Dix & Eaton Acquires Standing Partnership

Stantec Acquires Environmental Systems Design, Inc.

June 8, 2023

Engineering Services

Stantec has signed an agreement to acquire Environmental Systems Design, Inc. (ESD), a 270-person Chicago-based engineering firm specializing in mission critical and data center design. The deal—terms undisclosed and expected to close June 30, 2023—deepens Stantec's mission-critical/data center capabilities and expands its U.S. MEP and structural engineering practice by roughly 40%.

Eagle Merchant Partners Invests in ES Integrated

September 29, 2025

Industrial Services

Eagle Merchant Partners, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, has made a strategic investment in ES Integrated, an industrial cleaning, environmental and waste services provider headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. The partnership will support ESI's geographic and service-line expansion, pursue strategic acquisitions, and retain the company's existing leadership team.

Eastward Partners Acquires Press & Associates

July 16, 2024

Staffing & HR

Eastward Partners, a New York-based executive search and human capital consultancy, has acquired Press & Associates, a boutique executive search firm focused on sourcing technology leadership for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. The acquisition broadens Eastward's human capital research and tech-talent capabilities and integrates Press & Associates' PE-focused search expertise into Eastward's platform.

One Equity Partners Acquires MSQ Partners

June 12, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

One Equity Partners (OEP) has acquired MSQ Partners, a London-headquartered creative and technology agency group with over 1,200 employees across 13 offices. OEP will use MSQ as a platform to pursue international expansion and consolidation in tech-enabled marketing and digital transformation; LDC exited its majority investment but will reinvest as a minority partner.

Earnscliffe Strategies Acquires Kaiser & Partners, Inc.

January 19, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Earnscliffe Strategies has agreed to acquire Kaiser & Partners, Inc., a full-service public relations firm, establishing K&P as a wholly-owned subsidiary to broaden Earnscliffe’s public relations capabilities and regional footprint. The agreement was signed January 19 and is expected to close April 1, 2024; financial terms were not disclosed.

Morgan Stanley Acquires Eaton Vance

October 8, 2020

Financial Services

Morgan Stanley has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Eaton Vance for an equity value of approximately $7 billion, creating a larger Morgan Stanley Investment Management platform with expanded product and distribution capabilities. The deal combines Eaton Vance’s asset management and retail distribution strengths with Morgan Stanley’s global scale to increase fee-based revenues, deliver cost synergies, and broaden client offerings.