Acquisitions in Illinois in 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.

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Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.

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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

Acquisition Volume in in Illinois in 2026 by Year

Last 10 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 10 years for Acquisitions in Illinois in 2026. 4 2017 16 2018 112 2019 181 2020 320 2021 315 2022 239 2023 276 2024 274 2025 ~244 est. 194 2026
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Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    GTCR, Elliott Investment Management
    Target
    CCC Intelligent Solutions
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    CD&R, McKesson Corporation
    Target
    Option Care Health
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Veriv
    Target
    bankVOD (BVOD Solutions, LLC)
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    AEA Investors, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI)
    Target
    Rensa Filtration
    Seller
    Audax Private Equity
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Byline Bancorp
    Target
    Illinois State Bancorp, First Nations Bank, The Bank of Bourbonnais
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Advanced Drainage Systems
    Target
    StormTrap Investments
    Seller
    PSP Capital
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Roland Foods, LLC, Dot Foods, Inc.
    Target
    Savor Brands, LLC
    Seller
    Dot Foods, Inc.
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    SupplyOne, Inc.
    Target
    Packaging Design Corporation
    Seller
    Scott Jones (owner)
    Industry
    Packaging
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    AGS American Glass Services, The Sterling Group Foundation Fund
    Target
    Mark Industries
    Seller
    Josh Cunningham
    Industry
    Construction
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Joe Ghaben
    Target
    Genesis of Glenview
    Industry
    Automotive
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Rexel, Audax Private Equity
    Target
    GCG
    Seller
    Audax Private Equity
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Specialty Program Group LLC
    Target
    HCM Unlocked, LLC
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Copeland
    Target
    Dickson
    Seller
    May River Capital
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    ORS Nasco
    Target
    Boardwalk, GEN, Windsoft
    Seller
    Essendant
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Forge
    Target
    Becker's Healthcare
    Seller
    Pamlico Capital
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Merit Financial Advisors
    Target
    Tim Brennan and his team (Commonwealth Financial Network-affiliated practice)
    Seller
    Tim Brennan (and his team)
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Convergint
    Target
    Surveillance Systems Incorporated (SSI)
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Space Age Electronics
    Target
    Gemcom, Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    FFL Partners
    Target
    Waylin Partners

    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.

  • Buyer
    One Equity Partners
    Target
    Metro East Industries
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation
    Target
    Reliable Automatic Sprinkler (1920), ASC Engineered Solutions (Anvil 1850)
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Landmark Credit Union
    Target
    North Shore Bank branch in McHenry, IL

    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.

  • Buyer
    Hecate Energy LLC, EGH Acquisition Corp.
    Target
    Hecate Energy LLC
    Industry
    Infrastructure
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Simplicity Group
    Target
    Wright Wealth Group, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Industrial Physics, Branford Castle Partner's Fund I
    Target
    Vitrek LLC
    Seller
    Branford Castle Partner's Fund I
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Royalty Roofing USA, Six Pillars Partners
    Target
    Tingley Roofing
    Seller
    John Tingley, Tingley team (implied)
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Omni Cable, LLC (OmniCable), Dot Family Holdings (DFH)
    Target
    Kingwire
    Seller
    Kinderhook Industries, LLC
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    The Vistria Group, LP
    Target
    Curi Capital
    Seller
    Curi, Wealth Partners Capital Group, Curi Capital employee owners, Existing shareholders (undisclosed beyond named parties)

    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.

  • Buyer
    Valley National Bancorp
    Target
    Providence Financial Corporation
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Pontiac Bancorp, Inc.
    Target
    Ottawa Bancorp, Inc. (OSB Community Bank), OSB Community Bank
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Genstar Capital
    Target
    Oncourse Home Solutions
    Seller
    Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    New Heritage Capital
    Target
    Carepoint Pharmacy

    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.

  • Buyer
    Elevator Service, Inc. (ESI)
    Target
    East Elevator
    Seller
    Joe Marks
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Risepoint, Vistria
    Target
    Keypath Education (North American operations)
    Seller
    Sterling Partners
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • August 18, 2026
    Buyer
    The Crest Group, Stellex Capital Management
    Target
    Dukane
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Maridea Wealth Management
    Target
    Park Ridge Financial, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    AFC Industries
    Target
    Signature Engineered Solutions (SES)
    Seller
    Bertram Capital
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    TTM Technologies, Inc.
    Target
    Epiq Design Solutions LLC and its subsidiaries (Epiq Solutions)
    Seller
    Veritas Capital (affiliate through its Vantage strategy)
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Atlas Merchant Capital LLC
    Target
    Edge Focus

    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.

  • Buyer
    Andersen Group Inc.
    Target
    SPR Consulting
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Exeter Street Capital Partners, Capitala Group, Five Points Capital
    Target
    Price Circuits LLC, Circuitronics LLC
    Seller
    Varghese family

    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.

  • Buyer
    Vector Building Products
    Target
    Prestige Distribution
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Reed Minerals, LLC, Speyside Equity, Reed Minerals
    Target
    U.S. Minerals, Inc. (USM)
    Seller
    Merit Capital Partners
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Univar Solutions LLC
    Target
    H.M. Royal
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Hillman Solutions Corp.
    Target
    Kanebridge
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Prysmian S.p.A.
    Target
    Atkore Inc
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Verdantas
    Target
    Environmental Protection Industries (EPI)
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Ameribrands, LLC
    Target
    Randal Retail Group
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Wealth Enhancement
    Target
    Miramar Capital
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Hamilton Lane, Cynosure Partners
    Target
    Savant Wealth Management

    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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