Tracked deals
123
123 tracked deals across 2015-2026.
Tracked deals
123
123 tracked deals across 2015-2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
102 strategic · 58 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | 3 | International insurance brokerage and risk management ser... | Strategic |
| U.S. Orthopaedic Partners | 3 | Full-service, integrated orthopedic care platform providi... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Bernhard Capital Partners | 2 | Services and infrastructure private equity manager invest... | PE |
| Bradford Health Services | 2 | Provider of addiction treatment and recovery services ope... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| HCI Equity Partners | 2 | Lower-middle-market private equity firm focused on partne... | PE |
| HUB International Limited | 2 | Leading full-service global insurance broker providing ri... | Strategic |
| Jones Capital | 2 | Family-owned private capital provider focused on middle-m... | PE |
| Northstar Capital | 2 | Provider of junior capital and equity co-investments for ... | PE |
| Tech24 | 2 | National provider of installation, preventative maintenan... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Weinberg Capital Group | 2 | Cleveland-based family office investing in middle-market ... | Family Office |
Last 9 years
Supporting Data
Atlas-SSI, Inc. announced its strategic acquisition of Walz & Krenzer, Inc. (WK), a custom provider of watertight closures, doors, hatches, and flood protection systems. The deal expands Atlas-SSI’s flood protection and critical-infrastructure capabilities by adding WK’s engineered product portfolio and engineering expertise.
Gould Industries Ltd., a Montreal-based recycled plastics manufacturer, acquired a manufacturing facility in Summit, Mississippi—its first industrial presence in the United States. The move supports Gould’s strategy to expand capacity after its Montreal plant reached full production and to better serve major North American retailers such as Costco and Home Depot.
Hancock Whitney entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OFB Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of One Florida Bank, in an all-cash transaction. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and OFB Bancshares shareholder approval. The acquisition is intended to expand Hancock Whitney’s branch footprint and establish a stronger market presence in Orlando, Florida.
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. announced it will acquire certain assets of the Van’s Foods business of Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, LLC. The move is intended to diversify Cal-Maine Foods’ business model by expanding its prepared foods B2C retail presence and leveraging its distribution to grow the Van’s brand.
LaForce announced the acquisition of Target Door Supply, Inc., a Mississippi-based commercial door and hardware distributor. The deal expands LaForce’s footprint into Mississippi while Target Door Supply will continue operating from its existing Ridgeland and Tupelo locations under its current name.
Lewis Pest Control acquired Tri-County Pest Control, a full-service pest and termite management company headquartered in Belden, Mississippi. The acquisition was announced by The Aust Group, which represented Tri-County Pest Control on the transaction, and the deal closed on March 31, 2026. Terms were not disclosed.
Spire Inc. agreed to sell its Mississippi local natural gas distribution company, Spire Mississippi, to Delta Utilities for $75 million in cash. The deal will refine Spire’s geographic footprint, while Delta—backed by Bernhard Capital Partners—expands its Mississippi presence with expected operating efficiencies and enhanced emergency response capabilities.
Alpine Infrastructure Partners, a portfolio company of Cotton Creek Capital, announced it will acquire Hexad Solutions Group LLC. Hexad is a turnkey telecommunications engineering and development services provider headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi, offering fiber-optic network planning and design along with technology-enabled data collection using LiDAR.
Gresham House has agreed to acquire a majority interest in Mississippi-based Molpus Woodlands Group to create one of the world’s largest timberland investment managers with approximately $8 billion in forestry assets under management. The combined platform will operate across the UK, Ireland, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, retaining the Molpus brand and leadership to continue US operations.
Workout Anytime is expanding through a capital-efficient conversion strategy in which franchise partners acquire existing fitness gyms and transition them onto the Workout Anytime platform. In Pearl, Mississippi, multi-unit operator Steven Elliott has acquired an independent fitness facility and is converting it into a Workout Anytime location, backed by an institutional-caliber investment partner.
RDM Partners announced the completed sale of direct-to-consumer skincare brand LilyAna Naturals to beauty platform Skyline Beauty Group. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Skyline’s growing portfolio and accelerate distribution and continued product innovation across retail, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer channels.
Saber Power Services, a Houston-based portfolio company of Greenbelt Capital Partners, acquired Bounds Construction II, a privately held foundation construction company headquartered in Tylertown, Mississippi. The deal adds civil construction and foundation capabilities (including substation and switchyard foundations and piling services) to strengthen Saber Power’s vertically integrated electrical infrastructure offering.
Godspeed Capital Management LP made a strategic growth investment in Engineering Resource Group, Inc. (ERG), establishing ERG as Godspeed's new MEP-focused engineering, consulting, and design platform. The transaction will support geographic expansion across Mississippi and the Southeastern United States while ERG's principals retain meaningful ownership.
Memphis-based family office SouthWorth Capital Management has acquired American Furniture Manufacturing (AFM), a vertically integrated producer of upholstered residential furniture headquartered in Ecru, Mississippi. AFM operates over 700,000 square feet of manufacturing and assembly space, employs more than 650 people across its subsidiaries (Peak Living, Independent Furniture Supply, Delta Furniture Manufacturing, Southern Fibers), and will partner with SouthWorth to accelerate growth and expand market reach; financial terms were not disclosed.
NTC Group completed a refinancing and buyout of junior capital that consolidates its ownership of Tenax Aerospace to approximately 80%, ending Bain Capital Credit’s investment. The transaction included new junior capital led by AEA Private Debt and senior debt facilities arranged by Regions Capital Markets to support Tenax’s next phase of growth.
Core Roofing Systems, a Shoreline Equity Partners-backed commercial roofing platform, completed the acquisition of Norman Enterprises, Inc. (doing business as Norman Roofing), integrating the Meridian, Mississippi-based commercial roofing business into Core's platform. The deal expands Core's footprint into the Gulf Coast (Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana); Norman's owner and CEO, Tyler Norman, reinvested a material portion of proceeds and will continue to lead the regional business.
Vero Broadband, LLC d/b/a Vero Fiber completed its acquisition of Telephone Electronics Corporation (TEC), expanding its fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) network across Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. TEC will continue operating as an independent brand within Vero’s FTTH portfolio, while Vero plans to invest additional capital to accelerate network expansion and multi-gig service delivery.
Accelevation has acquired SteelPro, a structural steel fabricator based in Houston, Mississippi with operations in Memphis, Tennessee, to expand its vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities for data center infrastructure. The deal increases Accelevation's fabrication capacity and brings SteelPro's expertise in generator platforms, external steel structures, and cooling tower systems; SteelPro founder Jeremy Harrell joins Accelevation's leadership team.
Access Infusion Care, a New Harbor Capital portfolio company, has completed the acquisition of Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties (HCMIS), a Mississippi-based provider of home and ambulatory infusion services. The add-on expands Access's multi-modal infusion capabilities and furthers its geographic expansion into rural and underserved Mississippi communities.
North American Rail Solutions (a portfolio company of DFW Capital Partners) has completed a strategic combination with ZA Construction, a Brandon, Mississippi–based outsourced rail support services provider. The deal brings ZA's rail maintenance, construction and support capabilities into the NARS platform to expand geographic reach, shared services and growth for the combined rail services business.
Axius Water, a PE-backed provider of nutrient management solutions, has acquired S&N Airoflo, Inc., a Greenwood, Mississippi-based supplier of surface aeration systems. The add-on expands Axius's nutrient removal and lagoon/oxidation ditch aeration capabilities and brings energy-efficient floating brush rotor technology into its portfolio.
Generational Group advised Jackson, Mississippi-based Trisler Landscape Management, Inc. on its sale to an unnamed private buyer, with the transaction closing on August 4, 2025. Trisler is a full-service landscaping company (design, installation, maintenance, irrigation, hardscapes/softscapes) serving commercial and residential clients across Central Mississippi since 1995.
BankFirst Capital Corporation signed and later completed its acquisition of The Magnolia State Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Magnolia State Bank. The deal expands BankFirst’s presence across Mississippi and Alabama, bringing the combined company to 52 offices and approximately $3.2 billion in total assets.
BradyPLUS, a national distributor of janitorial/sanitation (JanSan), foodservice and industrial packaging products, has acquired Biloxi Paper Company, a nearly 60‑year-old family‑owned distributor serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The deal expands BradyPLUS's geographic footprint and local service capabilities across education, hospitality/gaming, municipal and facilities maintenance end markets; terms were not disclosed.
SitelogIQ, a national energy services and facility improvement solutions provider, acquired Path Company, a NAESCO-accredited energy services firm serving municipal, K-12 and higher education customers in the Southeastern United States. The add-on acquisition (financial terms undisclosed) expands SitelogIQ’s geographic footprint into six additional southeastern states and broadens its service capabilities in lighting, HVAC, water efficiency and renewable power.
Carenet Health has acquired Balto Health Services to expand its bilingual managed services and patient/member engagement capabilities. The acquisition brings Balto’s Biloxi and El Salvador operations into Carenet’s platform to better serve start‑up and mid‑sized healthcare organizations, particularly those serving Medicare, Medicaid and government‑sponsored populations.
Labcorp has completed the acquisition of North Mississippi Health Services' ambulatory outreach laboratory business and will become the referral laboratory for NMHS's seven hospitals and clinic laboratories. Labcorp plans to open three new patient service centers in Tupelo, West Point and Amory to increase access to laboratory services and provide continuity of care, data tools and expanded testing capabilities in North Mississippi.
Sustainable Investing at Goldman Sachs Alternatives (Goldman Sachs) has completed the acquisition of Atlas-SSI, a North American designer, manufacturer and service provider of water management equipment. Atlas-SSI was previously a portfolio company of XPV Water Partners; Goldman Sachs intends to use its global network and resources to expand Atlas-SSI's market reach, broaden its offerings and accelerate growth to meet rising demand for water infrastructure solutions.
King Risk Partners, a Gainesville-based insurance broker, has acquired Ricky Credille Insurance, a family-owned agency with locations in Belmont and Tupelo, Mississippi. The deal expands King Risk Partners’ presence into Mississippi and adds Ricky Credille’s Medicare, health and life insurance expertise to its offerings.
Northstar Capital provided mezzanine debt and an equity co-investment to Loss Prevention Services (LPS), a portfolio company of Clearview Capital, to help finance the transaction. LPS is a tech-enabled outsourced vehicle recovery provider based in Natchez, Mississippi; the investment was made by Northstar Mezzanine Partners VIII L.P. as its eleventh platform investment.
gWorks, a PE-backed mission-critical SaaS provider, has acquired BBI, Inc., a Flowood, Mississippi-based software vendor serving municipalities and water utilities in Mississippi and Louisiana. The add-on strengthens gWorks' municipal and utility software capabilities and expands its footprint in the southern U.S.; the acquisition was effective February 27, 2025.
Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration, a portfolio company of Bertram Capital, has acquired Pro Shield, a residential and commercial roofing services company based in Madison, Mississippi. The add-on expands Ridgeline's Southeast footprint and will provide Pro Shield with enhanced operational, technology, and marketing support; terms were not disclosed.
Trucordia, a national insurance brokerage headquartered in Lindon, Utah, has acquired the insurance business of Rusty Healy Insurance Agency of Madison, Mississippi. The acquired business offers auto, home, business and life insurance solutions and will be integrated into Trucordia's national platform as part of its growth and expansion strategy.
Renasant Corporation and The First Bancshares announced they have received all necessary regulatory approvals to complete the proposed merger. The companies expect to close the transaction on April 1, 2025, following shareholder approval previously obtained in October 2024.
Huron Capital’s commercial roofing platform Rampart Exterior Services completed its inaugural add-on acquisition with the purchase of Independent Roofing Systems, a central Mississippi commercial roofing contractor. The deal was supported with financing and an equity co-investment led by Monroe Capital; Independent’s existing leadership will remain in place as Rampart integrates the company into its buy-and-build strategy.
Trinity Consultants, a global environmental consulting firm headquartered in Dallas, has acquired Environmental Compliance & Safety, Inc. (ECS), a Mississippi-based environmental and safety consulting firm. ECS will operate within Trinity's environmental consulting business, with its leadership and offices in Sherman and Brandon, Mississippi, remaining in place to strengthen Trinity's EHS capabilities and presence in the Gulf/Southeast.
Granite Construction Incorporated completed the acquisition of Dickerson & Bowen, Inc., adding three sand and gravel pits and four asphalt plants to its Southeast materials footprint. The bolt-on expands Granite's presence in central and southern Mississippi and builds on its recent Southeast materials platform.
Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA), a Switzerland-based private equity firm, has acquired Keystone Specialty Pharmacy, a specialty pharmacy based in Mississippi. The acquisition was completed as part of NCA’s Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) program; Dr. Lisa Piercey will lead the pharmacy and the sellers were owners Jeffrey and Kim Clark.
Nation's Best Holdings, a Dallas-based holding company focused on home improvement stores, acquired Huntington Lumber & Supply Co., a Do it Best Home Center in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. The transaction closed July 15, 2024, with the Huntington brothers selling the business and remaining in place to manage operations as part of Nation's Best's roll-up strategy to grow independent hardware and building-supply locations.
Jones Capital has sold Portabull Fuel Services, LLC, a Purvis, Mississippi-based mobile fuel management and equipment rental company operating across 22 states, to CR Fuels, a wholesale fuels provider based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The sale transfers Portabull's fleet, fuel-management technology, and customer relationships (heavy construction, pipeline and renewable projects) to CR Fuels; Butler Snow served as legal counsel to the sellers.
Sunstar Insurance Group, a regionally focused insurance broker based in Memphis, Tennessee, acquired the assets of Renasant Insurance, Inc. from Renasant Corporation effective July 1, 2024. Renasant Insurance will rebrand as Sunstar Insurance Services, with all leadership and employees joining Sunstar as the acquisition provides Sunstar its first agency presence in Mississippi and expands its products and services in the region.
Qualus Corporation has acquired ASSET Engineering, a Jackson, Mississippi–based power engineering and consulting firm specializing in renewable generation development, battery energy storage systems, microgrids, and distributed energy resources. The acquisition expands Qualus' capabilities in renewables, energy storage, and critical-infrastructure support for clients such as utilities, developers, and data centers and broadens its U.S. footprint.
The 20 MSP acquired Matrix Solutions, a managed service provider (MSP) based in Mississippi, in May 2024. The deal was part of a multi-company acquisition round that included two other MSPs, reflecting The 20’s buy-and-build expansion strategy into new geographies in the Southeast.
FV Recycling, a Jones Capital portfolio company based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has acquired the paper recycling business of JET Polymer Recycling (commonly known as Tupelo Recycling), adding a recycling plant in Tupelo, Mississippi. The acquisition densifies FV Recycling’s footprint across North Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee and expands its commercial recycling and baler equipment repair capabilities.
Broadwing Capital Management LLC, in partnership with Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP, has made a strategic growth investment in Upchurch Companies, a family-owned regional mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) service provider. The investment will fund operational improvements and support organic and acquisitive expansion while the Upchurch family remains involved in day-to-day operations.
Duff Capital Investors, the Columbia, Mississippi holding company owned by brothers James and Thomas Duff, purchased John O'Neil Johnson Toyota and John O'Neil Johnson Hyundai from owner Neil Johnson in 2023. The stores were renamed Toyota of Meridian and Hyundai of Meridian after closing (Toyota closed Aug. 1, 2023; Hyundai closed Oct. 24, 2023) as Duff expands its dealership footprint in Mississippi.
United Rentals, Inc. completed its acquisition of Yak Access, LLC, Yak Mat, LLC, and New South Access & Environmental Solutions, LLC from Platinum Equity for approximately $1.1 billion in cash. The deal adds a North American matting and temporary access solutions provider to United Rentals’ “one-stop-shop” Specialty offerings.
PointClickCare Technologies has acquired American HealthTech, Inc. (AHT), a subsidiary of Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. (CPSI), in a divestiture intended to transition AHT customers to PointClickCare's post-acute care platform. CPSI divested AHT as part of a business transformation and selected PointClickCare to continue supporting AHT's post-acute EHR customers and integrate them into its broader care-collaboration network.
Kansas Golf & Turf (a portfolio company of Strength Capital Partners) has merged with Ben Nelson Golf & Outdoor, an award-winning distributor and dealer of golf cars, utility vehicles, trailers and turf equipment. Ben Nelson Golf & Outdoor operates three locations in Madison and Biloxi, Mississippi and Memphis, Tennessee with ~50 employees; the combined KGT/BNG business will operate from five strategic locations to expand geographic reach and service capabilities across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest United States.
Atlanta-based growth equity firm Fulcrum Equity Partners has acquired Defining Wellness Centers, a substance use disorder treatment provider based in Mississippi. Fulcrum has appointed industry veteran Drew Rothermel as CEO and plans to expand the center's programs and replicate the model in additional geographies to grow its behavioral health presence.
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