Knauf to Acquire Majority Stake in United Mining Industries (UMI)

Reed Minerals Acquires U.S. Minerals

August 4, 2026

Industrial Services

Reed Minerals, a Speyside Equity portfolio company, completed its strategic acquisition of U.S. Minerals (USM). The bolt-on combines two coal-slag abrasive brands—Reed’s Black Beauty and USM’s Black Diamond—expanding Reed’s geographic footprint and product capabilities across North America.

NIU Invest Acquires Majority Stake in Critical Metals PLC

August 14, 2025

Energy

NIU Invest SE, led by Cevdet Caner, completed a subscription for 61,402,390 new ordinary shares in Critical Metals PLC, taking a 60.34% majority stake. Critical Metals holds a 70% interest in the Molulu cobalt and copper project near Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo; NIU said it will develop the project and expand its mining portfolio across multiple regions.

American Industrial Acquisition Corporation Acquires KI USA Corporation

November 21, 2024

Manufacturing

An affiliate of American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC) has acquired KI USA Corporation from Keiaisha Co., Ltd. The deal includes KI USA’s Berea, Kentucky manufacturing facility and its subsidiary in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico; AIAC intends to maintain technical support from Keiaisha during transition and pursue additional long‑term automotive contracts.

NEQSOL Holding Acquires UMCC Titanium (United Mining and Chemical Company JSC)

October 16, 2024

Industrial Services

NEQSOL Holding, through its Cemin Ukraine unit, is in the process of buying 100% of the shares of the state-owned United Mining and Chemical Company JSC (UMCC) as part of Ukraine’s titanium-related privatization. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the privatization deal, and it is now subject to further regulatory approvals before completion.

International Marine and Industrial Applicators (IMIA) Acquires Main Industries

April 16, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

International Marine and Industrial Applicators (IMIA), a portfolio company sponsored by J.F. Lehman & Company, has acquired Main Industries, Inc., a Hampton, Virginia-based provider of preservation, scaffolding and environmental containment services for marine new construction and MRO markets. The transaction is IMIA's first add-on under JFLCO sponsorship and is intended to expand IMIA's capabilities and presence supporting U.S. Navy and commercial shipyard customers.

Monomoy Capital Partners / Construction Resources Acquire United Materials, Inc.

June 19, 2019

Building Products

Monomoy Capital Partners' portfolio company Construction Resources has acquired United Materials, Inc. (UMI) as an add-on to expand its building products distribution footprint in Florida. The acquisition brings complementary countertop and surface offerings (quartz, natural stone, porcelain) to Construction Resources and advances the platform's strategy to scale in the Southeast and deepen exposure to the repair & remodel end market.