Tracked deals
195
195 tracked deals across 2026.
Tracked deals
195
195 tracked deals across 2026.
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
158 strategic · 76 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
320 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street Capital Corporation | 3 | Lower-middle-market principal investment firm providing c... | PE |
| Global Water Technology, Inc. | 2 | Provides water treatment products, services, and solution... | Strategic |
| H.I.G. Capital | 2 | Global alternative investment firm providing debt and equ... | PE |
| MSC Income Fund, Inc. | 2 | Debt-focused principal investment firm providing secured ... | PE |
| Platinum Equity | 2 | Private equity firm that acquires and operates businesses... | PE |
| Rexel | 2 | Multichannel distributor of electrical equipment and solu... | Strategic |
| Simplicity Group | 2 | Holistic financial services partnership delivering wealth... | Strategic |
| SupplyOne, Inc. | 2 | Value-added packaging distributor with custom corrugated,... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Univar Solutions LLC | 2 | Global distributor of specialty ingredients and chemicals... | Strategic |
| 1520ai | 1 | Develops hospice-native AI tools and decision-support sof... | Strategic |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
CCC Intelligent Solutions agreed to be acquired by a consortium led by GTCR and including Elliott Investment Management in a $6.1 billion take-private deal. CCC shareholders will receive $7.75 per share in cash, and the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.
CD&R and McKesson entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Option Care Health for $32.05 per share, valuing the company at approximately $5.8 billion. CD&R will hold an approximately 51% stake and McKesson an approximately 49% stake; the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Veriv announced its first acquisition, purchasing verification provider bankVOD (BVOD Solutions, LLC), aiming to unify financial verification workflows across mortgage and lending, commercial audit, and government eligibility. The deal combines Veriv’s adaptive delivery technology with bankVOD’s long-standing institutional relationships and connections.
AEA Investors’ Middle Market Private Equity team and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation acquired Rensa Filtration from Audax Private Equity, which retained a minority stake alongside Rensa’s management team. The investors plan to support expansion across North America and Europe through investments in engineering and manufacturing, broader service and distribution capabilities, and further acquisitions.
Byline Bancorp agreed to acquire Illinois State Bancorp in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $87.9 million. Following the deal, Illinois State Bancorp and its wholly owned banking subsidiaries will merge with Byline, expanding Byline’s presence across the Chicago market.
Advanced Drainage Systems entered into a definitive agreement to acquire StormTrap Investments from PSP Capital for approximately $530 million, or approximately $450 million net of the present value of expected tax benefits. The acquisition adds StormTrap’s engineered stormwater storage and treatment solutions to ADS’s portfolio, with closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2026 subject to customary conditions.
Roland Foods will acquire Savor Brands, LLC from Dot Foods, as part of a strategic partnership. Dot Foods will receive an equity interest in Roland Foods, and Dot will distribute Roland and Savor products through its nationwide redistribution network.
SupplyOne, Inc. announced it has acquired Packaging Design Corporation, a custom corrugated and branded packaging manufacturer based in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The acquisition is intended to strengthen SupplyOne’s presence in the Chicago area and add capabilities in branded packaging and point-of-purchase displays.
AGS American Glass Services (AGS), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group Foundation Fund, has completed the acquisition of Mark Industries, a commercial glazing contractor based in Elgin, Illinois. The deal expands AGS’s footprint into the Chicago metropolitan market and places Mark close to AGS’s East Moline operations.
Joe Ghaben acquired Genesis of Glenview, an Illinois Genesis dealership, and plans to open a brand-new facility in Glenview. Ghaben Auto Group operates several other Chicago-area dealerships; the article does not identify the seller.
Rexel has agreed to acquire GCG, a specialty wire and cable distribution platform, from Audax Private Equity for an enterprise value of approximately $1.4 billion. The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Specialty Program Group (SPG) acquired HCM Unlocked, a technology-enabled managed service provider focused on human capital management (HCM). The deal expands SPG’s employee benefits and workforce services platform with managed HR and payroll services, compliance/leave of absence capabilities, and HCM technology powered by HCM Unlocked’s AI-enabled DELTA platform.
Copeland completed the acquisition of Dickson, an environmental monitoring and compliance technology provider for highly regulated healthcare and life sciences environments. The companies will combine Dickson’s cloud-native monitoring platform with Copeland’s compression technologies and controls to strengthen end-to-end cold chain visibility, compliance, and risk reduction.
ORS Nasco acquired the Boardwalk, GEN, and Windsoft proprietary brands from Essendant, a portfolio company of Sycamore Partners. The brands broaden ORS Nasco’s janitorial, sanitation, paper, and foodservice product offering for its distributor customers.
Forge, a B2B events and media company backed by Apollo, agreed to acquire Becker's Healthcare, a media and events platform backed by Pamlico Capital. The deal is intended to expand Forge’s healthcare and life sciences presence by combining Becker’s with its existing Fierce Healthcare and Life Sciences portfolio.
Merit Financial Advisors acquired financial advisor Tim Brennan and his team, expanding the firm’s presence in the greater Chicago market from Brennan’s Deerfield, Illinois office. The acquisition was effective September 10, 2026, with financial terms not disclosed.
Convergint acquired Surveillance Systems Incorporated (SSI) to establish a dedicated gaming security practice in North America. The deal expands Convergint’s systems integration and global resources into a new, highly regulated gaming vertical, while giving SSI’s customers access to Convergint’s broader service capabilities.
Space Age Electronics, a DelCam Capital portfolio company, acquired Gemcom, Inc., an Illinois manufacturer of fire-suppression switches, graphic annunciators, and engineered signage. Gemcom will operate as part of Space Age Electronics, complementing its product portfolio and adding OEM relationships and capabilities that expand the platform’s reach in fire and life safety markets.
FFL Partners has completed an undisclosed investment in Waylin Partners, an Office of the CFO advisory firm focused on forward-deployed finance engineering for private equity-backed companies. The investment is intended to accelerate talent recruitment, expand relationships with private equity firms, and advance AI-enabled offerings.
One Equity Partners announced that it is partnering with Metro East Industries, a railcar and locomotive maintenance and repair provider, and the Ortyl family. The investment will support MEI’s next phase of growth, including continued investment in operations and broader capabilities and service offerings; financial terms were not disclosed.
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler (1920) and ASC Engineered Solutions (founded 1850) unified to launch Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation, a combined platform for integrated connected safety and flow systems. The new company combines fire protection expertise with pipe joining and flow management, offering a broader portfolio including sprinklers, valves and fittings, structural support, and digital engineering tools.
Landmark Credit Union completed its acquisition of the North Shore Bank branch located at 1689 N. Curran Rd. in McHenry, Illinois, adding more than $30 million in deposits to its portfolio. The deal included the physical branch and associated deposits, while excluding loan relationships; McHenry North Shore branch associates were offered continued employment with Landmark.
Hecate Energy LLC and EGH Acquisition Corp. confirmed progress on a previously announced definitive business combination that will result in Hecate becoming a publicly listed company on Nasdaq under the ticker "HCTE." The parties updated the expected closing timeline to early Q1 2027 following the resolution of matters involving Hecate’s lenders and related litigation.
Simplicity Group acquired Wright Wealth Group, a Geneva, Illinois-based retail financial practice focused on estate and protection planning. The deal expands Simplicity’s presence in the greater Chicago market and strengthens its National Accounts team, with Wright founder Eric Wright joining Simplicity as a partner.
Branford Castle Partner's Fund I completed the sale of Vitrek LLC to Industrial Physics, a KKR-affiliated global test and measurement group focused on packaging, materials, and coatings. Vitrek is a Lockport, Illinois-based provider of electronic test and precision measurement equipment, including electrical safety testing and jet engine balancing systems.
Royalty Roofing USA, backed by Six Pillars Partners, has acquired Tingley Roofing, a commercial and residential roofing contractor based in Paris, Illinois. Tingley Roofing will continue operating under its current name and branding, with integration already underway; deal terms were not disclosed.
OmniCable, a Dot Family Holdings company, completed the acquisition of Kingwire from Kinderhook Industries. Kingwire is a value-added distributor of low- and medium-voltage wire and cable serving electrical distributors across the United States.
Curi Capital, a Chicago-based registered investment adviser, announced a strategic investment from The Vistria Group in which Vistria will become an ownership partner and take a majority ownership interest upon closing. The capital is intended to support technology upgrades, talent recruitment and training, client experience enhancements, and additional RIA acquisitions to expand in existing and new markets.
Valley National Bancorp announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Providence Financial Corporation, parent company of Providence Bank & Trust. Under the terms, Providence shareholders will receive Valley common stock plus $21.47 in cash per share, with the transaction expected to close in early 2027 subject to approvals.
Pontiac Bancorp, Inc. agreed to acquire Ottawa Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of OSB Community Bank. Under the agreement, Pontiac will merge OSB with and into Bank of Pontiac, with closing anticipated in the first quarter of 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Genstar Capital entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Oncourse Home Solutions, a national home infrastructure warranty provider. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
Carepoint Pharmacy, an end-to-end access hub and dispensing pharmacy, announced a partnership and investment from New Heritage Capital. The investment uses Heritage’s “Private IPO” structure, which is designed to leave operating control with Carepoint’s current management while providing financial flexibility for growth. Terms were not disclosed.
Elevator Service, Inc. (ESI) announced the acquisition of East Elevator, a Chicago-based independent elevator service company. The deal marks ESI’s entry into the Chicago market and is intended to provide East Elevator with ESI’s operational infrastructure, recruiting and training resources, and technical capabilities while preserving East Elevator’s local identity.
Risepoint acquired the North American operations of Keypath Education to expand online healthcare education and its clinical placement network. The deal adds more than 20 university partnerships and significantly strengthens Risepoint’s healthcare program and placement capabilities across multiple high-demand disciplines.
The Crest Group acquired Dukane, a manufacturer of advanced ultrasonic solutions and plastic joining technologies. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Crest said the acquisition expands its platform and combines complementary technical capabilities across multiple end markets.
Maridea Wealth Management has acquired Park Ridge Financial, a Chicago-based advisory firm providing full-service financial planning, investment management, retirement strategies, and estate conservation. The Park Ridge team will join Maridea’s existing Chicago office to expand Maridea’s local presence, while Park Ridge clients gain access to Maridea’s tax services, investment research, and broader planning infrastructure.
AFC Industries announced the acquisition of Signature Engineered Solutions (SES), an Aurora, Illinois-based provider of highly engineered fasteners and component solutions. The deal expands AFC’s engineered component capabilities and application expertise and brings SES’s specialized technical team and customer relationships into AFC’s supply chain solutions platform.
Veritas Capital, through its Vantage strategy, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Epiq (Epiq Design Solutions LLC and subsidiaries) to TTM Technologies, Inc. for $1.1 billion. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
Edge Focus announced a minority equity investment led by Atlas Merchant Capital. The capital will support hiring, expansion of Edge Focus’s proprietary consumer credit underwriting technology, and continued growth of its capital markets platform.
Andersen Group announced its acquisition of SPR Consulting, a technology consultancy specializing in AI-powered solutions, custom software development, cloud modernization and data analytics, to expand Andersen Consulting’s technology and digital transformation capabilities. Andersen later announced that SPR was among four consulting acquisitions that had closed, confirming completion of this transaction.
Exeter Street Capital Partners (the private equity affiliate of Patriot Capital Group) announced the recapitalization of Price Circuits LLC and Circuitronics LLC, forming a new buy-and-build strategy for advanced printed circuit boards (PCBs). The transaction is completed in partnership with Capitala Group, Five Points Capital, and the Varghese family, which remains a shareholder, with Pinnacle Bank providing senior working capital financing.
Vector Building Products acquired Prestige Distribution, a Division 10 and commercial specialty building products distributor serving non-residential markets across the U.S. The acquisition expands Vector’s geographic footprint and broadens its product capabilities within its national Division 10 platform.
Reed Minerals, a Speyside Equity portfolio company, completed its strategic acquisition of U.S. Minerals (USM). The bolt-on combines two coal-slag abrasive brands—Reed’s Black Beauty and USM’s Black Diamond—expanding Reed’s geographic footprint and product capabilities across North America.
Univar Solutions LLC has acquired H.M. Royal, a 101-year-old specialty distributor focused on rubber, plastics, and adhesive additives. The deal strengthens Univar Solutions’ Ingredients + Specialties division (Performance Materials) and expands access on the East and West Coasts through a broader portfolio, logistics network, and digital tools.
Hillman Solutions Corp. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kanebridge for $315 million, with closing expected around the start of Q4 2026. The acquisition is expected to expand Hillman’s categories, capabilities, and channels it serves.
Prysmian S.p.A. entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Atkore Inc for $95 per share in cash, implying an enterprise value of about $3.8 billion. The deal is designed to expand Prysmian’s North American footprint and accelerate its transformation into a broader electrical solutions provider by combining Prysmian’s energy and digital cable portfolio with Atkore’s cable-adjacent electrical infrastructure products.
Verdantas announced its acquisition of Environmental Protection Industries (EPI), a full-service environmental consulting and remediation firm headquartered in South Holland, Illinois. The deal expands Verdantas’ Midwest presence—especially across Illinois and the Chicago area—and strengthens integrated capabilities across complex remediation and brownfield redevelopment, including investigation, regulatory execution, and redevelopment-phase services.
Ameribrands has acquired Randal Retail Group, adding retail design, fixture manufacturing, merchandising display and installation capabilities to its branded-environments platform. The transaction closed on July 31, 2026, and Randal Retail will continue operating under its existing brand.
Wealth Enhancement, an independent wealth management firm, acquired the investment advisory business of Miramar Capital, an independent RIA based in Northbrook, Illinois. The transaction closed on July 31, 2026, adding more than $592 million in client assets managed by Miramar Capital to Wealth Enhancement’s platform.
Cynosure Partners secured a $270 million minority continuation investment in Rockford, Illinois-based RIA aggregator Savant Wealth Management through a vehicle led by Hamilton Lane. The transaction injects fresh capital while giving earlier Cynosure investors an option for liquidity about 10 years after the original 2016 investment.
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