Tracked deals
16
16 tracked deals across 2026.
Tracked deals
16
16 tracked deals across 2026.
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
16 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2024
24 tracked deals announced in 2024.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank7 Corp. | 3 | Publicly traded bank holding company operating Bank7, a c... | Strategic |
| EnCap Investments L.P. | 3 | Private energy investment firm with portfolio companies i... | Mixed |
| Matador Resources Company | 3 | Independent oil and gas exploration and production compan... | Strategic |
| ARRAY Technologies, Inc. | 1 | Solar tracker and fixed-tilt systems manufacturer expandi... | Strategic |
| Capstone Accounting and Tax | 1 | Regional accounting and tax firm providing tax, accountin... | Strategic |
| Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) | 1 | Provider of evidence-based autism and behavioral health s... | Strategic |
| EP Wealth Advisors | 1 | Fee-only registered investment advisor and financial plan... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Equal Parts | 1 | AI-native insurance distribution platform that provides i... | Strategic |
| Quantum Lifecycle Partners | 1 | An IT asset disposition (ITAD) and e-waste recycling prov... | Strategic |
| Salas O'Brien | 1 | Employee‑owned engineering and technical services firm de... | Strategic |
Last 9 years
Supporting Data
Equal Parts acquired El Valle Insurance, an independent insurance agency serving customers in Española and Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Benito Ortiz, who joined Equal Parts through its acquisition of Strategic Insurance Group, led the transaction as part of the platform’s strategy of enabling agency operators to expand through acquisitions.
Matador Resources announced it has closed its previously announced acquisition of Paloma Permian LLC from EnCap Investments for $1.255 billion subject to post-closing adjustments. The closed deal adds approximately 16,500 net primarily undeveloped acres in Eddy and Lea Counties, New Mexico, and expands Matador’s Delaware Basin footprint.
Verdera Energy Corp. completed a previously announced distribution of Verdera shares to enCore Energy Corp. shareholders of record on September 25, 2026, with distribution completion on September 30, 2026. The distribution resulted in enCore shareholders receiving a direct interest in Verdera and its portfolio of in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium assets in New Mexico.
Bank7 Corp. entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire 100% of Century Financial Services Corporation, the parent company of Century Bank, in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $137.3 million. The acquisition would expand Bank7 into New Mexico and add Century's legacy deposit franchise; closing is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder, regulatory, court, and customary approvals.
Bank7 Corp. was named the successful bidder to acquire an approximately 71% controlling interest in Century Financial Services Corporation, the parent company of Century Bank, for a stated purchase price of $91 million, including a breakup credit, and an approximate net cash purchase price of $89 million. The acquisition is subject to required court and regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, with closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Matador Resources announced a definitive agreement to acquire Paloma Permian LLC, a portfolio company of EnCap Investments, for $1.275 billion in cash. The acquisition is expected to close in Q4 2026 and adds large Woodford acreage in Eddy and Lea Counties, New Mexico.
In a separate transaction, Matador agreed to acquire primarily undeveloped Woodford acreage from Ridge Runner Resources II, LLC, another EnCap portfolio company. The deal is intended to expand Matador’s contiguous Woodford acreage position in the Delaware Basin and add additional drilling locations and reserves.
ARRAY Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Affordable Wire Management, LLC (AWM), a provider of wire management, cable protection, and balance-of-system solutions, for total consideration of approximately $203 million. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Bank7 Corp. entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire approximately a 71% controlling ownership interest in Century Financial Services Corporation, the Santa Fe, New Mexico-based bank holding company for Century Bank. The shares are being sold by a court-appointed receiver through a court-supervised sale process; Bank7 will serve as the “stalking horse” bidder, subject to higher or better offers, regulatory approvals, and customary closing conditions expected in Q3 2026.
Pluma Construction, with support from ForeFront Power, developed an eight-project, 48.4 MW community solar portfolio in New Mexico under the state Community Solar Program. Standard Solar acquired the portfolio and will serve as the long-term owner and operator, with Solstice leading subscriptions and customer acquisition.
X-Bow Systems has entered into an agreement to acquire Evolution Space, expanding its production capacity for solid rocket motors and enhancing hypersonic propulsion capabilities. The deal is scheduled to close in March or April and will bring Evolution Space’s SRM manufacturing facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi into X-Bow.
Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) announced its acquisition of Behavior Change Institute (BCI), a New Mexico autism services provider. CSD said the deal will expand access in underserved communities in the Southwest and shorten wait times by integrating BCI into CSD’s clinical, research, and technology-enabled delivery model.
Capstone Accounting and Tax announced a partnership under which Peltier, Gustafson 26 Miller (PGM) will integrate its operations under the Capstone brand while continuing to provide local service to its Albuquerque-area clients. The transition is expected to occur over the next few months, including through the 2026 tax season.
EP Wealth Advisors has partnered with and acquired LongView Asset Management, a Santa Fe-based RIA, adding more than $390 million in AUM and expanding EP Wealth's presence in New Mexico. LongView founder David Cantor and seven team members will join EP Wealth, and the move is intended to broaden the firm's planning and advisory capabilities for LongView's clients.
Quantum Lifecycle Partners has completed its acquisition of 2NDGEAR, a U.S. technology lifecycle solutions provider specializing in certified refurbished devices and education and commercial end-user programs. The deal expands Quantum’s circular technology platform and adds 2NDGEAR’s industry-focused sales capabilities, with its Albuquerque facility expected to function as a key configuration and fulfillment hub.
Salas O’Brien has merged with TechSource, bringing TechSource’s scientific and engineering consulting capabilities into Salas O’Brien’s employee‑owned engineering platform. The deal combines TechSource’s deep expertise in national security, nuclear, and high‑tech projects (supporting U.S. national laboratories and federal agencies) with Salas O’Brien’s engineering scale to expand capabilities for federal and critical‑infrastructure programs.
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