Aquarian Capital to Acquire Brighthouse Financial in $4.1 Billion All-Cash Deal

DigitalBridge Group to Acquire ArcLight Capital Partners in $1.05B Deal

May 28, 2026

IT Services

DigitalBridge Group, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ArcLight Capital Partners, LLC for up to $1.05 billion (including a $650 million base price and up to $400 million contingent consideration). The transaction is conditioned on completion of SoftBank Group’s previously announced acquisition of DigitalBridge and is expected to create a scaled alternative asset manager spanning power, AI, and digital infrastructure.

Bullish to Acquire Equiniti in $4.2 Billion All-Stock Transaction

May 7, 2026

Financial Services

Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Equiniti from Siris in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $4.2 billion. The deal is expected to close in January 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, and will combine Bullish’s blockchain-native market infrastructure with Equiniti’s regulated transfer agent and issuer services platform.

Equitable Holdings and Corebridge Financial Merge in ~$22B All-Stock Deal

March 25, 2026

Financial Services

Equitable Holdings and Corebridge Financial entered into a definitive all-stock merger valued at approximately $22 billion, creating a scaled retirement, life, wealth and asset management company with more than 12 million customers. The combined company will operate under the Equitable name and is expected to close by year-end 2026 (subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions).

Broadshore Capital Partners Management Completes Buyout from Guardian Life

September 2, 2025

Professional Services

Broadshore Capital Partners’ management team, led by CEO Brad Howe, has acquired the majority ownership interest formerly held by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, making the firm fully independent and management‑owned. The transition will not affect day‑to‑day operations or senior leadership as Broadshore continues to manage equity and debt real estate investments nationally.

Aquarian Holdings Acquires Controlling Interest in Somerset Reinsurance Ltd.

January 10, 2023

Insurance

Aquarian Holdings has closed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Bermuda-domiciled Somerset Reinsurance Ltd., a reinsurer focused on the U.S. life insurance and annuity market. Aquarian will provide substantial immediate and committed capital and, through Aquarian Investments, serve as asset manager to support Somerset Re's growth while existing investors Hannover Re and Weiss Family Interests retain ownership stakes and remain involved.

Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Alleghany Corporation for $11.6 Billion

October 19, 2022

Financial Services

Berkshire Hathaway and Alleghany Corporation entered into a definitive agreement under which Berkshire Hathaway will acquire all outstanding Alleghany shares for $848.02 per share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately $11.6 billion. Alleghany will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary at first, and the transaction ultimately closed with Alleghany becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.