Miami’s Big Deals – May 2025 M&A Recap
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”
— Albert Einstein
GetixHealth Sells to H.I.G. Capital
On May 8, Holland & Knight represented Miami-based GetixHealth LLC in its acquisition by private equity firm H.I.G. Capital. The deal, finalized after an April announcement, marks a strategic move by H.I.G. to broaden its healthcare investment portfolio in South Florida hklaw.com.
Miami International Holdings Acquires The International Stock Exchange (TISE)
Late May brought another headline—as Miami International Holdings (MIH) completed its acquisition of UK-based The International Stock Exchange (TISE). Miami’s exchange group is expanding its global footprint, bringing a new level of multi-listed options trading and international liquidity to the Sunshine City prnewswire.com+2prnewswire.com+2reedsmith.com+2.
Sector-Wide M&A Climate
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Local M&A advisory firms reported a busy May, with mid-market transactions—totaling nearly $46 billion globally—taking center stage the week of May 19–25 imaa-institute.org+3imaa-institute.org+3bizjournals.com+3.
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Miami is shaping up as a regional hub, with capital flowing through South Florida deal channels and local firms leveraging cross-border opportunities .
Spotlight on Deal Strategy
| Deal | Buyer | Strategic Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| GetixHealth → H.I.G. Capital | H.I.G. | Near-term scaling within healthcare & private equity ecosystem |
| TISE → MIH | MIH | Expands MIH’s global trading infrastructure and diversifies revenue |
| Miami advisory firms | Multiple | Positioning Miami as a connected, deal-ready market |
What’s Ahead
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More PE interest in Miami, especially in healthcare and tech.
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MIH’s TISE deal could draw international finance activity into Miami’s markets.
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Local advisors must stay agile amid rising global M&A volumes.
May 2025 solidified Miami’s ascent as a vibrant deal-making center. High-profile transactions—the GetixHealth sale and MIH’s global exchange purchase—demonstrate a city ready for international capital and strategic growth. Local advisors and businesses that recognize these trends are best positioned to thrive.
