M&A

Hackensack Meridian Health and Hunterdon Health announced signing a Letter of Intent to explore a potential merger June 22, 2026. PROVIDED BY HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH
Jun 22, 2026

Hackensack Meridian plans Hunterdon Health acquisition

Hackensack Meridian Health signed an LOI to acquire Hunterdon Health, expanding care access, services and research in Hunterdon County and the state.

Job cuts and layoffs
Mar 2, 2026

Compass cuts 110 jobs in Madison after Anywhere merger

Compass plans layoffs in Madison following its merger with Anywhere Real Estate Inc., amid executive exits and company restructuring.

Columbia Bank in Ramsey
Feb 2, 2026

Columbia, Northfield to merge in $597M NJ bank deal

The transaction will create the state's third-largest regional bank, with $18 billion in assets, as well as convert the surviving entity into a fully public holding company.

Accounting
Jan 14, 2026

SAX expands with Scheidel Sullivan Lanni acquisition

The Parsippany-based accounting, tax and advisory acquired Scheidel, Sullivan & Lanni and Sierra Financial Advisors, adding hundreds of staff members and $4.5 billion in AUM.

Union Chill Cannabis Company LLC in Lambertville began serving customers June 14 through online pre-orders, as well as with express in-store pick-up and in-store shopping.
Jan 5, 2026

TerrAscend finalizes Union Chill acquisition in Lambertville

The $13 million addition of the Hunterdon County cannabis dispensary expands the MSO's retail footprint as well as local market presence.

Think Simplicit founder Matthew Negron speaks with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige on Dec. 30, 2025.
Jan 5, 2026

NJBIZ Conversations: Think Simplicit founder Matthew Negron

The furniture industry veteran discusses his business philosophy, what he looks for in acquisition targets and where he sees the most promising opportunities.

Laboratory
Dec 29, 2025

J&J completes $3.05B Halda Therapeutics acquisition

The addition of the Connecticut biotech expands Johnson & Johnson's oncology pipeline in prostate cancer and solid tumor treatments.

Contract
Dec 29, 2025

Verisk scraps $2.4B AccuLynx acquisition after FTC delay

The Jersey City-based buyer terminated the agreement, citing FTC delays in completing its review, and triggering a mandatory debt redemption.

Microscopes and medical laboratory instruments
Dec 15, 2025

Cosette, Mayne Pharma terminate $430M acquisition deal

The Bridgewater-headquartered and Australia-based drugmakers have called off their agreement following a court ruling and disputes over alleged breaches.

Kellanova's portfolio of brands includes Cheez-It, Pringles, Pop-Tarts, Eggo and more.
Dec 10, 2025

Mars, Kellanova set to close $35.9B snack deal (updated)

Following the Dec. 11 finalization, the former will add Pringles, Pop-Tarts and Cheez-It to its portfolio, creating a global category leader.

The exterior of Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick. - PROVIDED BY SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Oct 6, 2025

Atlantic Health, Saint Peter’s cancel planned partnership

Having first sought to collaborate in January 2024, the high-profile providers cited industry changes and a strategic review of future options as leading to the decision.

Genmab
Sep 30, 2025

Genmab to acquire Merus in $8B biotech deal

The move will add a treatment for head and neck cancer to the Plainsboro-based buyer's pipeline.