Ignite International Brands Proposed Going-Private via Share Consolidation

Ignite Visibility Acquires Integrated Digital Strategies

December 7, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Ignite Visibility has acquired Integrated Digital Strategies (IDS), an Orlando-based digital marketing agency focused on franchisor/franchisee marketing, to strengthen Ignite's national-to-local franchise marketing capabilities. The deal — Ignite's first since partnering with Mountaingate Capital in February 2023 — was supported by financing from Capital Southwest Corporation and advised by Lakeside Partners and Karr Tuttle Campbell for IDS.

Aditxt Acquires Ignite Proteomics for $36 Million

March 19, 2026

Healthcare Services

Aditxt announced the $36 million acquisition of Ignite Proteomics, a commercial-stage precision oncology company. The deal was structured through the issuance of 36,000 shares of Aditxt’s newly designated Series A-2 convertible preferred stock, and Ignite will operate as a subsidiary within Aditxt’s oncology initiatives.

Tilray Brands Acquires HEXO Corp.

April 10, 2023

Consumer Products

Tilray Brands, Inc. will acquire all issued and outstanding common shares of HEXO Corp. under a court-approved plan of arrangement, with HEXO shareholders receiving 0.4352 Tilray shares per HEXO share (implying US$1.25 per HEXO share based on a 60-day VWAP). The deal, announced alongside a waiver and amendment agreement to address HEXO's near-term covenant and liquidity issues, is intended to combine HEXO's cultivation and brand assets with Tilray's larger cannabis and CPG platform.

Searchlight Capital Partners and BCI to Acquire Consolidated Communications for $3.1 Billion

November 20, 2024

Telecommunications

Consolidated Communications Holdings is set to be acquired in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $3.1 billion by affiliates of Searchlight Capital Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI). The deal is expected to close in late 2024 or early 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Farragut Capital and Ignite Labs Complete Majority Recapitalization of Atlas Executive Consulting

February 9, 2022

Government & Public Sector

Farragut Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and equity to support a majority recapitalization of Atlas Executive Consulting alongside Ignite Labs, LLC and existing management, with LiveOak Bank providing a line of credit. Atlas — a digital consulting firm focused on analytics, data science and program support for the U.S. national security sector — will be the first portfolio company of the newly formed Ignite Digital Services platform.

Computershare Agrees to Acquire ingage IR Limited

December 12, 2024

Data & Analytics

Computershare Limited has agreed to acquire ingage IR Limited, a provider of investor relations and engagement software for listed companies. The deal is expected to complete by the end of the year, with Computershare expecting all ingage staff to transfer as part of the transaction.