August 2026 Acquisitions

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A total of 62 deals were identified in August 2026. Europe accounted for the largest number of acquisitions (by target location) in August 2026, with 40.3% of all acquisitions recorded. North America accounted for 37.1% of acquisitions, with 23 acquisitions recorded in August. The United States was the most active country in terms of acquisitions (by target location), accounting for 19 acquisitions, or 30% of all acquisitions recorded. In terms of target industry sector, Transportation was the most active target segment, with 17 acquisitions, followed by Freight Forwarding (10) and Logistics (6).

"…The rapid buildout of AI infrastructure requires significant volumes of generators, transformers, cooling systems, structural steel and other oversized equipment. At the same time, continued investment in power generation, LNG, grid infrastructure, battery energy storage systems and renewable energy projects is creating additional demand for many of the same specialized logistics capabilities…" - Peter Reed, Managing Director: EMEA at Logisyn Advisors

"…The most consequential transactions for our sector last month were both by sovereign wealth vehicles. L'IMAD, through ADQ, made a voluntary conditional cash offer for the 24.58% of AD Ports Group it does not already own at AED 6.25 per share, a 23% premium to the undisturbed price..." - Max Ibata-Arens, Director: Technology Sector at Logisyn Advisors 

"...Mubadala Capital’s acquisition of a majority stake in Arrive Logistics represents a strategically significant investment in one of North America’s major truckload brokerage platforms, with Arrive handling more than $4.5bn of truckload business and serving over 5,500 customers through a network of more than 10,000 core carriers..." - Paul Chapman, Senior Editor at Ti