mergers

Tampa-based XTEND to go public in $1.5B merger Tampa Mayor Jane Castor shakes hands with XTEND CEO Aviv Shapira at a Tampa headquarters announcement event

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor shakes hands with XTEND CEO Aviv Shapira at a Tampa headquarters announcement event

Tampa-based XTEND to go public in $1.5B merger

Chuck Merlis February 17, 2026

XTEND’s Tampa headquarters anchors a planned $1.5B Nasdaq merger with JFB.

ConnectWise acquires AI firm to automate IT service work ConnectWise logo with text reading “ConnectWise AI Acquisition”

ConnectWise acquires AI firm to automate IT service work

Chuck Merlis January 20, 2026

ConnectWise acquires an AI automation company to help IT providers scale service delivery.

Celestar sold to Virginia defense firm B&A Celestar Corporation logo with on-screen text reading Defense Services Deal

Celestar sold to Virginia defense firm B&A

Chuck Merlis January 13, 2026

B&A acquired Celestar, expanding intelligence capabilities across defense and national security markets.

Moss acquires Ellison Construction, deepening Tampa Bay footprint Moss and Ellison Construction logos shown together, illustrating Moss’ acquisition of the Tampa-based builder.

Moss and Ellison Construction logos shown together, illustrating Moss’ acquisition of the Tampa-based builder.

Moss acquires Ellison Construction, deepening Tampa Bay footprint

Chuck Merlis December 22, 2025

Moss acquires Ellison Construction, expanding capacity as Tampa Bay development accelerates.

Fifth Third opens its 200th Florida branch as growth shifts south

Modern exterior of a Fifth Third Bank branch with glass walls, green accents and a bright blue sky.

Fifth Third opens its 200th Florida branch as growth shifts south

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

Fifth Third’s 200th Florida branch marks a major step in the bank’s Southeast expansion and its promise...

For Tampa Bay owners, your business Is the real asset M&A chess pieces beside a view of Tampa’s downtown skyline, symbolizing business value beyond financial statements.

M&A chess pieces beside a view of Tampa’s downtown skyline, symbolizing business value beyond financial statements.

For Tampa Bay owners, your business Is the real asset

Contributed Content December 20, 2025

For many Tampa Bay business owners, value extends beyond a full sale to smarter exit and recap...

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Soma Global’s $22.5M investment named Deal of the Year

Jo-Lynn Brown November 16, 2021

The Alliance of M&A Advisors Tampa Bay Chapter has named Soma Global’s massive investment the organization’s 2021...

Kevin Hourigan talks about Bayshore Solutions’ big change 288B5361 WEB

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Kevin Hourigan talks about Bayshore Solutions’ big change

Jo-Lynn Brown March 19, 2021

Kevin Hourigan has one of those stories that, at first glance, might feel like you’ve heard it...

Tampa’s Bayshore Solutions announces major merger Tampa Bay Shore Solutions

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Tampa’s Bayshore Solutions announces major merger

Jo-Lynn Brown February 12, 2021

Bayshore Solutions, a digital marketing and web development agency with offices in Tampa and Denver, merged with...

Older Lundy Alvarez & Koch opens Clearwater office, expands team Close-up of two business professionals in suits shaking hands during a meeting.

Close-up of two business professionals in suits shaking hands during a meeting.

Older Lundy Alvarez & Koch opens Clearwater office, expands team

Jo-Lynn Brown September 1, 2020

Older Lundy & Alvarez, a law firm based in Tampa, opened a fourth office location, at 200...