Rago Wright Acquires Poster Auctions International

Trends International Acquires Art.com and AllPosters.com

March 2, 2023

E-Commerce

Trends International has acquired Art.com and AllPosters.com, including their IP, image library, tradename, and the U.S. base of operations near Columbus, Ohio, together with staff and management. The deal expands Trends’ direct-to-consumer e-commerce offering and augments its product portfolio and licensing capabilities for wall art and décor.

Ritchie Bros. Acquires IAA, Inc.

March 20, 2023

Transportation

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated completed its acquisition of IAA, Inc. on March 20, 2023, in a deal in which IAA shareholders received $12.80 in cash and 0.5252 Ritchie Bros. common shares per IAA share. The transaction combines two leading vehicle and equipment marketplaces to expand Ritchie Bros.' digital marketplace capabilities and broaden its global footprint; IAA common stock ceased trading following the close.

American Industrial Partners Acquires PPG's U.S. & Canadian Architectural Coatings Business (Pittsburgh Paints Co.)

December 2, 2024

Building Products

American Industrial Partners (AIP) completed the acquisition of PPG's U.S. and Canadian architectural coatings business for $550 million and has renamed the business The Pittsburgh Paints Company. The newly independent company — a top-three producer of interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, adhesives and sealants with more than 6,000 employees and 750 company-owned stores — will operate as a focused platform serving professional and DIY end markets across the U.S. and Canada.

PAI Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Audiotonix

April 23, 2024

Manufacturing

PAI Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Audiotonix, the UK-headquartered global designer and manufacturer of professional audio mixing consoles and related products. Ardian will retain a minority stake alongside Audiotonix management; the investment will support R&D, product and software development, brand synergies and continued strategic M&A.

PAI Partners to Acquire Majority Stake in Infra Group

July 6, 2023

Infrastructure

PAI Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Infra Group, a Belgium-headquartered multi-disciplinary network infrastructure services provider. The investment will make PAI the largest shareholder alongside existing investors ICG, Andera Partners and the management team, and will support Infra Group's growth strategy to accelerate expansion organically and via complementary acquisitions.

RB Global (Ritchie Bros.) Acquires J.M. Wood Auction Co.

July 14, 2025

Professional Services

RB Global, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (America), Inc., has completed the acquisition of J.M. Wood Auction Co., Inc. The deal brings J.M. Wood's Montgomery-based auction business and leadership into Ritchie Bros.' global network while preserving J.M. Wood's headquarters, in-person auction format and regional expertise to expand services in Alabama and adjacent states.