Walmart Acquires VIZIO for Approximately $2.3 Billion

Xperi Acquires Vewd Software

July 5, 2022

Software

Xperi Holding Corporation acquired Vewd Software Holdings Limited for $109 million in cash and debt to accelerate entry into the Connected TV and streaming media market and expand TiVo's streaming platform footprint. The deal adds roughly 275 employees and an installed European device footprint of about 15 million devices, positioning Xperi as a leading independent provider of Smart TV middleware.

Samsung Display Acquires eMagin Corporation

August 31, 2023

Manufacturing

Samsung Display will acquire eMagin Corporation for $2.08 per share (approximately $218 million) after eMagin stockholders approved the merger. The deal, which will take eMagin private and remove its shares from NYSE American, is expected to close in the second half of 2023 subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.

Google to Acquire Wiz for $32 Billion

March 21, 2025

Cybersecurity

Google LLC has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wiz, Inc., a New York–based cloud security platform, in an all-cash transaction valued at $32 billion subject to closing adjustments. The deal expands Google Cloud's security capabilities and accelerates its strategy to deliver improved cloud and multicloud security solutions to enterprise customers.

Gentex Corporation Acquires VOXX International Corporation

April 1, 2025

Automotive

Gentex Corporation completed the acquisition of VOXX International Corporation in an all-cash transaction at $7.50 per share, closing April 1, 2025 after VOXX stockholders approved the merger. Gentex says the purchase expands its automotive and consumer electronics capabilities — including VOXX’s distribution network, EyeLock biometric technology and premium audio brands — to accelerate growth in smart home, automotive OEM/aftermarket and consumer products.

Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners Acquire Smartsheet

January 22, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Funds managed by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners completed the take-private acquisition of Smartsheet for approximately $8.4 billion. Smartsheet stockholders received $56.50 per share; the buyers said they will invest to drive product innovation, expand Smartsheet's collaborative work management platform and scale its international business.

Vista Equity Partners Acquires EngageSmart for $4 Billion

January 28, 2024

Software

An affiliate of Vista Equity Partners completed a take-private acquisition of EngageSmart for $23.00 per share in cash, valuing the company at about $4.0 billion. EngageSmart's common stock ceased trading after stockholders approved the transaction; sellers included existing investors such as General Atlantic and Summit Partners.