Mergers & Acquisitions, Week of Aug 3, 2026: Deals Announced & Closed
In the week of Aug 3, 2026 to Aug 9, 2026, 51 companies reported 56 merger or acquisition filings with the SEC — 32 as the buyer, 18 as the seller or the company being acquired, and 6 changes of control — according to EquiReason's reading of the filings.
Source: SEC EDGAR filings · Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026 · read by EquiReason
| Date | Company | Role | Filing | What the filing reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | YUMC Yum China Holdings, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 1.01, 2.01, 7.01, 9.01 | Yum China completed acquisition of Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China for $1.2B; expects savings from 3% license fee to boost margins and accelerate store openings. |
| 2026-08-07 | YUM Yum! Brands, Inc. | Seller or target | 8-K · 1.01, 2.01, 7.01, 9.01 | Yum! Brands completed sale of Pizza Hut rights in China to Yum China for $1.2B cash, amended master license for KFC/Taco Bell with 12-year incentive structure. |
| 2026-08-07 | USAR USA Rare Earth, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 2.01, 9.01 | Completed acquisition of Texas Mineral Resources Corp. via merger; exchange ratio 0.043279843 USAR shares per TMRC share. |
| 2026-08-07 | TJGC TJGC GROUP Ltd | Change of control | 6-K | Shareholders approved a change in authorized share composition, creating Class A and Class B ordinary shares, and re-designating existing shares, with effective date no later than August 31, 2026. |
| 2026-08-07 | JBS JBS N.V. | Seller or target | 6-K | Indonesia sovereign fund DIM to invest USD 2.5B for 25% stake in JBS's Australia/New Zealand protein business joint venture; total capital raise up to USD 5B including debt. |
| 2026-08-07 | DFH Dream Finders Homes, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 1.01, 7.01, 9.01 | Dream Finders Homes entered into a merger agreement to acquire Beazer Homes USA for $33.50 per share in cash, expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. |
| 2026-08-06 | YUMC Yum China Holdings, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 1.01, 2.03, 9.01 | Yum China entered into a Bridge Credit Agreement for CNH8.4B to finance the Pizza Hut brand acquisition; increases leverage. |
| 2026-08-06 | TARS Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 1.01, 3.02, 8.01, 9.01 | Tarsus Pharmaceuticals acquires Alkeus Pharmaceuticals for $270M cash + $180M stock upfront, plus up to $350M milestones and tiered revenue sharing. Deal expected to close in 2026, subject to HSR and other conditions. |
| 2026-08-06 | SYNA Synaptics Incorporated | Seller or target | 8-K · 2.02, 9.01 | Synaptics reports Q4/FY2026 results: Revenue $308M (+9% YoY), Core IoT +24% YoY. Non-GAAP EPS $1.23. FY2026 revenue $1.2B (+11%), Core IoT +43%. Pending acquisition by onsemi (all-stock) announced June 25, 2026. No forward guidance provided due to transaction. |
| 2026-08-06 | SUNS Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 1.01, 3.02, 7.01, 9.01 | Sunrise Realty Trust announces definitive merger agreement to acquire Southern Realty Trust, consolidating two CRE lenders. Pro forma loan commitments $604M, total assets $534M. Expected benefits include cost savings, improved index inclusi |
| 2026-08-06 | REAX The Real Brokerage Inc. | Buyer | 6-K | The Real Brokerage Inc. (Real) enters into a merger agreement to acquire RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (REMAX). The combined entity will be Real REMAX Group, expected to trade on Nasdaq under 'REAX'. Transaction expected to close in H2 2026. |
| 2026-08-06 | LBTYK Liberty Global Ltd. | Buyer | 8-K · 1.01, 2.01, 9.01 | Liberty Global completed acquisition of VodafoneZiggo for €1.0B cash plus 10% equity stake; Vodafone holds minority interest; governance agreement established. |
| 2026-08-06 | LBTYA Liberty Global Ltd. | Buyer | 8-K · 1.01, 2.01, 9.01 | Liberty Global completed acquisition of VodafoneZiggo for €1.0B cash plus 10% equity stake; Vodafone holds minority interest; governance agreement established. |
| 2026-08-06 | IRTC iRhythm Holdings, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 1.01, 3.02, 9.01 | iRhythm entered a definitive merger agreement to acquire Vital Connect for $237.5M cash + $50M stock, with a reverse termination fee of $9M and interim funding up to $30M. |
| 2026-08-06 | HROW Harrow, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 1.01, 7.01, 9.01 | Harrow, Inc. agreed to acquire global rights to TYRVAYA (varenicline solution) nasal spray from Viatris for $30M cash at closing plus up to $70M in contingent milestone payments based on net sales thresholds. Expected closing H2 2026. |
| 2026-08-06 | DV DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. | Seller or target | 8-K · 8.01, 9.01 | DoubleVerify entered into a merger agreement to be acquired by Neptune BidCo US Inc. via a merger; the company will become a wholly owned subsidiary. |
| 2026-08-06 | CTVA Corteva, Inc. | Change of control | 8-K · 7.01, 8.01, 9.01 | Corteva pursuing separation into two independent companies (crop protection and seed); Vylor Inc. to hold seed business; exchange offers and consent solicitations for EIDP notes. |
| 2026-08-06 | BRC BRADY CORP | Buyer | 8-K · 1.01, 2.01, 2.03, 7.01, 9.01 | Brady Corporation completes $1.4B acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business, creating industrial technology leader; funded with cash and debt; expects $0.80 EPS accretion in first year. |
| 2026-08-06 | ARKO Arko Corp. | Buyer | 8-K · 1.01, 3.02, 9.01 | ARKO Corp. subsidiary entered an asset purchase agreement to acquire a fuel supply and distribution platform for $205M cash plus $30M in stock, with earn-out based on EBITDA targets. |
| 2026-08-05 | NXH NEIGHBORHOOD INTELLIGENCE, INC. | Buyer | 8-K · 8.01, 9.01 | Company completed acquisition of The Container Store Holdings and is pursuing acquisition of F9 Brands (LumLiq2, Cabinets To Go, Southwind Building Products). |
| 2026-08-05 | GTE GRAN TIERRA ENERGY INC. | Seller or target | 8-K · 1.01, 8.01, 9.01 | Company issued press release announcing execution of Share Purchase Agreement, indicating a change of control or acquisition event. |
| 2026-08-05 | GHC Graham Holdings Company | Seller or target | 8-K · 8.01, 9.01 | Kaplan, Inc. (subsidiary of Graham Holdings) agreed to sell Dublin Business School to China Chunlai Education Group for $127.5 million. |
| 2026-08-05 | CXW CoreCivic, Inc. | Seller or target | 8-K · 1.01, 2.01, 7.01, 9.01 | CoreCivic sold two facilities (Midwest Regional Reception Center for ~$238.4M and Prairie Correctional Facility for ~$495.6M) to the Department of Homeland Security, with expected continued management contracts. |
| 2026-08-05 | CRTO Criteo S.A. | Seller or target | 8-K · 1.01, 8.01, 9.01 | Criteo S.A. enters into Agreement and Plan of Merger with Criteo Holdings, Inc. for cross-border merger; details limited. |
| 2026-08-05 | BLBD Blue Bird Corporation | Buyer | 8-K · 1.01, 7.01, 9.01 | Blue Bird Corporation entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire certain assets of Detroit Chassis LLC for $7M, plus a Master Collaboration Agreement with Ford to take over design and manufacture of F-53/F-59 stripped chassis, targ |
| 2026-08-05 | AXTA Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. | Change of control | 8-K · 5.07, 8.01, 9.01 | Shareholders approved merger with AkzoNobel; ~83.5% votes in favor; transaction on track. |
| 2026-08-05 | AFRI Forafric Global PLC | Change of control | 6-K | Forafric Global completed transfer of controlling interest (68%) in Forafric Maroc to Cap Holding SA. Transaction includes MAD 100M capital increase, ~MAD 280M debt reduction, and funding for working capital. Company continues strategic ref |
| 2026-08-04 | ZJYL Jin Medical International Ltd. | Buyer | 6-K | Jin Medical International completed acquisition of contractual control over Beijing Tongsheng Technology via VIE agreements, issuing 64.2M Class A shares as consideration. |
| 2026-08-04 | REZI Resideo Technologies, Inc. | Change of control | 8-K · 1.01, 2.01, 3.03, 5.02, 7.01, 8.01, 9.01 | Resideo completed the spin-off of ADI (ADIG) via a pro-rata distribution of 1 ADI share for every 2 Resideo shares. Concurrently, Resideo exchanged ADI preferred shares for its own preferred shares with CD&R, extended lock-up to 2028, and C |
| 2026-08-04 | REAX The Real Brokerage Inc. | Seller or target | 6-K | REMAX and Real announce deadline for REMAX stockholders to elect merger consideration in pending acquisition by Real, creating Real REMAX Group Inc. |
| 2026-08-04 | PLD Prologis, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 1.01, 2.03, 3.02, 8.01, 9.01 | Prologis announced recommended offer to acquire SEGRO plc for ~£14B (0.0920 shares + partial cash alternative up to £3.5B). Strategic combination creating global logistics leader. |
| 2026-08-04 | LNTH Lantheus Holdings, Inc. | Seller or target | 8-K · 1.01, 5.02, 9.01 | Lantheus entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Curium US Holdings LLC for $102.50 per share in cash plus contingent value rights up to $12.00 per share, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $5.3 bill |
| 2026-08-04 | ITGR Integer Holdings Corporation | Change of control | 8-K · 1.01, 5.03, 9.01 | Integer Holdings entered a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by KKR affiliates for $127/share in cash, with stockholder approval and regulatory conditions. |
| 2026-08-04 | GFF Griffon Corporation | Seller or target | 8-K · 1.01, 2.01, 7.01, 8.01, 9.01 | Griffon Corporation closed the sale of its AMES Australasia business to a joint venture, receiving AUD $258M cash and AUD $69.3M PIK note. Griffon retains 49% indirect equity. Proceeds used to repay $285M Term Loan B. |
| 2026-08-04 | AGX Argan, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 8.01, 9.01 | Argan's subsidiary SMC acquired ValCor Communications for $8.3 million in cash and stock, expanding its network installation and maintenance services in New England. |
| 2026-08-03 | VOD Vodafone Group Public Limited Company | Seller or target | 6-K | Vodafone completed sale of its VodafoneZiggo stake to Liberty Global for €1B cash and 10% of Ziggo Group; proceeds to reduce net debt. |
| 2026-08-03 | UCB United Community Banks, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 8.01, 9.01 | United Community Banks closed its previously announced acquisition of Peach State Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary Peach State Bank & Trust. Completion of a previously announced deal. |
| 2026-08-03 | TRIP Tripadvisor, Inc. | Seller or target | 8-K · 1.01, 9.01 | Tripadvisor entered a definitive agreement to sell its TheFork business to American Express for $700M cash; transaction expected by end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. |
| 2026-08-03 | TFX Teleflex Incorporated | Seller or target | 8-K · 2.01, 7.01, 9.01 | Completed sale of OEM Business to Lotus US Bidco for $1.5B cash; entered transition services, development, and supply agreements. |
| 2026-08-03 | SWKS Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 8.01 | Skyworks Solutions provides update on pending acquisition of Qorvo; HSR waiting period expired, FTC allowed timing agreement to lapse; awaiting Chinese and Korean approvals. |
| 2026-08-03 | SWKS Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 8.01, 9.01 | Skyworks Solutions entered into merger agreement to acquire Qorvo in a two-step merger transaction. Filing includes Qorvo financials and pro forma combined statements. |
| 2026-08-03 | SUPN Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Seller or target | 8-K · 8.01, 9.01 | Supernus Pharmaceuticals and Indivior announce proposed merger of equals. Supernus files employee communications and LinkedIn post regarding the transaction. S-4 registration statement to be filed; transaction subject to stockholder and reg |
| 2026-08-03 | SUPN Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Seller or target | 8-K · 8.01, 9.01 | Supernus Pharmaceuticals and Indivior announce proposed merger of equals; joint proxy statement/prospectus to be filed; conference call and investor presentation. |
| 2026-08-03 | SUPN Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Seller or target | 8-K · 1.01, 5.02, 8.01, 9.01 | Supernus Pharmaceuticals entered a merger agreement with Indivior, where Indivior will acquire Supernus in a stock-for-stock merger; Supernus shareholders will receive 1.5401 Indivior shares per Supernus share, owning ~43.5% of the combined |
| 2026-08-03 | PPHC Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 8.01, 9.01 | Completed acquisition of The Advocacy Partners on August 3, 2026. Press release attached as exhibit. No financial terms disclosed. |
| 2026-08-03 | PAY Paymentus Holdings, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 2.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-03 | OKE ONEOK, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 2.01, 7.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-03 | LUNR Intuitive Machines, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 1.01, 7.01, 8.01, 9.01 | Intuitive Machines consummated Goonhilly Acquisition: UK Earth Station for £37M (cash+stock) and COMSAT LLC for $10M cash, expanding ground station and satellite communications capabilities. |
| 2026-08-03 | KFY Korn Ferry | Buyer | 8-K · 1.01, 9.01 | Korn Ferry entered into a Deed of Amendment to acquire Auxey Holdco Limited, with closing targeted for September 1, 2026, subject to conditions. |
| 2026-08-03 | INDV Indivior Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 1.01, 7.01, 9.01 | Indivior Pharmaceuticals entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Supernus Pharmaceuticals via a stock-for-stock merger with a fixed exchange ratio of 1.5401 Indivior shares per Supernus share, plus a $1B special dividend and $ |
| 2026-08-03 | HWC Hancock Whitney Corporation | Buyer | 8-K · 8.01, 9.01 | Completed acquisition of OFB Bancshares for ~$377.6M cash; merged with Hancock Whitney Bank. |
| 2026-08-03 | ESQ Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 2.01, 5.02, 8.01, 9.01 | — |
| 2026-08-03 | CHTR Charter Communications, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 8.01, 9.01 | Charter Communications files financial statements for acquisition of Cox Communications' commercial fiber, managed IT, cloud services, and residential cable business. Transaction valued at $1.00 plus equity contribution. |
| 2026-08-03 | BOW Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. | Seller or target | 8-K · 1.01, 2.02, 8.01, 9.01 | American Family Mutual Insurance Company to acquire Bowhead Specialty Holdings. Bowhead reports Q2 2026 results: GWP +28.2% to $297.9M, net income $16.1M, adjusted net income +26%. |
| 2026-08-03 | BAM Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. | Buyer | 8-K · 2.01, 9.01 | Brookfield completed acquisition of remaining 26% of Oaktree for ~$3.0B, now owns 100%. |
| 2026-08-03 | ADSK Autodesk, Inc. | Buyer | 8-K · 8.01 | Autodesk completed acquisition of MaintainX Inc., a maintenance management software provider, expanding its portfolio. |
Questions
- Which companies announced mergers or acquisitions in the week of aug 3, 2026?
- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC), Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM), USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR), TJGC GROUP Ltd (TJGC), JBS N.V. (JBS), Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (DFH), Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (TARS), Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA) and 43 more — the full list, with dates and the filing behind each row, is above.
- Which companies announced acquisitions in the week of aug 3, 2026?
- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC), USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR), Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (DFH), Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (TARS), Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS), The Real Brokerage Inc. (REAX), Liberty Global Ltd. (LBTYK), Liberty Global Ltd. (LBTYA) and 22 more.
Earlier weeks
2026 W43 · 2026 W42 · 2026 W41 · 2026 W40 · 2026 W39 · 2026 W38 · 2026 W37 · 2026 W36 · 2026 W35 · 2026 W34 · 2026 W33 · 2026 W32 · Other lists: Guidance raised or cut · Insider buying · Executive and board changes · Stock buybacks announced · Layoffs and restructurings
How these figures are read: methodology · EquiReason.