution to the problem of overcrowding in emergency rooms and hospitalization wards. A few years ago, Bank Leumi acquired 20% of Maof's shares.

The chip manufacturer officially announces the acquisition of Hugging Face, one of the world's most important platforms for the distribution and development of artificial intelligence models. The company promises that it will remain open to models and hardware from competitors as well.

The Israeli actress is set to complete a significant business deal as Italian pasta giant Barilla signs an agreement to acquire Goodles, the mac and cheese brand she co-founded. While deal terms remain undisclosed, the company was valued at $88 million in 2023.

Nvidia has officially announced its intention to acquire the AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. The move represents the chipmaker's strategic shift beyond focusing solely on hardware.

American software giant ServiceNow has completed the acquisition of the Israeli startup Sweep. According to information received, the deal is valued at $400 million.

Enterprise software giant ServiceNow is expanding its AI and metadata management capabilities with the acquisition of Israeli startup Sweep. Sources indicate the deal is valued at approximately $400 million.

Strauss, through its joint venture 3corações, has finalized the acquisition of Brazilian food producer Yoki. The final transaction value reached 642 million reals, 20% lower than the initial estimate.

American company Proofpoint is in advanced talks to acquire the Israeli cyber firm Varonis. Following the report, Varonis's market capitalization on Wall Street jumped by 10%.

The Israeli financial group has signed a binding agreement to acquire control of a company specializing in workers' compensation insurance, with the total assets of the acquired companies estimated at tens of millions of dollars.