Tracked deals
53
53 tracked deals across 2026.
Tracked deals
53
53 tracked deals across 2026.
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
40 strategic · 17 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
117 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advantage Distribution Holdings (ADH) | 1 | Investment-backed HVACR distribution platform that partne... | PE |
| AirCore Environmental | 1 | Newly formed regional indoor air quality (IAQ) platform f... | Mixed |
| Blackford Capital | 1 | Lower middle-market private equity firm acquiring, managi... | PE |
| Bluebird Fiber | 1 | Midwest communications infrastructure provider operating ... | Strategic |
| Bommarito Automotive Group | 1 | Family-owned, multi-franchise automotive dealership group... | Strategic |
| Brado AI | 1 | Healthcare-focused AI conversational engagement platform ... | Strategic |
| Brewer Science, Inc. | 1 | Global developer and manufacturer of advanced materials a... | Strategic |
| Bunge | 1 | Global agribusiness and food company producing and distri... | Strategic |
| CarShield | 1 | Vehicle protection and vehicle service contract provider ... | Strategic |
| CherryRoad Media | 1 | Newspaper ownership and management company (wholly owned ... | Strategic |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
Midland Industries, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, announced its acquisition of Pegasus Supply Group. The deal expands Midland’s portfolio of industrial and electronic connection products with complementary technical capabilities including wire harness and cable assembly, engineering support, and custom cutting and marking.
Ty J. Young Wealth Management announced the acquisition of Senior Insurance Services, an insurance firm led by Eric Rudd in Washington, Missouri. The deal is aimed at providing continuity for Senior Insurance Services clients as Rudd transitions out of the insurance industry, while giving clients access to Ty J. Young’s broader retirement planning and wealth management capabilities.
Liberty Restoration Group has completed its acquisition of ServiceMaster Restoration Services by KRS, adding three new offices in Peoria and Bloomington, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The deal expands Liberty’s multi-market disaster restoration and reconstruction platform to eight Midwest markets following its April acquisition of ServiceMaster of Columbia in Missouri.
Osaic, through its Millenia Investments platform, announced that O'Reilly LLC has joined Millenia Investments and affiliated with Osaic. The Chesterfield, Missouri-based firm led by Patrick O'Reilly brings about $250 million in client assets and will gain access to Osaic technology and investment/planning resources.
Endeavour, a private investment firm, has made a minority investment in Slick City Franchise Group LLC, Slick Slide LLC, and affiliated companies supporting Slick City’s growing franchise system. The investment is intended to help the companies enter their next phase of growth with board-level strategic guidance while leaving the existing senior leadership in place.
CarShield announced it has finalized the acquisition of its primary contract administrator, American Auto Shield. The deal integrates claims administration in-house to create a fully integrated end-to-end vehicle protection service, keeping American Auto Shield operating under its name within the CarShield company family.
Commerce Bank announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Nolan & Associates, a St. Louis-based boutique investment banking firm serving middle-market clients. The deal is expected to expand Commerce’s ability to support business owners, private equity firms, and corporations across deal, ownership transition, and related wealth needs. Nolan & Associates will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Commerce Bank upon closing, and the transaction also includes the acquisition of Middle-Market Transactions, Inc., a FINRA-regulated entity used to deliver advisory services.
GrayMatter announced it has acquired New Frontier Technologies (NFT), a Kansas City-based industrial automation specialist. The deal strengthens GrayMatter’s Industrial Automation pillar by expanding capabilities across oil and gas, process industries, and data centers while establishing GrayMatter’s first dedicated presence in the Kansas City metro and growing its team to more than 500 people.
VeloSource LLC, backed by Interlock Equity, announced the strategic acquisitions of Quest Locum Tenens and Syncx to build a nationwide healthcare workforce management ecosystem. The deal combines VeloSource’s locum tenens clinical staffing scale with Syncx’s vendor-neutral workforce technology, while Quest expands VeloSource’s geographic reach and clinical placement network.
Brewer Science entered into an agreement to acquire the semiconductor chemicals business line of Heraeus Epurio. The deal includes the Heraeus Epurio semiconductor chemicals production site in Dayton, Ohio, plus associated sales and support personnel in Asia, focused on ultrapure chemistries used for advanced lithography and microdevice fabrication.
Colibri Group acquired Audirie, an AI-driven simulation and assessment company that helps professionals build real-world skills through conversational practice, personalized assessment, and actionable feedback. Audirie’s technology is used primarily in healthcare settings, and Colibri plans to extend simulation-based learning across additional licensing, continuing education, professional development, and workforce training markets.
Ideal Recovery (St. Louis) and Absolute Recovery (Pineville, North Carolina) announced a strategic merger to combine their collateral recovery businesses. The combined platform will serve lenders across the Midwest and Southeast, with Absolute Recovery’s founder, Brent Hulderman, remaining involved as a long-term strategic partner.
Sagility, a tech-enabled healthcare operations and transformation company, announced it has acquired CareSeed, a U.S.-based healthcare analytics firm specializing in NCQA-certified HEDIS quality reporting and related regulatory analytics. The deal expands Sagility’s healthcare quality and Medicare Advantage Stars capabilities by adding CareSeed’s cloud-native Forecast and Harvest platforms used for HEDIS performance, chart abstraction, and audit readiness.
FirstService Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Roofing Corp of America (RCA), acquired Schefers Roofing (Schefers). Schefers’ existing management retained a minority equity stake and will continue to oversee day-to-day operations. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Lewis & Clark Capital has formed AirCore Environmental, a new indoor air quality platform, through the acquisitions of Radon Mitigation Services (RMS) and Radon Professional Services (RPS). AirCore will serve as a foundation for a regional IAQ platform starting with radon mitigation, with the platform pursuing additional complementary IAQ acquisitions.
FNBO, the banking subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Ridge Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co., headquartered in Independence, Missouri. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close before the end of 2026.
Freeman Health System has completed its acquisition of Northwest Health in Northwest Arkansas after closing a purchase agreement with a subsidiary of Community Health Systems. The expanded care network adds Freeman Health System – Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs medical centers, along with outpatient centers, physician practices, and approximately 2,200 employees.
Periscope Equity has made a strategic investment in Amusement Connect, a cashless specialty payments platform purpose-built for the amusement industry. The recapitalization is intended to accelerate product innovation, expand sales and marketing efforts, and support international market growth.
Advantage Distribution Holdings (ADH) acquired cfm Distributors, an independent HVACR distributor with six locations and a distribution center across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska. The purchase expands ADH’s platform to 13 locations across six states, following ADH’s 2024 formation by Tigertail Capital Partners.
Drummond Scientific Company announced it has acquired Accu-Glass, LLC, a St. Louis-based manufacturer of high-precision glass capillaries used in medical and diagnostic applications. Accu-Glass will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary with employees retained and operations continuing at its current facility.
GME Supply announced strategic acquisitions of Peak Trading and ASK Tower Supply to expand its specialized tower and telecom infrastructure expertise, as well as its rigging and rope access capabilities. The company said the deals strengthen its ability to serve construction, telecommunications, arborist, and industrial safety markets with broader product offerings and faster service.
Perry Capital LLC acquired Elmwood Reclaimed Timber and brought it under one ownership group alongside KC Custom Hardwoods. The combination is intended to expand a luxury, American-made wood products platform spanning reclaimed flooring and paneling, custom beams and furnishings, and future categories such as cabinetry.
Ed Morse Automotive Group announced it has acquired Graven Chrysler Jeep Ram in Lebanon, Missouri. The dealership will be renamed Ed Morse Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and will operate as the group’s third dealership in Lebanon, while expanding Ed Morse’s overall footprint in Missouri and nationally.
GCG Advisory Partners, the parent company of GCG Wealth Management, acquired Gateway Capital Advisors, a St. Louis, Missouri-based wealth management firm managing $400 million in assets. Gateway’s managing partners and team are joining GCG as Operating and Equity Partners, and Gateway will keep its brand and continue day-to-day operations. Financial terms were not disclosed.
LFM Capital, a lower middle-market private equity firm focused on manufacturing and industrial services, announced it has invested in L&R Industries, LLC. L&R is a vertically integrated manufacturer of collapsible steel reels and steel tubing products, providing related fabrication, stamping, millwright, crane, electrical, and transportation services for fiber broadband, data center, and utilities end markets.
TTi Logistics, a Jacksonville, Florida-based logistics provider backed by LongueVue Capital, announced its acquisition of Fry-Wagner Logistics, a St. Louis, Missouri-based division of Fry-Wagner Moving & Storage. The deal expands TTi’s national footprint—adding a Midwest hub—and strengthens its white-glove, time-critical retail and B2B equipment logistics, warehousing, and project-management capabilities across the U.S. and internationally.
Stellus Rx, a technology-enabled pharmacy care management platform backed by WindRose Health Investors, acquired Tria Health, a pharmacist-led chronic condition support provider for self-insured employers. The combined offering is intended to create a single pharmacist-led platform to improve clinical outcomes and reduce total cost of care. Financial terms were not disclosed, and both brands are expected to operate independently in the near term during integration.
Integrity, LLC announced that JK Financial has joined Integrity, enabling the wealth management firm to deliver holistic life, health, and wealth planning using Integrity’s technology and partner resources. The partnership is positioned to expand JK Financial’s scale while maintaining its personalized, client-first service model.
Somnigroup International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Leggett & Platt in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $2.5 billion. Leggett & Platt shareholders will receive 0.1455 shares of Somnigroup stock per share, with Leggett & Platt expected to operate as a separate business unit within Somnigroup after closing.
Brado AI announced the acquisition of ProviderIQ from Hatchleaf to strengthen its Conversational Engagement Platform (CEP) with clinically informed, data-driven patient-provider matching and precision routing. ProviderIQ uses clinical context, provider practice patterns, and operational workflows—validated with Johns Hopkins and piloted at Northwell Health—reportedly improving match specificity and reducing time to appointment and intervention.
Sope Creek Capital acquired Mid-States Retreaders, Inc., a commercial tire dealer and retreader serving customers within about 100 miles of Kansas City. The transaction brings Mid-States under the buyer’s existing commercial trucking investment thesis and continues the business built by Kevin Gasitneau and Rob Philip.
Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) entered into a definitive all-cash agreement to acquire PayneCrest Electric, Inc. for $422 million. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Consero Global acquired Waxman Associates, an outsourced finance and accounting and advisory firm focused on the Senior Living industry. The deal is intended to establish a dedicated Consero platform for serving senior living property management operators with enhanced financial operations, reporting, planning, and advisory capabilities.
Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP) has completed a growth investment in Karpel Computer Systems, a St. Louis-based provider of prosecutor case management software. The deal terms were not disclosed, and TSCP said the investment will support Karpel’s product innovation and go-to-market expansion.
Blackford Capital launched a new HVAC, Electrical and Diversified Services (HEDS) platform by merging its December 2025 acquisitions of Habco Partnership and Moro Corporation under the Habco name. Habco, a national full-service electrical contracting firm, and Moro, a construction services and materials business, are being combined to create an integrated provider of HVAC and electrical services.
Volaris Group announced the acquisition of Comprose, Inc., a provider of policy and procedure management software (Zavanta) for enterprise customers in regulated industries. Comprose’s mission-critical SaaS platform enables organizations to author, manage, govern, and attest to policies and procedures at scale.
Bluebird Fiber completed the purchase of substantially all of Everstream’s assets and operations, bringing an approximately 25,000 route-mile business fiber network into Bluebird’s Midwest footprint. The combined network spans from Kansas to Ohio and north to the Canadian border, operating under the Bluebird Fiber name with Everstream customers transitioned to Bluebird representatives.
Bunge has completed its acquisition of the soy protein concentrate, lecithin, and soy crush businesses from International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF). The deal expands Bunge’s ingredients portfolio with branded soy protein concentrates and lecithins, supporting broader, more resilient ingredient solutions for food and beverage manufacturers.
Pretium Packaging completed a pre-packaged restructuring transaction to optimize its capital structure in partnership with its existing lenders and equity sponsor, Clearlake. The deal reduces funded debt by more than $900 million, provides over $175 million of liquidity, and includes more than $500 million of new debt commitments plus a $50 million new equity investment from Clearlake.
Asbury Automotive Group sold six Plaza Motors luxury dealerships and the Plaza Collision Center in the St. Louis market to MileOne Autogroup; the transaction closed on Feb. 23. The Presidio Group advised Asbury on the divestiture. MileOne will retain the Plaza name and use the acquisition to expand its footprint into the St. Louis region with immediate scale across multiple luxury brands.
Club Car Wash has acquired one of In & Out Car Wash’s locations at 32nd Street in Joplin, Missouri. The acquired site will be integrated into Club Car Wash’s network, with the company citing expanded membership benefits, enhanced technology, and continued focus on quality and community involvement.
Threadlock Precision, an operating network backed by The D. E. Shaw Group, acquired R&S Machining, a St. Louis-based CNC precision machining company. The add-on expands Threadlock’s large-format machining, assembly, and engineering capabilities to grow capacity for its aerospace and defense precision manufacturing network.
Kanbrick, a long-term investment partnership, has acquired Keep Supply, a Springfield, Missouri–based distributor of industrial refrigeration parts and equipment. The investment will support Keep Supply’s continued growth, expand its parts and equipment portfolio, and deepen customer and vendor relationships.
RelaDyne has acquired Dennis Oil Company, a family-owned blender and distributor of commercial and industrial lubricants headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. The deal expands RelaDyne's Midwest footprint and adds density and product/blending capabilities across Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
CherryRoad Media has acquired The Carrollton Democrat from Main Street Media (MSM). The deal, which closed January 28, 2026, expands CherryRoad's community newspaper footprint in Missouri and transfers ownership from long-time owner Frank Mercer to CherryRoad Media (a subsidiary of CherryRoad Technologies).
Onyx, a CMS interoperability and Electronic Prior Authorization platform provider, announced it is acquiring InteropX, a healthcare data and interoperability services company focused on large-scale payer interoperability and AI-driven clinical document processing. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Onyx’s ability to help payers modernize ePA and CMS-aligned APIs at scale ahead of upcoming regulatory deadlines.
Bommarito Automotive Group has acquired David Taylor Ellisville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Ellisville, Missouri from owner David Taylor. The dealership will be renamed Bommarito Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and continue operating at its current location; Performance Brokerage Services served as the sell-side advisor.
Perimeter Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: PRM) completed its acquisition of Medical Manufacturing Technologies LLC (MMT) from Arcline Investment Management for approximately $685 million in cash, including certain tax benefits. The transaction was financed with cash on hand and proceeds from a senior secured notes offering that closed on January 2, 2026.
Funds managed by Greenbriar Equity Group completed the acquisition of eShipping, a tech-enabled managed transportation and logistics services provider. The private transaction will back eShipping’s expansion of its managed transportation platform and continued investment in its cloud-based technology and product capabilities; terms were not disclosed.
Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition Corp. completed a business combination with Evolution Metals LLC to form Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (EMAT), which began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker EMAT on January 6, 2026. The combined company will pursue a U.S.-based, vertically integrated supply chain for rare-earth magnets and battery materials by scaling South Korea-based manufacturing assets and developing recycling, midstream processing, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
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