Acquisitions in Louisiana, United States

An affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. completed the full acquisition of Vivace International Corporation, a provider of mission-critical propulsion tanks and aerospace systems. Cerberus previously made a strategic growth investment in Vivace in 2024, and the additional investment is intended to help scale production capacity and enhance advanced manufacturing capabilities to support U.S. defense and spaceflight programs.

Rep Data, a provider of market research and survey data quality solutions backed by Mountaingate Capital, acquired ReDem, an in-survey data quality platform. The deal combines Rep Data’s pre-survey fraud prevention (Research Defender) with ReDem’s real-time in-survey response evaluation to create an end-to-end approach to detecting and blocking bots, AI-assisted fraud, and other low-quality survey behaviors.

Superior Health Holdings acquired Pulse Home Health and Hospice, a Medicare-certified home health and hospice provider in Louisiana’s Northshore region. The transaction expands Superior’s integrated home-based care capabilities and strengthens its footprint across Southeastern Louisiana, with support from Superior’s investor Renovus Capital Partners.

BCP announced the closing of its previously announced sale of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company (Gray Surety) to Palomar Holdings, Inc. Gray Surety is a Treasury-listed surety carrier focused on contract bonds for midsized and emerging contractors across the United States, and BCP had invested in the business in 2021.

Rinchem Company, LLC, a specialty chemical and gas warehousing and logistics provider, announced a combination with Dupré Logistics, L.L.C., a transportation and logistics solutions provider for the chemical supply chain. Dupré will complement Rinchem with distribution and strategic capacity brokerage services, while both companies will retain their respective headquarters, brands, and leadership teams. In conjunction with the combination, Rinchem also entered into a new-money financing with its lenders, including approximately $100 million of new investment and maturity extensions on its term loans and revolving credit facility.

Cetera completed the acquisition of the wealth management business of Darnall Sikes Wealth Partners, a Louisiana-based wealth management firm serving high-net-worth individuals, business owners and their families. The transaction adds approximately $1.9 billion in client assets to Cetera’s RIA model, with the Darnall Sikes team joining Avantax Planning Partners within Cetera’s RIA platform. Separately, affiliated CPA firm Darnall Sikes & Frederick remains independent and entered a long-term strategic partnership with Cetera.

Resolve Pain Solutions, a provider of interventional pain management services backed by Compass Group Equity Partners, acquired Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center, a pain management platform serving the greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. As part of the transaction, Spine’s physician and executive leadership (including Dr. Sean Graham, Dr. Joseph Turnipseed, and Chase Lavigne) joined Resolve as partners, and Spine is expected to continue operating independently from Resolve’s Louisiana Pain Specialists locations while leveraging shared resources.

Superior Health Holdings acquired the Bayou Country hospice operations of Hope Healthcare & Hospice BC, LLC (Hope Hospice), expanding Superior’s home health and hospice presence in Southern Louisiana. Renovus Capital Partners, Superior’s private equity backer, highlighted the deal as part of Superior’s mission-aligned growth strategy to broaden access to hospice care in the region.

Magnet Defense completed its acquisition of Metal Shark to combine Magnet Defense’s autonomous, AI-enabled maritime platform development with Metal Shark’s established shipbuilding footprint and production workforce. The combined company aims to accelerate the scaled production and delivery of AI-enabled unmanned surface vessels for U.S. and allied national security missions by leveraging Metal Shark’s Louisiana shipyard and manufacturing infrastructure.

Encore Oilfield Services, LLC acquired Custom Compression Systems, LLC (formerly Williamson Production Systems, LLC), a natural gas compression packaging and manufacturing business located in New Iberia, Louisiana. Custom Compression Systems was previously a wholly owned subsidiary of Louisiana Machinery Company, L.L.C. (Louisiana Cat), and the deal expands Encore’s manufacturing footprint and capacity for natural gas compression solutions.

Business First Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for b1BANK, completed its previously announced acquisition of Progressive Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Progressive Bank. The deal expands b1BANK’s presence across Louisiana, adding nine North Louisiana locations and increasing Business First’s total assets to approximately $8.7 billion.

FloWorks International LLC, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, acquired Cranford Equipment Co., Inc. (CEC). Headquartered in Kenner, Louisiana, CEC distributes filtration products for diverse industrial applications, expanding FloWorks’ industrial filtration offering and presence.

Tyler Technologies, Inc. acquired CloudGavel, a Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based provider of electronic warrant (eWarrant) solutions. The deal expands Tyler’s courts, justice, and public safety software portfolio by adding cloud-native, real-time warrant submission, approval, service, tracking, and electronic return capabilities, and CloudGavel will join Tyler’s Courts & Justice Division.

Five Arrows, the alternative assets arm of Rothschild & Co, made a majority investment in NetVendor, a vendor compliance management software provider for the multi-family and commercial real estate industries. Greenridge Growth Partners will retain a minority stake, with the transaction representing an exit for RF Investment Partners, which invested alongside Greenridge in 2021. The investment is intended to support NetVendor’s next phase of growth, including product innovation (including AI) and expansion into new markets.

Advanced Revenue Cycle Management (rebranding as Advanced RevCycle (ARC)) announced it has acquired Rapid Coding & Oasis Review (RCO), expanding ARC’s coding and OASIS review capabilities for home health, hospice, and palliative care providers. In connection with the acquisition, Kolos Partners made a growth investment to help ARC scale its proprietary workflow technology, analytics platform, and AI-enabled automation across the revenue cycle.

The Kent Companies acquired B&B Petroleum, a Ponchatoula, Louisiana-based convenience store operator, expanding Kent’s footprint into Louisiana as its ninth state of operation. The deal includes 15 Chevron-branded convenience stores along with associated Subway and Red Bird Café locations, which will transition to the Kent Kwik brand.

Best Trash, a municipal solid waste provider headquartered in Richmond, Texas, announced it has acquired Pelican Waste & Debris, a residential and commercial hauling provider operating across Southern Louisiana and Mississippi. The deal expands Best Trash’s footprint beyond Texas and adds complementary roll-off and construction-related services; financial terms were not disclosed. Pelican founders Roddie Matherne and Corey Callais will retain an ownership stake in the combined company.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Sound & Communications Systems, Inc. (SCSI), a Lafayette, Louisiana-based security and fire alarm services provider focused on healthcare and education customers. SCSI provides security and fire alarm, video surveillance, access control, and hospital communications systems such as nurse call and intercom/paging, strengthening Pye-Barker’s healthcare-oriented life safety and security services footprint.

Canter Power Systems, a residential backup power generator installer and service provider backed by Rotunda Capital Partners, acquired Optimize Generator People. The deal expands Canter’s presence across the Gulf Coast and adds Optimize’s residential generator installation, inspection, and repair operations across Louisiana. This marks Canter’s sixth add-on acquisition since partnering with Rotunda in 2021.

Bernhard Capital Partners (BCP) closed the previously announced sale of its stake in Brown & Root Industrial Services, a provider of specialty industrial services. The buyer was not disclosed and financial terms were not released. BCP had partnered with KBR, Inc. to establish Brown & Root Industrial Services in 2015.

America's Auto Auction, part of America's Group, acquired Lake Charles Auto Auction, a family-owned wholesale vehicle auction house serving dealers across the U.S. Gulf Coast since 1991. The business will operate as America's Auto Auction Lake Charles, expanding America's Auto Auction’s presence in the southern United States.

Peak Toolworks, a portfolio company of Granite Creek Capital Partners, acquired Southern Carbide, Inc., a family-owned provider of industrial cutting tools, sharpening, and repair services. The transaction closed on September 30, 2025, with financing support from Hidden River Strategic Capital, Muzinich & Co., and Canterbury Ventures, LLC.

BBQGuys, an e-commerce retailer of outdoor living products, announced the acquisition of Mont Alpi, a premium manufacturer of modular outdoor kitchen islands and grills. The deal expands BBQGuys’ portfolio of owned outdoor kitchen brands and is intended to accelerate innovation and scale in the fast-growing modular outdoor kitchen segment.

Parish Tractor acquired Ascension Equipment & Rental, an agriculture and construction equipment sales, service and rental business based in Gonzales, Louisiana. The deal marks Parish Tractor’s entry into the Louisiana market and expands its footprint to eight locations across Mississippi, Florida, Alabama and Louisiana.

Fulton Asset Management (FAM) announced it has acquired AFCO Industries, Inc., a vertically integrated manufacturer of aluminum, fiberglass, vinyl, and composite building products and a provider of CNC metal fabrication and OEM contract manufacturing services. AFCO is headquartered in Alexandria, Louisiana, and its existing leadership team will remain in place following the acquisition.

Cardinal Services acquired Quality Energy Services (QES) to expand its specialty oilfield services offering, particularly in offshore well intervention and production optimization. QES is headquartered in Broussard, Louisiana, and its President and COO Randy Landry will continue to lead QES post-closing. Cardinal has been backed by Kotts Capital Holdings, a Houston-based single family office investor, and Mazzone & Associates served as Cardinal’s exclusive financial advisor.

Hoffmann Family of Companies (HF Companies) has acquired Elmer Chocolate, a leading U.S. seasonal chocolatier and manufacturer of heart-shaped chocolate boxes. Deal terms were not disclosed, and Elmer will continue to be led by third-generation family members Rob and Michael Nelson, who will retain partial ownership and remain actively involved.

NetSpark IP & Telecom announced a strategic investment in Infinite Technology Source, a Louisiana-based managed IT services provider. The transaction is intended to expand NetSpark’s managed IT and telecom offerings, adding deeper cloud and cybersecurity capabilities. Infinite Technology Source will operate as part of NetSpark’s growing managed services platform.

World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the business of Lighthouse Insurance Agency of Madisonville, Louisiana on March 1, 2025. The transaction expands World’s presence in Louisiana, and financial terms were not disclosed.

Classic Collision, LLC acquired Auto Craft, Inc., a family-owned collision repair shop located in Gretna, Louisiana. The acquisition expands Classic Collision’s network of multi-site auto body repair facilities in the United States.

OEG acquired Trinity Rental Services (TRS) and its vertically integrated affiliates to expand OEG’s U.S. footprint and increase fleet capacity and service capabilities in the Gulf of America. TRS, headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, provides offshore container rentals for oil and gas (including DNV and SEPCO-certified cargo carrying units) and also offers mechanical integrity and fabric maintenance services; approximately 80 employees will join OEG and transition under the OEG brand over time. The deal is noted as OEG’s first material transaction following Apollo’s acquisition of OEG at an implied valuation of over $1 billion.

HKW, a middle-market private equity firm, has acquired Sepratech Liquid Solutions ("Sepratech"), an industrial water and wastewater treatment service provider. Sepratech is headquartered in Gonzales, Louisiana and serves customers across the Gulf Coast with services including clarification, filtration, demineralization, and aftermarket support; financial terms were not disclosed. Industry veteran Patrick Troy joined Sepratech as CEO at the closing of the transaction.

Carr's Hill Capital Partners Management, LP completed a majority recapitalization of TCI Tank Logistics, LLC, doing business as Freedom Intermodal, in partnership with company management and the Jensen Companies. Freedom Intermodal is a New Orleans-based bulk liquids logistics provider offering ISO tank and rail services, transloading, and depot services across major U.S. Gulf Coast ports. Jeff Louis will continue to lead the company as president, and Carr's Hill plans to support growth through organic initiatives and potential add-on acquisitions.

King Risk Partners acquired Louisiana Insurance Services, an independent insurance agency based in Ruston, Louisiana, to enter the Louisiana market. The deal expands King Risk Partners’ footprint across the Southeastern United States and is intended to enhance offerings through King’s technology and carrier relationships while maintaining a client-first service model.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc., a Plano, Texas-based design and engineering consulting firm, acquired CSRS, a Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based development advisory and program management consulting firm. The deal expands Westwood’s footprint into Louisiana (adding four offices) and adds capabilities in comprehensive program management, including grants management, owner’s representation, and governmental advisory. CSRS will operate as “CSRS, a Westwood company” for a period of time.

DXP Enterprises, Inc. completed the acquisition of Moores Pump & Services, Inc., a rotating equipment and pumping systems service and repair provider. Headquartered in Broussard, Louisiana, Moores strengthens DXP’s Rotating Equipment division and expands its scale and capabilities across the U.S. Gulf Coast region. DXP funded the transaction with cash on its balance sheet.

Delta Utilities, a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company, completed the acquisition of Entergy’s two regulated natural gas utilities serving communities in New Orleans and East Baton Rouge Parish. The deal adds more than 200,000 residential and commercial customers and approximately 200 employees to Delta Utilities’ Louisiana and Mississippi footprint.

Citation Capital, LLC acquired a majority stake in Gallo Mechanical, a specialty mechanical contractor focused on large-scale HVAC and plumbing installation and services. Gallo Mechanical’s management team will retain a significant ownership interest as Citation partners with the company to support its next phase of growth across the southern and southeastern United States.

Elevate ENT Partners, an Audax Private Equity portfolio company and management support organization for ENT practices, has acquired Camellia ENT. The transaction expands Elevate’s otolaryngology network presence in Louisiana, adding the Lafayette-based physician practice led by Dr. David Foreman and Dr. James R. White, Jr.

General Informatics, a Baton Rouge-based managed IT and cybersecurity services provider, has acquired fellow Louisiana MSP GlobeNet, a New Orleans-based full-service technology provider focused on advanced cybersecurity solutions. GlobeNet’s team will join General Informatics’ security organization, with GlobeNet CEO/founder Kevin Gray becoming executive vice president of security services; financial terms were not disclosed. General Informatics is owned by Rosewood Private Investments, which supported diligence and closing.

Keesler Federal Credit Union’s proposed merger with Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union was approved by Jefferson Financial members, clearing the way for the two institutions to become a single legal entity on July 1, 2025. Keesler Federal will be the surviving credit union, initially operating Jefferson Financial as a division until full operational integration is expected in Q1 2026.

Rovia Clinical Research, backed by Gauge Capital, announced the acquisitions of Delta Research Partners of Bastrop and Delta Research Partners of West Monroe, adding two clinical research sites in Louisiana to its network. The acquired sites, led by founders and principal investigators Dr. Raj Bhandari and Dr. Butch Dunn, expand Rovia’s capabilities in hepatology, gastroenterology, and internal medicine and support further expansion across Northern Louisiana.

Saber Power Services, LLC acquired inoLECT, LLC, an electrical engineering and field services firm providing integrated electrical power system products and services. The acquisition expands Saber Power’s presence in Louisiana and adds proprietary technology such as inoRAC, enhancing its engineering-led capabilities. Saber Power Services is a portfolio company of Greenbelt Capital Partners.

Parking Guidance Systems, Inc. (PGS) acquired ParkZen, an AI-powered parking intelligence and software development company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The deal adds ParkZen’s crowdsourcing- and geofencing-driven real-time availability, payments, and analytics software to PGS’s parking guidance solutions, which integrate with INDECT’s ultrasonic and optical sensor hardware. ParkZen had been funded by its management team and individual investors, and PGS said acquisition support capital was provided by PGS employees and board members.

Saronic acquired Gulf Craft, a Louisiana-based shipbuilder, to accelerate its expansion into autonomous shipbuilding. The deal provides Saronic with a Gulf Coast shipyard in Franklin, Louisiana to serve as the prototyping and production hub for its medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) fleet, beginning with the 150-foot ASV “Marauder.” Saronic also plans significant investment in the facility and will retain Gulf Craft’s workforce while expanding hiring over the next several years.

Stonepeak partnered with Dupré Logistics, a privately held transportation and logistics company, in a transaction that has already closed (terms not disclosed). Dupré Logistics is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana and provides energy distribution services, onsite and private fleet services, and strategic capacity brokerage across the United States; the Dupré family will remain shareholders.

TRC Companies, Inc., a global professional services firm focused on the energy transition, acquired Rampart, a land rights acquisition company. Rampart provides right-of-way, permitting, and land services to utility, oil and gas, renewable energy, and public works clients across the Southern and Mid-Atlantic United States, expanding TRC’s capabilities in energy and infrastructure markets.

AMSURG acquired Pinnacle Surgery Center, expanding its ambulatory surgery center footprint in Louisiana. Pinnacle is a state-of-the-art outpatient facility in Covington with multiple operating and procedure rooms and a physician team focused on spine, pain management, and eye procedures.

Morris & Dickson Inc., a pharmaceutical wholesale and specialty distributor, acquired Presa Solutions, a virtual third-party logistics (3PL) provider for pharmaceutical manufacturers. The deal expands Morris & Dickson’s manufacturer services by combining Presa’s order-to-cash 3PL platform with Morris & Dickson’s fulfillment and logistics capabilities; the acquired business will operate as PresaMD under Morris & Dickson.

Eaton has completed its acquisition of Fibrebond, a designer and builder of pre-integrated modular power enclosures serving data center, fiber, industrial, and utility markets. Eaton paid $1.4 billion for Fibrebond, which is expected to generate an estimated $110 million of 2025 adjusted EBITDA and be neutral to Eaton’s 2025 EPS.

Cornerstone Chemical Company announced the sale of its Sulfuric Acid operations to Ecovyst, a provider of advanced materials, specialty catalysts, and sulfuric acid and regeneration services. The divestiture supports Cornerstone’s strategy to focus on high-performing specialty chemical assets and operation of the Cornerstone Energy Park in Southern Louisiana.

World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the business of five Louisiana-based insurance entities—Insurance Unlimited of Louisiana, Erwin Insurance Agency, Burke & Burke Insurance Marketing, Courtney Insurance Services, and US Principal Insurance—effective March 1, 2025. The acquired agencies provide property & casualty and employee benefits insurance products to businesses and individuals across Louisiana. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Mintra, a provider of digital learning and workforce management solutions for the maritime and energy industries, has acquired U.S.-based Moxie Media, a specialist in training content and media production for safety-critical sectors. The deal strengthens Mintra’s North American presence and combines Moxie Media’s industry-specific training content with Mintra’s Trainingportal platform to broaden course offerings and workforce management tools. Moxie Media will continue to operate independently while gaining access to Mintra’s technology and global reach.

Herc Holdings Inc. (Herc Rentals) agreed to acquire and subsequently completed the acquisition of H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (d/b/a H&E Rentals) in a transaction valued at approximately $5.3 billion including $1.5 billion of debt. H&E shareholders received $78.75 in cash and 0.1287 shares of Herc common stock per share, and H&E shares ceased trading on NASDAQ upon closing. The deal followed a 35-day “go-shop” period during which Herc outbid a prior agreed acquisition by United Rentals, with H&E paying United a $63.52 million termination fee and Herc paying the breakup fee.

Cotton Creek Capital announced a strategic partnership with Precision Inspection Services, LLC, a provider of non-destructive examination, inspection, and testing services for chemical and petrochemical facilities along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Following the acquisition, Precision will continue to be led by its founders A.J. Smith (CEO) and Chris Petitto (President), who will remain significant shareholders.

Trulite, a provider of architectural glass and aluminum solutions backed by Truelink Capital, acquired Dependable Glass Works effective February 3, 2025. Dependable Glass Works is a glass fabricator headquartered in Covington, Louisiana serving Southeast Louisiana and Coastal Mississippi, and the deal supports Trulite’s geographic and product expansion along the I-10 corridor.

OTC Industrial Technologies, an industrial equipment service provider and distributor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, announced the acquisition of Premier Equipment Corporation, Inc., a distributor of rotating equipment serving petrochemical and oil & gas customers. OTC also acquired Premier Control Systems, LLC, a Baton Rouge-area provider of design, fabrication, programming, and installation of control panels, expanding OTC’s presence across Louisiana and Texas.

AquaPhoenix Scientific, a portfolio company of Incline Equity Partners, acquired La-Mar-Ka, Inc., a family-owned chemical supplier headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The transaction closed on January 31, 2025, and was advised by Generational Capital Markets.

Trucordia acquired the insurance business of CADA Insurance Services, an insurance provider with multiple offices in Louisiana. The acquisition adds CADA’s personal and commercial insurance offerings, including auto, home, general liability, and workers’ compensation solutions, to Trucordia’s brokerage platform.

Renovus Capital Partners announced a strategic partnership with Superior Health Holdings, Inc., a provider of home health and hospice services across Louisiana. The investment is intended to support Superior’s continued growth and expansion across Louisiana and into neighboring states; financial terms were not disclosed.

American Safety LLC has acquired New Orleans Tours to expand its charter transportation fleet ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The deal adds New Orleans Tours’ 18 shuttles and buses, bringing American Safety’s fleet to more than 200 vehicles and strengthening its capacity for group and event transportation across the Gulf Coast.

Incline Equity Partners acquired Edko, a provider of herbicide-based vegetation management and outsourced forestry management services for utilities, municipalities, and infrastructure right-of-way operators. Edko is headquartered in Bossier City, Louisiana and supports vegetation control programs across 25 states. Twin Brook Capital Partners provided debt financing for the acquisition.

Power Grid Components (PGC) has acquired Elliott Industries, a made-to-order electrical equipment manufacturer serving utilities, OEMs, and commercial and industrial customers. The deal expands PGC’s power distribution product portfolio while maintaining the Elliott brand; Elliott’s leaders Patricia Willcox and Ken Elliott III will remain for an extended transition period. PGC is a Blackstone portfolio company, and CRI Capital Advisors served as financial advisor to Elliott Industries.

Sonic Automotive, Inc. acquired Audi New Orleans, an Audi franchise dealership located in Metairie, Louisiana serving the greater New Orleans area. The dealership was purchased from Bohn Brothers Automotive Group, which was represented by Kerrigan Advisors in the transaction.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired United Automation, a fire and security systems integrator with three locations in Louisiana (West Monroe, Shreveport, and Alexandria). The deal expands Pye-Barker’s full-suite fire protection, life safety, and security services by adding United Automation’s capabilities in alarms, access control, video surveillance, and systems automation.

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Premier Steel Doors and Frames ("Premier"), a U.S. manufacturer of hollow metal doors and frames, metal building door systems, and aluminium windows. Premier, founded in 1964 and headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana, generated approximately $40 million in 2023 sales, and the acquisition is expected to be accretive to ASSA ABLOY’s earnings per share from the start.

Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA) announced the acquisition of Kay Radio & Electronics Services, Inc. (d/b/a Kay Radio), a wireless and two-way radio communications solutions provider. The deal expands MCA’s footprint in Louisiana and strengthens its presence in eastern Texas, adding Kay Radio’s long-standing Motorola-dealer operations serving public safety and commercial customers.

White Cap, a distributor of specialty construction supplies and safety products, acquired Midstream Supply & Rental, a Shreveport, Louisiana-based distributor of concrete accessories, erosion control and safety products, and rental equipment. The acquisition expands White Cap’s rental operations and value-added services in its Central Region, and Midstream Supply & Rental will join White Cap’s suite of brands and branches.

United Real Estate announced a merger between its New Orleans-based affiliate, United Real Estate | Partners, and Real Estate Resource Group to expand its presence in the Greater New Orleans market. The combined brokerage will operate three offices (New Orleans, Metairie and Mandeville) with nearly 200 agents under the United brand, providing RERG affiliates access to United’s marketing, training, and support platforms.

PS Logistics announced that its subsidiary Blair Logistics has acquired Fluker Transportation, a founder-owned trucking company specializing in flatbed and heavy-haul shipping. Fluker Transportation, headquartered in Hammond, Louisiana, will operate under the Blair Logistics name following the acquisition. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Accel Entertainment, Inc. completed the acquisition of 85% of Toucan Gaming, LLC and LSM Gaming, LLC (collectively operating as Toucan Gaming) for approximately $40 million. The acquired Louisiana-based route operators own and operate licensed video poker establishments, and the business will continue to be led by Toucan CEO Stan Guidroz, who retained the remaining 15% ownership stake.

Hilb Group acquired a Louisiana-based property and casualty insurance business, effective November 1, 2024. The deal expands Hilb Group’s presence in Louisiana and the surrounding region as part of its acquisition-driven growth strategy. Hilb Group is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group.

Sciens Building Solutions, backed by The Carlyle Group, has acquired Educational Electronics, a fire alarm and communications systems provider based in the New Orleans, Louisiana area. The deal expands Sciens’ footprint into the New Orleans region and adds Educational Electronics’ established local relationships and service capabilities.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired DACSIS, a fire suppression and fire alarm systems integrator headquartered in Scott, Louisiana. The acquisition expands Pye-Barker’s Gulf Coast life safety capabilities by adding DACSIS’s expertise in fire detection, alarm, suppression, and integrated mass communication systems for commercial and industrial customers.

Solis Mammography, a private equity-backed provider of specialized breast health services, acquired Breast Center of Acadiana, a breast imaging practice with two locations in Lafayette and Youngsville, Louisiana. The acquisition expands Solis Mammography’s footprint into South Louisiana as its 18th major market; financial terms were not disclosed.

Xenspire Group acquired OneSource, a Mandeville, Louisiana-based staffing firm providing technical and financial search focused on the oil and gas industry. The transaction, announced by Benchmark International, closed Sept. 6 and was formally announced Sept. 16; terms were not disclosed. The sale was driven by the OneSource owners seeking full retirement.

Spectrum Water Technology, operating as Spectrum Biotechnologies, LLC, completed the acquisition of AFCO 360, LLC, a Lake Charles, Louisiana-based provider of wastewater treatment services, equipment, and chemicals. AFCO’s leadership team will remain with the business post-close and retain an ownership stake in Spectrum, expanding Spectrum’s capabilities across wastewater treatment, waste disposal, and related services in the US Gulf Coast/southeastern United States.

Bluehenge Capital Partners announced an investment in M. Spiegel & Sons, the parent company of SOS Xtreme Comfort, a provider of propane, heating oil delivery, and HVAC services. The investment is intended to support a family ownership transition while providing strategic and financial resources to position the business for future growth.

Waring Oil Company LLC acquired Lavigne Oil Company of Baton Rouge LLC, effective Aug. 26, 2024. The deal expands Waring’s wholesale fuel and lubricant distribution footprint into Louisiana and adds to its capabilities serving customers in the Baton Rouge area.

Five Star Breaktime Solutions acquired Cajun Vending of Houma LLC, a family-owned vending and office coffee service provider based in Houma, Louisiana. The deal expands Five Star’s breakroom services footprint across Louisiana’s bayou country and the broader Gulf region. Seller Derek Franklin will join Five Star to help ensure a smooth customer transition.

Integrity Elevator Solutions (IES), an independent provider of commercial elevator installation, modernization, maintenance, and repair services, acquired Stratos Elevator. The acquisition expands IES’s presence in Louisiana—particularly the Baton Rouge market—and adds certified technicians and additional resources to support customers across multiple end markets.

Vivace International Corporation received a growth capital investment from an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management. The investment is intended to support Vivace’s work on national security programs and fund continued expansion of its specialty propulsion tank engineering and manufacturing capabilities for space and defense applications.

World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the business of five insurance entities operating across Louisiana and Texas, expanding its presence in the Louisiana and Houston markets. The acquired agencies are primarily property and casualty specialists serving individuals and businesses; financial terms were not disclosed.

NFP (an Aon company) announced the acquisition of Southern Insurance Agency LLC (SIA), a commercial property and casualty insurance brokerage based in New Orleans. The deal expands NFP’s commercial P&C presence in the New Orleans area and across Louisiana, and SIA founder Louis Faust will join NFP as a senior vice president.

Hub International Limited acquired the assets of Swanson Insurance Agency, Inc. and Swanson & Associates, Inc. (collectively, Swanson Insurance Agency). The New Orleans, Louisiana-based independent insurance agency will join Hub Gulf South, and terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Ampirical Solutions, a Louisiana-headquartered provider of power-focused engineering services and software, received a growth investment from private equity firm SkyKnight Capital. Ampirical’s founders will remain significant shareholders and the existing management team will continue to lead the business as it expands capabilities and launches an employee ownership program.

SLG Staffing, a staffing firm based in Greenville, South Carolina, acquired the Baton Rouge, Louisiana franchise office of Snelling (locally known as Snelling Industrial, formerly Link Staffing). The deal also includes the staffing assets of KLS Inc. This marks SLG Investment Holdings' 11th acquisition.

Arrow Exterminators has acquired McKenzie Pest Control, Inc., a full-service termite and pest control provider based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The deal marks Arrow Exterminators’ first location in Louisiana and supports further expansion in the state. Following the transaction, McKenzie Pest Control will operate as Stark Exterminators.

Atwell acquired Hydro Consultants, a professional surveying, engineering, and mapping firm headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The acquisition expands Atwell’s presence and surveying capabilities in Louisiana and the broader Gulf Coast region; financial terms were not disclosed.

LongueVue Capital portfolio company Pinnacle Clinical Research completed investments in five clinical research sites: Kerwin Medical Center (KMC), The Cognitive and Research Center of New Jersey (CRCNJ), Bellaire Clinical Research, Palmetto Clinical Research – Low Country, and Dallas Research Institute (DRI). The acquisitions expand Pinnacle’s network to twelve sites across the United States and add central nervous system (CNS) capabilities—particularly Alzheimer’s disease (AD)—through KMC and CRCNJ.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Brightspeed Security Systems to expand and support fire protection, life safety, and security services for customers in Arkansas and northern Louisiana. Brightspeed Security Systems, headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana, provides inspection, service, installation and monitoring for fire alarm/detection, security, and video surveillance systems across Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas. The business was acquired from Brightspeed and will continue to be led day-to-day by branch manager Cassandra Ivy.

Carr's Hill Capital Partners Management, LP (Carr's Hill Partners) acquired SMART Safety Gulf Coast, a provider of turnkey life safety and compliance management services. The business was purchased from PALA Group, and the transaction is expected to support SMART Safety’s continued growth and expansion of its safety program management, staffing, and training offerings.

Greater Sum Ventures (GSV), an entrepreneurial family office and growth equity firm, acquired Kologik, a provider of software for law enforcement and public safety agencies. Kologik will continue under CEO Paul San Soucie in Baton Rouge, and the investment is intended to fund further innovation in Kologik’s cloud-based public safety solutions. The acquisition adds Kologik to GSV’s growing platform of public safety and government technology solutions alongside Utility Associates, SOMA Global, and STRAX Intelligence Group; terms were not disclosed.

ALKEME, a U.S. insurance brokerage, announced the acquisition of Hardwick Insurance, a commercial and personal lines specialist based in Lafayette, Louisiana. The deal expands ALKEME’s presence in the Southern United States and adds Hardwick’s expertise in insurance for religious organizations to ALKEME’s portfolio.

Dalrada Financial Corporation’s wholly owned healthcare subsidiary, Genefic, Inc., acquired IV Services, LLC, an infusion pharmacy and infusion management business. The deal expands Genefic’s pharmacy footprint and offerings, adding an established patient base and payor contracts while strengthening its specialty pharmacy business and capabilities via IV Services’ Louisiana-based facility.

PromptCare announced that Louisiana-based Coastal Infusion Services has joined the PromptCare family of companies. The acquisition expands PromptCare’s national footprint in at-home and alternate-site infusion therapy, including Coastal’s network of ambulatory infusion suites and its ACHC-accredited specialty pharmacy services.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, a U.S. provider of fire protection, life safety, and security services, has acquired ADS Systems to expand security and fire alarm solutions along the Gulf Coast. ADS Systems, headquartered in Kenner, Louisiana (outside New Orleans), provides fire and burglar alarms, CCTV/video surveillance, access control, and related life-safety systems, and its team will continue serving customers in Louisiana.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired Fontenelle & Goodreau Insurance, LLC, an insurance agency based in Metairie, Louisiana; financial terms were not disclosed. Fontenelle & Goodreau provides commercial property/casualty coverage with a focus on large apartment accounts, and its team will continue operating from its current location within Gallagher's Southeast retail P/C brokerage operations.

Facilities Maintenance Management (FMM) acquired New Orleans-based HGI Facility Management (HGI) to expand its facility and property maintenance services and deepen its presence across the Gulf South. The deal strengthens FMM’s customer base in the financial institution sector, bringing its service reach to more than 400 bank branches across five states.

Custom Truck One Source, a Kansas City-based provider of specialty equipment and related services, has acquired SOS Fleet Services, a full-service repair facility in Alexandria, Louisiana. The deal expands Custom Truck One Source’s regional service footprint by adding over 30,000 square feet of facility space and an experienced team, supporting broader rental and repair service capabilities.