Tracked deals
23
23 tracked deals across 2026.
Acquisitions in New Hampshire in 2026
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
21 strategic · 6 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Group | 2 | Independent wealth management platform that partners with... | Strategic |
| Align Capital Partners | 1 | Growth-oriented private equity firm investing in lower-mi... | PE |
| Alliant Insurance Services | 1 | National specialty insurance broker providing commercial ... | Strategic |
| Altaris | 1 | Investment firm focused on acquiring and building compani... | PE |
| Altaris, LLC | 1 | Private investment firm focused on acquiring and building... | PE |
| Analogic Corporation | 1 | Manufacturer of advanced imaging, detection, automation, ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Arsenal Capital Partners | 1 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on building ind... | PE |
| Cambridge Financial Group | 1 | Mutual holding company of Cambridge Savings Bank, a commu... | Strategic |
| Cambridge Savings Bank | 1 | Community bank providing consumer, business, and commerci... | Strategic |
| Care Career | 1 | Technology-enabled healthcare workforce solutions company... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in in New Hampshire in 2026 by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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October 8, 2026
- Buyer
- Alliant Insurance Services
- Target
- Melcher & Prescott
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Alliant Insurance Services acquired Melcher & Prescott, an independent insurance agency and brokerage headquartered in Laconia, New Hampshire. The acquisition expands Alliant’s presence in the Northeast, and Melcher & Prescott will transition to operate as Alliant Insurance Services.
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- Buyer
- Altaris, Leidos
- Target
- Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES), Analogic Corporation
- Seller
- Leidos
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Leidos and Altaris completed a transaction combining Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) with Analogic’s security screening business in a U.S.-based joint venture operating under the Analogic brand. Leidos retained a significant minority ownership stake; the combined business brings together screening technologies, engineering expertise, and manufacturing capabilities for airport, border, and critical-infrastructure markets.
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September 28, 2026
- Buyer
- SJE, Inc.
- Target
- Wilson Controls, LLC
- Seller
- Scott E. Drapeau, P.E., owner of Wilson Controls
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
SJE, Inc. acquired Wilson Controls, LLC, a provider of automation and control solutions for water, wastewater, and environmental applications. The deal expands SJE’s PLC/SCADA systems integration and UL-listed control panel capabilities and strengthens its Engineered Control Solutions presence in New England.
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September 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Watsco
- Target
- The Granite Group
- Seller
- Condron family (implied)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Watsco has agreed to acquire The Granite Group, a diversified plumbing and HVAC distributor with approximately $500 million in annual sales and 82 locations across the U.S. Northeast. The Granite Group will continue operating as an independent business under its existing management team while gaining access to Watsco’s scale, supplier relationships, capital, and technology platforms.
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August 25, 2026
- Buyer
- Talon Precision, Inc.
- Target
- Baron Machine Company, Inc.
- Seller
- Jeremy Baron (Owner and President of Baron Machine)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Talon Precision completed its acquisition of Baron Machine Company, a three-generation aerospace and defense precision manufacturer based in Laconia, New Hampshire. The deal expands Talon Precision’s manufacturing footprint in the Northeast and adds capabilities suited for regulated, high-reliability aerospace and defense programs, with Jeremy Baron remaining President of Baron Machine.
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- Buyer
- Carson Group
- Target
- Doyle and Loughman Wealth Management
- Seller
- Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network
- Industry
- Wealth Management
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Addon
Carson Group partnered with Doyle and Loughman Wealth Management, a New Hampshire-based advisory firm managing about $1.76 billion in advisory and brokerage assets. The deal establishes Carson Wealth’s second location in Hanover, New Hampshire, and expands Carson’s presence in the state while allowing Doyle and Loughman to preserve its culture and client relationships.
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July 30, 2026
- Buyer
- Care Career
- Target
- MAS Medical Staffing
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Care Career announced it has acquired MAS Medical Staffing, a Northeast healthcare workforce organization. The deal adds MAS Medical Staffing’s MAESTRA scheduling/credentialing/communication technology to Care Career’s AI-powered workforce platform, and financial terms were not disclosed.
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July 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Groups Recover Together
- Target
- Better Life Partners
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Groups Recover Together, a Burlington, Massachusetts addiction treatment provider, acquired Better Life Partners. The deal closed on March 31 and is Groups Recover Together’s first acquisition, adding new virtual primary care and walk-in clinic capabilities while deepening its resources across New England. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Hometown Financial Group, Inc.
- Target
- Primary Bank
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Hometown Financial Group has entered into a merger agreement to acquire Primary Bank, a publicly traded commercial bank headquartered in Bedford, New Hampshire, in a transaction valued at approximately $160 million. The deal is expected to expand Hometown’s presence in southern New Hampshire and bring Primary’s locations under the TruNorth Bank brand, with the merger and associated mutual-to-stock conversion expected to be completed concurrently in the first quarter of 2027.
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June 30, 2026
- Buyer
- Unitil Corporation
- Target
- Aquarion Water Company of New Hampshire, Inc., Abenaki Water Co., Inc.
- Seller
- Aquarion Water Authority
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Unitil Corporation completed the acquisition of two regulated water utilities—Aquarion Water Company of New Hampshire, Inc. and Abenaki Water Co., Inc.—from the Aquarion Water Authority. The purchase price was $55.8 million (including assumed debt), and Unitil expects the deal to be earnings accretive over the long term.
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June 30, 2026
- Buyer
- F.L.Putnam Investment Management Company (FLP)
- Target
- Seascape Capital Management, LLC
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
F.L.Putnam Investment Management Company acquired Seascape Capital Management, an independent registered investment adviser based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The deal closed on June 30, 2026, and the entire Seascape team joined FLP, strengthening FLP’s footprint and financial planning capabilities in New Hampshire.
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- Buyer
- Arsenal Capital Partners
- Target
- Velcro Companies
- Seller
- Cripps Foundation
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Arsenal Capital Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Velcro Companies from the Cripps Foundation. Arsenal will become the majority owner, while the Cripps Foundation will retain a significant minority stake; financial terms were not disclosed and the deal is expected to close in Q4 2026 subject to regulatory approvals.
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- Buyer
- Shibaura Machine Co., Ltd. (via an affiliate)
- Target
- Moore Nanotechnology Systems (Nanotech)
- Seller
- Newman Marsilius IV (co-owner), Len Chaloux (founder), Newman Marsilius III (founder)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Moore Nanotechnology Systems (“Nanotech”) is being acquired by an affiliate of Shibaura Machine Co., Ltd. to form a new ultra-precision machine tool organization. The deal is expected to close within a few months, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.
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- Buyer
- Cambridge Financial Group, Cambridge Savings Bank
- Target
- First Seacoast Bancorp, Inc., First Seacoast Bank
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Cambridge Financial Group and Cambridge Savings Bank agreed to acquire First Seacoast Bancorp and its subsidiary, First Seacoast Bank, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $80.9 million. The transaction closed on October 11, 2026, with First Seacoast Bank merging into Cambridge Savings Bank and its offices becoming branches in Cambridge Savings Bank’s network.
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- Buyer
- Altaris, LLC, Analogic Corporation
- Target
- Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES), Analogic Corporation
- Seller
- Leidos, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Addon
Altaris-owned Analogic and Leidos agreed to combine Analogic with Leidos’ Security Enterprise Solutions (SES), Ports & Borders, and Industrial Automation businesses, creating a privately held security imaging and detection company under the Analogic brand. Leidos contributed approximately 1,500 employees and retained significant minority ownership; the combination was completed in October 2026.
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April 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Mercer Advisors
- Target
- Charter Oak Capital Management
- Industry
- Wealth Management
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mercer Advisors announced the acquisition of Charter Oak Capital Management, a Portsmouth, New Hampshire–based wealth management firm with more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. The deal is designed to expand Mercer Advisors’ presence along the New Hampshire seacoast and strengthen its broader New England footprint while allowing Charter Oak to maintain its boutique, relationship-driven identity.
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April 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Talica
- Target
- AeroDynamics Metal Finishing
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Addon
Talica has acquired AeroDynamics Metal Finishing, a Seabrook, New Hampshire provider of precision surface treatments used in aerospace and defense programs. The acquisition expands Talica’s high-reliability manufacturing and surface-finishing capabilities to better serve mission-critical, specification-driven components.
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March 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Motorola Solutions
- Target
- Exacom, Inc.
- Seller
- Seaport Capital
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Motorola Solutions announced it has acquired Exacom, a Manchester, New Hampshire-based provider of cloud-native voice and multimedia recording and logging solutions for mission-critical 911 and radio communications. The acquisition is intended to expand Motorola Solutions’ ability to consolidate and analyze critical communications data, including integrating Exacom into Motorola’s Assist Suites and Digital Evidence Management System.
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March 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Carson Group
- Target
- ZeroCelsius Wealth Studio
- Industry
- Wealth Management
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Addon
Carson Group fully acquired ZeroCelsius Wealth Studio, bringing the advisory firm under Carson’s wholly owned platform as part of Carson’s national expansion. The acquisition follows Carson’s earlier partnership with ZeroCelsius in October 2023, when ZeroCelsius joined as a direct partner before transitioning to full ownership.
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- Buyer
- International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG)
- Target
- Franchise Business Review (FBR)
- Industry
- Consulting
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) has acquired Franchise Business Review (FBR) to strengthen IFPG’s franchise growth platform with independent market research and benchmarking capabilities. The acquisition will deepen IFPG’s analytics and AI-enabled performance intelligence offerings to provide franchisors predictive insights on franchisee satisfaction, onboarding, and system-wide performance risks.
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- Buyer
- MKB Company, Align Capital Partners
- Target
- US Silt & Site Supply
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Addon
MKB Company, Align Capital Partners’ environmental control platform, announced the acquisition of US Silt & Site Supply, a manufacturer and distributor of erosion and sediment control products. The deal expands MKB’s geographic footprint in the Northeast and strengthens localized service for erosion control solutions.
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January 27, 2026
- Buyer
- Solen Software Group
- Target
- Cairn Applications Inc.
- Seller
- James Moser, Angela Moser, Moser family
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Solen Software Group has acquired Cairn Applications Inc., a 2008-founded provider of cloud SaaS for the waste hauling industry; the transaction closed in December 2025. Cairn (founder James Moser) supports 350+ customers, manages over 65,000 dumpsters and facilitates nearly $150 million in annual commerce; it will continue operating autonomously under Solen's permanent-capital ownership.
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January 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Salas O'Brien
- Target
- RFS Engineering
- Industry
- Engineering Services
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Addon
Salas O’Brien has merged with RFS Engineering, a New England-based MEP/structural/civil engineering firm, integrating RFS’s 100+ professionals and offices in Boston, Laconia (NH), and Portland (ME) into Salas O’Brien’s national platform. The combination broadens Salas O’Brien’s MEP/FP, structural, civil, sustainability, and commissioning capabilities across New England; AEC Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to RFS.
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