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HF Sinclair, Holly Energy Partners Announce $1.44B Merger Agreement

by | Aug 17, 2023

Dallas-based energy companies HF Sinclair Corp. and Holly Energy Partners LP have agreed to merge in a what Reuters said is a $1.44 billion deal that will simplify corporate structure, reduce costs, and further support the integration and optimization of the HF Sinclair portfolio.

“We are pleased to announce this strategic transaction which we believe simplifies our corporate structure, reduces costs and further supports the integration and optimization of our portfolio,” HF Sinclair’s Chief Executive Officer and President Tim Go said in a statement....

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Dallas’ Omni Logistics To Merge with Forward Air After Companies Earned $3.7B Revenue Over 12 Mos.
by | Aug 10, 2023
A strategic alliance of the two industry leaders isn't just a merger; it's a calculated move to dominate the $15 billion expedited less-than-truckload market.
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Blackboxstocks Announces $8.5M Investment Stake in UK’s Evtec Group as Step Toward Merger
by | Jun 15, 2023
The planned merger is between Dallas-based Blackbox and Evtec Group Limited, Evtec Aluminium Limited, and Evtec Automotive Limited. The merger was previously announced on April 17. 
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Quad Merger: Carrollton’s Mercury Communication Services and 3 Other Companies Launch IT Procurement Firm

by | May 2, 2023
The new company, Carrollton-headquartered Procure IT, plans to bring together data-focused partner firms with its own proprietary platforms and provide a new type of technology advisor that offers concrete data insights to customers about the vendors they're sourcing.
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Vistra and Energy Harbor Merger to Create Clean Energy Powerhouse in $3B Deal
by | Mar 6, 2023
The newly formed subsidiary, Vistra Vision, will leverage Vistra and Energy Harbor's nuclear, retail, and renewables businesses to become a leading integrated retail electricity and zero-carbon generation company in the US. The merger provides the first opportunity to unlock the value of the Vistra Zero portfolio, says Vistra CEO Jim Burke.
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Illustration of the Orthofix FIREBIRD SI Fusion System with NANOVATE technology [PHOTO: Business Wire]
Orthofix Medical Completes Merger with SeaSpine Holdings Corp.
by | Jan 10, 2023
Lewisville-based Orthofix will merge with and into California-based SeaSpine, completing a previously announced merger of equals. “The completion of this merger catalyzes our ambition to be an industry leader in spine and orthopedics,” said Keith Valentine, president and CEO of Orthofix. "Together we are stronger and better positioned to deliver innovative, quality-driven solutions for surgeons in their work to improve patients’ lives.”
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Six Pillars Partners Leads Recapitalization, Merger to Form ‘Largest Gaming-Focused Creative Agency’
by | Dec 14, 2022

Addison-based Six Pillars Partners led the recapitalization and merger of two independent marketing agencies, Red Square Agency and Foundry, to form Good Giant.

As a newly combined platform, Good Giant is the largest gaming-focused creative agency in the country, according to a news release....

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In April, with partner 3Degrees, Bird announced it has offset all greenhouse gas emissions associated with its shared scooter service in 2020. Bird aims to be among the lowest-carbon transportation options available currently. [Courtesy: Bird]

Bird is Set to Go Public With Dallas SPAC Merger

by | Nov 1, 2021
The business combination is expected to close on Nov. 4 following a final vote. When that happens, Bird has prepared a planned board of directors—featuring a big-name group of industry leaders—to support its next chapter as a public company.
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Wallbox—a Global EV Charging Leader Expanding to Arlington—Begins Trading on NYSE
by | Oct 4, 2021
Now trading under "WBX," the Barcelona-based EV charging manufacturer closed its merger with N.Y.-based SPAC Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. on October 1.

Arlington leaders recently granted Wallbox incentives to build the company’s first North American plant in the Great Southwest Industrial District.
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Follow the Money: Gramercy Raises Nearly $10M; German Pharma Acquires Abexxa Biologics; and Surge Private Equity Invests in Contractor Connect
by | Sep 27, 2021
Plus: Richardson's VOSS Solutions Lands $15M, Acquires Irving's LayerX
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E-Scooter Pioneer Bird to Go Public via Merger With Dallas SPAC
by | May 12, 2021
Bird Rides, which operates a fleet of shared electric scooters, has entered a business combination agreement with Switchback II Corporation, a local special purpose acquisition company that focuses on the energy transition sector. The news comes on the heels of scooters potentially returning to the streets of Dallas after being banned last fall.
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Tahmineh Maloney is Katapult's new general counsel [Image: Katapult]

New York Fintech Katapult Makes Executive Hires Following an HQ Move to Plano

by | Apr 26, 2021
Katapult, a growing player in the "buy now pay later" market, is also getting ready to go public following a merger with SPAC FinServ Acquisition Corp.
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Dallas’ Apex Clearing to Go Public Following Merger With Northern Star Investment Corp.
by | Feb 22, 2021
Apex, the local "fintech for fintechs," has been valued at around $4.7 billion as part of the deal with special purpose acquisition company Northern Star.
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Gearbox founder Randy Pitchford launched the company in 1999, It's getting bought by global games giant Embracer.
Frisco-Based Gearbox Acquired by Embracer Group in $1.3B Deal
by | Feb 3, 2021
The merger adds "rocket fuel" to Gearbox’s creative engine to accelerate growth. Its 550 employees will join Embracer Group's global family of game developers and publishers.
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