The Liberty Group Acquires Apartment Advantage

The Halifax Group Invests in The Liberty Group

June 23, 2022

Staffing & HR

The Halifax Group completed an investment in The Liberty Group, a Houston-based provider of specialty temporary staffing, executive search, and employee screening services serving the multifamily residential real estate industry. The company, founded in 1977 and operating in 30 markets across 23 states, was previously owned by Merit Capital Partners and Six Pillars Partners; terms were not disclosed.

The Amenity Collective Acquires Advantage Sport & Fitness

December 17, 2024

Retail

The Amenity Collective, a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation, has acquired Advantage Sport & Fitness Inc., a premier U.S. fitness equipment distributor and facility design provider based in Ithaca, New York. The deal pairs Advantage with LIVunLtd to create North America's largest fitness equipment distributor and servicer, expanding distribution capacity, service capabilities, and geographic reach.

Merit Capital Partners and Six Pillars Partners Recapitalize The Liberty Group

July 16, 2021

Staffing & HR

Merit Capital Partners and Six Pillars Partners, in partnership with The Liberty Group founder Ken Bohan, have acquired The Liberty Group, a Houston-based specialty temporary staffing and executive search firm serving the U.S. multi-family real estate industry. Merit provided subordinated debt and equity for the recapitalization to support growth and expand Liberty's on-site staffing, executive search and onboarding capabilities; the company was represented by Capital Alliance.

American Trailer Rental Group Acquires Advantage Trailer Leasing

March 2, 2020

Transportation

American Trailer Rental Group (ATRG), backed by equity sponsor Milton Street Capital, has completed the acquisition of Advantage Trailer Leasing, a Dallas-based trailer rental provider. The deal expands ATRG's footprint into Texas and is supported by acquisition financing from JP Morgan Chase and Gladstone Capital; Advantage founders Richard and Garrett Vilven will join ATRG's organization following the transaction.

PrestigePEO Acquires Advantage Personnel Resources, LLC

January 5, 2023

Staffing & HR

Melville, N.Y.-based PrestigePEO has acquired Gainesville, Fla.-based Advantage Personnel Resources, LLC (APR), a PEO that provides HR services, payroll administration, employee benefits and workers' compensation to SMBs across Florida and Georgia. The deal is an add-on to PrestigePEO's platform (backed by TriSpan) and is intended to expand PrestigePEO's geographic footprint in the southern U.S. while broadening its service capabilities and broker relationships.

The Liberty Group Acquires Michigan Staffing Division of Full House Marketing

April 11, 2023

Staffing & HR

The Liberty Group, a Halifax-backed provider of multifamily staffing solutions, has acquired the multifamily-focused temporary staffing and direct-hire placement services division of Full House Marketing, Inc. (Michigan). The deal (terms undisclosed) brings Full House Michigan’s staffing team and operations into Liberty’s brand to expand the buyer’s geographic footprint into Detroit and the broader Michigan market.