M&A

Health care acquisition
May 28, 2024

BioCentric acquired by global PR firm

Sherine Aly, who founded the Collingswood-based agency in 2001, will continue to lead the new JPA Health division as executive vice president, medical communications.  

Mergers & acquisitions
May 20, 2024

OPINION: Beware of new regs

The president and CEO of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey says "recent policy changes by the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice could jeopardize our state’s status as a health care leader."

Provident Bank President and CEO Anthony Labozzetta and Executive Chairman Chris Martin are joined by Provident Bank executives and board members to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 17, 2023.
May 16, 2024

Done deal: Provident finalizes $1.3B merger with Lakeland Bank

The combined company also announced its new leadership team, including former Lakeland President and CEO Thomas Shara, who will serve now serve as executive vice chairman.

Secaucus-based Quest Diagnostics
May 6, 2024

Quest plans to purchase PathAI’s diagnostic lab as part of AI ramp-up

“AI and digital technologies have tremendous potential to improve cancer care, and Quest has the know-how to scale and deliver innovations that are high quality, efficient and broadly accessible," said Quest Senior Vice President of Oncology Kristie Dolan.

Landscaping
May 6, 2024

Banker-turned-landscape-company owner shares why she decided to sell

For more than 80 years, Siciliano Landscape Co. operated as an independent, family-run business. It's now part of a much larger firm. Karen Siciliano, who's still in charge, talks about the sale, how it unfolded and what the integration process was like.

Apr 15, 2024

$1.3B Provident-Lakeland merger lands required approvals (updated)

The deal, which is now expected to close May 15, would make the combined bank the seventh largest insured depository institution in New Jersey and the 83rd largest in the U.S.

Inrad Optics Inc. is a Northvale-based manufacturer of glass-, crystal- and metal-based optical components and assemblies.
Apr 11, 2024

Private equity to acquire Inrad Optics for $19M

If the deal with Luxium Solutions is approved, the Northvale manufacturer would continue to operate under the same brand and maintain its current Garden State headquarters. Its common stock would no longer be publicly listed.

Digital devices
Mar 21, 2024

ZRG adds Ohio search firm to growing portfolio

The target, Wiser Partners, focuses on all industries, specializing in digital marketing and e-commerce executives, according to the Rochelle Park-based buyer.

Bristol Myers Squibb has two sites in Lawrenceville. -BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB
Mar 18, 2024

Bristol Myers Squibb closes $14B Karuna deal

The "acquisition recognizes the enormous potential of KarXT," the Boston-based target's potential first-in-class treatment for schizophrenia in adults.

Considered the world’s largest hotel franchising company, Wyndham Hotel & Resorts has 9,000 hotels across 95 countries on six continents.
Mar 12, 2024

Choice checks out of Wyndham takeover bid

"The Wyndham Board is pleased that Choice has ended its hostile pursuit and proxy contest, following the expiration of its unsolicited exchange offer," Chairman Stephen Holmes said in a statement.

Research lab
Mar 11, 2024

Merck closes $650M Harpoon acquisition

The transaction brings on additional assets to expand the Rahway-based biopharmaceutical's immuno-oncology research and pipeline.

The New York Stock Exchange welcomed Johnson & Johnson to ring the Opening Bell on Dec. 5, 2023, as part of the company's celebration of the 80th anniversary of its "Our Credo." J&J Chairman and CEO Joaquin Duato, as well as several J&J employees, joined Lynn Martin, NYSE president, for the honor.
Mar 7, 2024

Johnson & Johnson closes $2B Ambrx acquisition

The deal will allow the New Brunswick-based buyer the opportunity to create and commercialize oncology therapeutics by leveraging the target's proprietary technology.