Private Equity Giant MDP Acquiring Marygold Companies | Private Equity Giant MDP Acquiring Marygold Companies Ben Hernandez September 25, 2026 The ETF industry has been abuzz with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. Adding to the growing list of M&A deals, Chicago-based private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Marygold Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MGLD). The all-cash transaction values Marygold at $2.00 per share, which represents a 100% premium o ...