Banco Macro S.A. Acquires Banco Sáenz S.A.

Francisco Partners Acquires Macrobond from Nordic Capital

July 10, 2023

Data & Analytics

Francisco Partners has agreed to acquire Macrobond, a Malmö-based provider of macroeconomic and financial data and analytics, from Nordic Capital. Macrobond's founder Tomas Liljeborg will remain CEO and a significant equity holder as the company — which has ~230 employees and serves 800+ organizations worldwide — looks to accelerate product innovation, expand datasets and grow its global presence.

Moniepoint Acquires Sumac Microfinance Bank to Enter Kenya

April 1, 2026

Financial Services

Moniepoint Inc. completed its acquisition of Sumac Microfinance Bank Limited, supported by approvals from the Central Bank of Kenya and the Competition Authority of Kenya. The deal gives Moniepoint a 78% majority stake in Sumac and is aimed at bringing Moniepoint’s integrated digital banking, payments, credit, and business management tools to Kenya’s underserved MSMEs.

Nicolet Bankshares Acquires Mackinac Financial Corporation (mBank)

April 12, 2021

Financial Services

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. agreed to acquire Mackinac Financial Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary mBank in a transaction valued at approximately $248 million. The deal, consisting of roughly 80% stock and 20% cash, expands Nicolet's community banking footprint into Northern Michigan and is expected to close in Q3 2021 subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Piper Sandler Companies Acquires Cornerstone Macro

February 7, 2022

Financial Services

Piper Sandler Companies entered into a definitive agreement to acquire independent research firm Cornerstone Macro. The acquisition adds Cornerstone Macro’s macro research and equity derivatives trading capabilities to Piper Sandler’s institutional equities research, sales, and trading platform, with Cornerstone Macro continuing to provide research as part of Piper Sandler & Co.

Banco Santander Acquires Webster Financial Corporation in a $12.3 Billion Deal

February 3, 2026

Financial Services

Banco Santander, S.A. agreed to acquire Webster Financial Corporation in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $12.3 billion. Webster shareholders will receive $48.75 in cash and 2.0548 Santander American Depository Shares per Webster share, and Webster will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Santander upon closing.

Anteriad Acquires BNZSA

April 18, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Anteriad, a Mountaingate Capital portfolio company, has acquired BNZSA to expand its international data, account-based marketing (ABM), and demand generation capabilities. BNZSA, headquartered in Madrid, Spain, has more than 300 employees and delivers multi-language, GDPR-compliant B2B demand generation services across EMEA, APAC and other international markets.