Universal Technical Institute Acquires Concorde Career Colleges

Universal Technical Institute Acquires MIAT College of Technology

March 29, 2021

Education

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MIAT College of Technology from HCP & Company. The acquisition adds two campuses (Canton, MI and Houston, TX), expands UTI's program offerings into aviation, sustainable energy and other skilled trades, and extends UTI's presence in the Detroit market.

Convergint Acquires Universal Security Systems

December 2, 2021

Engineering Services

Convergint has acquired Universal Security Systems (USS), a London-headquartered European security systems integrator, expanding Convergint's presence and capabilities across Europe. The deal brings nearly 100 USS employees into Convergint and is intended to deepen vertical expertise across markets including financial, education, government, and data centers.

Student Transportation of America Acquires Universal Transportation Systems

October 7, 2025

Transportation

Student Transportation of America (STA) has acquired Universal Transportation Systems (UTS), a leading independent student transportation provider in Ohio. Northborne Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to UTS; financial terms were not disclosed. UTS operates more than 350 buses and vans and employs over 350 staff across terminals in the Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan areas.

Cadence, Inc. Acquires Utitec, Inc.

January 3, 2023

Medical Devices

Cadence, Inc., a contract manufacturer of medical and drug delivery devices, has acquired Utitec, Inc., a Watertown, Connecticut-based maker of miniature deep-drawn metal components with an additional facility in Alajuela, Costa Rica. The acquisition expands Cadence's deep-draw capabilities and cleanroom assembly capacity to support medical device and drug-delivery customers and accelerate product transfers and growth.

UST Global Acquires Contineo Health

November 12, 2019

Healthcare Services

UST Global has acquired Contineo Health, a healthcare technology consulting firm that specializes in EHR optimization and value-based care solutions. The acquisition expands UST Global's capabilities across payer and provider domains and strengthens its EHR services for hospital systems and health networks across the United States.

University Credit Union Acquires Abilene Christian University Credit Union

March 4, 2025

Financial Services

University Credit Union (UCU) and Abilene Christian University Credit Union (ACU Credit Union) have merged, with the transaction approved December 18, 2024 and ratified February 1, 2025. Core banking system conversions were completed March 2, 2025, and the combination expands UCU’s presence in Texas while giving ACU members access to UCU’s digital banking, broader ATM/branch network, and enhanced financial products.