Falcon's Beyond Acquires Oceaneering Entertainment Systems (OES)

Blackford Capital Acquires Industrial Electronic Systems, Inc. (IES)

August 19, 2026

Professional Services

Blackford Capital acquired Industrial Electronic Systems, Inc. (IES), a fire alarm and life safety systems integrator in the Greater Sacramento area. The deal marks the second add-on acquisition for Blackford’s Security Fire Solutions platform, following the December 2024 purchase of Security Fire Systems (SFS) and the September 2025 add-on of Lakeview Security, Fire & Communication.

Hunting PLC Acquires Flexible Engineered Solutions (FES)

June 24, 2025

Manufacturing

Hunting PLC has completed the acquisition of Flexible Engineered Solutions (FES), a UK-based supplier of subsea fluid transfer systems, for £50 million on a cash-free / debt-free basis. The deal, which sees FES integrated into Hunting's Subsea Technologies segment, strengthens Hunting's subsea product coverage and is expected to be earnings accretive in the first full year.

Reichmann Segal Acquires OES Inc.

April 7, 2025

Manufacturing

Reichmann Segal Capital Partners has acquired OES Inc. from Ardenton Capital Corporation in a move to expand its sports infrastructure platform and invest in electronic manufacturing services (EMS) and custom technologies. The deal will integrate OES' LED video scoreboards, EMS capabilities and scoring/timing software with Reichmann Segal's existing portfolio company Athletica, with OES CEO Jeff Stewart remaining in place; terms were not disclosed.

Brevan Electronics Acquires Falcon Electronics

December 9, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Brevan Electronics has acquired Falcon Electronics, a Commack, New York-based distributor of high-reliability electronic components serving the aerospace and defense industries. The acquisition brings together Brevan's global inventory access and value-added capabilities with Falcon's certified quality systems and long-standing A&D customer relationships to expand product offerings and service capabilities.

ESE Entertainment Acquires Bombee Americas

October 23, 2024

Media & Entertainment

ESE Entertainment Inc. has acquired Bombee Americas, the North American arm of Bombee Event Production AB, in a share purchase agreement that transferred all outstanding shares of Bombee Americas to ESE. The deal includes cash payments and issued consideration shares, retains the Bombee Americas management team under service agreements, and is intended to strengthen ESE's production capabilities and North American presence in gaming and entertainment.

UES Acquires Faulkner Engineering Services

March 14, 2023

Engineering Services

UES has acquired Faulkner Engineering Services, a Tampa, Florida-based environmental services, geotechnical engineering, and construction materials testing firm. The deal expands UES's capabilities and footprint in Florida while Faulkner's leadership will continue to run day-to-day operations.