United Flea Markets Acquires Treasure Aisles Flea Market (Monroe, OH)

Aebi Schmidt Group Acquires Monroe Truck Equipment from Industrial Opportunity Partners

November 17, 2021

Industrial Services

Aebi Schmidt Group agreed to acquire Monroe Truck Equipment, a U.S.-based manufacturer and upfitter of municipal and commercial truck equipment, from private equity owner Industrial Opportunity Partners. D.A. Davidson served as financial advisor to Monroe; the deal (expected to close around end of 2021) gives Aebi Schmidt U.S. upfitting centers, nationwide distribution and cross-sell opportunities while Monroe gains access to Aebi Schmidt's global technologies and resources.

Marketplace Events Acquires Cincinnati Travel, Sport & Boat Show

August 26, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Marketplace Events has acquired the Cincinnati Travel, Sport & Boat Show from Cincinnati Shows, Inc., a division of Renfro Productions. The long-running consumer show (66 years) will continue to be operated by the Renfro Productions management team led by Kevin Renfro and will next run in January 2026 at the renovated Duke Energy Convention Center.

Ares Management and Freeman Spogli Acquire Floor and Decor Outlets of America

February 5, 2018

Retail

An affiliate of Ares Management together with Freeman Spogli & Co. agreed to purchase Floor and Decor Outlets of America from an investor group that included Najeti Ventures, Saugatuck Capital Company and TWJ Capital. The Atlanta-headquartered flooring retailer operates roughly 25 warehouse-style stores across 15 U.S. metro markets and sells to homeowners and professional contractors via stores and its website.

IQVentures Acquires The Aaron's Company

October 3, 2024

Retail

IQVentures Holdings, LLC has completed a take-private acquisition of The Aaron's Company, Inc. for approximately $504 million, paying $10.10 per share in cash. The transaction is supported by a $120 million senior secured revolving credit facility arranged by Second Avenue Capital Partners and Pathlight Capital to help finance the acquisition and position Aaron's to accelerate its omni-channel strategy and operational transformation.

America's Auto Auction Acquires Jefferson Mid-State Auto Auction and United Mobile Auctions

November 24, 2025

Transportation

America's Auto Auction (America's Group) acquired Jefferson Mid-State Auto Auction in Wisconsin and United Mobile Auctions in Monroe, North Carolina, expanding its national network and adding mobile and regional auction capacity. The deals bring two family-owned operations into America's 50+ location network to enhance geographic reach and service offerings for dealer customers.

GrubMarket Acquires Leo's Apples Inc

December 8, 2020

Food & Beverage

GrubMarket has acquired Leo's Apples Inc, a New York City-based fresh fruit provider, to accelerate its national expansion and strengthen its presence in the Northeast. Leo's Apples will remain based in New York and under its current management while gaining access to GrubMarket's WholesaleWare SaaS platform and broader supplier/customer network.