Acquisitions in New Jersey, United States

Storage Post Self Storage acquired a self-storage property at 353–367 Park Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, expanding its footprint in the state. The facility was previously operated by CubeSmart, and the transaction was completed with Marcus & Millichap serving as broker.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Jersey Fire Protection Corporation, a fire protection services provider specializing in fire sprinkler systems engineering, design, installation, inspection, and maintenance. The deal expands Pye-Barker’s fire and life safety capabilities in the Mid-Atlantic region, with Jersey Fire continuing to serve customers across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland from its West Deptford headquarters.

Violet Foods LLC, a portfolio company of Amphora Equity Partners, acquired the Muir Glen brand of organic tomato products from General Mills, Inc.; financial terms were not disclosed. The deal expands Violet Foods’ branded portfolio in tomato sauces and canned tomato products by adding Muir Glen’s nationally distributed organic offerings.

Keystone Equity Partners acquired David Nicholas Building & Property Maintenance, a luxury residential property management provider serving Southern New Jersey’s coastal communities. The deal represents Keystone’s initial investment for its newly launched Shoreline Platform, aimed at scaling services for high-end second-home owners in vacation markets. Founder David Nicholas will partner with Keystone as the business enters its next phase of growth.

Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced it has closed its previously announced acquisition of API Media Innovation Inc., a provider of media infrastructure and event technology solutions. API Media, headquartered in New Jersey, brings audio/visual and multi-channel engagement capabilities serving sports, entertainment, and live outdoor events, which Datavault AI expects to strengthen its data-monetization and experiential event technology offerings.

Riverview Landscapes acquired Meticulous Landscaping Inc., a landscape maintenance company based in Ocean County, New Jersey. Founded by Bob and Linda Kraft, Meticulous is known for providing landscape maintenance services to homeowners’ associations, and will be integrated into Riverview’s Southern New Jersey region. Riverview is owned by Talus Holdings and its management team, and the acquisition represents Riverview’s 20th deal since 2022.

Kodiak Solutions completed its acquisition of Besler & Company, LLC (BESLER) on January 22, 2026, with undisclosed terms. The deal expands Kodiak’s revenue integrity and reimbursement capabilities for hospitals, health systems, and medical practices by adding BESLER’s automation software and managed services to the Kodiak platform.

PhaseWell Research, a national clinical research site company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, announced a partnership in which it acquired/combined with Bio Behavioral Health (BBH), a CNS-focused clinical research site. The transaction expands PhaseWell’s network and capabilities in neurologic and psychiatric community-based clinical trials, with BBH continuing its patient-centered neuropsychiatric research operations from Toms River, New Jersey.

Bluespring Wealth Partners announced that Front Porch Financial, a Kestra Financial-affiliated wealth management firm, has joined Bluespring partner firm U.S. Financial Services through a merger. The combination expands U.S. Financial Services’ footprint (adding its fifth office) and forms a roughly $1.7 billion wealth management business, with Front Porch founder Elizabeth Blanchard transitioning her practice into U.S. Financial Services as part of succession planning and continuity for clients.

McDanel Advanced Materials and Richland Glass, both portfolio companies of Artemis, completed a strategic merger to create a more integrated materials-science platform combining advanced ceramics, optical technologies (Rayotek), and specialty glass manufacturing. The combined organization will offer a broader portfolio of engineered materials and components for mission-critical, extreme-environment applications across aerospace, defense, life science, semiconductor, and diversified industrial markets. Financial terms were not disclosed and both businesses will continue operating with the same teams and facilities.

Tropical Cheese Industries, backed by Avance Investment Management and AUA Private Equity Partners, acquired Cibao Meat Products, a family-owned manufacturer of Hispanic-style meat products sold under brands including Induveca and Campesino. Cibao will be integrated as a dedicated Cibao Meat Products Division, expanding Tropical Cheese’s Hispanic refrigerated foods platform beyond dairy and enhancing distribution and cold-chain capabilities. As part of the transaction, the Vieluf family rolled equity into the combined business; financial terms were not disclosed.

Princeton Radiology acquired two outpatient imaging centers in Hamilton and Lawrenceville, New Jersey, from Radiology Affiliates Imaging (RAI), a Radiology Partners practice. The acquisition expands Princeton Radiology’s regional footprint and will integrate the centers into its network while maintaining continuity of care and adding expanded imaging offerings over time.

The Mather Group (TMG), a Chicago-headquartered fee-only wealth management firm, partnered with The Hogan-Knotts Financial Group to expand TMG’s East Coast presence and add planning and advisory resources in New Jersey. Hogan-Knotts, based in Red Bank, New Jersey, oversees more than $300 million in assets under management; financial terms were not disclosed.

SAX, a Top 100 accounting, tax, and advisory firm, acquired Scheidel, Sullivan & Lanni CPA LLC ("SSL") and Sierra Financial Advisors, LLC, effective January 4, 2026. As part of the transaction, Sierra Financial Advisors (the wealth management arm) was acquired by SAX Wealth Advisors, a wholly owned subsidiary of SAX, strengthening SAX’s integrated accounting, tax, advisory, and wealth management platform. The announcement notes the deal is SAX’s third transaction since a recent minority investment from Cobepa.

GT Golf Supply, a national distributor of golf accessories and facility supplies, acquired Jack Jolly & Son, Inc., a regional golf industry distributor based in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. The deal strengthens GT’s presence in the Northeast by establishing a dedicated distribution hub while continuing to operate from Jack Jolly’s existing Cinnaminson facility and maintaining the Jack Jolly name.

Ooma, Inc. completed its previously announced acquisition of Phone.com, a cloud-based business communications (UCaaS) provider focused on small and mid-sized organizations. The deal closed for approximately $23.2 million in cash (subject to customary working capital adjustments) and is intended to expand Ooma’s UCaaS footprint in the SMB market by adding a second established cloud communications brand.

Johnson & Johnson completed its acquisition of Halda Therapeutics OpCo, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, for $3.05 billion in cash. The deal brings Halda’s proprietary RIPTAC platform and its lead prostate-cancer asset HLD-0915, along with earlier-stage solid-tumor programs, into Johnson & Johnson’s oncology portfolio.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired S.E.M. Security Systems, a security systems and fire alarm provider serving New Jersey and New York. The deal expands Pye-Barker’s security and fire alarm capabilities in the Northeast, with S.E.M. continuing to provide installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and 24-hour monitoring services.

Wrist Group, a global marine supply and logistics provider and a portfolio company of an investment affiliate of J.F. Lehman & Company, acquired Delaware Ship Supply (DSS), a ship supplier founded in 1904 and headquartered in Camden, New Jersey. The deal expands Wrist’s operational footprint and strengthens its commercial presence along the U.S. East Coast, enhancing service coverage across major Northeast ports. Delaware Ship Supply will be rebranded as Wrist Delaware.

Kiely Family of Companies (KIELY) announced the acquisition of Sodon Electric, an electrical contractor based in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The deal expands KIELY’s electrical services platform and represents its second electrical company addition since 2024.

Riverview Landscapes acquired the landscaping and snow management business of Irrigation and Landscape Management, Inc. (ILM), a Parsippany, New Jersey-based landscaping and irrigation provider. ILM founder Steven Raibick will remain involved as a consultant, and longtime manager Alex Alonso will join Riverview’s Bergen County branch as an Operations Manager. Riverview Landscapes is owned by Talus Holdings and management.

CRH announced the acquisition of North American Aggregates (NAA), an aggregates supplier headquartered in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The deal expands CRH Americas Materials’ aggregates footprint in New York and New Jersey and adds waterfront reserves and processing/screening capabilities that integrate with CRH’s Tilcon NY operations.

The Colt Group (Colt), a provider of on-line industrial leak repair solutions, has acquired Garrison Enterprise Inc., a provider of critical line intervention services operating along the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. Garrison is headquartered in Vineland, New Jersey and has operations in North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida; transaction terms were not disclosed. Colt is backed by the private equity firm Capstreet, and Garrison’s leadership team will remain in place post-acquisition.

Pickleball Kingdom acquired The Pickle Jar, an established indoor pickleball club in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey. The eight-court facility will be converted into Pickleball Kingdom Hillsborough as part of Pickleball Kingdom’s continued expansion across New Jersey.

Voyager Trucking Corporation acquired Vision Transport, a regional waste hauler serving municipal solid waste customers across the Mid-Atlantic. The combination expands Voyager’s fleet and operating capabilities in long-haul waste transportation and transfer station-related services, with Vision’s management and brand continuing under Voyager’s leadership.

The Rapid Group (TRG), a portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, acquired Pumping Solutions, Inc. to expand TRG’s presence in Northern New Jersey and the New York metro market. Pumping Solutions, founded in 1996 and based in Clifton, New Jersey, provides pump service, repair, emergency support, diagnostics, and system upgrades for commercial and residential high-rise buildings; its management team will continue to run day-to-day operations within TRG.

BriteLife Recovery completed the acquisition of Summit Behavioral Health, an intensive outpatient program (IOP) based in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. The deal marks BriteLife Recovery’s first expansion into outpatient services and integrates Summit’s program into BriteLife’s broader East Coast treatment network, extending its continuum of care beyond detox and residential treatment.

SAI MedPartners (SAI), a global consultancy providing strategic insights and analytics to life sciences companies, acquired The Dunn Group (TDG), a competitive intelligence firm focused on primary business intelligence for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. TDG’s capabilities in analyzing pipelines, tracking therapy areas, and conducting analogue assessments will strengthen SAI’s core competitive intelligence offering. SAI is backed by Northlane Capital Partners, which partnered with management to acquire SAI in June 2022.

Datacor, Inc. acquired VDISoft, a developer of configurable quality-control (QC) software for complex laboratory and production environments. The deal expands Datacor’s quality and laboratory software suite—building on its earlier addition of Baytek International—and strengthens offerings for customers in oil & gas, chemical, and other process-intensive industries.

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. (IWS) announced the acquisition of Filco Carting Corp., a long-established waste management company serving New York City and the surrounding region. The deal strengthens IWS’s Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ) preparedness via its BIC-licensed and CWZ-awarded subsidiary Action Environmental Services, and expands IWS’s footprint in New Jersey by integrating Filco’s collection operations, municipal contracts, fleet, and employees.

Kinective, a banking operations platform provider, acquired Compuflex Corporation, a cash automation and currency tracking solutions provider serving financial, retail, and gaming markets. The deal expands Kinective’s cash automation and device management capabilities and strengthens its universal cash handling integration expertise for banks and credit unions.

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. acquired a minority ownership stake in Private Advisor Group, expanding its long-standing relationship with the independent wealth management firm. The transaction adds LPL as a minority owner alongside Merchant Investment Management and six legacy shareholders, while Private Advisor Group continues to operate independently under its existing brand.

H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliate, made an investment in Rely Home, a nationwide U.S. home warranty provider. Rely Home’s founder Victor Hakim and the senior management team will continue to lead the business, with Hakim retaining a significant ownership stake, as the company pursues continued expansion across its direct-to-consumer and real estate channels.

Eastern Communications Ltd. acquired PMC Wireless, a Hazlet, New Jersey-based public safety communications technology provider. The deal strengthens Eastern’s Tri-State area service footprint and expands offerings across Eastern’s national distribution network serving public safety, utilities, transportation, and federal end users.

Fingerpaint Group acquired L&M Healthcare Communications, a New Jersey-based full-service medical communications agency serving biotech and pharmaceutical companies. The deal expands Fingerpaint Medical’s medical communications and medical affairs capabilities, with L&M’s leadership team continuing with the business; financial terms were not disclosed.

The Rapid Group (TRG), a portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, acquired O&M Solutions, LLC to expand its operations and maintenance service capabilities and strengthen its footprint across the U.S. Northeast. O&M Solutions, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, provides operations and maintenance services for wastewater treatment plants across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and its management team led by founder Greg Seaman will continue to run day-to-day operations under TRG.

Hexaware Technologies has acquired CyberSolve, a global specialist in identity and access management (IAM) solutions, to expand its AI-led cybersecurity and identity security capabilities. The combination is aimed at helping enterprises modernize identity foundations, automate governance and controls using AI, and operate securely across complex hybrid technology environments.

Network Coverage, a managed service provider backed by Tenex Capital Management, acquired ACA Computers, LLC, a provider of managed IT services for mid-sized businesses. Peapack Private Investment Banking advised ACA’s selling shareholders, JP Pladek and Paul Schmalz; financial terms were not disclosed.

Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) acquired Ignyte Insurance's Collector Vehicle Division for $615 million. The transaction brings the American Collectors Insurance, J.C. Taylor Insurance, Condon Skelly, and Heacock Classic brands into PHLY, adding more than 250 employees and serving hundreds of thousands of collector-vehicle policyholders nationwide. The acquired business is headquartered in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, and Ignyte (backed by Carlyle) will continue focusing on expanding its direct-to-consumer and embedded insurance offerings.

Hilb Group announced the acquisition of a New Jersey-based property and casualty insurance business, effective November 1, 2025. The deal expands Hilb Group’s footprint across the Tri-State region as it continues to grow via strategic acquisitions.

Good Springs Capital LP announced that entities it manages have completed an investment in Falasca Mechanical, LLC, an HVAC and plumbing services provider founded in 1998. Falasca Mechanical is headquartered in Vineland, New Jersey and serves education, health care, and other commercial and industrial markets across southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania; the existing management team will continue to lead the business.

Blue Point Capital Partners’ portfolio company National Safety Apparel (NSA) acquired Gemtor, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of fall protection, confined space retrieval and rescue equipment. Gemtor, a family-owned business founded in 1985 and led by owner/president Craig Neustater, adds complementary safety products and expands NSA’s manufacturing and distribution capabilities as an add-on to the NSA platform.

American Coring & Supply, Inc., a Toms River, New Jersey-based provider of concrete modification services, was acquired by an undisclosed private investor. The transaction closed on October 14, 2025, with Generational Group advising the seller.

New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, completed the acquisition of the South Orange Village municipally owned water system for $19.7 million. The system serves approximately 5,000 water customer connections and had been operated by New Jersey American Water since 2016 under contract. New Jersey American Water plans to invest $50 million in infrastructure improvements over the first 10 years of ownership.

SportsMed Physical Therapy acquired WeCare Medical PT and Wellness, a multi-disciplinary outpatient rehabilitation and wellness clinic located in Maplewood, New Jersey. The acquisition expands SportsMed’s footprint to 51 clinics across New Jersey and Connecticut. SportsMed Physical Therapy is a portfolio company of Hildred Capital Management.

Perigon Wealth Management, a nationwide investment advisory firm, announced the acquisition of Gitterman Wealth Management and its affiliate Gitterman Asset Management. The acquired firm is based in Edison, New Jersey and manages approximately $1.3 billion in client assets; following the integration, Perigon expects total assets under management to rise to about $10.6 billion. As part of the transaction, Gitterman partners Jeffrey Gitterman and Eli Rauch will join Perigon as Managing Directors.

World Insurance Associates, a Top 50 insurance brokerage, acquired the business of Jersey Coast Insurance, an insurance agency based in Margate City, New Jersey. The transaction closed on October 1, 2025, and financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition expands World’s footprint in New Jersey and adds Jersey Coast’s coastal property and flood-risk insurance expertise.

Spectrum Science announced it has acquired Return on Focus, a strategic marketing organization serving pharmaceutical and biotech companies with an evidence-based approach to positioning. The deal expands Spectrum’s strategic and commercial capabilities and will keep Return on Focus leaders Dan Reinhardt and Abby Manning in place to continue leading the team. The transaction is Spectrum’s third acquisition since its 2023 strategic partnership with Knox Lane; financial terms were not disclosed.

AAR Corp. acquired American Distributors Holding Co., LLC (ADI), a distributor of components and assemblies, for $146 million in an all-cash transaction funded through AAR’s revolving credit facility. ADI will be integrated into AAR’s Parts Supply segment, expanding AAR’s new-parts distribution product lines and OEM relationships across aerospace and defense markets.

Axtria and Kedaara Capital completed a $240 million transaction structured as a combination of a secondary investment and a company-sponsored share buyback. The transaction provided liquidity primarily to Axtria’s current and former employees, as well as early investors, and positions Kedaara as a growth-oriented partner to support Axtria’s continued expansion.

PAX Health, a behavioral healthcare company backed by HCAP Partners and funds managed by Hamilton Lane, acquired Neuropsychology and Counseling Associates, an outpatient mental health practice serving patients across New Jersey. The deal expands PAX Health’s specialized service offerings (including neuropsychological evaluations and cognitive training) and increases its footprint across the state.

WellLink Group Purchasing (formerly CHAMPS GPO), headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, has acquired Fairway GPO, a regional group purchasing organization based in New Jersey. The deal expands WellLink’s national reach—particularly in the Northeast—by adding Fairway’s regional relationships and members, with the combined organization aiming to deliver greater savings, expanded contract portfolios, and stronger supplier partnerships.

Simplicity Group ("Simplicity") announced the acquisition of Professional Planning Services ("PPS"), a financial advisory business providing wealth advisory services and protection products. Following the transaction, PPS will rebrand and join the Simplicity Wealth Advisors platform, with leadership including Chris Lester, Keith Lester, and Katelyn Erchick joining as new partners.

Station Partners made a strategic growth investment in First Children Services (FCS) to support the company’s continued expansion. FCS provides center-, home- and school-based behavioral health and special education services to children and adolescents across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Provident Healthcare Partners advised FCS on the transaction.

Ariel Alternatives, LLC acquired Groome Industrial Service Group, a provider of specialty maintenance solutions for power generation and other industrial and municipal end markets, from Argosy Private Equity. JPMorgan Chase & Co., via its asset management division, participated with a minority co-investment alongside Ariel Alternatives. Terms were not disclosed.

Modera Wealth Management announced a transaction with Ferrentino & Associates, a New Jersey-based accounting firm focused on tax planning, preparation, and consulting. The deal expands Modera’s in-house tax capabilities, with Ferrentino founder Gary Ferrentino becoming Director of Tax Services and his team joining Modera’s existing tax group.

World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the business of The Fidella Agency, a Lakewood, New Jersey-based insurance agency specializing in commercial property/real estate insurance. The acquisition closed on September 1, 2025, and financial terms were not disclosed.

ONDEX Automation acquired Vision and Control Systems (VCS), a factory automation systems integrator specializing in machine vision. The deal marks ONDEX’s fourth acquisition since April 2024 and expands its capabilities in machine vision, barcode reading, robotics, motion control, and PLC programming to serve industrial and other end markets.

SportsMed Physical Therapy acquired a new outpatient rehabilitation clinic location in Ridgewood, New Jersey, expanding its footprint to 49 clinics across New Jersey and Connecticut. SportsMed, a portfolio company of Hildred Capital Management, said the acquisition supports its mission to broaden access to patient-centered physical therapy and related wellness services in the region.

Rainier Partners and its portfolio company Wilmar, LLC acquired EZRED, a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of lighting, tool organization products, and hand tools for the automotive aftermarket. EZRED, founded in 1966 and based in Denville, New Jersey, will join Wilmar’s automotive tool and equipment platform, with CEO Bob Cacciabeve continuing to lead the business.

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. (IWS) acquired Seaside Waste Services to expand its solid waste collection and municipal services footprint across central and southern New Jersey. As part of the deal, IWS will integrate Seaside’s operations, employees, and a fleet of more than 40 vehicles into its platform, strengthening regional service capacity in the tristate area.

First Manhattan, an independently owned investment advisory firm with more than $34 billion in AUM, announced that Roanoke Asset Management has joined the firm. Roanoke is a New Jersey-based registered investment advisor with over $350 million in AUM, and its leaders Edwin Vroom and Adele Weisman will become Senior Managing Directors and Portfolio Managers at First Manhattan, continuing to manage client portfolios with additional firm resources.

Philadelphia-based law firm Stevens & Lee acquired Chatham, New Jersey-based Brown, Moskowitz & Kallen, P.C., adding Stevens & Lee’s third New Jersey office and expanding the combined firm’s corporate, litigation, and real estate capabilities. Brown, Moskowitz & Kallen is an eight-attorney firm focused on advising privately held, middle-market businesses in New Jersey and New York.

Datacor, Inc. acquired Informetric Systems, a provider of manufacturing intelligence and digital transformation software for regulated manufacturing environments. The deal expands Datacor’s plant-level data capture, reporting, and compliance capabilities, adding Informetric’s products (InfoBatch, AgileDoc, InfoLog, and RQMS) used by customers including nine of the top ten pharmaceutical manufacturers. Informetric was represented by Westwood Advisory.

Naviant, an intelligent automation and process consulting firm, announced it has acquired CPT Intelligent Technologies, a business process automation provider. CPT is headquartered in Flemington, New Jersey, and was owned by Brian and Barry Ashforth.

Aprio, a U.S. business advisory and accounting firm, acquired New Jersey-based DeFalco & Co, CPA to expand its presence in the greater New York Metro and broader Tri-State market. DeFalco & Co, CPA (with offices in Hoboken and Scotch Plains) officially joined Aprio as of August 1, 2025, adding partners and staff and expanding Aprio’s regional capacity in tax, audit, and advisory services.

First Priority Group (FPG) acquired P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. (PL Custom Emergency Vehicles), a manufacturer of custom ambulances and rescue vehicles. The deal includes PL Custom’s affiliated brands/divisions, including Rescue 1 and NJEV (New Jersey Emergency Vehicles), with both organizations expected to continue operating independently with existing management, employees, and facilities.

World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the business of Mossbrook & Hicks Insurance Agency of Cape May Court House, New Jersey, with the acquisition completed on August 1, 2025. Terms were not disclosed. Mossbrook & Hicks provides insurance services to individuals and businesses and will expand offerings as part of World.

Saphyre closed a $70 million growth equity investment led by FTV Capital to accelerate product innovation, expand go-to-market efforts across pre- and post-trade workflows, and support international growth. The financing also enabled an exit for prior investor HCAP Partners from its equity ownership position in Saphyre.

Straits Orthopaedics (Mfg) Sdn Bhd acquired Medin Technologies, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of sterilization cases and trays for the orthopaedic sector. The deal expands Straits’ product offerings and global manufacturing footprint, with Medin operating facilities in Totowa, New Jersey and Manchester, New Hampshire. Quadria Capital, an investor in Straits Orthopaedics, supported the transaction; Kirkland & Ellis and PwC advised Quadria and Straits.

Thrive, a global technology outsourcing provider for cybersecurity, cloud, and managed IT services, announced the acquisition of Baroan Technologies. Baroan Technologies is a managed IT support provider focused on enterprise-level IT solutions across multiple industries, and the deal expands Thrive’s managed IT capabilities and presence in North Jersey and the Tri-State Area.

Mascarene Partners partnered with Voyager Trucking Corporation’s management team to acquire the company. Voyager provides waste-services transportation of municipal solid waste and other bulk materials to landfills/incinerators and offers transfer station management services, operating across nine East Coast states from its headquarters in Newark, New Jersey. Voyager’s management will remain shareholders and continue to lead the business, with transaction financing provided by a lender group led by Man Varagon, Onex Credit, and Amateras AEA.

Deerfield Group, an integrated healthcare and life sciences marketing and communications agency, acquired Triple Threat Communications (TTC), a New Jersey-based healthcare strategic marketing agency founded in 2005. The deal expands Deerfield’s strategy, creative, digital, and medical communications capabilities, with TTC owner and managing partner Tim Frank joining Deerfield’s executive leadership team and continuing to lead client business.

Hexaware Technologies acquired SMC Squared, a specialist in building and operating Global Capability Centers (GCCs), to expand Hexaware’s next-generation “GCC 2.0/2.01” service offering. The deal combines SMC Squared’s GCC build-operate expertise and engagement models (managed services, build-optimize-transfer, hybrid) with Hexaware’s platform-led IT delivery and human + digital agent-driven approach to deliver end-to-end GCC advisory, setup, operations, and optimization.

Aptar Pharma (part of AptarGroup) acquired the clinical trial materials manufacturing capabilities of Mod3 Pharma (formerly Enteris Biopharma) from SWK Holdings. The deal expands Aptar Pharma’s Phase 1 and 2 cGMP formulation and fill-finish services—initially focused on orally inhaled and nasal drug products—and adds an FDA-inspected manufacturing facility in Boonton, New Jersey.

CNL Strategic Capital, LLC acquired International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG), a tech-enabled membership network and marketplace serving franchisors, franchise consultants, and vendors. IFPG, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Parlin, New Jersey, had been partnered with Princeton Equity Group since 2022; CNL described the deal as its 17th portfolio company investment, bringing total investment to approximately $113.5 million.

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel entered into a landmark joint venture with its largest franchisee group, Luxury Pet Hotel Investments, LLC (LPHI). Under the agreement, K9 Resorts and LPHI become 50-50 partners in K9 Resorts’ corporate-owned locations outside the flagship in Fanwood, New Jersey, with LPHI taking over day-to-day management of four resorts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The partnership is intended to accelerate growth while allowing K9 Resorts’ corporate team to focus on franchisor support and system-wide expansion.

Senior Market Sales (SMS), an insurance marketing organization within the Alliant Insurance Services family, acquired MIC Insurance Services, a family-owned independent health insurance agency focused on Medicare-related products. MIC is headquartered in Kinnelon, New Jersey, and the deal was positioned as a strategic partnership to accelerate MIC’s growth leveraging SMS’s technology, back-office support, and carrier relationships.

Climate Efficiency Partners, LLC (CEP) announced it has acquired Tri-Tech Energy, an HVAC preventative maintenance, repair, and design/build installation provider serving commercial and industrial customers. The deal, backed by CEP investor 424 Capital, expands CEP’s customer base and service capacity in northern and central New Jersey and strengthens its Mid-Atlantic footprint.

Water Engineering Inc. (WEI), a portfolio company of Nolan Capital, acquired LDW Water Technologies, Inc., an industrial water treatment solutions provider serving the U.S. Northeast. LDW will join the WEI platform to expand WEI’s regional presence and wastewater treatment capabilities, with LDW’s former president and owner John Drimak remaining with the business post-transaction.

King Risk Partners announced the acquisition of VIA Insurance Agency, Inc. (Valvano Insurance Agency), an independent insurance agency based in Holmdel, New Jersey. The deal expands King Risk Partners’ footprint in New Jersey and adds VIA’s long-standing homeowners, auto, and business insurance capabilities.

Exonas Capital made a strategic investment in VFG Advisory LLC (doing business as Vision), an accounting and business services firm headquartered in Morganville, New Jersey. Avante Capital Partners and Brightwood Capital Advisors supported the transaction by providing debt and equity financing, and financial terms were not disclosed. Vision will serve as a platform for growth, pursuing expansion through organic initiatives and future add-on acquisitions.

MFG Partners announced the sale of Elgen Manufacturing Company to Worthington Enterprises. Elgen is an HVAC ductwork components manufacturer serving primarily commercial construction and renovation markets and is headquartered in Closter, New Jersey. Elgen had partnered with MFG Partners and Merit Capital since June 2019 to support its growth.

VIVE Collision acquired Lamon Auto Body, a collision repair facility in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, expanding VIVE’s presence in the New Jersey market. Lamon Auto Body will operate as “Lamon Auto Body Powered by VIVE,” with VIVE planning investments in training, equipment, and OEM certifications to enhance capabilities. The sale was advised on the sell-side by Zoran Advisors and Hammer Group Holdings on behalf of owner/founder Guy Lamon; VIVE is backed by Greenbriar Equity Group.

Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc., a subsidiary of Fujirebio Holdings, Inc. (H.U. Group Holdings), acquired all shares of Plasma Services Group, Inc. for an undisclosed value. Plasma Services Group supplies rare, high-quality biological materials and sample collection services for in vitro diagnostics and life science R&D and manufacturing, operating from an FDA-registered, ISO-certified facility in Moorestown, New Jersey.

Integral Consulting Inc. acquired PennJersey Environmental Consulting, an environmental remediation consulting firm headquartered in Milford, New Jersey. The deal expands Integral’s site remediation, regulatory compliance, and environmental due diligence capabilities across the Mid-Atlantic region, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The transaction closed on June 18, 2025, with Generational Group advising PennJersey on the sale.

TDK Corporation acquired the assets related to the RF power business of QEI Corporation, which designs and manufactures RF power generators and impedance matching networks used in semiconductor plasma processing. The acquisition expands TDK’s power solutions portfolio (complementing its DC power supplies) and is intended to strengthen its position in the growing semiconductor equipment market supporting AI-driven demand.

Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP) acquired Bubbakoo's Burritos, a New Jersey-based franchisor of fast-casual Mexican-fusion restaurants. Founded in 2008 in Wall Township, New Jersey, Bubbakoo's has grown to more than 130 locations across 15 states. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Shermco Industries, a provider of electrical testing, engineering, maintenance, and repair services, acquired Eastern High Voltage, Inc. (EHV), a NETA-accredited electrical testing and field services company. EHV is based in Robbinsville, New Jersey, and the deal expands Shermco’s presence in the U.S. Northeast; terms were not disclosed. Shermco is majority-owned by private equity firm Gryphon Investors.

SAX, a New Jersey-based accounting, tax, and advisory firm, acquired Sewald & Anastasia CPAs for an undisclosed sum, effective June 1, 2025. The acquisition expands SAX’s presence in Monmouth County, New Jersey, adds an office in Morganville, and strengthens its real estate and private client services capabilities.

Avista Healthcare Partners acquired EBI, the bone healing division of Highridge Medical, in a corporate carve-out transaction. EBI, headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, provides implantable and non-invasive bone growth stimulation solutions for spinal fusion and fracture nonunion healing. Highridge Medical is an H.I.G. Capital portfolio company, and the divestiture allows Highridge to refocus on its core spine solutions business.

Velosio, a provider of digital transformation and managed services for the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem, announced it has acquired Strava Technology Group. The acquisition expands Velosio’s Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Power Platform capabilities across its Microsoft cloud portfolio.

Everflow Supplies received a meaningful equity growth investment from affiliates of Paceline Equity Partners to accelerate the company’s expansion in plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and industrial product distribution. As part of the transaction, industry veteran Andrew Pacifico was appointed CEO, while founder David Templer retained a meaningful ownership stake and will serve as Chairman and President of Strategic Projects. Transaction terms were not disclosed.

Riverview Landscapes completed the acquisition of Nature Scape, a landscaping and snow services provider based in Barrington, New Jersey. The deal expands Riverview’s presence in South Jersey and represents the company’s 15th acquisition since its founding in 2022. Founder Chuck Rupertus will support the transition while Dave Rupertus will lead day-to-day operations.

BRANDITO, a marketing services platform and promotional products distributor, acquired Inkwell Global Marketing, a full-service promotional merchandise agency headquartered in Manalapan, New Jersey. The deal expands BRANDITO’s presence in the U.S. Northeast and adds Inkwell’s capabilities across branded products, web stores, embroidery, digital printing, warehousing, fulfillment, and creative design. The acquisition is BRANDITO’s second since Monroe Street Partners made a strategic growth investment in BRANDITO in August 2023.

Continuant announced it has acquired Fidelus Technologies LLC, a managed services firm focused on unified communications & collaboration (UCC) and enterprise networking. The deal strengthens Continuant’s portfolio across Cisco, Microsoft, and Zoom collaboration platforms and expands its managed services and advisory capabilities. Terms were not disclosed; the transaction was finalized June 1, 2025, and Fidelus will continue operating under the Fidelus brand.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (Sun Pharma) announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of Checkpoint Therapeutics, Inc., an immunotherapy and targeted oncology company. Sun Pharma acquired all outstanding Checkpoint shares for $4.10 per share in cash plus a non-tradable contingent value right (CVR) of up to an additional $0.70 per share tied to milestone achievement. The deal also adds Checkpoint’s FDA-approved anti-PD-L1 therapy UNLOXCYT to Sun Pharma’s oncology-dermatology portfolio.

Amplix, a technology advisory and managed services provider backed by Gemspring Capital, acquired The Hastings Group, LLC, a managed mobility and telecom management services provider. The Hastings Group, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Hampton, New Jersey, expands Amplix’s mobility expense management and advisory capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.

B&G Foods, Inc. sold its Don Pepino and Sclafani brands of tomato-based pizza and pasta sauce products to Violet Foods LLC, a newly formed portfolio company of Amphora Equity Partners. The transaction also included the manufacturing facility in Williamstown, New Jersey where the products are produced. Terms were not disclosed, and B&G Foods expects to use net proceeds to repay long-term debt.

QE Solar LLC, a North American operations and maintenance (O&M) provider for commercial and utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and EV charging assets, announced it has acquired Donahue & Sons Mgmt., Inc. Donahue adds large-scale vegetation management, land stewardship, and related site maintenance capabilities, expanding QE Solar’s nationwide service platform for renewable energy infrastructure.