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Forterra Acquires Barbour Concrete Company

July 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Forterra, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRTA) acquired the business of Barbour Concrete Company and Barbour Building Systems, a 75-year-old manufacturer of precast concrete products based in Independence, Missouri. Forterra said it will continue operating under the Barbour name and expects the acquisition to expand its precast footprint and growth opportunities in the Kansas City and Greater Omaha infrastructure and residential markets.

Quikrete Holdings, Inc. Acquires Forterra, Inc.

March 18, 2022

Building Products

Quikrete Holdings, Inc., a privately owned family building-products company, completed an all-cash acquisition of Forterra, Inc. for $24.00 per share, taking Forterra private and delisting its common stock from NASDAQ. The deal expands Quikrete's product offering into water and drainage infrastructure pipe and related precast concrete products, and consolidates Forterra's business previously held by Lone Star Americas Acquisitions and public shareholders.

One Equity Partners to Acquire Fortaco Group

July 8, 2022

Industrial Services

Funds managed by CapMan Buyout have agreed to sell their holdings in Fortaco Group to private equity firm One Equity Partners. The deal will make One Equity Partners the new owner of the strategic partner to the heavy off-highway equipment and marine industries, with an emphasis on expanding offerings and international growth.

Elevation Point Makes Minority Investment in Forta Wealth Partners

January 29, 2026

Wealth Management

Elevation Point has made a minority growth investment in Forta Wealth Partners, enabling the Indianapolis-based advisory team to launch an independent RIA with access to custodial, technology, and capital resources. Forta, a trade name of Elevation Point Wealth Partners, brings more than $900 million in client assets carried over from its prior Merrill Lynch practice and will benefit from Elevation Point’s support and Goldman Sachs custody collaboration.

STARK Acquires Fort Street Studio

November 20, 2025

Consumer Products

STARK, the luxury carpet and rug design house, has acquired Fort Street Studio, the bespoke atelier founded by Janis Provisor and Brad Davis known for hand-knotted silk rugs. Fort Street Studio will operate as a distinct brand within the STARK portfolio, with its creative team and leadership retained to preserve the studio's artisanal approach while expanding STARK's luxury, bespoke offerings.

Ara Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Centric Fiber

November 20, 2025

Telecommunications

Ara Partners has acquired a majority-controlling stake in Centric Fiber to accelerate the company's fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) expansion across the southern United States. The private investment firm will deploy capital through its Ara Infrastructure platform to grow Centric Fiber's project pipeline and backlog; terms were not disclosed.