Tampa Insurance Giant to Go Private in $7.7 Billion Michael Dell-Backed Deal
Shareholders will get $32.50 per share, an 88% premium, with the deal set to close in early 2027.
Private Equity Firm Acquires Plant City Manufacturer
The buyer plans to add production capacity and pursue acquisitions as the manufacturer grows.
Two Tampa Bay Port Terminals Sold in Deal With $56.4M Property Sale
The deal includes Port Sutton and Port Manatee terminal operations and a 92-acre Tampa property.
Webull Closes $100M Acquisition of Thailand Brokerage
The St. Petersburg brokerage paid $80 million in stock for its latest international expansion.
Tampa Health Care Firm Acquires California AI Company
The deal adds data and AI capabilities to Imagenet’s health care payer operations.
Tampa-Based Real Estate Lender Acquired in $3.2 Billion Transaction
Velocity will keep the KKR-backed lender’s headquarters and management team in Tampa.
Aviation Training Giant to Acquire Clearwater-Based Simulator Business
FlightSafety’s Acron deal adds 300-plus full-flight simulators, but Clearwater’s impact is unclear.
MarineMax to Be Acquired in $1.5 Billion Deal
The $53-a-share sale follows months of bidding for the Oldsmar boating company.
Woodie’s Wash Shack takes a spin with private equity
The combined company will keep the Woodie’s name while targeting more growth in Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay’s M&A Boom Is Creating a New Risk for Buyers
Winning a deal is only the start. The real risks emerge when diligence never reaches the contract.