Tracked deals
79
79 tracked deals across 2014-2026.
Private Equity-Backed Acquisitions in Arkansas
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
78 pe · 43 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
17 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Buyer Snapshot
Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumference Group | 3 | Operationally-focused investment firm led by former Endur... | PE |
| The Stephens Group, LLC | 3 | Private investment firm that provides long-term capital a... | PE |
| H.I.G. Capital | 2 | Global alternative investment firm providing debt and equ... | PE |
| Morgan Stanley Capital Partners | 2 | Middle‑market private equity team within Morgan Stanley I... | PE |
| Mountaingate Capital | 2 | Middle-market private equity firm focusing on marketing s... | PE |
| Relation Insurance Services, Inc. | 2 | National insurance brokerage offering risk-management and... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Wind Point Partners | 2 | Chicago-based private equity firm focused on investing in... | PE |
| 1WorldSync | 1 | Provider of omnichannel product content solutions and pro... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| A&M Capital Partners II (Alvarez & Marsal Capital) | 1 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on control tran... | PE |
| ACS American Construction Source | 1 | Lumber and building materials (LBM) distributor and platf... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Acquisition Volume in Private Equity-Backed in Arkansas by Year
Last 9 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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June 1, 2026
- Buyer
- KMF Investments
- Target
- Lineus Medical
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Lineus Medical, developer of the SafeBreak Vascular breakaway IV device, completed a strategic recapitalization with KMF Investments. The transaction, finalized at the start of 2026, establishes KMF as a stable financial backer and provides resources to accelerate SafeBreak Vascular adoption and growth in the United States.
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April 2, 2026
- Buyer
- H2 Health
- Target
- Advanced Physical Therapy (APT)
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
H2 Health announced the acquisition of Advanced Physical Therapy (APT), including six clinic locations in the Little Rock, Arkansas market. The transaction expands H2 into a new state and is described as a platform investment to support future growth in Arkansas, building on its existing footprint in adjacent states.
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March 16, 2026
- Buyer
- Black Bay Partners
- Target
- Altara, LLC
- Industry
- Energy
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Altara, a provider of proprietary mechanical solutions for H2S removal from sour oil and water production, announced a growth capital investment and equity commitment from Black Bay Partners. The investment is intended to accelerate deployment of Altara’s H2S treatment tower and compression solutions for sour oil and water production in the Permian Basin.
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March 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Mountaingate Capital
- Target
- Harvest Group
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Harvest Group, an integrated commerce agency serving high-growth consumer brands, announced it welcomed Mountaingate Capital as a financial partner through a growth investment. The funding is intended to accelerate Harvest Group’s expansion of its integrated commerce model and proprietary technology platform while keeping the company’s independent operating structure and leadership team in place.
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- Buyer
- Circumference Group
- Target
- Broadband Development Group (BDG)
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Circumference Group, an operationally focused investment firm, acquired a majority stake in Broadband Development Group (BDG), a Little Rock-based provider of fiber-based commercial broadband and managed Wi-Fi solutions for the multifamily (MDU) market. The investment is intended to support BDG’s continued expansion across high-growth markets in the Southeastern United States and Texas, accelerating growth of its wholesale business model.
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November 13, 2025
- Buyer
- U.S. Dermatology Partners
- Target
- Helms Dermatology
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
U.S. Dermatology Partners, a Dallas-based dermatology network, has acquired Helms Dermatology, adding locations in Russellville and Clarksville and marking USDP's first entry into Arkansas. The deal expands U.S. Dermatology Partners' footprint to nine states and gives Helms Dermatology access to USDP's operational infrastructure including managed care, marketing, compliance, clinical research, recruiting, HR and technology.
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October 22, 2025
- Buyer
- Guideboat Capital Partners
- Target
- P3 Cost Analysts Franchise, LLC
- Industry
- Consulting
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Guideboat Capital Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm, acquired P3 Cost Analysts Franchise, LLC, a Fayetteville, Arkansas cost-reduction consulting firm, with the transaction closing on October 22, 2025. P3 provides shared-savings cost reduction services across utilities, telecommunications, waste management and other overhead categories; Guideboat intends to partner with the founder-led team to support growth and long-term value creation.
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September 23, 2025
- Buyer
- Security Fire Systems, Blackford Capital
- Target
- Lakeview Security, Fire & Communications
- Seller
- Matt Reynolds
- Industry
- Construction
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Security Fire Systems (SFS), a Blackford Capital-backed fire safety consolidation platform, acquired Lakeview Security, Fire & Communications, a North Little Rock provider of alarm, fire protection, camera and monitoring services. The acquisition expands SFS's presence in Arkansas and broadens its service offerings beyond fire sprinkler work into security and monitoring; terms were not disclosed.
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September 19, 2025
- Buyer
- Portrait Capital
- Target
- AAi Labels & Decals (Art Advertising, Inc.), Sticker Ranch
- Seller
- Stacy Gestring, Gary Gestring
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Portrait Capital has acquired AAi Labels & Decals (Art Advertising, Inc.) and Sticker Ranch, combining the two businesses into a single specialty label platform. The deal pairs AAi’s five-decade expertise in durable, compliance-driven labels with Sticker Ranch’s web-to-print digital capabilities to expand customer solutions and pursue further strategic acquisitions under new CEO Lynn Higgs.
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September 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Everside Capital Partners, Dubin Clark & Company, Inc., Unnamed Florida-based SBIC, Unnamed North Carolina-based SBIC
- Target
- Rumble Pest Solutions
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Everside Capital Partners announced the closing of an investment in Rumble Pest Solutions, a pest-control services provider with operations in Springdale, Arkansas and Springfield and Jefferson City, Missouri, alongside a Florida-based SBIC sponsor and a North Carolina-based SBIC. Separately, Dubin Clark & Company announced a recapitalization of Rumble; the transaction provides sponsor-backed growth/recapitalization capital to support the company’s next phase of expansion and operations.
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August 12, 2025
- Buyer
- Proterra Investment Partners LP
- Target
- AcreTrader
- Seller
- Acres.com
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Proterra Investment Partners, a Minneapolis-based alternative asset manager, has acquired AcreTrader, the farmland investment platform founded by Carter Malloy and previously part of Acres.com. AcreTrader will operate as part of Proterra to scale farmland offerings and broaden investor access while Acres.com remains an independent business; financial terms were not disclosed.
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August 12, 2025
- Buyer
- SBG Holdings Inc., Charger Investment Partners
- Target
- Ameripolish Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Charger Investment Partners' portfolio company SBG Holdings Inc. has acquired Ameripolish Inc., a Lowell, Arkansas-based manufacturer of consumables and coatings for polished concrete and terrazzo flooring. The add-on expands SBG's consumables offering across the concrete flooring lifecycle and will keep Ameripolish's founders and management in place to continue running the business.
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- Buyer
- Rubicon Technology Partners
- Target
- Nuqleous
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Rubicon Technology Partners has completed a strategic majority investment in Nuqleous, a Bentonville-based provider of space planning and retail analytics software, and installed Ben Cronin as CEO. The investment is intended to accelerate product innovation, scale the company’s SaaS platform, and support Nuqleous' long-term growth across CPG brands and retailers.
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June 2, 2025
- Buyer
- Tavoron, Fusion Capital Partners
- Target
- Arkansas Industrial Machinery (AIM)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Tavoron, a portfolio company of Fusion Capital Partners, acquired Arkansas Industrial Machinery (AIM) to expand its sales, service, and rental capabilities into Arkansas, Tennessee, and Louisiana. The add-on strengthens Tavoron's service network by bringing AIM's compressor, pump, and fluid-handling distribution, repair, and rental capabilities into the platform.
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- Buyer
- Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC, GI Partners, Summit Partners
- Target
- The Cashion Company
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Patriot Growth Insurance Services has welcomed The Cashion Company, a specialist in construction insurance and surety bonding with offices in Little Rock and Fayetteville, Arkansas, as a partner agency. The Cashion principals will remain involved while Patriot — backed by GI Partners and Summit Partners — provides resources to support growth and expand capabilities in construction risk management and surety solutions.
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- Buyer
- Persante Health Care, Peninsula Capital Partners
- Target
- Sleep Management Services (SMS)
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Persante Health Care, backed by Peninsula Capital Partners, has acquired Sleep Management Services (SMS), a BPO-focused sleep care services provider operating in Arkansas and Texas. The add-on expands Persante’s hospital-based and home sleep testing footprint, increasing scale to more than 125,000 patients served annually across 85 locations and strengthening its recurring, technology-enabled sleep management platform.
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December 11, 2024
- Buyer
- The Stephens Group, LLC, Circumference Group
- Target
- The Computer Works (TCW)
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
The Computer Works (TCW), an Arkansas-based fiber and fixed wireless internet provider, received a growth capital investment led by The Stephens Group, LLC alongside existing investor Circumference Group. The funding will accelerate TCW’s fiber expansion into underserved Arkansas communities, support preparation for BEAD funding opportunities, and scale its voice and hosting service offerings.
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October 16, 2024
- Buyer
- Landscape Workshop, Carousel Capital, McKinney Capital
- Target
- All Around Landscaping
- Seller
- Jo Lynn Steenbergen
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Landscape Workshop (backed by Carousel Capital and McKinney Capital) has acquired All Around Landscaping, a Northwest Arkansas landscaping company based in Springdale, AR. The founder-owner Jo Lynn Steenbergen will remain involved to support a smooth transition as Landscape Workshop expands its commercial grounds-management footprint into the Springdale / Northwest Arkansas market.
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- Buyer
- Good Springs Capital LP
- Target
- Kimbel Mechanical Systems, Inc.
- Seller
- Kimbel family (including Rob Kimbel and David Kimbel)
- Industry
- HVAC & Mechanical
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Good Springs Capital LP has completed an investment in Kimbel Mechanical Systems, a Fayetteville, Arkansas-based mechanical contractor offering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services. The Kimbel family and senior management will remain significant owners and operators as Good Springs partners with the company to accelerate growth and pursue a focused acquisition strategy across its multi-state footprint.
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- Buyer
- Cambridge Capital
- Target
- STAT Recovery
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Cambridge Capital has made a majority investment in STAT Recovery, a machine-learning invoice audit software platform that helps retail suppliers recover improper deductions and compliance fines. The investment will fund technology enhancements, expansion into additional retail ecosystems, and go-to-market growth; Cambridge has appointed Kamal Sundar as CEO and added senior industry executives to STAT's board.
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- Buyer
- Michelli Weighing & Measurement, Summit Park
- Target
- Pioneer Scale Company
- Seller
- The Crews family (founders Ronnie and Jeanie Crews; family owners including Keith and Brien Crews)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Michelli Weighing & Measurement, a Summit Park-backed platform, has completed a recapitalization of Pioneer Scale Company, a family-owned industrial weighing services provider headquartered in Benton, Arkansas. The deal expands Michelli's service footprint across Arkansas, Texas and Colorado and provides a partner for the Crews family as they transition ownership while strengthening the Michelli platform.
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February 14, 2024
- Buyer
- Blackstone Growth (Blackstone)
- Target
- 7 Brew Coffee
- Seller
- Jimmy John Liautaud
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Blackstone Growth (Blackstone) has made a growth equity investment in 7 Brew Coffee to accelerate the drive-thru beverage chain's U.S. expansion. Jimmy John Liautaud is identified as a selling shareholder; terms were not disclosed.
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January 15, 2024
- Buyer
- FV Recycling, Jones Capital
- Target
- Linn Paper Stock, QLL Equipment
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
FV Recycling, a portfolio company of Jones Capital based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has acquired Linn Paper Stock and QLL Equipment in Little Rock, Arkansas. The add-on deal expands FV Recycling's footprint in Arkansas, strengthens its commercial waste equipment division, and adds a local team and service capability in the Little Rock area.
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- Buyer
- FreshEdge, Wind Point Partners
- Target
- Kimball & Thompson Produce Company (KT Produce)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
FreshEdge, a Wind Point Partners–backed super-regional fresh food distributor, acquired Kimball & Thompson Produce Company (KT Produce), a fresh produce distributor headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas. The add-on expands FreshEdge's footprint in the Southern U.S., strengthens its supply chain and adds approximately 40,000 square feet of warehouse capacity across Lowell and Arkansas/Oklahoma locations.
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October 27, 2023
- Buyer
- Hemingway Capital, Parkway Capital, Spring Capital Partners, IBC Funds
- Target
- Chibuzo, LLC
- Seller
- Werner and Theresa Hugo
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
New York-based private equity firm Hemingway Capital led a recapitalization of Chibuzo, LLC, a Fort Smith, Arkansas manufacturer of wood pallets and crates, partnering with Werner and Theresa Hugo. The transaction was financed with subordinated debt and preferred equity provided by Spring Capital Partners, Parkway Capital (a Calvert Street affiliate) and IBC Funds to support the acquisition/recapitalization.
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October 27, 2023
- Buyer
- Wind Point Partners
- Target
- Central Moloney
- Seller
- Central Moloney Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) / employee shareholders
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Chicago-based private equity firm Wind Point Partners has acquired Central Moloney (CMI), a Pine Bluff, Arkansas manufacturer of distribution transformers and transformer components. Wind Point will partner with CMI management to invest in production capacity, modernize equipment and systems, and pursue strategic growth initiatives to serve U.S. utilities and other critical-infrastructure customers.
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- Buyer
- O2 Investment Partners, FCAH Aerospace
- Target
- Cobalt Aero Services
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
O2 Investment Partners has invested through its platform FCAH Aerospace to acquire Cobalt Aero Services, a licensed FAA/EASA repair station specializing in nacelle, thrust reverser, and airframe component MRO. The deal adds complementary depot-level repair capabilities to the FCAH platform, supporting geographic expansion, capability enhancement, and increased service offerings to commercial, cargo, and defense customers.
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May 4, 2023
- Buyer
- Carbon6
- Target
- chargeguard
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Toronto-based Carbon6 has acquired chargeguard, a Rogers, Arkansas–based SaaS solution that automates recovery of Amazon Vendor Central fees. The deal expands Carbon6's profit-recovery offering into 1P vendor workflows and integrates chargeguard's algorithmic chargeback-recovery platform into Carbon6's marketplace ecommerce ecosystem.
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March 20, 2023
- Buyer
- Kinderhook Industries, LLC, CARDS management (Dan Christensen and management team)
- Target
- CARDS Recycling, LLC
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Kinderhook Industries has recapitalized CARDS Recycling, partnering with founder and CEO Dan Christensen and the company's management team to provide growth capital and support expansion. CARDS, headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, operates municipal, commercial, and industrial solid waste collection and post-collection facilities across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas; financial terms were not disclosed.
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March 8, 2023
- Buyer
- 1WorldSync
- Target
- Webata
- Industry
- Data & Analytics
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
1WorldSync, a provider of omnichannel product content solutions backed by Battery Ventures, has acquired Webata, an e-commerce technology and analytics firm that helps brands grow sales through keyword optimization, PDP content scoring, store-level publishing and in-stock compliance. The acquisition expands 1WorldSync’s e-commerce analytics capabilities and integrates Webata’s retail-focused insights across 1WorldSync’s customer base of more than 14,000 brands and retailers.
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- Buyer
- Arcane Plastics, LLC, Arcane Capital Partners, Bluehenge Capital Partners
- Target
- Poly-Tech Plastic Molding Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Arcane Plastics, backed by Arcane Capital Partners and an investment from Bluehenge Capital Partners, has acquired Prairie Grove-based Poly-Tech Plastic Molding, a custom injection-molding and extrusion company. The deal expands Arcane's production capacity (adding a 65,000-square-foot facility), broadens its customer base across multiple end markets, and supports a platform strategy to consolidate plastics manufacturing capabilities in North America.
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January 11, 2023
- Buyer
- Mytee, LLC, Dry Fly Capital, First Capital Partners, UMB Capital Corporation
- Target
- Square Scrub, LLC
- Seller
- Kevin Brady, Renee Brady
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Mytee, LLC (a portfolio company of Dry Fly Capital) has acquired a majority stake in Square Scrub, LLC, a Jonesboro, Arkansas manufacturer of hard-surface floor cleaning machines. The transaction was supported by mezzanine debt and a minority equity investment from First Capital Partners in partnership with Dry Fly Capital and UMB Capital Corporation; Square Scrub founders Kevin and Renee Brady will remain involved as shareholders.
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December 6, 2022
- Buyer
- Alliance Technical Group, LLC, Morgan Stanley Capital Partners
- Target
- GBMc & Associates, Inc.
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Alliance Technical Group, backed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, has acquired GBMc & Associates, a multimedia environmental consulting firm based in Bryant, Arkansas. The acquisition expands Alliance’s environmental consulting capabilities and national resources, adding GBMc’s expertise in watershed and land use management, ecological services, and regulatory compliance for industrial and municipal clients.
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October 18, 2022
- Buyer
- Francisco Partners, Centerbridge Partners
- Target
- Acoustic, L.P.
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Acoustic, a provider of unified marketing and customer experience technology for B2C brands, has received a strategic growth investment from Francisco Partners while existing investor Centerbridge Partners remains the primary equity holder. The capital will support Acoustic’s platform vision, accelerating product development and expansion of its personalized multichannel marketing and analytics capabilities.
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August 24, 2022
- Buyer
- LRS (Lakeshore Recycling Systems)
- Target
- Lee's Trash Service
- Seller
- Tony Lee, Lee's Trash Service
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
LRS (Lakeshore Recycling Systems) has acquired Lee's Trash Service, a long‑time independent hauler serving the Arkansas River Valley, to densify its LRS South footprint. The deal brings more than 25,000 subscription and municipal residential customers, commercial disposal and roll‑off capabilities, and a transfer station to support regional expansion; founder Tony Lee will remain with LRS in a senior operations role.
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July 19, 2022
- Buyer
- Valence Surface Technologies, ATL Partners, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI)
- Target
- B&M Painting
- Seller
- McCasland family, Payne family
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Valence Surface Technologies, a PE-backed aerospace surface-finishing platform, has acquired B&M Painting, a Camden, Arkansas-based metal finishing and specialty coatings provider serving aerospace and defense primes. The deal—Valence's tenth add-on since formation and supported by majority owners ATL Partners and BCI—adds regional defense-focused coating capabilities while retaining B&M's existing management and workforce.
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- Buyer
- Circumference Group
- Target
- The Computer Works
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Circumference Group, an operationally-focused investment firm based in Little Rock, acquired a majority stake in The Computer Works (TCW), a Conway, Arkansas-based provider of fiber and fixed wireless internet and related IT services. The investment will provide capital and operational support to help TCW expand and continue providing broadband connectivity to residential and commercial customers across Arkansas; terms were not disclosed.
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June 28, 2022
- Buyer
- Pearlman Group, The Stephens Group, LLC
- Target
- J. Dulac & Sons, Inc. dba Cleaners Connection
- Seller
- Rob and Gene Dulac / J. Dulac & Sons, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Pearlman Group, a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, acquired J. Dulac & Sons, Inc. dba Cleaners Connection, a North Little Rock-based specialty distributor of cleaning and restoration supplies. The add-on expands Pearlman's footprint in the cleaning & restoration market across the Midwest and South; financial terms were not disclosed.
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June 7, 2022
- Buyer
- Pallet Logistics of America, Silver Oak Services Partners, LLC
- Target
- Propak
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Pallet Logistics of America (PLA), a Silver Oak Services Partners portfolio company, has acquired Propak, a national provider of 3PL, reverse logistics, warehousing, transportation and freight brokerage services. The deal adds Propak's 60+ locations and roughly 1,700 employees to PLA, transforming PLA from a western U.S. pallet manager into a national supply chain solutions provider and expanding its service capabilities and footprint.
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May 31, 2022
- Buyer
- Graduway + Gravyty
- Target
- Gratavid
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Graduway + Gravyty has merged with Gratavid, integrating Gratavid’s personalized video platform into the Graduway + Gravyty product ecosystem to enhance donor, alumni, and community engagement. The acquisition aims to combine Gratavid’s video personalization and CRM integrations with Graduway + Gravyty’s existing engagement and fundraising technologies to expand capabilities and improve retention and stewardship for schools, non-profits, and healthcare organizations.
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May 24, 2022
- Buyer
- Tricoastal Ventures, LLC
- Target
- Central Flying Service
- Seller
- Holbert family
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Tricoastal Ventures, a capital investment firm focused on commercial aviation, acquired 100% of Central Flying Service from the Holbert family. The Little Rock-based general aviation services provider will be led by Phil Jordan (CEO) and Herb Knight (COO) under Tricoastal ownership and will pursue expansion of locations, adjacent markets and maintenance work for sister brands.
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- Buyer
- Morgan Stanley Capital Partners
- Target
- Fairway Lawns
- Seller
- Prairie Capital
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) have completed an investment to acquire Fairway Lawns, a Little Rock‑headquartered provider of residential lawncare services that operates 16 branches across the Southeastern United States. MSCP is partnering with Fairway's existing management team led by CEO Kyle DeMilt and intends to accelerate the company's geographic expansion and add-on acquisition activity; Prairie Capital sold the company.
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- Buyer
- The Bluebird Group, H.I.G. Capital
- Target
- 479 Sales & Marketing, LLC
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
The Bluebird Group, an H.I.G. Capital portfolio company, has acquired Bentonville-based 479 Sales & Marketing, a full-service retail services and omni-channel agency with deep Walmart and Sam's Club expertise. The acquisition expands Bluebird's Walmart capabilities and retail data/analytics offerings; all 479 employees will transition to Bluebird in Arkansas.
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April 19, 2022
- Buyer
- Corporate Visions, Inc., The Riverside Company
- Target
- DSG Consulting, LLC
- Seller
- Stone-Goff Partners
- Industry
- Consulting
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Corporate Visions, a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, has acquired DSG Consulting, a Little Rock‑based tech‑enabled sales consulting and training firm. The add‑on expands Corporate Visions' revenue growth and sales enablement capabilities by integrating DSG's video‑based playbooks and vPlaybook subscription technology; Stone‑Goff Partners sold its investment in DSG as part of the transaction.
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- Buyer
- Relation Insurance Services, Inc.
- Target
- Dixon Insurance Services, LLC
- Seller
- Dixon Insurance Services, LLC
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Relation Insurance Services, a PE-backed national insurance brokerage, acquired the assets of Dixon Insurance Services, a Lake City, Arkansas-based multi-line P&C agency focused on farm and agriculture. Dixon will fold into Relation's Central Region to expand Relation's presence in Arkansas and add agricultural insurance expertise.
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February 22, 2022
- Buyer
- MidOcean Partners
- Target
- Cloyes
- Seller
- Hidden Harbor Capital Partners
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
MidOcean Partners has acquired Cloyes, a North American leader in timing drive systems and engine components, from Hidden Harbor Capital Partners. MidOcean plans to grow Cloyes through organic initiatives and strategic M&A to build a stronger platform in the automotive aftermarket; financial terms were not disclosed.
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January 18, 2022
- Buyer
- New Engen
- Target
- Acorn Influence, LLC
- Seller
- NewRoad Capital Partners
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
New Engen, a Seattle-based digital marketing agency and portfolio company of Insignia Capital Group, has acquired Acorn Influence, an influencer marketing agency based in Rogers, Arkansas. Acorn Influence was previously a portfolio company of NewRoad Capital Partners, which will remain an investor in the combined business; the deal strengthens New Engen's influencer, content and CPG retail capabilities.
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- Buyer
- M/C Partners
- Target
- Edafio Technology Partners
- Seller
- Founding group of owners
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Boston-based private equity firm M/C Partners has completed a strategic growth investment in Edafio Technology Partners, a leading IT managed services provider headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The partnership is intended to accelerate Edafio’s regional expansion and enhance its managed services, cloud and cybersecurity capabilities through organic growth and potential acquisitions.
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January 4, 2022
- Buyer
- Round 2, Praesidian Capital
- Target
- Big Country Toys
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Round 2, a collectibles platform backed by Praesidian Capital, has acquired Big Country Toys, an Arkansas-based designer, manufacturer and retailer of farm, ranch and rodeo toys and collectibles. The add-on expands Round 2's product offering into a new vertical and opens additional growth channels to mass merchants and hobby customers.
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November 9, 2021
- Buyer
- Spectrum Equity
- Target
- Zenwork (Tax1099; Compliancely)
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- Arkansas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Spectrum Equity led a $163 million minority growth equity investment in Zenwork, the operator of Tax1099 and Compliancely, to accelerate product innovation and scale its digital tax compliance and regulatory reporting platforms. The capital will support product development and growth as Zenwork expands its automated e‑filing, business identity verification, and compliance offerings for small businesses, CPA firms and enterprise customers.
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