Tracked deals
449
449 tracked deals across 2024.
Tracked deals
449
449 tracked deals across 2024.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
386 strategic · 191 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
473 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Wolf Capital Group | 7 | Diversified investment management firm focused on private... | PE |
| Seacoast Service Partners | 6 | Platform operator acquiring and integrating plumbing, HVA... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Dunes Point Capital, LP | 4 | Family office and private investment firm pursuing contro... | Family Office |
| Argosy Healthcare Partners | 3 | Lower middle market private equity firm focused exclusive... | PE |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | 3 | Global insurance brokerage and risk management firm provi... | Strategic |
| Astara Capital Partners | 3 | Middle-market private equity firm investing in building p... | PE |
| Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric | 3 | Florida-based indoor comfort provider offering HVAC, plum... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Grovecourt Capital Partners | 3 | Private equity firm focused on founder-led and family-own... | PE |
| MITER Brands | 3 | Manufacturer and consolidator of residential window and d... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Southern Home Services | 3 | Operator of multiple residential and light-commercial hom... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
Elevate ENT Partners, a physician-led management support organization, has acquired Jacksonville ENT Surgery, adding the Jacksonville practice to its national network of ENT centers. The deal will provide Jacksonville ENT with Elevate's operational resources and support to enhance clinical capabilities and patient care while enabling practice growth.
Imagenet, a healthcare operations partner and portfolio company of BV Investment Partners, acquired CODY Consulting Group (CODY) in a deal completed December 31, 2024. The acquisition adds CODY's proprietary software, outsourced services, and consulting capabilities for member communications and compliance, creating a combined business that will serve more than 150 health plans with a global workforce of over 1,000.
Gamber-Johnson, a Main Street Capital portfolio company based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, has acquired American Aluminum Accessories, Inc., a Perry, Florida-based specialty aluminum manufacturer serving law enforcement, public safety and fleet markets. Skyway Capital Markets advised the sellers (siblings Thomas Swain and Linda Lawson); Jennifer Arnold will continue to lead the Perry facility as General Manager while the business operates as part of the Team GJ family.
Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions (NBCS) has acquired a significant minority stake in Yellowstone Landscape, Inc., with funds managed by Harvest Partners retaining majority ownership. Harvest Partners SCF, Harvest's non-control investment strategy, also invested alongside NBCS; terms were not disclosed. The capital infusion is intended to support Yellowstone's continued growth and execution across its commercial landscaping services.
Second Avenue, a Tampa-based single-family rental platform, acquired Jacksonville-based Pacific Oak Residential, Inc., adding a 2,110-home portfolio valued at about $400 million. The deal expands Second Avenue's managed homes to 5,300 and raises its assets under management to $1.5 billion while extending its operating footprint to 21 states.
Landscape Workshop, a Birmingham-based commercial grounds management platform backed by Carousel Capital and McKinney Capital, has acquired Servello & Son, Inc., a family-owned landscaping business in Orlando, Florida. The acquisition expands Landscape Workshop's footprint into the Orlando market and brings the Servello founders into the company as part of the integration.
Michigan-based Savvy Sliders has acquired Florida-based BurgerFi, adding the chef-driven fast-casual chain to its portfolio alongside Happy's Pizza and Fat Boy's Pizza. BurgerFi will continue to operate under its own name across its locations, and the combined restaurant portfolio will total 206 stores.
Afore Insurance Services, LLC has acquired the assets of S&B Block Services, Inc. dba Block Insurance, bringing the Oviedo, Florida-based specialist insurance agency onto Afore's national agency platform. Beth and Steven Block and their 12-person team have joined Afore as Managing Principals to help scale the firm's childcare, private school, and martial arts specialty practice across the United States.
Clear Peak Capital entered a partnership with ITsynch, LLC on November 12, 2024; Generational Group advised ITsynch on the transaction. The investment will support ITsynch's expansion of service offerings and entry into new markets by combining the firm's maritime-focused software capabilities with Clear Peak's IT services expertise and capital.
Addition Financial Credit Union and Envision Credit Union announced their intent to merge under an agreement subject to National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) approval and a membership vote. The combined credit union will operate as Addition Financial, targeting nearly $4 billion in assets and serving more than 248,000 members across 38 branches in Florida and Georgia.
Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE) acquired Control Micro Systems, Inc. (CMS) for approximately $1.05 million ($950,000 cash and $100,000 in common stock). The acquisition expands Laser Photonics' engineering capabilities and entry into the pharmaceutical market, with CMS bringing precision laser drilling systems and a revenue backlog of over $3.7 million.
CRC Group has acquired SLB Insurance Group, a binding authority operation based in Coconut Creek, Florida with offices in Florida and Louisiana. The deal expands CRC's binding operations in the Southeast — nearly doubling its presence in South Florida and strengthening capabilities in Louisiana — and SLB's leadership team will continue to run the business reporting to Brennan Paris, President, CRC Binding.
LPL Financial announced that financial advisor Francisco J. Blanco (bringing approximately $200 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets) has joined LPL's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. Blanco merged his practice with Stonebrook Wealth Management (founded by Joe Mazzucco) to form Stonebrook Wealth Partners, which will operate on LPL’s platforms to provide wealth management and retirement planning services.
OriginClear’s privately-held subsidiary Water On Demand Inc. (WODI) and Fortune Rise Acquisition Corporation (FRLA) entered into a mutual termination agreement to end their October 23, 2023 business combination agreement. The termination was effective immediately, citing delays in S-4 registration that could have pushed closing to March 2025 or later and increased costs, listing concerns, and market uncertainty.
Accuhealth and Signallamp Health have merged with additional investment from Sunstone Partners to form the newly rebranded TelliHealth, creating an integrated remote care company offering Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Chronic Care Management (CCM). Sunstone provided the financing for the combination; the consolidated business will serve physician practices and health systems across the United States and has appointed Asif Ahmad as CEO of TelliHealth.
OmniMax International, a PE‑backed North American building products manufacturer, has acquired Millennium Metals, Inc., a Jacksonville‑based manufacturer of roofing accessories. The deal expands OmniMax’s product portfolio and manufacturing capacity in Florida and the broader Southeastern U.S.; financial terms were not disclosed.
NextGen Security, a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital, has acquired Micro Security Solutions, a Miramar, Florida-based electronic security integration firm. The add-on expands NextGen’s access control and video surveillance capabilities and geographic presence in healthcare, government, and other institutional end markets.
PrimeSource Brands, the Clearlake-backed residential building products platform, has acquired Harney Hardware, a Tampa-area manufacturer and distributor of door and bathroom hardware. The add-on expands PrimeSource's Kitchen & Bath offering and product portfolio; financial terms were not disclosed.
Clarion Capital Partners, in partnership with ballroom dance legend Gary Edwards and with financing and an equity co-investment from Stellus Capital Management, has acquired Arthur Murray International, Inc., a 112-year-old international franchisor of dance studios. Gary Edwards will serve as CEO as Clarion seeks to support the company’s next phase of growth following Philip S. Masters' long ownership and recent passing.
SRM Equity Partners has entered a strategic partnership with Mid-Florida Endodontics (MFE), providing capital and operational support to accelerate MFE's regional expansion. The dentist-led MFE will retain significant ownership while leveraging SRM's programmatic M&A and operational expertise to add providers and new locations across the Southeast; the partnership became effective December 10, 2024.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. will acquire AssuredPartners in an all-cash transaction valued at $13.45 billion. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Aya Healthcare has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cross Country Healthcare in an all-cash transaction valued at about $615 million (at $18.61 per share). The companies say the combination will provide complementary, tech-enabled workforce solutions across the continuum of care, and Aya expects Cross Country to remain in Boca Raton as a private company.
Creach Family Holdings, a privately held family investment firm, has acquired HealthRev Partners, a technology-enabled revenue cycle management (RCM) provider serving the home health and hospice market. The acquisition will integrate HealthRev's RCM capabilities with Creach's portfolio EMR platform Careficient to offer a combined suite of clinical and billing solutions for home health and hospice providers.
Bloom, a Medicare and ACA enrollment, engagement and technology provider backed by Oak HC/FT, has acquired Focused Health, a health insurance distribution agency focused on Medicare Advantage and the ACA. The deal expands Bloom's enrollment and post-enrollment capabilities—adding member onboarding, retention and customer service—while Focused Health co-founder Larry Cassar will continue as President and co-founder Shawn Holt will join Bloom as Chief Revenue Officer.
Russel Metals Inc. has closed its acquisition of Tampa Bay Steel Corporation for US$79.5 million, subject to normal course adjustments. The deal expands Russel Metals’ footprint into the Florida market, bringing Tampa Bay Steel’s value-added processing capabilities and experienced management team into its Southern US businesses.
Pentair plc acquired Florida-based G&F Manufacturing, LLC (maker of Gulfstream pool heat pumps) for approximately $108 million in cash. The deal expands Pentair’s pool equipment offerings in Florida and the Southeast U.S., adding heat-pump capabilities that align with the company’s sustainability and regional product strategy.
GCL (Global Critical Logistics), parent company of Rock-it Cargo, has acquired Magusa Global Cargo, a Miami-based specialist in live events and touring logistics for Latin artists. The acquisition aims to deepen GCL's capabilities and reach in the Latin music and live-events markets; terms were not disclosed.
Argosy Healthcare Partners completed a recapitalization and strategic partnership with Nicklas Medical Staffing, a Jacksonville-based provider of specialized staffing solutions to pathology and histology labs. The investment will reinvest in the business and support expansion of NMS's lab-focused staffing offerings nationwide; SDR Ventures served as sell-side advisor to Nicklas Medical Staffing.
Perry Homes, a large privately held homebuilder based in Houston, has acquired MasterCraft Builder Group, a regional homebuilder in the Jacksonville/St. Johns, Florida area. The acquisition expands Perry Homes' operations in Florida; MasterCraft's owners, including CEO Chris Shee and his brother Brad, sold the business with Builder Advisor Group serving as exclusive financial advisor to MasterCraft.
The Valcourt Group has acquired Restocon, a Tampa-based specialty construction and waterproofing contractor, to expand Valcourt's capabilities in parking garage repair and waterproofing. Restocon's leadership will remain in place and the acquisition is intended to broaden Valcourt's specialty services and enable expansion into new markets.
Founder Jeffrey (Jeff) Sarmiento has sold Greater Bay Plumbing, Sarasota's leading plumbing service provider, to Dan Tulchin, CEO of Sundream, an operating business of Hey Brother Industries, as part of Sarmiento's planned retirement. The deal was facilitated by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions and is intended to preserve the company's legacy while integrating it into Tulchin's portfolio of HVAC and plumbing businesses across Florida.
An affiliate of Lone Star Funds has completed the $3.0 billion acquisition of Carrier Global Corporation's Commercial and Residential Fire business and established Kidde Global Solutions as a standalone platform. The deal, announced initially in August 2024, closes on December 2, 2024 and will allow the new company to focus on growth across residential, commercial and industrial fire & life safety markets.
Roofing Services Solutions (RSS), a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital, has acquired Quality First Roofing, LLC, a Lecanto, Florida-based provider of re-roofing and building exterior services. The add-on deal expands RSS’s footprint in Florida; Quality First operates two locations and employs roughly 15 people while RSS operates eleven locations with ~185 employees.
Warren Henry Auto Group, a privately owned Florida dealership group, has completed the acquisition of Kia of Key West. The dealership will operate as part of the Keys Auto Center family and continue operations at 2826 N Roosevelt Blvd in Key West, Florida, bringing the location into Warren Henry's expanding Florida portfolio.
Valante Capital, the private equity arm of IDC Network, has acquired a significant stake in American Foods, a U.S.-based distributor of consumer goods to Latin America and the Caribbean. The investment will support American Foods’ regional expansion across the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean and create commercial synergies with Valante’s portfolio company Vitali Alimentos.
TIGRIS Aquatic Services, a portfolio company of Plexus Capital, has acquired American Ecosystems, Inc., a Florida-based provider of aquatic vegetation management with locations in Largo and Odessa. The acquisition expands TIGRIS's footprint in the Tampa Bay area and adds local field operations and expertise in nuisance aquatic vegetation control to its stormwater and surface-water services platform.
Paine Schwartz Partners’ Food Chain Fund VI has acquired Promix LLC, a Gainesville, Florida–based maker of clean‑ingredient protein mixes, supplements, vitamins and better‑for‑you snack bars. Promix’s founding management team will remain in place, Bob DeBorde will join as Executive Chairman, and Paine Schwartz will support growth initiatives including marketing, product innovation, margin optimization and channel expansion. Financial terms were not disclosed.
WI FL Acquisition, LLC — a new entity formed by former majority owners Mark Bellissimo, Marsha Dammerman, Lisa Lourie, and Roger Smith — has completed the acquisition of Wellington International from Global Equestrian Group. The buyer group named Murray S. Kessler as CEO and said it will invest in the showgrounds and infrastructure to support the Winter Equestrian Festival and year-round events.
Pennybacker Capital Management has completed the acquisition of the Miami LNG business from New Fortress Energy. The small-scale liquefaction and distribution operation (producing ~8,300 MMBtu/day) will be led by newly appointed President & CCO Daniel McLaughlin and will focus on serving customers across Florida and the Caribbean.
McAdams, a Raleigh-based multidisciplinary civil engineering and design firm, has acquired AVID Group, LLC, a Central Florida civil engineering firm with offices in Tampa Bay and Orlando. The acquisition expands McAdams' geographic presence in the Southeast and augments its land development, surveying/geomatics, and commercial/retail engineering capabilities in Florida.
Henry Schein, Inc. signed an agreement to acquire Acentus, a national supplier specializing in home delivery of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs). The acquisition is intended to expand Henry Schein’s homecare medical supplies platform, expected to close in the first quarter of 2025 subject to standard conditions.
Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric, a Florida indoor comfort provider majority owned by Astara Capital Partners, has acquired Colman Heating & Air of Titusville, Florida. The acquisition expands Del-Air's footprint into Volusia and Flagler counties (Daytona, Titusville, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, New Smyrna, Ormond Beach and Palm Coast) and adds local HVAC, ductless, heat pump and light commercial service capabilities.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay have merged to create Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay, expanding after-school and youth services across Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties. The combined organization will operate 42 locations, serve about 3,000 kids daily, and manage an annual operating budget of approximately $23 million to deepen programming and operational efficiency.
MidOcean Partners has acquired Arnott Industries, a global leader in aftermarket air suspension products, from Calera Capital. The acquisition strengthens MidOcean's auto aftermarket platform and will support Arnott's growth through organic initiatives and strategic M&A; financial terms were not disclosed.
Celero Commerce has acquired Precision Payments, an electronic payments technology provider headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. The deal expands Celero's merchant payments capabilities and sales footprint in multi-lane retail and is expected to push Celero's annual card processing volume across North America above $28 billion.
Bregal Sagemount has made a strategic growth investment in PMWeb, a Miami-based provider of web-based construction and asset management software. The investment will support PMWeb's domestic and international expansion through organic growth and M&A; as part of the announcement founder Marc Jaude moves to Chairman and Huw Roberts is appointed CEO.
Liberty Service Partners, a national home‑services platform backed by NorthCurrent Partners, has acquired Wilson Heating & Air Conditioning, a residential HVAC provider headquartered in St. Augustine, Florida. The deal brings the local business founded by Todd and Brenda Wilson into Liberty's multi-brand platform to support the company's targeted geographic expansion in the Southeast. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Investor Andy Unanue purchased Sutherlin Nissan of Vero Beach from Sutherlin Automotive Group; the dealership will operate as Nissan of Vero Beach. Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions represented seller Sutherlin Automotive Group in the transaction, which the seller said supports portfolio/brand-mix optimization.
Endries International, a distributor of industrial fasteners and supply-chain solutions, has acquired Assembly Fasteners, Inc., a Florida-based distributor specializing in latches, fasteners and inventory-management services. The deal expands Endries' presence across the southeastern United States and adds AFI's VMI/CMI and iBinDrop fulfillment capabilities to Endries' distribution footprint.
Fidelity Building Services Group has acquired Tropic-Kool, a Largo, Florida-based commercial design-build and HVAC/mechanical services contractor. The acquisition strengthens Fidelity's service footprint in the Southeastern United States and adds Tropic-Kool's fabrication capabilities and local customer relationships in healthcare, education and commercial/industrial markets.
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