Making Science Group Completes Acquisition of United Communications Partners (UCP)

United BioSource (UBC) Acquires MarketShare Movers (MSM)

March 9, 2022

Healthcare Services

United BioSource LLC (UBC) has acquired MarketShare Movers (MSM), a data-driven prescription drug benefit and patient affordability company. The acquisition expands UBC's patient access and affordability capabilities by adding MSM's co-pay program execution, pharmacy adjudication, and proprietary analytics to UBC's patient access and commercialization services.

UPSTACK Acquires Universal Telecommunications and Universal Solutions Providers

April 7, 2022

IT Services

UPSTACK acquired Universal Telecommunications Inc. and sister company Universal Solutions Providers LLC (together, "Universal, the Communications Company") to expand its internet infrastructure advisory and managed services capabilities. Universal's owner Mervyn Gervis will join UPSTACK as a Partner, and Universal's leadership will take senior roles within the combined organization; financial terms were not disclosed.

Urgent Care Partners Acquires Merchant Medicine

July 9, 2020

Healthcare Services

Urgent Care Partners (UCP) has acquired Merchant Medicine, a consulting firm focused on retail healthcare, telehealth solutions and consumer-driven care strategies. The acquisition expands UCP’s urgent care platform services to include benchmarking, analytics and consumer-focused strategy capabilities for health systems and on-demand care operators.

Cox Communications Acquires Remaining Interest in Unite Private Networks

July 6, 2023

Telecommunications

Cox Communications agreed to acquire the remaining ownership stake in Unite Private Networks (UPN) from Ridgemont Equity Partners, completing the deal in July 2023. UPN will be combined with Cox-owned Segra to form a new standalone commercial fiber company that expands Cox's fiber footprint and commercial services for enterprise, education and government customers.

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires FoodScience

November 19, 2024

Food & Beverage

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) have acquired FoodScience, a Williston, Vermont-based formulator, manufacturer and marketer of pet and human nutritional supplements, from Wind Point Partners. MSCP said it will work with CEO Sharon Rossi to pursue organic growth and strategic M&A to expand FoodScience's portfolio and capabilities.

Publicis Groupe Acquires Mars United Commerce from Mountaingate Capital

September 23, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Publicis Groupe has acquired Mars United Commerce (formerly The Mars Agency), the world's largest independent commerce marketing company, from Mountaingate Capital. The deal brings Mars's proprietary Marilyn platform, shopper intelligence and retail consultancy capabilities into Publicis to strengthen its end-to-end commerce and full-funnel marketing offering; Mars employs over 1,000 people globally.