Herman Miller Acquires Knoll, Creating Market Leader in Modern Design

HNI Corporation Acquires Kimball International

June 1, 2023

Manufacturing

HNI Corporation has completed the acquisition of Kimball International in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $485 million. The deal combines two commercial furnishings businesses to create a larger platform with broader product offerings and expected cost synergies.

HNI Corporation Acquires Steelcase Inc.

December 10, 2025

Manufacturing

HNI Corporation has completed its acquisition of Steelcase Inc., creating a combined workplace furnishings enterprise with pro forma annual revenues of $5.8 billion. Steelcase shareholders received a choice of cash and/or HNI stock per share, and the deal is intended to combine complementary portfolios, distribution networks and capabilities to drive operational enhancements and digital transformation.

Landscape Forms Acquires Loll Designs

January 4, 2021

Manufacturing

Landscape Forms, a Kalamazoo-based designer and manufacturer of high-design outdoor site furniture and lighting, has agreed to acquire Duluth-based Loll Designs, a designer and manufacturer of sustainable outdoor furniture made from recycled HDPE. The deal (expected to close by December 31, 2020) brings Loll’s design-forward product portfolio, direct-to-consumer ecommerce and more than eighty employees into Landscape Forms; Loll CEO Greg Benson will continue as President and Creative Director and join Landscape Forms' executive leadership team.

Hickory Furniture Collective Acquires Old Hickory Furniture Company

November 17, 2022

Manufacturing

Hickory Furniture Collective has acquired Old Hickory Furniture Company of Shelbyville, Indiana, bringing the historic brand into its family of American-made hickory furniture businesses. The Morrison family sold the business but Old Hickory's president, Bob Morrison, will remain in his role as the company is integrated to expand the buyer's retail and contract market presence while preserving manufacturing in Indiana.

Mercer Global Advisors Acquires Miller Advisors, Inc.

September 27, 2021

Wealth Management

Mercer Global Advisors, a Denver-based RIA majority owned by Oak Hill Capital and Genstar Capital, has acquired Miller Advisors, Inc., a Kirkland, Washington wealth management firm with approximately $240 million AUM serving ~200 clients. The acquisition expands Mercer’s Pacific Northwest presence and supports succession and career development for Miller’s founders and team, who will join Mercer.

Kontoor Brands Acquires Helly Hansen

June 2, 2025

Consumer Products

Kontoor Brands, Inc. has completed its acquisition of global outdoor and workwear brand Helly Hansen from Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited. The deal expands Kontoor's portfolio and is expected to be accretive to revenue, adjusted EPS and cash flow in fiscal 2025 while driving greater category, channel and geographic diversification.