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Black & Veatch Acquires Bird Electric

August 15, 2023

Construction

Black & Veatch has acquired Bird Electric Enterprises and Bird Electric Properties (both part of BASElectric Holdings, LLC). The acquisition brings more than 600 electrical construction and emergency restoration professionals into Black & Veatch’s Grid Solutions portfolio, expanding its capabilities across transmission, distribution, renewables, EV charging and storm restoration markets.

Israir Subsidiary Acquires Additional Stakes in Bird Aviation

June 21, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Tel Aviv-based Israir (through its subsidiary Israir Aviation and Tourism) agreed to buy a 25% stake in Cyprus-based MRO provider Bird Aviation from Bird Aerosystems for €2.75 million, and plans to acquire a further 12.5% for ~€1.375 million with a put option to purchase the remaining 12.5% two years after. The staged transaction increases Israir's ownership of the Larnaca-headquartered maintenance specialist and is intended to support fleet development plans, finance capacity and expanded MRO capabilities at Bird Aviation's Larnaca base.

Graitec Acquires Microsol Resources

April 30, 2025

Software

Graitec, a global AEC software developer and Autodesk Platinum Partner, has acquired Microsol Resources, a New York–based Autodesk Gold Partner specializing in Building Information Modeling (BIM). The acquisition strengthens Graitec's U.S. presence and broadens its portfolio of software, consulting, training, and technical support for AEC customers.

ATC Drivetrain Acquires Global Battery Solutions

May 18, 2022

Automotive

ATC Drivetrain has acquired Global Battery Solutions (GBS), a Holland, Michigan-based provider of battery life-cycle management and EV component services. The acquisition expands ATC's capabilities in energy storage systems, second-life battery solutions and vehicle electrification services to better serve OEMs and aftermarket customers.

Bird Global Acquires Spin from TIER Mobility

September 19, 2023

Transportation

Bird Global, Inc. acquired Skinny Labs, Inc. (doing business as Spin) from Berlin-based TIER Mobility for $19 million in a deal that included $10 million cash upfront, $6 million vendor take back and $3 million holdback. The acquisition makes Bird North America’s largest micromobility operator by market share, adds Spin’s ~60,000-vehicle fleet and ~50-city footprint, and is expected to deliver more than $20 million in synergies and be immediately accretive to earnings.

Bird Construction Acquires NorCan Electric Inc.

January 18, 2024

Industrial Services

Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) has acquired the assets of NorCan Electric Inc. for $11 million, in a tuck-in to its Stuart Olson industrial services subsidiary. The deal expands Bird's electrical and instrumentation capabilities, adds up to 450 electricians serving the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Alberta), and supports recurring MSA revenue streams; the purchase was financed ~85% with debt and the balance with Bird treasury shares.