Tracked deals
1885
1885 tracked deals across 2000-2026.
Acquisitions in Illinois
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
1409 strategic · 1030 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
320 tracked deals announced in 2021.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.I.G. Capital | 12 | Global private investment firm providing equity and debt ... | PE |
| Audax Private Equity | 9 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on growth-orien... | PE |
| Wind Point Partners | 9 | Chicago-based private equity firm that partners with foun... | PE |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | 8 | Global insurance brokerage, risk management and consultin... | Strategic |
| Gryphon Investors | 8 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on building and... | PE |
| Mill Point Capital LLC | 8 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on control-orie... | PE |
| New Mountain Capital | 8 | Growth-oriented investment firm investing across private ... | PE |
| Thoma Bravo | 8 | Private equity firm focused on software and technology-en... | PE |
| Hub International Limited | 7 | Global insurance brokerage and financial services firm pr... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Shore Capital Partners | 7 | Chicago-based private equity firm that invests in lower-m... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in in Illinois by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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- Buyer
- National Holding Company
- Target
- Moving.com, MoveAI
- Seller
- Move, Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
National Holding Company announced it has acquired Moving.com, an online moving marketplace, and MoveAI, an AI-powered moving concierge technology. The company plans to use the combined assets to build a technology-enabled consumer moving platform that streamlines planning, vendor selection, and move coordination.
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June 29, 2026
- Buyer
- Simplicity Group
- Target
- Benefit Planning, Inc.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Simplicity Group announced the acquisition of Benefit Planning, Inc. (BPI), a Chicago-based insurance agency serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. The deal expands Simplicity’s capabilities in large-case protection strategies, and BPI founder Bob Muzikowski becomes Simplicity’s newest Partner.
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- Buyer
- Platinum Equity
- Target
- Tangent Technologies
- Seller
- The Sterling Group
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Sterling Group entered into a definitive agreement to sell Tangent Technologies to Platinum Equity. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, and financial terms were not disclosed.
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June 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Model N
- Target
- Kalderos
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Model N announced it has acquired Kalderos, a technology company that provides a gross-to-net intelligence platform for visibility into the 340B drug discount program. The acquisition is intended to expand Model N’s revenue management capabilities and strengthen its 340B offerings for pharmaceutical manufacturers through Kalderos’ Truzo platform.
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June 23, 2026
- Buyer
- C.H. Robinson
- Target
- DeSpir Logistics
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
C.H. Robinson (NASDAQ: CHRW) announced it has acquired DeSpir Logistics, a specialized provider of secure transportation and cargo escort services for mission-critical, high-value freight across North America, for approximately $75 million in cash. The acquisition closed and is expected to be slightly accretive in 2026 as C.H. Robinson expands premium, security- and compliance-focused logistics capabilities using its Lean AI approach.
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June 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Europastry
- Target
- Highland Baking Company
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Europastry has reached an agreement to acquire Highland Baking Company, a family-owned U.S. producer of premium breads for the foodservice channel. The transaction strengthens Europastry’s North American presence and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
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- Buyer
- Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration, Bertram Capital
- Target
- Freedom Roofing & Construction
- Seller
- Kurt Kiser
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration has acquired Freedom Roofing & Construction, a Champaign, Illinois-area provider of roofing and exterior services. The deal is Ridgeline’s seventh acquisition, and terms were not disclosed.
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June 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Mode.Inc
- Target
- Trimbox, QR Code Reader
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
Mode.Inc announced the acquisition of Trimbox (an email inbox management app) and QR Code Reader (a utility app) to expand its EarnOS-powered AI data network. The deals add low eight figures in annual revenue and are intended to scale Mode’s EarnOS monetization and permission-based, consented behavioral data supply across a portfolio exceeding 100 million monthly active users.
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June 15, 2026
- Buyer
- Generac Holdings
- Target
- Belvidere, Illinois manufacturing facility (generator enclosure assembly and packaging site)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Generac Holdings announced the acquisition of a new manufacturing facility in Belvidere, Illinois to expand capacity for large-megawatt generator packaging and enclosure assembly. The company said the Belvidere site complements capabilities gained from its earlier acquisition of Enercon Engineering and is expected to create more than 100 jobs when operations begin in Q1 2027.
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- Buyer
- Relativity
- Target
- Gavel
- Seller
- Dorna Moini
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Relativity has acquired Gavel, an AI-native legal technology company used by legal professionals to draft, review, and automate work product directly in Microsoft Word and via web applications. The integration is intended to extend Relativity’s legal data intelligence platform (RelativityOne and Relativity aiR) into Microsoft Word, synchronizing edits back to the matter in RelativityOne.
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June 11, 2026
- Buyer
- PartsSource
- Target
- SkillNet
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
PartsSource announced its acquisition of SkillNet, a workforce intelligence platform for healthcare technology management (HTM) that provides hospitals and health systems real-time visibility into technician competencies and team capabilities. The deal expands PartsSource’s Enterprise Clinical Technology platform by adding workforce intelligence to improve clinical capacity and help organizations close technician skill gaps.
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June 10, 2026
- Buyer
- FlavorSum, Warburg Pincus
- Target
- Beverage Flavors International (BFI)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
FlavorSum, a North American flavor solutions provider backed by Warburg Pincus, has acquired Beverage Flavors International (BFI), a U.S.-based manufacturer of proprietary beverage flavor bases and sweetener solutions. The deal adds BFI’s end-to-end beverage flavor base capabilities to FlavorSum’s platform, and operations are expected to continue at BFI’s Chicago facility after closing.
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- Buyer
- SGS
- Target
- CMIC, INC.
- Seller
- CMIC HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
SGS, a testing, inspection and certification company, has acquired CMIC, INC., a Chicago-based provider of bioanalytical testing services. The deal expands SGS’s North American capabilities for supporting pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers across pre-clinical and clinical phases, including complex modalities such as biologics, gene therapies and oligonucleotides. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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May 28, 2026
- Buyer
- Architect Financial Technologies Inc.
- Target
- IMX Health LLC
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Architect Financial Technologies Inc. acquired IMX Health LLC, a U.S. Designated Contract Market (DCM). Following the acquisition, Architect plans to launch the American Innovation Exchange (“AI Exchange”), a CFTC-regulated futures and options exchange focused on compute costs and other AI supply-chain inputs, subject to regulatory review.
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- Buyer
- MCE, Frontenac
- Target
- Tripp Electric Motors
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
MCE, a Cleveland-based industrial motor repair and equipment services platform backed by Frontenac, acquired Tripp Electric Motors, a Chicago-area motor repair specialist serving manufacturers across northern Illinois. Terms were not disclosed, and the deal adds a second Chicago-area location while deepening MCE’s penetration across the industrial corridor from Rockford through Aurora to Gary, Indiana.
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- Buyer
- Strategic buyer (name not disclosed)
- Target
- Ironform Holdings Co.
- Seller
- Wynnchurch Capital
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Wynnchurch Capital announced the sale of Ironform Holdings Co. to a strategic buyer. The transaction marks the culmination of Wynnchurch’s multi-year operational and commercial transformation of Ironform, positioning it as a heavy-equipment metal-fabrication platform with strong delivery and quality.
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May 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Integrated Home Care Services
- Target
- Dina Care
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Integrated Home Care Services announced its acquisition of Dina Care, an AI-enabled care coordination and referral management platform. The combined platform is intended to expand Integrated’s in-home benefit management capabilities by pairing its utilization management, provider network, referral management and fulfillment expertise with Dina’s AI-driven workflow automation and digital workforce tools.
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May 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Sun Auto Tire & Service
- Target
- Main Street Tire & Auto
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sun Auto Tire & Service acquired the Main Street Tire & Auto location in Virden, Illinois. The store will rebrand and operate as Plaza Tire Service as part of the Sun Auto Network, expanding the network’s Illinois footprint.
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- Buyer
- Coleman Automotive Group
- Target
- McGrath Nissan
- Seller
- Scott McGrath
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Coleman Automotive Group acquired McGrath Nissan in Elgin, Illinois from Scott McGrath. The dealership will be renamed Nissan of Elgin and remain at its current location, marking Coleman Automotive Group’s seventh dealership acquisition and third Nissan franchise.
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May 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Global Water Technology, Inc.
- Target
- Enerstar, Inc.
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Global Water Technology, Inc. (GWT) announced it is acquiring Enerstar, Inc., a technically driven water and energy services firm based in Elmhurst, Illinois. The deal is designed to integrate Enerstar’s proprietary field enablement platform, related intellectual property, and team into GWT’s national Water & Energy Services platform to improve technical consistency and scalable field execution.
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May 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Zydus Worldwide DMCC, Zydus Lifesciences Limited, Zara Merger Sub Inc.
- Target
- Assertio Holdings, Inc.
- Industry
- Biotechnology
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Zydus Worldwide DMCC, a subsidiary of Zydus Lifesciences Limited, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Assertio Holdings, Inc. for $23.50 per share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately $166.4 million. The transaction is structured as a tender offer followed by a second-step merger at the same price and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 (2026–27 financial year in some reports), subject to customary conditions.
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- Buyer
- The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC)
- Target
- Power Wellness
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) has acquired Power Wellness, the nation’s largest fitness center management company, to expand SFC’s integrated community health, recreation, fitness, and wellness platform. Power Wellness will continue operating under its existing brand as “Power Wellness by The Sports Facilities Companies,” with Ken Gorman remaining president and CEO as integration occurs over coming months.
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May 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Rexel
- Target
- Revere Electrical Supply
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Rexel has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Revere Electrical Supply, an Illinois-based industrial automation distributor and authorized Rockwell Automation reseller. The acquisition expands Rexel’s Midwest footprint (Illinois and Wisconsin) and is expected to be immediately accretive, creating value by the third year.
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May 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Brookfield Bancshares, Inc., First National Bank of Brookfield
- Target
- NSTS Bancorp, Inc., North Shore Trust and Savings
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Brookfield Bancshares, Inc. (holding company for First National Bank of Brookfield) and First National Bank of Brookfield announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to acquire NSTS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSTS) and its subsidiary North Shore Trust and Savings. The deal is an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $73.7 million, with NSTS stockholders receiving about $14.28 per share. The transaction is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory and stockholder approvals.
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- Buyer
- Prime Healthcare
- Target
- Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Prime Healthcare has completed its acquisition of Franciscan Health Olympia Fields after unanimous approval by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board. Prime said the purchase expands its presence in the Chicago area and includes commitments tied to service-line expansions, community investment, and continued participation in the 340B program via the Prime Healthcare Foundation.
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- Buyer
- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS)
- Target
- Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc.
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) submitted a proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (Array) not already owned by TDS in an all-stock merger. Under the proposal, Array shares would be exchanged for 0.86 shares of TDS each, subject to negotiation of definitive documents and customary approvals.
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May 7, 2026
- Buyer
- William Blair
- Target
- Inner Circle Sports
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
William Blair has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Inner Circle Sports, a boutique investment bank focused on sports, media, and entertainment. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the deal is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Inner Circle Sports will continue operating under its existing brand for a period after the acquisition.
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May 5, 2026
- Buyer
- TurningArt
- Target
- H. Marion Art Consulting
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
TurningArt, a national full-service art consulting firm, acquired H. Marion Art Consulting, a Chicago-area firm specializing in healthcare-focused art programming. H. Marion will continue to operate independently while gaining access to TurningArt’s network, national fabrication/installation partners, and tech-enabled platform to support multi-location scale and rotation programs.
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- Buyer
- Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc., Fortress Investment Group (affiliates)
- Target
- Empire Today, LLC
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Empire Today, LLC has received a new equity investment from an investment group led by funds managed by Invesco Senior Secured Management and funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group. The equity infusion is part of a broader transaction aimed at solidifying Empire’s balance sheet, and Invesco and Fortress now own the majority of the company’s equity.
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- Buyer
- Mesirow
- Target
- LeafHouse Financial Advisors, LeafHouse Financial Group (division: LeafHouse Financial Advisors), LeafHouse Financial Services (technology side; separate but tied via strategic investment)
- Seller
- LeafHouse Financial Group, Founders Advisors (sell-side financial advisor to LeafHouse)
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mesirow has entered into an agreement to acquire LeafHouse Financial Advisors, a division of LeafHouse Financial Group, to expand Mesirow Fiduciary Solutions. The combined platform is expected to oversee approximately $138 billion in assets under management and advisement after closing, targeted for Q3 2026.
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May 4, 2026
- Buyer
- COEO Solutions
- Target
- S-NET Communications, Inc.
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
COEO Solutions, a Riata Capital Group portfolio company, acquired S-NET Communications to expand its managed network, cloud communications, and managed IT platform for multi-location mid-market enterprises. The deal adds S-NET’s AI-powered contact center platform and deep vertical expertise in hospitality, QSR/franchise, and healthcare. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
- Target
- Emalex Biosciences
- Seller
- Emalex shareholders, Paragon Biosciences (founded Emalex; referenced as creator/funder)
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Teva Pharmaceuticals (a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Emalex Biosciences to add ecopipam, an NDA-ready first-in-class investigational therapy for pediatric Tourette syndrome, to its neuroscience pipeline. The deal provides $700 million upfront and up to an additional $200 million in commercial milestone payments plus net sales-based royalties, subject to regulatory approval, with expected closing by Q3 2026.
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- Buyer
- 1520ai, simPAL Solutions family
- Target
- Hospice Analytics
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
1520ai announced it will integrate Hospice Analytics into the broader simPAL Solutions family, combining Hospice Analytics’ hospice data expertise with 1520ai’s hospice-native AI development capabilities. Hospice Analytics will retain its core branding, products, and services, with founder Cordt Kassner continuing to lead operations.
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April 28, 2026
- Buyer
- Main Street Capital Corporation
- Target
- Shift Transit, LLC, Shift Transit Inc.
- Seller
- Shift Transit's founders and existing owners
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Main Street Capital Corporation completed a $40.0 million minority recapitalization of Shift Transit, LLC and Shift Transit Inc. The financing combines first lien, senior secured term debt and a direct minority equity investment alongside Shift Transit's founders and existing owners.
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April 24, 2026
- Buyer
- KKR
- Target
- Crowe LLP
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
KKR is in advanced talks and has entered an exclusivity period to acquire Crowe LLP for $2.5 billion to $3.0 billion, according to sources. The deal would be supported by discussions with private lenders to raise about $1 billion in debt financing.
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April 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Shrieve Chemical Company, Gemspring Capital
- Target
- Vertec BioSolvents
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Shrieve Chemical Company, a Gemspring Capital portfolio company, acquired Vertec BioSolvents, a manufacturer of bio-based solvents headquartered in West Chicago, Illinois. The companies said the acquisition expands Shrieve’s specialty portfolio and deepens its presence across key end markets serving the demand for more sustainable chemistry. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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April 22, 2026
- Buyer
- Payward
- Target
- Bitnomial
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Payward entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bitnomial for up to $550 million in cash and stock, valuing Payward’s equity at about $20 billion. The deal combines Bitnomial’s fully CFTC-licensed U.S. derivatives infrastructure (exchange, clearinghouse, and brokerage) with Payward’s global distribution across Kraken and NinjaTrader, enabling regulated spot margin, perpetuals, and options for eligible U.S. clients.
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April 21, 2026
- Buyer
- Main Street Capital Corporation, MSC Income Fund, Inc.
- Target
- UBM ParentCo, LLC (United Business Mail)
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Main Street Capital Corporation and its co-investor MSC Income Fund, Inc. completed a follow-on investment totaling $15.6 million in UBM ParentCo, LLC (doing business as United Business Mail, or UBM). The additional first lien, senior secured term debt investment is intended to support UBM’s strategic acquisition of a national, asset-light palletized mail consolidation and optimization services provider, along with freight brokerage and warehousing/distribution capabilities.
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April 15, 2026
- Buyer
- Consertus, Inc., RTC Partners
- Target
- CCS International, Inc.
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
Consertus, a portfolio company of RTC Partners, acquired CCS International, a capital project management and cost advisory firm based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. The deal expands Consertus’ ability to support clients across the full capital project lifecycle—from pre-design and front-end planning through project completion—adding CCS expertise in owner’s representative services, program/project management, and cost advisory.
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April 15, 2026
- Buyer
- H.I.G. Capital
- Target
- Inventus Power
- Seller
- KRG Capital Partners
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
H.I.G. Capital, through one of its affiliates, completed the acquisition of Inventus Power, a global provider of advanced lithium-ion battery and power systems. Inventus Power is headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois, and designs and manufactures customized battery solutions and power systems for OEMs serving military/aerospace, medical, industrial/fleet, and consumer end markets.
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- Buyer
- Berman Automotive Group
- Target
- Kia of Lincolnwood, Hyundai of Lincolnwood
- Seller
- Leader Automotive Group
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Berman Automotive Group acquired Kia of Lincolnwood and Hyundai of Lincolnwood from Leader Automotive Group, the U.S. subsidiary of AutoCanada. Haig Partners served as the exclusive sell-side advisor for the transactions in Chicago, Illinois.
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April 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Olympus Partners
- Target
- NTI Connect, LLC d/b/a Network Connex
- Seller
- ORIX Capital Partners, ORIX Corporation USA (ORIX USA) (via ORIX Capital Partners)
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Olympus Partners signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority ownership stake in NTI Connect, LLC d/b/a Network Connex from ORIX Capital Partners. Network Connex is a national provider of fiber installation and mission-critical digital infrastructure services for hyperscalers, cloud operators, and large enterprises supporting AI and next-generation data center buildouts.
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- Buyer
- UL Solutions Inc.
- Target
- Eurofins Scientific SE - electrical and electronics (E&E) business (including MET Labs certification mark)
- Seller
- Eurofins Scientific SE
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
UL Solutions Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Eurofins Scientific SE’s electrical and electronics (E&E) business, including the MET Labs certification mark, for an enterprise value of approximately €575 million (about $670 million). The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
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April 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Paylocity
- Target
- Grayscale Labs
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Paylocity announced it has acquired Grayscale Labs to strengthen its AI-powered recruiting capabilities, especially for high-volume hiring organizations. The acquisition will integrate Grayscale’s recruiting automation technology into Paylocity’s human capital management platform to help employers engage candidates earlier and move faster through recruiting workflows.
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April 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Sikich
- Target
- Burwood Group
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sikich acquired Burwood Group, a Chicago-area IT consulting and integration firm with nearly 30 years of experience serving enterprise clients. The deal is intended to strengthen Sikich’s IT consulting and integration capabilities and expand end-to-end services across business advisory, technology modernization, and governance for regulated industries.
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April 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Wolter Inc.
- Target
- CSI Materials Handling
- Seller
- Mike Wall (Previous Owner, CSI Materials Handling)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Wolter Inc. acquired CSI Materials Handling, a Chicago-area provider of pallet racking, engineered storage systems, and installation services. The acquisition strengthens Wolter’s presence in the Chicago market and expands its ability to deliver end-to-end warehouse solutions to 3PL and distribution customers.
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- Buyer
- The Sterling Group, L.P., York Private Equity
- Target
- Healthcare Linen Services Group (HLSG)
- Seller
- York Capital Management's private equity arm (York Private Equity), York Capital Management's private equity group (York Private Equity)
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Sterling Group, an operationally focused middle-market private equity firm, completed its acquisition of Healthcare Linen Services Group (HLSG) from York Capital Management’s private equity arm (York Private Equity). HLSG provides outsourced linen laundry and management services to healthcare institutions across the United States, operating 20–23 processing facilities in 13 states.
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April 10, 2026
- Buyer
- General Oceans ASA, General Oceans, Inc.
- Target
- MRV Systems, LLC
- Seller
- Fred Maas
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
General Oceans ASA entered into a purchase agreement to acquire MRV Systems, LLC. The acquisition expands General Oceans’ capabilities in long-duration, autonomous data collection and strengthens its underwater technology position, adding MRV’s profiling vehicle business and U.S. footprint.
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- Buyer
- Garda Therapeutics, Inc.
- Target
- Assertio Holdings, Inc.
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Assertio Holdings agreed to be acquired by Garda Therapeutics in an all-cash tender offer valued at approximately $125.1 million, plus a contingent value right (CVR). The deal includes a sale of Assertio’s non-Rolvedon assets to Cosette Pharmaceuticals for $35 million upfront, and the combined transactions are expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 (subject to customary conditions).
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April 2, 2026
- Buyer
- SpendHQ
- Target
- Sligo AI (Sligo Software, Inc.)
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
SpendHQ acquired Sligo AI (Sligo Software, Inc.) to bring configurable agentic AI capabilities to enterprise procurement workflows. The deal combines SpendHQ’s structured procurement spend data foundation with Sligo AI’s deployment infrastructure so enterprises can execute procurement tasks under security, compliance, and data sovereignty constraints.
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