Buyout Acquisitions in 2026

Tracked deals

6067

6067 tracked deals across 2026.

Buyer mix

Strategic-led

5178 strategic · 1219 pe

Top trend

Volume peaked in 2025

6058 tracked deals announced in 2025.

Buyer Snapshot

Top Buyers

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Buyer # Deals Focus Type
Inszone Insurance Services 23 National commercial/personal/benefits insurance brokerage... Strategic (PE-backed)
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 18 Global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulti... Strategic
Wealth Enhancement 16 Independent wealth management firm that grows via acquisi... Strategic
KKR 15 Global investment firm managing funds across private equi... PE
Bain Capital 12 Global private investment firm with a focus on private eq... PE
Eli Lilly and Company 12 Global pharmaceutical company focused on developing and c... Strategic
H.I.G. Capital 12 Global alternative investment firm providing debt and equ... PE
Accenture 10 Global professional services firm providing technology, c... Strategic
Merit Financial Advisors 10 National wealth management firm and RIA supporting indepe... Strategic (PE-backed)
Simplicity Group 10 Holistic financial planning and distribution platform tha... Strategic (PE-backed)

Acquisition Volume in Buyout in 2026 by Year

Last 10 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 10 years for Buyout Acquisitions in 2026. 218 2017 300 2018 1736 2019 3276 2020 5808 2021 5934 2022 4493 2023 5760 2024 6058 2025 ~7613 est. 6028 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII
    Target
    ONE Nuclear Energy LLC
    Industry
    Infrastructure
    Type
    Buyout

    Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII (a SPAC) and ONE Nuclear Energy LLC entered a proposed business combination that would result in ONE Nuclear becoming a U.S.-listed public company on Nasdaq under the ticker “ONEN.” The transaction was later approved by Hennessy VII shareholders and closed in September 2026, with Hennessy VII domestication as a Delaware corporation and ONE Nuclear becoming its wholly owned subsidiary.

  • Buyer
    Greybull Stewardship
    Target
    Mid-West Textile
    Type
    Buyout

    Greybull Stewardship acquired Mid-West Textile, a U.S. textile collection and recycling company headquartered in El Paso, Texas. Greybull plans to provide capital and operational support to help the company grow, including expanding its Thrift Town retail stores.

  • October 15, 2026
    Buyer
    Intuit Inc.
    Target
    Sequence
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Type
    Buyout

    Intuit signed an agreement to acquire Sequence, an AI-native revenue management platform that automates the quote-to-revenue process, including pricing, billing, collections and revenue recognition. The acquisition is intended to add revenue management capabilities and AI engineering talent to Intuit’s offerings for mid-market businesses; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • October 15, 2026
    Buyer
    Transaction Network Services (TNS)
    Target
    netnumber
    Type
    Buyout

    Transaction Network Services (TNS) announced its acquisition of netnumber, a provider of phone number intelligence and registry services. The acquisition complements TNS's trusted communications portfolio with capabilities in number intelligence, routing, portability, and digital identity verification, expanding its ability to help customers combat fraud and improve communications reliability.

  • Buyer
    AEG Presents
    Target
    Auguri Productions
    Location
    France
    Type
    Buyout

    AEG Presents acquired Auguri Productions, a Paris-based artist development and concert production company founded by Charles Bensmaine. The acquisition strengthens AEG Presents’ presence in France and connects Auguri’s local artist-development expertise with AEG Presents’ international network.

  • Buyer
    Penske Corporation, Mitsui & Co.
    Target
    Penske Automotive Group
    Industry
    Automotive
    Type
    Buyout

    Penske Automotive Group entered into a definitive merger agreement to be taken private by Penske Corporation and Mitsui & Co. in a transaction valuing it at approximately $16.3 billion in enterprise value. Following closing, Penske Corporation is expected to own approximately 64% and Mitsui approximately 36%; the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder votes.

  • Buyer
    GTCR, Elliott Investment Management
    Target
    CCC Intelligent Solutions
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    CCC Intelligent Solutions agreed to be acquired by a consortium led by GTCR and including Elliott Investment Management in a $6.1 billion take-private deal. CCC shareholders will receive $7.75 per share in cash, and the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.

  • Buyer
    Proofpoint
    Target
    Varonis
    Industry
    Cybersecurity
    Type
    Buyout

    Proofpoint agreed to acquire Varonis in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $6.3 billion, with Varonis shareholders to receive $49.75 per share. The combination is intended to unite the companies’ cybersecurity capabilities, particularly in data, identity, communications, and AI security; closing is expected in the first half of 2027.

  • Buyer
    26North Partners
    Target
    MEI Industrial Solutions
    Seller
    Olympus Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    26North Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MEI Industrial Solutions from Olympus Partners. MEI provides equipment rigging, storage, installation and specialized logistics services, and the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.

  • Buyer
    GHK Capital Partners LP
    Target
    USA Hometown Experts Inc.
    Seller
    MSouth Equity Partners LP
    Type
    Buyout

    GHK Capital Partners completed its acquisition of USA Hometown Experts, a Memphis-based provider of residential and commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other services operating through eight brands across the Southeast. The investment is intended to support expansion into new markets, the addition of trades, and further acquisitions; terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Intertape Polymer Group
    Target
    Clysar, LLC
    Seller
    Cove Point Holdings
    Industry
    Packaging
    Type
    Buyout

    Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), a Clearlake Capital Group portfolio company, acquired Clysar, LLC, a Clinton, Iowa-based manufacturer of sustainable shrink packaging films. Cove Point Holdings was identified alongside Clysar as a client represented in the sale; the announcement did not disclose financial terms.

  • Buyer
    Porch Insurance Reciprocal Exchange (PIRE), Porch Group
    Target
    Allied Trust
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Buyout

    Porch Insurance Reciprocal Exchange (PIRE) and Porch Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Allied Trust’s insurance carrier and its managing general agency and captive reinsurance entity, respectively, for approximately $200 million in total consideration. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, and is intended to expand Porch’s insurance business into Louisiana while adding scale and claims data.

  • Buyer
    8 Bridge Group, LLC
    Target
    340BIntel, LLC
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    8 Bridge Group announced a strategic investment and acquisition of a majority stake in 340BIntel, adding the healthcare technology company to its portfolio. The parties plan to expand 340BIntel’s software platform, which helps healthcare providers identify and recover savings under the 340B drug pricing program; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • October 14, 2026
    Buyer
    Consor
    Target
    ConeLabs
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Consor acquired ConeLabs, whose AI-assisted platform turns field imagery into 3D digital twins and infrastructure inspection insights. The acquisition combines ConeLabs’ technology with Consor’s engineering expertise and client relationships to expand technology-enabled infrastructure inspection and management capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Payward, Inc.
    Target
    Saldo Finance Oy
    Location
    Finland
    Type
    Buyout

    Payward signed a definitive agreement to acquire Saldo Finance Oy, the Finnish holding company whose subsidiary is Saldo Bank UAB, a Lithuania-licensed specialized bank operating across several European markets. The acquisition would add an EU banking license and expand Payward Banking’s European deposit, lending, card issuance, SEPA payments, and banking-as-a-service capabilities; closing is expected in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.

  • Buyer
    The Knot Worldwide
    Target
    Zola
    Industry
    E-Commerce
    Type
    Buyout

    The Knot Worldwide entered into an agreement to acquire Zola, adding the wedding-planning platform to its portfolio while Zola continues to operate as a separate consumer brand. The companies said the combination will connect their wedding-planning, personalization, vendor-discovery, and e-commerce offerings; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Galderma
    Target
    ZO Skin Health
    Seller
    Funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities, Obagi family
    Type
    Buyout

    Galderma signed an agreement to acquire 100% of ZO Skin Health from its shareholders, including funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and the Obagi family, for an enterprise value of $1.5 billion. The acquisition expands Galderma’s dermatological skincare portfolio and strengthens its physician-dispensed skincare offering; closing is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026 or early 2027, subject to customary conditions.

  • Buyer
    Agilent Technologies
    Target
    Proscia
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Agilent Technologies agreed to acquire digital pathology software provider Proscia in an all-cash transaction valued at $240 million at closing, plus up to $30 million tied to future performance milestones. The acquisition is expected to close early in Agilent’s fiscal year 2027 and is intended to expand its pathology software capabilities and support AI-enabled clinical diagnostics and biopharma research.

  • Buyer
    Recur Software
    Target
    Keystone Public Safety
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Recur Software acquired Keystone Public Safety, a provider of dispatch, records-management, and jail-management software for county and municipal public safety agencies. Recur plans to invest in Keystone’s platform and integrate AI capabilities into agencies’ daily workflows while maintaining its reliability and service model.

  • Buyer
    Corporación América Italia S.p.A.
    Target
    Toscana Aeroporti S.p.A.
    Seller
    SOGIM
    Industry
    Transportation
    Location
    Tuscany, Italy
    Type
    Buyout

    Corporación América Italia S.p.A. (CAI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Corporación América Airports S.A. (CAAP), acquired 1,077,402 shares of Toscana Aeroporti S.p.A. from SOGIM for EUR 19.0 million. The purchase increased CAAP’s indirect economic interest in Toscana Aeroporti from 62.283% to 68.072%, strengthening its position in the operator of Pisa and Florence airports.

  • Buyer
    Hawke Media
    Target
    Rocket55
    Seller
    Steven Ayres (Founder of Rocket55)
    Type
    Buyout

    Hawke Media announced the acquisition of Rocket55, a Minneapolis-based full-service digital marketing agency. The deal expands Hawke Media’s Midwest presence and adds Rocket55’s capabilities in SEO, paid media, web development, RevOps, and digital strategy to Hawke Media’s national, full-service marketing platform.

  • Buyer
    Ithaca Holdings
    Target
    Bumble
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Bumble entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Ithaca Holdings in an all-cash transaction valuing the company at approximately $1.3 billion, or $6.05 per share. Following closing, Bumble is expected to become privately held, with Ithaca Co-CEOs Ravi Gupta and John Hegeman becoming Bumble’s Co-CEOs and working with founder Whitney Wolfe Herd to develop the business for the next era of dating and friendship services.

  • Buyer
    Cardinal Infrastructure Group
    Target
    Hughes Brothers Construction
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    Cardinal Infrastructure Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hughes Brothers Construction for an initial purchase price of $357.5 million, with total consideration potentially reaching approximately $455 million based on Hughes Brothers’ EBITDA performance. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, and will give Cardinal a platform in Central Florida for further regional expansion.

  • October 13, 2026
    Buyer
    Accordion
    Target
    Stride
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    Accordion acquired Stride, an AI-powered software engineering firm, adding around 50 Forward Deployed Engineers with experience building production-grade agentic systems for enterprise clients in regulated industries. The acquisition expands Accordion’s engineering capabilities, extends its delivery reach in Latin America, and accelerates its AI product roadmap.

  • Buyer
    Carenet Health
    Target
    Orbita
    Type
    Buyout

    Carenet Health acquired Orbita, an AI-powered patient engagement and communication platform serving health systems and specialty provider groups. Orbita’s team joined Carenet, adding AI-driven patient engagement, care navigation and integrations with major EHR/EMR and CRM systems to Carenet’s technology and clinical services.

  • October 13, 2026
    Buyer
    Accenture
    Target
    Sagacity
    Industry
    Data & Analytics
    Location
    England, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Accenture acquired Sagacity, a London-based data and customer intelligence company, adding more than 140 professionals and expanding Accenture Song’s AI-powered customer experience capabilities across the UK and Ireland. The combination is intended to help clients connect customer data, AI and operations to improve service, loyalty and growth.

  • Buyer
    Crédit Agricole
    Target
    IKB Deutsche Industriebank
    Seller
    Lone Star Funds
    Location
    North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
    Type
    Buyout

    Crédit Agricole signed an agreement to acquire 100% of IKB Deutsche Industriebank from Lone Star Funds. The acquisition is intended to expand Crédit Agricole’s presence in Germany and strengthen its mid-corporate and Mittelstand banking franchise; closing is expected by the end of the second quarter of 2027, subject to customary approvals.

  • Buyer
    Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.
    Target
    GradeEight Holdings, LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    Distribution Solutions Group (DSG) announced a definitive agreement to acquire GradeEight Holdings, whose businesses include Winzer, a national MRO distributor, and FastServ Supply, an eight-location retail chain in Texas and Arkansas. GradeEight has approximately 190 associates, more than 270 franchisees, and about $110 million in annual sales; the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions.

  • Buyer
    ATL Partners, Precise Aerospace & Defense
    Target
    Precise Metal Products
    Seller
    Affiliates of Staple Street Capital
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    ATL Partners formed Precise Aerospace & Defense and announced the platform’s inaugural acquisition, Precise Metal Products, from affiliates of Staple Street Capital. The Phoenix-based manufacturer supplies complex airflow management solutions and will serve as the foundation for a broader aerospace and defense components platform.

  • Buyer
    World Marketing of America, Inc.
    Target
    United States Stove Company
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    United States Stove Company has joined World Marketing of America, bringing US Stove’s wood- and pellet-burning stoves, furnaces and hearth products together with WMA’s portable and residential heating portfolio. The combination is intended to create a broader heating-products offering and a more coordinated operating platform; US Stove’s brands remain in the market and its leadership continues under WMA’s executive team.

  • Buyer
    Asterion Industrial Partners
    Target
    Fraikin
    Seller
    Affiliates of Benefit Street Partners, Affiliates of Värde Partners, Affiliates of Canyon Partners
    Industry
    Trucking & Fleet
    Location
    Île-de-France, France
    Type
    Buyout

    Asterion Industrial Partners entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire Fraikin from its majority shareholders, affiliates of Benefit Street Partners, Värde Partners, and Canyon Partners. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to employee consultation processes and regulatory approvals; Asterion plans to invest in Fraikin’s fleet, operating platform, lower-carbon mobility transition, and digital capabilities.

  • Buyer
    EQT Holdings Limited
    Target
    Platinum Investment Management Limited
    Seller
    Platinum Asset Pty Limited
    Location
    New South Wales, Australia
    Type
    Buyout

    EQT Holdings entered into a conditional agreement to acquire all issued shares of Platinum Investment Management Limited from Platinum Asset Pty Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of L1 Group, for nominal consideration. The acquisition is intended to expand Equity Trustees’ responsible-entity footprint and deepen its relationship with L1 Group; completion remains subject to customary conditions and regulatory requirements.

  • Buyer
    GCubed Enterprises
    Target
    RightDirection Technology Solutions
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    GCubed Enterprises acquired RightDirection Technology Solutions (RDTS), which will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition expands GCubed’s federal IT and cybersecurity capabilities, customer relationships, contract vehicles, and cleared workforce.

  • Buyer
    Financial Information Technologies, LLC (Fintech)
    Target
    Ground Signal
    Industry
    Data & Analytics
    Type
    Buyout

    Financial Information Technologies, LLC (Fintech) acquired Ground Signal, a provider of on-premise market intelligence and analytics for the beverage alcohol industry. The deal adds Ground Signal’s proprietary data, analytics, and AI capabilities to Fintech’s platform, with the companies aiming to deliver expanded insights to beverage alcohol suppliers, distributors, and retailers.

  • October 12, 2026
    Buyer
    HR Path
    Target
    SnapAI
    Location
    Île-de-France, France
    Type
    Buyout

    HR Path acquired SnapAI, a French startup focused on artificial intelligence governance and regulatory compliance. The acquisition adds AI governance and compliance expertise to HR Path’s capabilities and supports the development of AI offerings for HR clients.

  • Buyer
    Spartan Marketing
    Target
    Notion Design Group
    Type
    Buyout

    Spartan Marketing acquired Notion Design Group, a website design and development firm, in a transaction that closed in July. The acquisition establishes a dedicated website design and development division at Spartan Marketing, expanding its services and allowing clients to manage website work and marketing through one provider.

  • Buyer
    Searchlight Capital Partners, Fitzroy Capital
    Target
    Kredinor
    Location
    Norway
    Type
    Buyout

    Searchlight Capital Partners and Fitzroy Capital agreed to acquire Kredinor after a strategic review of the Norwegian credit management company’s ownership structure. The buyers intend to provide capital and operational expertise to support Kredinor’s continued growth; completion is subject to customary approvals and was expected in January 2027.

  • Buyer
    Salt Creek Capital
    Target
    MK Plastics
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Quebec, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Salt Creek Capital acquired MK Plastics, a Montreal-based manufacturer of corrosion-resistant industrial and commercial ventilation equipment. The investment will support commercial capabilities, operations, product innovation, and continued expansion; Dilip Amarlal will become CEO, while Jeff Kupferberg will remain involved and join the board.

  • Buyer
    Trace Medical
    Target
    LiViliti Health Products, Inc.
    Industry
    Medical Devices
    Type
    Buyout

    Trace Medical acquired a majority interest in LiViliti Health Products, building on an existing strategic investment between the companies. The deal combines Trace Medical’s nationwide distribution and biomedical servicing network with LiViliti’s respiratory hygiene technology to expand access to its products.

  • Buyer
    Dot Ai
    Target
    Envoy Technologies
    Seller
    BladeRanger
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Buyout

    Dot Ai completed its all-stock acquisition of 100% of Envoy Technologies from BladeRanger in a transaction valued at approximately $65 million. The acquisition adds Envoy’s electric carsharing business and gives Dot Ai a platform to apply its asset-intelligence technology across shared-mobility fleets and expand the service’s reach.

  • Buyer
    STERIS Corporation (STERIS plc)
    Target
    Xodus Medical
    Industry
    Medical Devices
    Type
    Buyout

    STERIS Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of STERIS plc, signed a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding equity of Xodus Medical and certain related affiliates for $2.1 billion at closing, with potential earnout consideration of up to $150 million. The acquisition is expected to expand STERIS’s healthcare consumables portfolio, particularly operating-room products, and is anticipated to close by December 31, 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.

  • Buyer
    Moon Equity Holdings Corp.
    Target
    Shieldcom
    Type
    Buyout

    Moon Equity Holdings Corp. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Shieldcom, which will become a wholly owned subsidiary. The all-equity consideration includes preferred shares subject to lock-ups and releases tied to Shieldcom’s contract-revenue milestones, and the acquisition is intended to expand Moon Equity’s defense relationships and secure, sovereign AI capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Officine Maccaferri
    Target
    Surface Tech
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Officine Maccaferri acquired Surface Tech, a developer of aramid-fiber reinforcement technologies for pavement applications. The acquisition adds pavement reinforcement capabilities to Maccaferri’s new High-Performance Materials vertical, and Surface Tech’s entrepreneurs will reinvest in the group and continue leading the business.

  • Buyer
    Officine Maccaferri
    Target
    Iterchimica
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Italy
    Type
    Buyout

    Officine Maccaferri acquired Iterchimica, which develops asphalt additives that improve pavement durability and support greater use of recycled asphalt. The acquisition adds Iterchimica’s asphalt chemistry to Maccaferri’s new High-Performance Materials vertical; the transaction remains subject to customary regulatory and antitrust approvals, and Iterchimica’s entrepreneurs will reinvest in the group.

  • Buyer
    TROOPS, Inc.
    Target
    EFFORCE Group
    Location
    Malta
    Type
    Buyout

    TROOPS, Inc. signed an agreement to combine with EFFORCE Group, bringing EFFORCE’s blockchain infrastructure, licensing framework, and digital-asset capabilities into TROOPS’ diversified business platform. The proposed transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals and is intended to expand TROOPS into sustainability-related digital asset opportunities, including carbon credits and green certificates.

  • October 12, 2026
    Buyer
    IonQ
    Target
    Elisity
    Industry
    Cybersecurity
    Type
    Buyout

    IonQ entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Elisity in an all-stock transaction valued at up to $1.3 billion, including up to $150 million in potential earnout consideration. The acquisition combines Elisity’s Zero Trust security platform with IonQ’s post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution capabilities to expand cybersecurity offerings for enterprise and government customers; it is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approval.

  • October 12, 2026
    Buyer
    Salesforce
    Target
    Loops
    Industry
    Data & Analytics
    Type
    Buyout

    Salesforce signed a definitive agreement to acquire Loops, an AI-powered analytics platform that monitors business performance and identifies the causes of changes in key metrics. Salesforce plans to integrate Loops’ technology and talent into Tableau to advance its agentic analytics strategy; the transaction is expected to close in early November of Salesforce’s fiscal 2027 year, subject to customary closing conditions.

  • Buyer
    SAMY
    Target
    Get Engaged
    Type
    Buyout

    Get Engaged joined SAMY in a combination that creates a global social-first influencer and creator marketing organization. Get Engaged will serve as a major platform for SAMY's U.S. expansion, while its founders, leadership team, culture, and operating approach will remain in place.

  • Buyer
    Barnes Aerospace
    Target
    ATL Turbine Services
    Location
    Scotland, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Barnes Aerospace acquired ATL Turbine Services, a Dundee-based specialist in the repair and refurbishment of hot-section gas turbine components. The acquisition establishes Barnes Aerospace’s first dedicated component repair and overhaul operation in Europe and expands its aftermarket presence near European customers.

  • Buyer
    New York Life Investment Management, Apogem Capital
    Target
    Bow River Advisers
    Seller
    Bow River Capital
    Type
    Buyout

    New York Life Investment Management and its private markets affiliate Apogem Capital acquired the remaining ownership interest in Bow River Advisers from Bow River Capital, building on NYLIM’s initial investment in 2023. The Evergreen investment team will join Apogem’s private markets platform, and the Bow River Capital Evergreen Fund will be renamed the Apogem Evergreen Fund; Bow River Capital will retain a meaningful economic interest for several years.

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