Acquisitions in Kansas, United States

W&B Service Company acquired Sanders Trailer Service, a full-service semi-trailer dealership and repair provider focused on agricultural and specialty trailers. The deal expands W&B’s geographic footprint with three new locations in Kansas and western Missouri, strengthening its trailer sales, parts, rentals, and service capabilities. W&B Service Company is a portfolio company of Stellex Capital Management.

Humble Growth, a consumer-focused growth equity firm, entered into a strategic partnership with simplyFUEL and acquired a minority stake in the protein snack brand. simplyFUEL, founded by sports dietitian Mitzi Dulan, said the investment is its first institutional capital partner and will support continued nationwide retail expansion.

TrussPoint Roofing & Exterior Renovations, a Soundcore Capital Partners-backed residential exterior services platform, acquired Eaton Roofing & Exteriors to expand its Midwest footprint and strengthen its presence in Kansas. Founded in 1993, Eaton provides residential roofing and exterior renovation services (roofing, siding, windows & doors, and gutters) across multiple Kansas locations including Wichita, Topeka, Salina, Hutchinson, and Manhattan. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Main Street Capital Corporation fully exited its debt and equity investments in KBK Industries, LLC following the sale of KBK to an unnamed strategic acquiror. KBK, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Rush Center, Kansas, manufactures large-volume aboveground and belowground fiberglass and steel tanks serving diversified end markets across the United States.

Net at Work acquired Network Computer Solutions (NCS), a Kansas-based managed services provider, to expand its footprint across the U.S. Midwest and deepen its managed services capabilities. As part of the transaction, Net at Work also acquired Nterfuse, a specialized software platform developed by NCS serving agencies on aging, healthcare providers, and home health organizations.

Scrap Management Industries, Inc. (SMI) acquired Allmetal Recycling, a Kansas-based scrap metal recycling company with a network of 10 locations across the state. Allmetal will continue operating under its own name as part of SMI, with owners Clint and Kolby Cornejo remaining in leadership roles to support expanded regional scale and recycling capacity.

MDI NetworX acquired Cobalt MedPlans (Clarity Performance Solutions) from Cobalt Health Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC). The deal expands MDI NetworX’s U.S. delivery footprint by adding approximately 250 employees and two Kansas service locations (Overland Park and Fort Scott), and includes plans to deploy MDI’s AI-enabled SaaS platform, InsightPro, to enhance payer operations such as claims processing, enrollment, and call center services.

Watts Water Technologies, through its subsidiaries, completed the acquisition of Superior Boiler, a designer and manufacturer of customized steam and hot water boilers and ancillary equipment for commercial, institutional, and industrial applications. Superior adds a portfolio of fire-tube, water-tube, and condensing boilers and approximately $60 million in annualized sales. The transaction was funded with Watts' cash on hand and is intended to expand Watts’ mission-critical heating and hot-water solutions and cross-selling opportunities.

Pape-Dawson acquired Coffman Associates, a nationally recognized airport planning firm founded in 1979 with offices in Kansas and Arizona. The deal expands Pape-Dawson’s aviation practice and geographic reach, adding specialized airport planning as well as environmental and noise/land-use study capabilities.

Wichita Dermatology & Aesthetics (WDA), an independent dermatology group based in Wichita, Kansas, has entered into a strategic partnership with Forefront Dermatology. Forefront Dermatology is a portfolio company of Partners Group, and the partnership is intended to support WDA’s next phase of growth while maintaining its physician-led model.

Caretech announced the acquisition of The Smith Agency, a non-medical home care provider in Central Kansas. The deal expands Caretech’s footprint into Kansas and adds an Adult Day Center to its service portfolio, alongside in-home support for seniors and individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Precision BioLogic Inc. announced the strategic acquisition of George King Bio-Medical, Inc., expanding its hemostasis/coagulation diagnostic products portfolio. George King Bio-Medical will continue regular operations while the combined organization develops longer-term plans under the Precision BioLogic umbrella.

Vance Brothers, LLC, a division of Pavement Preservation Group, Inc. (PPG), acquired Circle C Paving and Construction, LLC and Circle C Transport, LLC (collectively, Circle C). Circle C is headquartered in Goddard, Kansas and provides pavement preservation services in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. The deal represents PPG’s third acquisition since partnering with The Sterling Group.

Flow Service Partners, backed by Quad-C Management, acquired Weber Refrigeration & Heating, Inc., an HVACR provider serving western Kansas. The deal expands Flow’s capabilities in refrigeration, geothermal, and building automation while maintaining the Weber brand and leadership continuity; financial terms were not disclosed.

Pure Hockey acquired Bar Down Hockey Shop, a hockey and lacrosse equipment retailer in Overland Park, Kansas, marking Pure Hockey’s first entry into the Kansas market. The deal adds Bar Down’s retail store and in-house training facility to Pure Hockey’s national network of stores and ecommerce operations, expanding Pure Hockey’s reach to local players, teams, and families.

Inszone Insurance Services acquired Parker-Haskins Insurance, an independent insurance agency based in Dodge City, Kansas. The deal expands Inszone’s presence in Kansas and adds Parker-Haskins’ crop insurance expertise while maintaining local operations and staff continuity.

Avanos Medical, Inc. acquired Nexus Medical, LLC, a privately held medical device company headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas. The deal adds Nexus’ proprietary TKO anti-reflux needleless connector technology to Avanos’ Specialty Nutrition Systems business to strengthen nutrition and medication delivery in high-acuity critical care settings such as NICUs and PICUs. Avanos financed the acquisition using available cash and expects it to be immediately accretive to revenue growth and earnings per share.

Bishop Lifting, a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners, completed the acquisition of American Rigger's Supply, Inc., a sling fabrication and rigging supply company headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas. The deal expands Bishop Lifting’s branch network and strengthens its footprint in Kansas City and the broader Midwest as an add-on acquisition to the Bishop platform.

Investment funds affiliated with Rhône acquired Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a fast-casual restaurant franchise with 550+ locations across the U.S. and Canada, from Thompson Street Capital Partners. The transaction positions Freddy's for continued market expansion, with the existing executive leadership team remaining in place.

Scruggs Company and Neil Technical Services (NTS), a portfolio company of Rox Capital Partners, acquired Mid-America Valve (MAV), a Kansas-based distributor serving the water and wastewater industry. The deal expands Scruggs/NTS’s geographic reach in the Midwest and enhances its ability to provide integrated product distribution and field service solutions to municipalities, utilities, and industrial clients. Mid-America Valve will continue operating under its existing name while leveraging the broader Scruggs/NTS platform.

Kemin Industries announced the acquisition of Hennessy Research Associates, LLC, a Lenexa, Kansas-based veterinary biologics contract research and vaccine manufacturing specialist. The deal expands Kemin’s animal vaccine capabilities by adding CRO/CDMO/CMO services and Hennessy’s team and expertise in animal vaccine R&D and biological manufacturing processes.

Lewis Automotive Group, led by Jamey Lewis-Gonzalez and Brad Lewis, acquired GMC of Dodge City in Kansas from the G1 Group. Performance Brokerage Services served as the exclusive sell-side advisor for the transaction, and the GMC franchise will be relocated to Lewis Automotive Group’s Chevrolet dealership in Dodge City.

Koch Equity Development (KED), the investment and acquisition arm of Koch, Inc., announced that it has acquired GCH Technologies Inc., a developer of advanced telecommunications and wireless messaging infrastructure solutions. Following the acquisition, GCH will become the strategic provider for Common Short Code Registry Services beginning January 1, 2026, continuing its collaboration with CTIA to help modernize and advance next-generation messaging capabilities such as RCS Rich Business Messaging.

Conestoga Energy acquired SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC from Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures LLC. The deal includes SAFFiRE’s intellectual property, related technologies, a proposed pilot production facility, and key leadership team members to help advance production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other low carbon intensity biofuels; financial terms were not disclosed.

Inszone Insurance Services, a national insurance brokerage headquartered in Sacramento, California, acquired Snell-Nelson Insurance Agency, Inc., an insurance agency based in Ashland, Kansas with additional operations across Kansas and Oklahoma. The deal strengthens Inszone’s Midwest presence and adds Snell-Nelson’s expertise in farm and ranch, oil and gas, and personal insurance lines.

Oak Hill Capital and Pamlico Capital made strategic investments in IdeaTek Telcom, a Kansas-based fiber broadband provider, and Socket Telecom (rebranding as Socket Fiber), a Missouri-based fiber internet provider, to accelerate fiber network expansion. As part of the deal, existing IdeaTek investor TPG Peppertree sold its current stake to Oak Hill and Pamlico and also reinvested alongside them. IdeaTek and Socket will be combined to create a scaled Midwest fiber internet service provider while maintaining distinct brands and local management.

Beary Landscaping, a portfolio company of Silver Oak Services Partners, acquired Seasonal Solutions and certain commercial landscaping assets from Suburban Landscaping. The deals expand Beary’s recurring commercial landscaping and snow removal footprint, including entry into the Kansas City market via Seasonal Solutions and added reach in Northwest Indiana through the Suburban asset purchase.

Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. acquired Senior Care Pharmacy in Wichita, Kansas. The deal expands Guardian’s long-term care pharmacy footprint into south central and southwest Kansas while keeping Senior Care Pharmacy operating under its existing name with its local leadership team and staff.

OneDigital, an insurance brokerage, financial services, and HR consulting firm, acquired Watko Benefit Group, an employee benefits firm. The deal expands OneDigital’s employee benefits capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Kansas City metro area and the Central region.

Littlejohn Capital acquired 3P Processing, a Wichita, Kansas-based provider of metal processing and surface finishing services for aerospace and defense components. Route 2 Capital Partners supported the transaction with a subordinated debt and equity investment in connection with Littlejohn Capital’s acquisition.

Inszone Insurance Services acquired Munson Insurance Agency, an insurance agency based in Arkansas City, Kansas, marking Inszone’s second acquisition in the state. The deal expands Inszone’s Midwest footprint and adds Munson’s capabilities in business, farm, and agricultural insurance while retaining the existing local staff.

Traverse Pointe Partners, a lower middle-market private equity firm, completed its acquisition of Soma Therapy, LLC. Soma is an outpatient mental health provider with six locations in the Greater Wichita area offering therapy and psychiatric medication management. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Evergreen announced the acquisition of High Touch Technologies' Acumatica practice. The acquired practice will be integrated into i-Tech Support (acquired by Evergreen in January 2024) and will operate under Pine Services Group, Evergreen’s ERP vertical, to expand ERP services and industry reach.

Simplicity Group Holdings, Inc., a financial products distribution firm, acquired Brokers Edge, a national wholesaler focused on fixed annuities, fixed indexed annuities, and life insurance products. Following the closing, Brokers Edge founder Rich Hellerich joined Simplicity as a partner, bringing the Brokers Edge team into the organization.

Precision Aerospace Holdings, LLC, a Dallas-based aerospace and defense machining platform backed by CIC Partners and Juniper Capital Management, acquired Clearwater Engineering, Inc., a precision machining and CNC milling provider serving commercial and government aerospace customers. Clearwater is headquartered in Derby, Kansas (near Wichita) and employs about 40 people; its leadership team will remain in place. The acquisition closed on March 7, 2025, and financial terms were not disclosed.

Shore Capital Partners announced a partnership with TCG Services, an asset-lite provider of facility management services headquartered in El Dorado, Kansas. Shore will invest in TCG’s team, technology, and infrastructure to support organic growth and pursue strategic add-on acquisitions to expand service lines, customers, and its vendor network.

Fenceworks, a Gemspring Capital portfolio company, acquired Kansas Fencing, Inc., a commercial fence installation and rental fence provider headquartered in Topeka, Kansas. The acquisition expands Fenceworks’ commercial and rental fencing capabilities and strengthens its multi-state fence installation platform. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Trulite, a provider of architectural glass and aluminum solutions backed by Truelink Capital, acquired Insulite Glass, a Midwest glass fabrication company headquartered in Olathe, Kansas with an additional facility in Pacific, Missouri. Effective January 31, 2025, the acquisition is intended to expand Trulite’s geographic reach and enhance its product offerings in the North American architectural glass and aluminum fabrication market.

Brook + Whittle has acquired Stouse, a Kansas-based manufacturer and supplier of decals, labels, and promotional printed items. Following the transaction, Stouse will join Brook + Whittle’s Sprink division, alongside Discount Labels, while continuing to operate as an individual company. The acquisition is intended to expand product offerings and improve manufacturing speed, capacity, and reliability through integration into Sprink’s manufacturing network.

Micross Components, a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, closed the acquisition of Integra Technologies, a U.S.-based outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) provider. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Integra adds expanded semiconductor assembly, packaging, testing, reliability/qualification and counterfeit detection capabilities, strengthening Micross’ U.S.-domiciled high-reliability microelectronics services footprint.

CivicPlus acquired the asset management and utility billing software solutions from Beehive Industries to expand and integrate capabilities into its Civic Impact Platform. The transaction aims to provide local government customers with a more comprehensive technology stack for managing infrastructure assets and streamlining utility billing operations.

Yingling Aviation acquired Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GETI), an aircraft interiors service provider based in Wichita, Kansas. The deal expands Yingling’s Wichita footprint and adds GETI’s aircraft interior design, restoration, and refurbishment capabilities to Yingling’s MRO platform. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Axius Water, a provider of nutrient management solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, has acquired Aero-Mod, a supplier of packaged mechanical/biological wastewater treatment systems. The deal expands Axius Water’s nutrient removal and wastewater treatment solution portfolio, adding Aero-Mod’s proprietary technologies and installation base.

Avel eCare acquired Hospital Pharmacy Management, Inc. (HPM), a Kansas-based provider of remote medication order review and onsite hospital pharmacy management services. The acquisition expands Avel eCare’s telepharmacy offering and strengthens its ability to support hospitals and health systems with 24/7 pharmacist access amid staffing shortages.

Align Capital Partners (ACP) acquired ISPN Network Services, a managed IT services provider serving broadband fiber and internet operators across the United States. ISPN’s leadership team, including CEO Jeff Neblett and President & CFO Scott Lauber, will continue to lead the company following the transaction. ACP expects ISPN to continue pursuing M&A to expand service lines within broadband fiber.

Benford Capital Partners and its portfolio company Argus Monitoring Solutions Holdings, LLC acquired Morgan Construction Services, Inc., a Kansas City, Kansas-based provider of seismic monitoring and pre-/post-blasting inspection services for the construction sector. The deal expands Argus’ monitoring and inspection footprint in the Midwest and adds MCS’s local presence and customer relationships. Seller Rob Morgan will continue with the business post-closing as a Manager focused on expanding services across the Midwest.

May River Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm, acquired Cashco, a designer and manufacturer of highly engineered pressure management and flow control products. Cashco is headquartered in Ellsworth, Kansas, with additional operations in Houston, Texas, and near Berlin, Germany, and will serve as the first investment and growth platform for May River’s new Flow Control Solutions platform.

Sterling Investment Partners acquired PROtect, LLC, a tech-enabled provider of safety, reliability, compliance and risk management services in the United States. Spire Capital Partners exited its investment in PROtect as part of the transaction, while PROtect management and employees retained significant equity; financial terms were not disclosed.

Covisian Group, a customer experience (CX) technology and services provider, acquired Centrinex, a 600-employee contact center management company based in Lenexa, Kansas. The deal expands Covisian's U.S. presence and is positioned to showcase Covisian’s GenAI-enabled CX platform, Smile.CX, to enhance customer interactions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Lineage, Inc. (NASDAQ: LINE) acquired the assets of ColdPoint Logistics for USD 223 million. ColdPoint, a Kansas City, Kansas-based provider of temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation solutions, was previously owned by NorthPoint Development, and the transaction closed on November 1, 2024.

Focal Pointe acquired Messenger's Lawn & Landscape, a Stilwell, Kansas-based landscape and irrigation firm serving the Kansas City metro area since 1999. Messenger's will be unified under the Focal Pointe brand within its Kansas City operation, doubling Focal Pointe's footprint in the local market and adding scale to serve larger, more complex sites.

Preferred Physical Therapy (PPT) announced the acquisition of Elite Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy, a therapist-owned physical therapy practice in Leawood, Kansas. The deal expands PPT’s footprint in Kansas and Missouri and provides Elite access to Confluent Health’s management services and partner resources.

Kava Equity Partners, the direct private equity investment group of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund, announced the acquisition of Arrowhead Contracting. Arrowhead Contracting is an environmental remediation services provider and general contractor headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, and will retain its existing management team following the transaction.

CivicPlus acquired PASS Lite (cost-recovery software) and PASS (cost-recovery consulting service) from ePRepSolutions. The PASS solutions will be integrated into CivicPlus Recreation Management software to help local government parks and recreation departments streamline operations, improve cost recovery, and enhance financial reporting.

Creative Planning, a registered investment advisor, acquired Lawrence, Kansas-based Edmonds Duncan Registered Investment Advisors, LLC, a wealth management firm with approximately $550 million in assets under management. The transaction closed on October 1, 2024, and Edmonds Duncan’s six employees joined Creative Planning as it continues its acquisition-driven expansion.

Terracon, an employee-owned engineering consulting firm, acquired Metcalf Archaeological Consultants, Inc., an employee-owned provider of environmental planning and cultural resource management services in the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains. Metcalf’s 72 employees will join Terracon and the business will operate as “Metcalf Archaeology, A Terracon Company,” expanding Terracon’s regional and nationwide service capabilities.

TPG, through its private equity platform TPG Capital, made a substantial minority investment in Creative Planning, an independent wealth management firm. Existing investor General Atlantic remains invested, while CEO Peter Mallouk will continue to lead the company and retain a majority stake. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

GarageCo, a garage door services platform backed by Gridiron Capital, announced the acquisition of Cheney Door Company. The deal adds Cheney Door Company’s five Kansas locations to GarageCo’s portfolio, expanding its Midwest footprint and continuing operations under the GarageCo umbrella.

DC Capital Partners Management, LP made a control investment in PK Companies Group, LLC, a provider of regulatory-driven specialty inspections, repair and maintenance, and safety services for industrial and heavy commercial facilities across the U.S. PK also offers coatings, fireproofing, soft-craft services, and technology-enabled software and hardware solutions for asset integrity and safety compliance. PK’s founders (including Brian and Kenny Turpin) reinvested equity as part of the transaction.

Yingling Aviation, a business and general aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and fixed-base operation (FBO) services provider backed by AE Industrial Partners, has acquired Bevan Aviation in Wichita, Kansas. Bevan Aviation is an FAA Part 145 repair station specializing in avionics installation/repair and aircraft maintenance for piston aircraft and small jets at Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. Financial terms were not disclosed.

MedHQ acquired Trajectory Revenue Cycle Services (Trajectory RCS), expanding its scale in revenue cycle management services for healthcare providers. Trajectory RCS is based in Wichita, Kansas and serves physicians, outpatient clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospitals across the United States.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Safety Plus First Aid & Safety, a Kansas-based provider of life safety equipment and related services. The deal expands Pye-Barker’s Midwest presence and strengthens its code compliance offerings for commercial customers, including first-aid and AED products, training, and workplace safety assessments.

Vixxo Corporation acquired Cushman & Wakefield’s third-party multi-site vendor managed site maintenance business, CWFS (formerly Quality Solutions, Inc.), based in Wichita, Kansas. The transaction expands Vixxo’s facilities maintenance platform and adds approximately 280 employees, enhancing its multi-site facilities solutions and program management capabilities. UBS Investment Bank served as exclusive financial advisor to Cushman & Wakefield.

ShoreView Capital Partners (through ShoreView Capital Partners IV, L.P.) partnered with Go Local Interactive (Go Local, LLC), a provider of digital marketing services, to support the company’s continued growth. Go Local, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, serves customers across the United States and plans to pursue add-on acquisitions as part of its growth strategy.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Garden City Fire & Safety to expand fire extinguisher and life safety service coverage in southwest Kansas. Garden City Fire & Safety will continue serving customers locally with added support and resources from Pye-Barker.

Equity Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for Equity Bank, completed its acquisition of KansasLand Bancshares, Inc., the parent of KansasLand Bank. The merger expands Equity’s footprint in Kansas, adding to its presence in Quinter and entering Americus, and KansasLand locations will begin operating as Equity Bank on July 2.

The Boeing Company completed its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems in an all-stock deal originally announced July 1, 2024, valuing Spirit’s equity at approximately $4.7 billion (about $37.25 per share) and total transaction value at about $8.3 billion including net debt. The acquisition brings Boeing-related commercial and aftermarket operations in-house, while certain non-core or customer-specific operations were to be divested or carved out in parallel, including Airbus-related work packages (to Airbus) and other proposed sales.

Elara Caring, a multi-state home health provider, completed the acquisition of Caregivers Home Health to expand its reach into Kansas and Iowa. Caregivers Home Health is a privately owned home health company founded in 2004 with base operations in Topeka, Kansas and additional Medicare-certified agencies in Kansas and Iowa.

Princeton Medspa Partners (PMP), a national medical spa acquisition platform, has partnered with and acquired Mirabile Beauty, Health & Wellness in Overland Park, Kansas. Mirabile is PMP’s eleventh medspa acquisition and the first completed following PMP’s $120 million growth financing investment from BC Partners.

LNC Partners completed a strategic investment in Virtus LLC to support the company’s continued organic growth and its "acquire-and-integrate" expansion strategy. Virtus is an insurance brokerage and risk management consulting platform headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, providing property & casualty insurance and employee benefits solutions across multiple industry verticals.

4M Building Solutions acquired SG360, a commercial cleaning and janitorial services provider headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, expanding 4M’s Midwest and Southeast footprint into five new states and bringing its presence to 26 U.S. states. SG360 (led by CEO David Harvey) will be integrated into the 4M brand, and its Tampa-based specialty division SG360 EBS will be operated by 4M under the EBS brand. The acquisition was completed under 4M Building Holdings, the acquisition platform established by O2 Investment Partners and 4M, with Harvey becoming an investor and equity holder; financial terms were not disclosed.

Kingswood Capital Management acquired Corbion’s emulsifiers business (formerly Caravan Emulsifiers), which will operate going forward as PATCO Products, LLC. The carve-out includes two US-based manufacturing plants and approximately 175 employees, with the business led by John Miller as CEO. The purchase price was reported as approximately $326 million.

Keeping Count, an outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services provider backed by Housatonic Partners, has acquired Ximplifi. Ximplifi, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, provides outsourced accounting services focused on the vacation rental/short-term rental manager market and will bolster Keeping Count’s RealCount real estate-focused division; financial terms were not disclosed.

Yingling Aviation acquired Mid-Continent Aviation Services (MCAS), expanding its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capacity and strengthening its presence in the strategic Wichita, Kansas market. MCAS adds an 80,000+ square foot facility and additional technical expertise at Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport; financial terms were not disclosed. AE Industrial Partners, Yingling’s private equity sponsor, highlighted the deal as a key step in building a scaled independent business aviation services platform.

Hoffmann Family of Companies (HFOC) acquired Doonan Specialized Trailer, LLC, a custom semi-trailer manufacturer headquartered in Great Bend, Kansas. The acquisition expands HFOC’s presence in the transportation manufacturing sector, adding Doonan’s specialized trailer product lineup and its network of more than 57 dealer locations across North America.

The Retirement Planning Group (TRPG), a registered investment advisor backed by Cetera Holdings, acquired 100% of the assets of Dightman Capital Group, Inc., an RIA based in Overland Park, Kansas. Dightman Capital Group is owned and operated by Brian Dightman, who will join TRPG as a W-2 advisor and continue serving existing clients with TRPG/Cetera support resources.

NativeSeed Group (NativeSeed), a Heartwood Partners portfolio company, acquired Star Seed, a producer and supplier of conservation and farm seeds based in Osborne, Kansas. Star Seed will join NativeSeed’s vertically integrated platform, expanding its warm-season seed variety offerings and extending NativeSeed’s geographic footprint into the Midwest.

ETS acquired PSI in a deal that closed on January 25, 2024, combining ETS’s educational measurement capabilities with PSI’s test development and delivery platform focused on workforce certification and licensure. PSI was previously a subsidiary of Lifelong Learner Holdings (LLH), and the transaction was supported by several partners. The combination aims to expand an end-to-end suite of workforce skills assessment products and services globally.

Inszone Insurance Services acquired American Heritage Agency, Inc., an insurance agency serving the Hays, Kansas community since 1999. The deal marks Inszone’s entry into the Kansas market and expands its local presence, with American Heritage clients gaining access to Inszone’s broader resources and expertise.

UPSTACK acquired Strategic Telecom Partners, a technology services advisory and consulting firm headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Strategic Telecom Partners founder and managing partner Brad Carrell will join UPSTACK as a partner and managing director. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Investcorp acquired Best in Class Technology Services (BCTS), a provider of HVAC (and related) maintenance, repair, replacement and project services for industrial, healthcare/medical, education and commercial customers across the United States. Dunes Point Capital and the BCTS management team sold the company but will remain meaningful shareholders alongside Investcorp. BCTS is headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas and operates from multiple branch locations across the U.S.

Frontenac has made an investment to form a new partnership with Integrated Openings Solutions, LLC (IOS), a specialty distributor and service provider of commercial door openings and access control solutions. IOS plans to use the investment to expand into new markets and broaden its product offerings, with founders Joe Lopez and Nick McCarty continuing to lead the business.

NDH Advisors LLC, a portfolio company of Unity Partners LP, completed the acquisition of Stratus Group LLC, a tax and accounting firm. Stratus, headquartered in Leawood, Kansas, will join NDH to expand tax, accounting, and advisory capabilities; founder Courtney Jones will remain actively involved. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

MCCi, a business process automation and GovTech solutions provider and a portfolio company of Century Park Capital Partners, acquired GovBuilt. GovBuilt is a low-code/no-code case management, community development, and permitting/licensing platform for local government agencies, and the deal strengthens MCCi’s GovTech product offering.

Trecora LLC, an affiliate of Balmoral Funds, acquired the lubricant additives business of Chemtrade Logistics located in Lawrence, Kansas. The acquired unit, a leading North American producer of phosphorus pentasulfide (P2S5), will become part of Trecora’s Specialty Chemicals business.

Consolidated Equipment Group, LLC (CEG), a portfolio company of Dominus Capital, acquired PRO-DIG, LLC. Headquartered in Elwood, Kansas, PRO-DIG manufactures foundation drilling equipment and tooling for construction and utility markets, and the deal represents the first acquisition for the CEG platform under Dominus’ ownership.

Thomas Scientific completed the acquisition of Arrowhead Forensics, a Lenexa, Kansas-based provider of forensics products for law enforcement and related agencies. The deal, finalized on October 5, 2023, expands Thomas Scientific’s Midwest distribution and kitting capabilities and broadens its portfolio into the forensics market. Arrowhead Forensics will continue to operate independently under the Thomas Scientific umbrella.

Nature's Touch announced the acquisition of certain assets of Sunrise Growers, part of SunOpta Inc.'s frozen fruit operations. The deal expands Nature's Touch's freezing, packaging, and distribution capabilities across North America, including operations in Edwardsville, Kansas and Jacona, Mexico.

Pave America, LLC partnered with and acquired Kansas Asphalt, a provider of asphalt and concrete paving, maintenance, repair, and reconstruction services. Kansas Asphalt will continue to be led by CEO Chuck Jeffries and its management team as it expands operations across its existing and adjacent markets.

Creative Planning, a Registered Investment Advisor, announced the acquisition of Kistler-Tiffany Advisors, an independent fiduciary providing fee-based financial planning to individuals and families. The combination expands Creative Planning’s wealth management capabilities, including estate planning and business succession services for high-net-worth clients.

Butler National Corporation acquired KC Machine, a precision machining and fabrication business located near Kansas City. The acquisition is intended to create synergies with Butler National’s aircraft modification activities by improving access to fabricated parts and skilled labor, while maintaining the KC Machine brand and existing culture.

Thinktum Inc., based in Waterloo, Ontario, has acquired Illustrate Inc., headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas (with operations in Toronto, Ontario). The combined company aims to become a leading no-code/low-code back-office and point-of-sale technology provider for life insurance and insurtech firms, with leadership changes including Paul Reaburn as CEO of Thinktum and David Slabodkin as chairman of both companies.

The J. M. Smucker Co. agreed to acquire Hostess Brands, Inc. in a cash-and-stock transaction valuing Hostess at approximately $5.6 billion enterprise value including about $900 million of net debt. Smucker will pay $34.25 per share (comprised of $30.00 cash and 0.03002 Smucker shares) via an exchange offer and second-step merger. The transaction, which includes Hostess’ sweet baked goods portfolio (including Twinkies) and the Voortman cookie brand, was announced Sept. 11, 2023 and closed on Nov. 7, 2023.

FFL Partners completed a private investment in Johnson County Clin-Trials (JCCT), a clinical research site platform serving pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and contract research organizations. JCCT, headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, conducts Phase I–IV clinical trials, and the financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The announcement notes the transaction as a recapitalization and positions JCCT for expansion and future strategic M&A in the fragmented clinical research site sector.

Lawless Group, a manufacturers representation agency, acquired Hobart Associates, a Kansas City, Kansas-based firm with over 50 years of experience representing manufacturers’ brands in the north-central United States. The deal expands Lawless Group’s warehousing program to eight locations nationwide and supports the succession plan for Hobart Associates founder Don (Jesse) James Sr.

Trive Capital and Epic Partners announced an investment in Pryor Learning, a corporate training, credentialing, and educational content provider. Pryor Learning, founded as Fred Pryor Seminars and headquartered in Mission, Kansas, offers training via in-person events, live virtual seminars, webinars, and Pryor+ subscriptions. As part of the transaction, Steven Riehs was appointed Chief Executive Officer.

DreamSeat acquired The Stadium Chair Company effective August 1, 2023, adding Stadium Chair’s athlete and bleacher spectator seating products to DreamSeat’s commercial-grade furnishings and fixed spectator seating portfolio. DreamSeat plans to continue utilizing Stadium Chair’s facility in Lenexa, Kansas, and integrate the product line to expand offerings across sports, education, and other venue markets.

Vantage Surgical Solutions acquired Ophthalmic Surgical Solutions (OSS), a Kansas-based provider of ophthalmic surgical equipment and services. Backed by Pharos Capital Group, Vantage expects the deal to expand its geographic reach and strengthen its ability to deliver cataract and other ophthalmic surgical solutions to hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, particularly in rural communities. OSS founder and CEO Duane Kibbee will join Vantage as Clinical Manager.

Abry Partners entered into a strategic partnership with Prime Capital Investment Advisors (PCIA) under which Abry will acquire an equity interest in PCIA and provide additional investment capital. Abry will also join PCIA’s board, with the transaction expected to close on August 1, 2023.

Cinven agreed to acquire and subsequently completed the acquisition of Archer Technologies (Archer), an integrated risk management (GRC/IRM) cloud software provider, from prior owners Clearlake Capital Group and Symphony Technology Group (STG). Archer, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, provides SaaS solutions spanning compliance, governance, security, audit and ESG; financial terms were not disclosed.