May 2025 | New Mexico M&A Insights

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This Month - National Transaction Value ($bn) and Transaction Count

Targets in New Mexico

New Mexico - Transaction Value and Count by Month

New Mexico — Business Sale Overview

In May 2025, New Mexico-based companies were the target of 5 M&A transactions, with significant activity in energy, financial services, technology, and materials, reflecting the state’s diverse economic landscape. The most prominent deal was Blackstone Inc.’s $11.94 billion agreement to acquire TXNM Energy, Inc., driving a total disclosed transaction volume of approximately $11.94 billion. With 1 private equity-backed deal, these transactions highlight New Mexico’s appeal to both international and domestic buyers, particularly in the energy sector, with a focus on utilities and strategic consolidation.

New Mexico — Strategic vs. Sponsor-led Activity

New Mexico — X / Y Plot By Sector

New Mexico — M&A Segmentation

New Mexico — Sector Breakdown

Second Level Primary Industry Breakdown

New Mexico M&A Deal Summaries — Business Sale Activity for M&A Targets

The following transactions represent M&A activity where the target entity is headquartered in described geography, in line with the traditional reporting on target M&A deal volume and metrics captured in the charts and conventional analysis above.

1. Fort Bayard Federal Credit Union (05/01/2025)
   First Financial Credit Union acquired Fort Bayard Federal Credit Union in Arenas Valley, NM, on May 1, 2025, enhancing its credit union services in the financials sector without private equity backing.

2. Bynnd, LLC (05/06/2025)
   Rentvine LLC acquired Bynnd, LLC in Farmington, NM, on May 6, 2025, strengthening its research and consulting services in the industrials sector, with founder Kristin Johnson joining the leadership team.

3. Lectrosonics, Inc. (05/08/2025)
   The Freedman Group acquired Lectrosonics, Inc. in Rio Rancho, NM, on May 8, 2025, enhancing its communications equipment offerings in the technology sector, with PwC and MediaBridge Capital Advisors as advisors.

4. TXNM Energy, Inc. (05/18/2025)
   Blackstone Infrastructure Partners, L.P., managed by Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX), agreed to acquire TXNM Energy, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM, for $11.94 billion on May 18, 2025, expanding its electric utilities portfolio in the energy sector with private equity backing, with closure expected in H2 2026.

5. Petaca Claims (05/28/2025)
   Almadex Minerals Ltd. (TSXV:DEX) acquired Petaca Claims in New Mexico from an undisclosed seller through a staking transaction on May 28, 2025, enhancing its diversified metals and mining portfolio in the materials sector without private equity involvement.

Buyers in New Mexico

The following transactions represent M&A activity where the acquiring entity is headquartered in described geography, distinct from the traditional reporting on target M&A deal volume and metrics captured in the charts and conventional analysis above.

New Mexico M&A Deal Summaries — Business Sale Activity for M&A Buyers

1. Fort Bayard Federal Credit Union (05/01/2025)
   First Financial Credit Union in Albuquerque, NM, acquired Fort Bayard Federal Credit Union in Arenas Valley, NM, on May 1, 2025, enhancing its credit union services in the financials sector without private equity backing.

M&A Segmentation — Glossary:

1. M&A – Whole: The acquisition of 100% ownership of a target company, giving the buyer full control.

2. M&A – Asset: The purchase of specific assets, such as mineral rights or property, without acquiring the entire company.

3. M&A – Minority: The acquisition of a non-controlling stake, typically under 50%.

4. M&A – Spinoff or Splitoff: The divestiture of a business unit into a separate entity or distribution of subsidiary shares to shareholders.

Deal Terms — Glossary:

1. Transaction Value: Represents the total consideration paid for a transaction, including net debt only if assumed, capturing the full financial scope of the deal.

2. Deal Value: Focuses solely on the consideration paid for the equity acquired, excluding net debt, to reflect the cost of ownership.

3. Implied Enterprise Value: Provides a standardized measure of the target’s total entity value, incorporating 100% of the enterprise including net debt, for consistent comparison with metrics like LTM EBITDA and Revenue.

4. Implied Equity Value: Isolates the equity portion, representing 100% of the target’s equity value, enabling a clear equity-to-equity comparison across transactions.

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