Universal Group Acquires Beacon Lite (Ottawa) Ltd. and Signebec

Universal Group Acquires Barricades and Signs Ltd.

December 10, 2024

Industrial Services

The Universal Group, a CAI Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Barricades and Signs Ltd., a leading traffic control and sign manufacturer headquartered near Edmonton, Alberta. CAI and equity co-investors including BDC Capital, Roynat Equity Partners and Frind Enterprises invested in the combined organization, while Jan van Bruggen will continue to lead Barricades and become a shareholder in the Universal Group.

The Universal Group (CAI Portfolio) Acquires Advanced Traffic Control (Auburn, WA)

December 6, 2022

Infrastructure

The Universal Group, a CAI Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Advanced Traffic Control (ATC), a traffic control services provider based in Auburn, Washington. CAI and co-investors BDC Capital, Roynat Equity Partners and Frind Enterprises backed the transaction as equity co-investors; debt financing was provided by Bank of Montreal, CIBC and Scotiabank. This marks Universal's first U.S. acquisition as part of a contiguous Pacific Northwest expansion, and ATC's founders will remain in leadership and as shareholders.

Accenture Acquires The Beacon Group

September 8, 2022

Consulting

Accenture has acquired The Beacon Group, a Portland, Maine–based growth strategy consulting firm. Beacon's team of more than 60 growth strategy, market modeling and M&A advisory experts will join Accenture Strategy, deepening Accenture's capabilities in market modeling, targeting and inorganic-growth advisory.

Accenture Acquires Beacon Consulting Group

September 8, 2022

Consulting

Accenture plc has acquired Beacon Consulting Group, a Boston-based advisory firm serving the North American asset management industry. Beacon will join Accenture's Capital Markets practice to deepen Accenture's asset management consulting capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.

Universal Group (CAI-backed) Acquires Groupe Signalisation

May 5, 2022

Transportation

Universal Group, a CAI Capital Partners-backed platform, has acquired Groupe Signalisation (Signalisation de l'Estrie and subsidiaries), a Quebec-based traffic control services and equipment rental company. The add-on expands Universal's geographic presence in Québec and strengthens its national traffic management platform; CAI's co-investors in the combined organization include BDC Capital, Roynat Equity Partners and Frind Enterprises.

Allegis Advisor Group Acquires Beacon Financial, Inc.

October 6, 2020

Financial Services

Allegis Advisor Group has acquired Beacon Financial, Inc., a national insurance marketing organization that specializes in annuities, life insurance and Medicare, and will merge Beacon into Allegis. The deal expands Allegis's capabilities and talent pool to provide affiliated advisors broader insurance solutions, Medicare planning, lead generation and advanced market support.