The Kreller Group Acquires Smith Brandon International, Inc.

Kpler Acquires Bridgeton Research Group

December 15, 2025

Data & Analytics

Kpler has acquired Bridgeton Research Group LLC to integrate Bridgeton’s predictive models of systematic and algorithmic trading into Kpler’s trade intelligence platform. The deal expands Kpler’s analytics capabilities by combining physical commodity fundamentals with systematic flow analysis to better serve traders, asset managers, and other market participants.

CohnReznick Acquires Smith Schafer & Associates

January 1, 2026

Professional Services

CohnReznick acquired Minneapolis-based Smith Schafer & Associates effective January 1, 2026, marking the firm's entry into Minnesota and expanding its Midwest footprint. Smith Schafer brings three local offices, 12 partners and 89 employees, and expertise across professional services firms, construction, manufacturing, and transportation to strengthen CohnReznick's advisory, assurance, and tax capabilities.

Crown Laboratories Acquires Keri Brand from GlaxoSmithKline

May 1, 2019

Consumer Products

Crown Laboratories acquired the North American rights to the Keri skin care brand from GlaxoSmithKline and concurrently received an equity investment from Greenspring Associates. Existing investors Hildred Capital Partners and Montreux Equity Partners provided financing in connection with the transaction; financial terms were not disclosed.

Beringer Capital Acquires Inman Group

July 26, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Canadian private equity firm Beringer Capital has acquired Inman Group, the leading real estate news, events and information business founded by Brad Inman. Brad Inman will retain a stake and remain involved while Inman’s leadership stays in place; Beringer plans to invest in editorial and events growth and pursue strategic bolt-on acquisitions to scale the business.

Holleway Capital Partners Acquires Braner USA, Inc.

June 26, 2024

Manufacturing

Holleway Capital Partners led an investor group that acquired Braner USA, Inc., a Schiller Park, Illinois manufacturer of precision flat-rolled coil processing and automated coil handling systems. The transaction — which included co-investors Aldine Capital Partners, NewSpring Mezzanine Capital and Braner CEO Doug Matsunaga — was advised by Prairie Capital Advisors and was completed to provide liquidity and succession for Braner’s shareholders and to support future growth.

Ryan Acquires Brayn Consulting LLC

April 1, 2025

Accounting & Tax

Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, has acquired Brayn Consulting LLC, a Houston-centric tax services firm specializing in R&D tax credits, cost segregation, and green energy income tax incentives. As part of the acquisition, Brayn CEO Brady Bryan will join Ryan as Principal and National Leader – Real Property Income Tax Incentives, expanding Ryan’s Income Tax practice and outreach to mid-market companies nationwide.