Stellex Capital Management Acquires Paragon Metals, LLC

Mercer Global Advisors Acquires Paragon Wealth Strategies, LLC

December 5, 2023

Wealth Management

Mercer Global Advisors, a national RIA backed by Oak Hill Capital and Genstar Capital, has acquired Paragon Wealth Strategies, a Jacksonville-based wealth management firm managing approximately $495 million in AUM and serving over 400 clients. The deal expands Mercer’s footprint and capabilities in Florida and brings Paragon’s partners and advisory team into Mercer’s national platform.

Arlington Capital Partners Acquires Pegasus Steel

June 14, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Arlington Capital Partners, a Washington, D.C.-area private equity firm, has acquired Pegasus Steel LLC, a heavy steel fabricator that supplies large-scale structures for U.S. Navy submarines and aircraft carriers. Pegasus will serve as a new platform for Arlington as management, led by Founder & CEO Tony Deering, remains in place to scale the business to meet naval shipbuilding demand.

Stellex Capital Management Acquires Crest Ultrasonics

October 3, 2025

Manufacturing

Stellex Capital Management, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Crest Ultrasonics, a global manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning and welding equipment with operations in the United States, Europe and Asia. Stellex said it will partner with Crest's management to drive operational improvements, accelerate growth initiatives and expand the company's global footprint; terms were not disclosed.

AMETEK Acquires Paragon Medical from American Securities for ~$1.9B

October 31, 2023

Medical Devices

AMETEK, Inc. has agreed to acquire Paragon Medical, a Pierceton, Indiana-based contract manufacturer of medical components and instruments, from private equity firm American Securities in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.9 billion. The deal advances AMETEK’s capabilities and footprint in medical device manufacturing and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Maysteel Industries Acquires Star Precision Manufacturing, Inc.

January 16, 2024

Manufacturing

Maysteel Industries, a portfolio company of Littlejohn Capital, acquired Star Precision Manufacturing, a full-service sheet metal fabrication and precision machining firm in Frederick, Colorado. Patriot Capital provided subordinated debt financing in support of the add-on acquisition, which expands Maysteel's manufacturing capabilities and geographic footprint in the Mountain West.

Wellspring Capital Management Acquires Paragon Films

March 29, 2019

Manufacturing

Wellspring Capital Management has acquired Paragon Films, a Broken Arrow, Oklahoma-based manufacturer of high-performance stretch film, from Wind Point Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed; Wellspring said it will support Paragon's growth through internal initiatives and selective acquisitions while partnering with the existing management team.