Acquisitions in Missouri, United States

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors expanded in Kansas City by adding Meritage Portfolio Management, a Kansas City-based wealth and investment management firm. Meritage reported $2.4 billion in client assets at announcement and will operate under the CAPTRUST brand following the transaction, which closed in December 2025.

Kanbrick announced it has acquired and formed a strategic partnership with Keep Supply, a distributor of industrial refrigeration parts and equipment. Keep Supply, founded in 2017 in Springfield, Missouri, will work with Kanbrick to expand its product portfolio and deepen customer and vendor relationships as it continues its growth.

RelaDyne, a U.S. lubricant distributor and provider of fuel, DEF, and industrial reliability services, has acquired Dennis Oil Company. Dennis Oil is a family-owned blender and distributor of commercial and industrial lubricants headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, serving customers across Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The deal expands RelaDyne’s Midwest footprint and adds density in key regional markets while leveraging Dennis Oil’s customer relationships and product expertise.

CherryRoad Media acquired The Carrollton Democrat from Main Street Media (MSM), with the transaction closing on January 28, 2026. The deal marks the final Missouri newspaper title to exit Main Street Media’s portfolio; terms were not disclosed.

Bommarito Automotive Group acquired David Taylor Ellisville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) in Ellisville, Missouri from owner David Taylor. The dealership will be renamed Bommarito Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and will continue operating at its current location. Performance Brokerage Services served as the exclusive sell-side advisor on the transaction.

ATL Partners acquired SkyMark Companies and Rampmaster and is combining the two businesses to form a global specialty vehicle equipment platform focused on aviation refueling solutions and ground support equipment (GSE). As part of the transaction, both management teams are expected to retain leadership roles and roll meaningful equity into the combined company. SkyMark was previously owned by Sky Island Capital, and financial terms were not disclosed; A&M Capital Strategic Investments also made a minority investment alongside ATL to support the acquisitions and combination.

Revelar Capital has acquired Lettermen's Energy Holdings, LLC, a Kansas City, Missouri-based route-based propane distribution platform serving residential and industrial customers. The company was sold by CID Capital, which co-founded Lettermen's in 2021 and grew it through nine acquisitions; financial terms were not disclosed.

Central Garden & Pet acquired the U.S. assets of Champion USA, a cattle fly-control company best known for its proprietary JustiFLY product line. The deal expands Central’s presence in sustainable livestock fly-control solutions, and Champion USA employees will join Central’s Professional business unit. The transaction closed on December 12, 2025.

NiTEO Products, a portfolio company of Highlander Partners, acquired Faultless Brands from Architect Equity. Faultless Brands is a Kansas City, Missouri-based manufacturer of household and fabric-care consumer brands including Faultless, Niagara, Magic, and Bon Ami; financial terms were not disclosed.

Reliable Energy Partners, a propane distribution platform backed by Soundcore Capital Partners, has acquired Gateway Propane. Gateway specializes in forklift cylinder exchange services for commercial and industrial customers in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Hawk Line Construction, a Midwest-focused electric utility grid infrastructure services contractor, received a growth investment from funds managed by Lime Rock New Energy. Co-owners Kayle Scott and Blake Mertens will retain significant ownership and continue to lead the business, with the investment intended to support expansion of Hawk’s capabilities and geographic reach. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Superior Environmental Solutions (SES), a Palladium Equity Partners-backed provider of environmental and industrial services, acquired J&S Industrial Services, an industrial cleaning and waste management services provider based in the Greater St. Louis region. The deal expands SES’s Midwest footprint and adds capabilities including vacuum services, hydro-excavation, hydroblasting, and waste management; financial terms were not disclosed.

Landscape Workshop acquired Constant Care Grounds Maintenance, Inc. to expand its commercial landscape maintenance presence in the Kansas City region. Constant Care owner Dan McNeese joined Landscape Workshop’s Kansas City leadership team, and all Constant Care employees are transitioning to Landscape Workshop. Landscape Workshop is backed by Ares Management Corporation.

BW Design Group, an integrated architecture, engineering, and construction firm and system integrator, announced it has acquired Malisko, a system integration and automation company. The deal expands BW Design Group’s capabilities in process controls/automation, industrial networking and cybersecurity, data integration/visualization, and manufacturing systems modernization to deliver more end-to-end solutions for complex manufacturing and technology environments.

GreatWater 360 Auto Care acquired the three-location mechanical repair division of Complete Auto Body & Repair in the St. Louis region, marking GreatWater’s first entry into Missouri and expanding its Midwest footprint. The transaction includes only the mechanical repair business; Complete Auto’s collision repair and towing operations remain under independent ownership. The acquired locations will retain their name, team, and local leadership under GreatWater.

Turnspire Capital Partners announced that an affiliate acquired LifeLine Foods LLC and ICM Biofuels LLC and will combine the businesses under a new platform, The LifeLine Group. The food operation will continue as LifeLine Foods, while the biofuels business will be rebranded as LifeLine Biofuels, with AgraMarke Quality Grains, Inc. partnering with Turnspire in forming the platform. The combined company is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri and appointed Jeremy Bezdek as President and CEO.

Sandvik AB acquired QTE Manufacturing Solutions (QTE), a US-based reseller of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) solutions in the Mastercam network. QTE will become part of Sandvik’s Mastercam business unit within the Machining and Intelligent Manufacturing business area, strengthening Sandvik’s digital manufacturing sales channel and regional presence in the US Midwest. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Wealth Enhancement, an independent wealth management firm headquartered in Minneapolis, acquired Wise Wealth, an independent registered investment advisor (RIA) based in Missouri with offices in Lee's Summit, Rolla, and Liberty. Founded in 2007, Wise Wealth manages over $464 million in client assets and will operate as “The GSEL Team at Wealth Enhancement.” The transaction closed on October 31, 2025, and Wise Wealth was advised by Hue Partners.

MartinBauer announced the acquisition of American Botanicals, a leading supplier of US wildcrafted botanicals. The deal expands MartinBauer’s agricultural footprint in the United States and strengthens its supply chain and sourcing capabilities for the global food and dietary supplement industries.

&Partners announced that Mannen Financial Group has joined the firm as its 100th advisor practice. The addition increases &Partners’ scale to roughly $50 billion in pre-hire assets and $350 million in revenue, further expanding its hybrid broker-dealer and RIA platform in the United States.

Rise Growth Partners made a non-controlling minority investment in Krilogy, a St. Louis-based registered investment advisor (RIA) managing about $4.0–$4.1 billion in client assets. The long-term partnership is intended to support Krilogy’s growth initiatives, including technology investment, advisor coaching and development, geographic expansion, and advisor succession planning while preserving the firm’s independence and culture.

Georgia-Pacific completed its acquisition of Anchor Packaging, a designer and manufacturer of rigid food containers and foodservice cling film. The deal transfers to Georgia-Pacific all equity previously held by Anchor Packaging investors, including private equity firm TJC, L.P. Anchor Packaging will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary, adding four manufacturing facilities and two warehouses to Georgia-Pacific’s consumer products platform and complementing its Dixie business.

Midway Electric announced a new local partnership in which Savannah Rush, a Missouri-native business leader, joins founders Brandon and Michele Spry to support the company’s long-term growth while maintaining local ownership. The transaction positions Midway Electric to continue expanding its residential and commercial electrical services footprint across Mid-Missouri and potentially pursue future acquisitions in the region.

PNC Brands Group, the parent company of Pivot North Consulting Group and PNC Specialty Foods, acquired a majority interest in Ice Cream Factory, a family-owned ice cream manufacturer and co-manufacturer headquartered in Lebanon, Missouri. Ice Cream Factory founder Shannon Imler will remain with the business as Chief Growth Officer, while PNC Brands Group CEO Gail Kurpgeweit will serve as Ice Cream Factory’s Chief Executive Officer. The deal supports planned modernization and capacity expansion at Ice Cream Factory’s Lebanon production facility and strengthens PNC’s end-to-end commercialization offering for food brands.

Solis Mammography acquired St. Louis Breast Center, an independent breast imaging screening and diagnostic center founded in 2010. The deal marks Solis Mammography’s entry into the St. Louis market and the state of Missouri, supporting further regional expansion and increasing its footprint to its 23rd major market.

RailPros, an Irving, Texas-based rail industry services firm, completed the acquisition of Design Nine, Inc., an engineering services company founded in 1986. The deal expands RailPros’ railroad engineering capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Midwest through Design Nine’s St. Louis, Missouri office, supporting clients across freight, passenger, and short line rail systems.

Integrated Openings Solutions (IOS) announced the acquisition of Design Supply Doors, a Kansas City-based subcontractor specializing in commercial doors, frames, hardware, and Division 10 specialty products. The deal expands IOS’s presence in the Kansas City market and strengthens its integrated openings capabilities across the Midwest.

Vee Healthtek announced the acquisition of Precision Practice Management to expand its ambulatory market footprint and technology capabilities. The combination unites two revenue cycle management providers, enhancing billing, coding, practice management workflows, and related technology-enabled services for healthcare organizations across the United States.

Rovia Clinical Research ("Rovia"), backed by Gauge Capital, acquired two clinical research sites: StudyMetrix Research in the St. Louis metro area and Coastal Research Institute (CRI) in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The acquisitions expand Rovia’s multi-specialty clinical research site network and capabilities across areas including obesity, hepatology, gastroenterology, pain, and internal medicine. The transactions were funded by Gauge Capital’s growth investment alongside debt and equity financing from Fidelity Direct Lending.

Bass Pro Shops and White River Marine Group announced the acquisition of Hobie, a water sports and watercraft brand. Following the deal, White River Marine plans to expand its facility in Lebanon, Missouri and move Hobie production from Mexico to the United States, bringing new manufacturing jobs to the area.

Frazil, a U.S. frozen beverage (slush) brand, acquired Alligator Ice, a family-owned frozen drink company with a significant presence in convenience stores nationwide. Alligator Ice, based in Missouri, brings more than 20 years of industry experience and distribution across over 10,000 convenience store locations, strengthening Frazil’s expansion across convenience and other channels.

Platform Ventures acquired Staco Electric Construction Company, a Kansas City, Missouri-based full-service electrical contractor serving commercial and industrial clients. The deal marks Platform’s entry into the specialty construction services sector and positions Staco to continue expanding its electrical infrastructure and related technology services across multiple end markets.

Thorpe Specialty Services acquired Williams Refractory Services, Inc., a refractory maintenance and installation provider headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri. The deal expands Thorpe’s Midwest footprint and adds capabilities serving cement, power, and other high-wear industrial end markets. KLH Capital, which recapitalized Thorpe in 2022, supported the acquisition as part of Thorpe’s ongoing growth strategy.

BlackRock, Inc. has completed its acquisition of ElmTree Funds, a real estate private equity firm specializing in commercial net-lease and build-to-suit investments focused on industrial properties. The deal adds ElmTree to BlackRock’s Private Financing Solutions (PFS) platform to expand long-dated contractual income solutions for clients, with ElmTree’s James Koman continuing to lead the ElmTree investment strategies within PFS.

BTX Precision, a portfolio company of L Squared Capital Partners, acquired High Tech Solutions LLC (HTS), a Kansas City-based precision manufacturer of aerospace components serving commercial, business jet, and space end markets. The deal is BTX’s 10th acquisition since inception and expands BTX’s customer base, program diversity, and geographic reach while strengthening its proximity to major aerospace and defense customers.

Edison Partners announced a $65 million majority growth investment in KnowledgeLake, an AI-powered enterprise document processing and workflow automation platform. KnowledgeLake management and existing shareholders also participated, and longtime COO/CFO Kevin Herr was named CEO, succeeding Ron Cameron who will remain an advisor. The capital will be used to expand customer success, partnerships, go-to-market initiatives, and AI capabilities.

Zeus Fire and Security announced the acquisition of Atlas Security, a security and fire protection solutions provider based in Springfield, Missouri. Following the transaction, Atlas Security will join forces with Zeus partner PASS Security to expand and enhance advanced security and life-safety solutions across Southwest Missouri.

BTX Precision acquired High-Tech Solutions (HTS), a Lee's Summit, Missouri-based advanced machining and manufacturing company serving commercial aerospace, military, and space markets. Janes Capital Partners acted as exclusive sell-side advisor to HTS on the transaction, which represents BTX Precision’s seventh acquisition since its inception in 2023.

Corporate Technologies, LLC, a managed IT services provider backed by Tonka Bay Equity Partners, acquired Cenetric, a Kansas City-based managed services provider serving small and mid-sized businesses. The deal expands Corporate Technologies’ footprint to its 18th U.S. market/location and represents its third acquisition since partnering with Tonka Bay in 2023.

Quad-C Management, Inc. ("Quad-C") announced an investment in O6 Environmental, LLC, an environmental services provider offering remediation, industrial cleaning, liquid waste processing, waste disposal and emergency response services. O6 Environmental is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and the financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Arax Investment Partners, a wealth and asset management platform backed by RedBird Capital Partners, acquired Summit Wealth Strategies, a boutique registered investment advisor with about $1 billion in AUM. Summit, headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri, will join Arax Advisory Partners as Arax continues expanding its wealth management presence in the Midwest. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Midland Industries, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, acquired Cerro Brass from Cerro Flow Products (a subsidiary of Marmon Holdings) to expand its brass components offering and strengthen supply chain capabilities. Cerro Brass, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, distributes brass fittings, adapters, and needle valves serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Gateway Fiber announced it has merged with E-Rate provider WANRack and consumer broadband provider KWIKOM Communications, forming a combined fiber broadband organization. The integrated company will operate primarily under the Gateway Fiber brand, with WANRack’s education-focused E-Rate services transitioning to “WANRack powered by Gateway Fiber” through 2025 and a full brand transition expected in 2026.

RelaDyne, a major North American lubricant distributor and provider of fuel, DEF, and industrial reliability services, acquired Santie Oil Company. Santie Oil Company is a Midwest-focused lubricant distributor headquartered in Sikeston, Missouri, with an additional facility in Berkeley, Missouri, and operates an e-commerce platform offering more than 3,700 SKUs.

Bishop-McCann, a global meetings, incentives, and events company, acquired MTI Events, a Kansas City-based event and incentive travel firm with more than 35 years of experience. The deal is intended to strengthen Bishop-McCann’s incentive travel capabilities by adding experienced talent and expanding its footprint in the incentive travel segment.

One10 LLC, a performance improvement and incentive solutions provider backed by Bow River Capital, acquired Whistle, an employee engagement and rewards technology company based in St. Louis. The deal expands One10’s behavioral science, data science, and incentive technology capabilities and accelerates its product roadmap. Whistle co-founders Drew Carter and Chris Dornfeld will take leadership roles at One10 as the businesses integrate.

Landscape Workshop acquired Brummel Lawn & Landscape LLC ("Brummel"), expanding its commercial landscape maintenance presence into Missouri and the Kansas City market. Brummel co-founder and CEO Nick Brummel and all Brummel employees will join Landscape Workshop. Landscape Workshop is backed by Ares Management Corporation.

Naviant, an intelligent automation and process consulting firm, has acquired Amitech Solutions, a healthcare-focused services firm specializing in intelligent automation, AI/agentic automation, and data analytics. Amitech is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and is a top-tier UiPath partner, and the deal expands Naviant’s capabilities in healthcare automation and related intelligent automation services.

Creach Family Holdings, LLC (CFH) announced the acquisition of Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare, a home health services provider based in St. Joseph, Missouri. Freudenthal will continue operating under its existing name and will join CFH’s Home Health and Hospice group, which includes Faith Home Health and Hospice, as CFH expands access to in-home care services.

WalkerHughes Insurance, a retail insurance brokerage headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, announced the acquisition of Apogee Insurance Solutions, LLC, an insurance agency based in St. Peters, Missouri. The deal represents WalkerHughes’ second acquisition in Missouri and supports its regional expansion strategy, with Apogee’s owner Kyle Heywood exiting the business while key team members remain to ensure continuity.

Inszone Insurance Services, a national insurance brokerage headquartered in Sacramento, California, acquired Huffmaster Insurance of Monett, Missouri. Founded in 1990 by Susan and Kevin Huffmaster, Huffmaster Insurance provides personal and commercial lines insurance, and the transaction was driven in part by the founders’ retirement plans while ensuring continuity for employees and clients.

Evan Schipper acquired Gateway Harley-Davidson in St. Louis, Missouri from Matt Chiappetta, with Performance Brokerage Services advising on the transaction. Following the purchase, Schipper consolidated the local market by closing Doc's Harley-Davidson and merging operations into the Gateway location, which will be renamed St. Louis Harley-Davidson.

Winged Keel Group, an independent life insurance brokerage firm, acquired BryanMark Group, a St. Louis-based provider of life insurance solutions to affluent and ultra-affluent clients. The deal follows GTCR’s strategic investment in Winged Keel in early 2025 to accelerate growth and expand Winged Keel’s advisor and client service platform. BryanMark founder Jason Hackmann will join Winged Keel as a Principal and lead the newly established St. Louis office.

Hoffmann Family of Companies acquired Missourian Publishing Co., owner of The Missourian Media Group, a family-owned local media organization based in Washington, Missouri. The transaction includes The Missourian newspaper, its real estate holdings, printing operations, and the digital platform eMissourian.com, with the business to be integrated into Hoffmann Media Group.

Vangst, a cannabis-industry hiring platform headquartered in Denver, acquired Se7en Staffing & Employment Solutions, a cannabis staffing agency based in Kansas City, Missouri. Se7en Founder & CEO Christy Essex will join Vangst’s leadership team as the combined business expands regional and national staffing operations.

Risk Strategies, a North American specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, acquired Schroeder Insurance, a Missouri-based insurance agency focused on commercial lines and private client services. Schroeder Insurance operates offices in Union and Washington, Missouri (west of St. Louis). Financial terms were not disclosed.

NWN Corporation acquired InterVision Systems, LLC, a managed services provider focused on cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent infrastructure. InterVision was sold by MidOcean Partners; financial terms were not disclosed. The deal expands NWN’s AI-powered technology solutions and geographic footprint across the U.S., including the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.

UHY acquired St. Louis-area accounting firm Sabino & Co. LLC in a transaction that closed June 1; financial terms were not disclosed. The deal was structured as two acquisitions under UHY’s alternative practice structure, with UHY Advisors acquiring Sabino’s non-attest assets and UHY LLP acquiring Sabino’s attest assets, and Sabino’s team is expected to move into UHY’s Maplewood office.

Confluence Genetics, LLC acquired the business assets of Benson Hill following approval by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The transaction enables the continuation of Benson Hill’s soybean trait development and related IP outside Chapter 11 under new ownership backed by investors led by Expedition Ag Partners and S2G Investments.

Compass Group Equity Partners announced its exit from EPIC Systems, a national provider of industrial and process automation solutions. EPIC Systems has been acquired by VINCI Energies, a subsidiary of VINCI Group focused on energy, transportation, and communications infrastructure.

4M Building Solutions, a commercial cleaning and janitorial services provider backed by O2 Investment Partners, acquired Brokate Janitorial, the largest locally owned janitorial service provider in Southwest Missouri. Brokate is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, and the deal expands 4M’s Missouri footprint by adding millions of square feet of serviced space and more than 175 employees; financial terms were not disclosed.

Engagedly, an AI-powered talent management suite, announced the acquisition of hiringtool.co, a GenAI-driven applicant tracking system (ATS) built for modern recruiters at startups and SMEs. The deal expands Engagedly’s goal of delivering an agentic AI-powered, end-to-end talent experience spanning hiring through employee development and retention.

MBN Brands, alongside Petra Capital Partners and SharpVue Capital, launched Liberty Restoration Group through a majority investment in two leading ServiceMaster Restore franchisees. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Liberty Restoration Group provides residential and commercial mitigation and restoration services and will use the investment to support geographic expansion across its operating footprint.

Russell, a Quad Cities-based construction and development firm, acquired Springfield, Missouri-based O'Reilly Build, a commercial general contractor. The deal closed on April 28 and O'Reilly Build will operate under the Russell name, establishing Russell’s fourth national office. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Reticulate Micro, Inc. (RMX) acquired the remaining shares of RMX Industries Inc., its 50/50 joint venture with K2 Endeavor DMCC, via a stock exchange transaction. The acquisition makes RMX Industries a wholly-owned subsidiary and is intended to consolidate operations and accelerate commercial opportunities across key sectors.

Principle Health Systems (PHS), a mobile diagnostic provider for the long-term care community, announced it has acquired Heartland Health Laboratory, a CLIA-certified clinical diagnostics laboratory based near Kansas City. The acquisition supports PHS’s strategic growth initiative to expand its presence in the Midwest and broaden diagnostic service coverage in the region. Seller/owner Elizabeth Kent was thanked for entrusting Heartland Health Laboratory to PHS.

Inszone Insurance Services acquired Davidson Insurance Agency Group, LLC, a family-owned Missouri insurance agency founded in 1970 that focuses on tailored coverage for small commercial businesses as well as families and individuals. The deal expands Inszone’s footprint in Missouri and is intended to provide Davidson clients access to Inszone’s broader resources, technology, and insurance product offerings while maintaining local service continuity.

Sports Endeavors, LLC, parent company of Soccer.com and WorldSoccerShop, has completed the acquisition of Soccer Master, a soccer specialty retailer based in the St. Louis, Missouri area. The deal expands Sports Endeavors’ retail footprint in the Midwest, with all six Soccer Master stores continuing to operate under the Soccer Master name while Soccer Master’s online businesses transition to Soccer.com.

First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. acquired three of its franchise-owned First Watch restaurants and the corresponding development rights in Missouri. The acquired locations are in Lee's Summit, West Columbia, and South Columbia, expanding First Watch’s company-owned footprint in the state.

Prospera Financial Services, Inc., an independent broker-dealer headquartered in Dallas, acquired St. Louis, Missouri-based independent broker-dealer Cutter & Company, which has approximately $2 billion in client assets, 40 advisors, and 12 employees. The transaction closed on March 31, 2025, with financial terms undisclosed, and Cutter’s CEO Deborah Castiglioni and President William Meyer will remain with the business to support continuity and integration.

Mission Plumbing, Heating & Cooling acquired Ultra Heating & Cooling effective April 7, 2025, expanding its home services footprint in the Kansas City metro. The deal brings Ultra’s customers into Mission’s platform with expanded HVAC and plumbing service offerings and operational support from Mission’s parent, Southern Home Services.

RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors (RAFTRx) acquired Kingdom Krafters, a Missouri-based provider of residential and commercial roofing services operating in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield. The deal expands RAFTRx’s geographic footprint into Missouri and supports its strategy of building a multi-regional roofing and exterior solutions platform focused on insurance-claim demand.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired Imbs Holdings, Inc., a retail insurance broker based in St. Louis, Missouri. Imbs serves commercial and personal lines clients across the United States, and its team will operate under Gallagher’s South Central retail property/casualty brokerage leadership. Financial terms were not disclosed.

RYZE Claim Solutions, a national claims management provider, acquired Acorn Claims, a Springfield, Missouri-based firm specializing in daily and catastrophe claims services nationwide. The acquisition expands RYZE’s claims management capabilities, adding Acorn’s Third-Party Administration (TPA) services and its proprietary Expert Technical Analysis (ETA) audit/review offering, with Acorn co-owners Rob Brown and Kirk Belz joining the RYZE management team.

Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration, a Bertram Capital portfolio company, acquired Brody Allen Exteriors, a residential and commercial roofing contractor serving the greater Saint Louis, Missouri area. The deal expands Ridgeline’s presence into the Midwest and represents its third acquisition; financial terms were not disclosed.

Aperture, LLC, a Genstar Capital portfolio company, announced its acquisition/partnership with QSI Consulting, Inc. QSI Consulting provides forensic economics, financial modeling, and expert witness services focused largely on telecommunications and other network-intensive industries. QSI Consulting is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

Hub International Limited acquired the assets of Yavitz Insurance Group, a privately owned insurance agency based in St. Louis, Missouri. The acquisition expands Hub’s commercial and personal insurance capabilities in the St. Louis region, with Yavitz’s owner Ken Yavitz and team joining HUB Kansas and Missouri; financial terms were not disclosed.

Summit Financial, in collaboration with Merchant Investment Management, announced it has acquired a stake in Genex Consulting, a $700 million wealth management firm. Genex will join Summit’s network, with Summit providing platform resources to support Genex’s continued growth while maintaining its independent, high-touch advisory model.

St. Louis catering and events company Butler's Pantry acquired the family of brands owned by 23 City Blocks Hospitality Group, including The Caramel Room, 23 City Blocks Catering, and Lumen. The acquired business was previously owned by Kate Turner and Tim Fogerty, and Butler's Pantry indicated it retained a number of employees following the transaction.

Audax Private Equity acquired a majority stake in Lanter Delivery Systems from Equity Group Investments (EGI), the private investment firm founded by Sam Zell; financial terms were not disclosed. Lanter, headquartered outside St. Louis, Missouri, provides specialized, time-critical overnight unattended delivery of OEM parts via a network of about 120 hubs and forward cross-docks across 48 U.S. states, with service spanning the United States and Canada. The transaction closed on February 7, 2025.

Hub International Limited acquired the assets of Lindenwood Agency, Inc., an independent insurance agency. Lindenwood Agency, based in St. Charles, Missouri, provides commercial and personal insurance services in Missouri and Illinois; transaction terms were not disclosed.

EyePromise, a provider of scientifically supported eye vitamins, announced it has been acquired by PRN Physician Recommended Nutriceuticals, effective immediately. The combined company aims to offer a broader, “one-stop-shop” set of evidence-based ocular health nutriceutical solutions to partners including eye care practices and patients.

UES has acquired Marino Engineering Associates (MEA) to expand its subsidence and geoforensic engineering capabilities and strengthen its geotechnical engineering service offering. MEA, based in St. Louis, Missouri, brings more than 40 years of experience in subsidence engineering, mine-related risk mitigation, geoforensic investigation, and expert witness services.

Highstreet Insurance Partners acquired Siebert Agency Ltd and its sister companies Russ Siebert Insurance and Mary Siebert Insurance Agency (collectively, Siebert Insurance). The acquired agencies, led by Bill Siebert along with Tiffany Ruhland, Krista Siebert-Smith, and Joe Clay, will continue operating from Fenton, Missouri as part of Highstreet’s Central Region; financial terms were not disclosed.

LV Petroleum (LVP), a TravelCenters of America (TA) franchisee and travel center operator, acquired two TA-branded travel centers in Missouri from Wilmoth Oil Co. LLC. The acquired sites are Ozarks Travel Center in Mount Vernon and TA Strafford in Strafford, expanding LVP’s travel center network.

WalkerHughes Insurance, a privately held retail insurance brokerage headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, acquired Independent Brokers Agency LLC (IBA), an insurance agency based in Ballwin, Missouri. The deal marks WalkerHughes’ first acquisition outside Indiana and expands its Missouri presence across personal lines, commercial lines, and employee benefits. IBA’s leaders Heather Wessels and Mike Swatske will continue to manage the Ballwin office as part of WalkerHughes.

Envision, LLC, a national staffing and recruiting firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, was sold to an unnamed private investor. The transaction closed on January 13, 2025, with Generational Group advising Envision on the sale.

Circet USA, a global network infrastructure services provider, announced the acquisition of CACI Communications. CACI Communications, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, provides aerial and underground construction services for national telecom and internet service providers. CACI’s existing management team will remain in place following the transaction.

AIT Worldwide Logistics completed an agreement to purchase the business of Krupp Trucking LLC, a St. Louis-based freight forwarder focused on transporting high-value goods. Effective January 1, 2025, Krupp transferred all assets and employees to AIT and began operating as AIT’s St. Louis office, strengthening AIT’s position in high-value technology and white-glove logistics.

General Mills completed the acquisition of Whitebridge Pet Brands' North American premium cat feeding and pet treating business from NXMH for $1.45 billion. The acquired business includes the Tiki Pets and Cloud Star brand portfolios and generated about $325 million in U.S. retail sales over the past twelve months. As part of the deal, General Mills assumed operations of two manufacturing facilities in Joplin, Missouri, while NXMH retained Whitebridge Pet Brands' European business and brands.

United Real Estate announced that SunWest Real Estate Advisors has joined its Kansas City-based brokerage, Platinum Realty, expanding Platinum’s luxury real estate capabilities and Midwest footprint. The merger brings SunWest’s luxury portfolio and expertise into Platinum/United’s platform, providing SunWest agents access to enhanced technology, benefits, and marketing resources.

Broad Sky Partners made a strategic investment in (and acquired) Frontline Managed Services, a managed IT services and revenue cycle management provider focused on the legal industry. BV Investment Partners, Frontline’s prior lead sponsor, announced the sale and will remain involved as a minority investor. Transaction terms were not disclosed.

CES Power LLC, a provider of infrastructure and mobile power solutions for live events backed by Allied Industrial Partners, acquired Base Craft, LLC, a specialty services and equipment provider to the motion picture industry. Base Craft is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri and provides production-related equipment including trailers, trucks, basecamp, power generation, battery storage, and HVAC. Concurrent with the acquisition, CES launched a new division, CES Studio Services, to deliver bundled solutions for film, television, and broadcast productions.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) acquired A. Zahner Company, a Kansas City, Missouri-based designer, engineer, and fabricator of complex exterior architectural metal solutions. The deal expands Armstrong’s exterior architectural metal capabilities and builds on its prior acquisition of BOK Modern, LLC in 2023. Armstrong funded the acquisition with existing cash and its revolving credit facility, with District Capital Partners serving as buy-side adviser.

Ash & Co acquired Birkel Electric, an electrical contracting business providing turnkey electrical, engineering, and design services for commercial and industrial clients. The acquisition was supported by capital provider Tamarix Capital Partners, with Madison Street Capital serving as exclusive sell-side advisor. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Dakota Holdings, LLC acquired Ozark Steel Fabricators, Inc., with Eight Quarter Advisors serving as the sole sell-side advisor to Ozark Steel. The deal strengthens Dakota Holdings’ structural steel fabrication and erection platform led by Staley Steel and supports expansion across the Central and Midwestern United States.

Radiant Logistics, Inc. acquired the assets and operations of TCB Transportation Associates, LLC (d/b/a TCB Transportation), an intermodal marketing company based in St Louis, Missouri. The acquisition was completed via Radiant’s wholly owned subsidiary Radiant Road and Rail, with part of the purchase price contingent on future performance. TCB will continue to be led by founder Jerry Kausch, Jr. and is expected to transition to the Radiant brand in 2025.

Webco Group Holdings, Inc. acquired BMF Metal Fabrication, LLC, a precision metal fabrication company based in Winfield, Missouri. The transaction closed on November 1, 2024, with Generational Capital Markets advising the sellers.

Text In Church acquired PastorsLine, a church-focused communications software provider offering SMS and calling solutions, to expand Text In Church’s texting, phone, voice broadcast, and email capabilities for church leaders. The deal follows Text In Church’s earlier 2024 acquisition of First Impressions Conference and is positioned as part of a broader strategy to combine communication technology with training and resources for churches.

Rise Broadband acquired MidAtlantic Broadband’s 100% fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband/internet business in Missouri, which operates under the Yondoo Broadband brand. The acquired assets add nearly 10,000 residential and commercial locations across eight markets in eastern Missouri, expanding Rise Broadband’s footprint into the state. Rise Broadband is backed by GI Partners’ data infrastructure strategy, which has owned the company since February 2023.