The Sourcing Group Acquires Vanguard Direct

Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Acquires Vanguard Software

May 14, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting has acquired Vanguard Software Corporation for approximately $110 million in cash. The acquisition adds Vanguard’s cloud-based integrated business planning and predictive supply chain planning capabilities to Wolters Kluwer’s CCH Tagetik platform, extending its corporate performance management offering into sales & operations and supply chain planning.

The Select Group Acquires Bluehawk Consulting

November 12, 2024

IT Services

The Select Group (TSG), a Raleigh-based technology consulting firm, has acquired Bluehawk Consulting, a Washington-based technology and business consulting firm. The acquisition expands TSG's capabilities and geographic footprint in the Pacific Northwest while bolstering its end-to-end technology consulting and managed services offerings for enterprise clients.

Gridiron Capital Acquires Vertical Supply Group from Platte River Equity

April 12, 2022

Manufacturing

Gridiron Capital has acquired Vertical Supply Group (VSG), a Greensboro, North Carolina-based manufacturer, distributor, and direct e-commerce retailer of arborist tools, ropes, rescue and fall protection equipment, from Platte River Equity. Platte River will retain an ongoing stake in the business while Gridiron will partner with VSG management to support growth and pursue acquisition opportunities to expand the company's branded product portfolio and market reach. Financial terms were not disclosed.

BRG Communications Acquires Right Source Marketing

January 29, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

BRG Communications has acquired Right Source Marketing, a healthcare content marketing agency that supports B2B and B2C healthcare clients. The Right Source leadership (Mike Sweeney and Yvonne Lyons) have joined BRG's leadership team, and the acquisition expands BRG's content strategy, creation, and optimization capabilities to better serve its healthcare clients.

Vertical Supply Group (Platte River Equity Portfolio) Acquires Rescue Direct

April 2, 2021

E-Commerce

Vertical Supply Group (a Platte River Equity portfolio company) has acquired Rescue Direct, a specialty e-commerce retailer and supplier of technical rescue gear based in Utica, Illinois. Rescue Direct will be integrated into VSG’s distribution operations to expand VSG’s rescue-specific product offering and accelerate inventory availability and service for rescue customers.

HPS Investment Partners Acquires Majority Stake in SGS & Co

May 1, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

HPS Investment Partners has completed a transaction to acquire a majority equity stake in SGS & Co, a global provider of technology-enabled brand design, digital marketing, and packaging artwork services. The deal restructures SGS's capital structure with substantial debt reduction and positions the company to accelerate investments in technology, automation, and service expansion.