DolEx Dollar Express and Barri Financial Group Merge

Exodus Movement Acquires Baanx US Corp for $30M

May 1, 2026

Payments & Fintech

Exodus Movement acquired the outstanding shares of Baanx US Corp. and certain other assets for a total purchase price of $30 million ($5 million at transfer of specified assets plus $25 million deferred over four years). Exodus said closing the Baanx US deal completes the final step to integrate Baanx into its self-custodial payments platform at scale.

Western Union Acquires International Money Express (Intermex) in $500 Million Deal

August 12, 2025

Payments & Fintech

Western Union will acquire International Money Express (Intermex) for $16 per share in cash, valuing the deal at about $500 million. The transaction is intended to expand Western Union’s U.S. retail footprint, increase reach in Latin America, and accelerate digital customer growth, with $30 million in expected annual cost savings within 24 months.

International Money Express (Intermex) Acquires La Nacional; Agrees to Acquire LAN Holdings / I-Transfer

November 1, 2022

Payments & Fintech

International Money Express, Inc. (Intermex) completed the acquisition of Envios de Valores La Nacional Corp., paying $42.3 million in cash plus up to $2.4 million of contingent consideration, strengthening its remittance footprint to the Dominican Republic and other Latin American corridors. Intermex also announced a related transaction to acquire LAN Holdings Corp., which includes Spain-based I-Transfer Global Payments, expanding Intermex’s reach into Europe and increasing its global footprint to more than 70 countries.

Advisor Group Acquires Infinex Financial Holdings

May 19, 2022

Financial Services

Advisor Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Infinex Financial Holdings, the holding company of a broker-dealer that supports banks, credit unions and institution-based advisors. Infinex, headquartered in Meriden, Connecticut, oversees roughly $30 billion in client assets and more than 750 financial professionals; the deal expands Advisor Group's presence in the financial institution channel and is subject to FINRA and other regulatory approvals.

Cetera Financial Group Acquires BAR Financial LLC

January 13, 2021

Financial Services

Cetera Financial Group has acquired BAR Financial LLC, a financial services firm comprising nearly 300 independent financial professionals, 25 employees, and about $4 billion in AUM. BAR will transition to a Cetera-owned, region-managed group while retaining brand autonomy; BAR's founding partners will serve as Regional Directors for three years to ensure a smooth succession.

Management-Led Investor Group Acquires DolEx Dollar Express from Palladium Equity Partners

January 27, 2020

Financial Services

Palladium Equity Partners has completed the sale of the parent company of DolEx Dollar Express, Inc. to a group of investors that includes company management. DolEx, a Duluth, Georgia-based provider of remittance and retail financial services operating roughly 525 branches and over 2,700 agent locations across the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Europe, was sold with terms undisclosed; Stephens Inc. advised DolEx while Advanced Capital Partners advised the acquiring investors.