Tracked deals
1334
1334 tracked deals across 2001-2026.
Tracked deals
1334
1334 tracked deals across 2001-2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
1020 strategic · 683 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2025
210 tracked deals announced in 2025.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMS Capital | 8 | Private investment firm focusing on strategic equity inve... | PE |
| Construction Partners, Inc. | 7 | Vertically integrated civil infrastructure and roadway co... | Strategic |
| NearU Services | 7 | Founder-led, employee- and customer-centric provider of r... | Strategic |
| GTCR | 6 | Chicago-based private equity firm focused on building mar... | PE |
| Genstar Capital | 6 | Private equity firm focused on investments in healthcare,... | PE |
| H.I.G. Capital | 6 | Global alternative investment firm providing equity and d... | PE |
| Allied Industrial Partners | 5 | Lower-middle market private equity firm investing in indu... | PE |
| Hub International Limited | 5 | Global insurance brokerage and financial services firm pr... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| TA Associates | 5 | Global private equity firm focused on scaling growth in p... | PE |
| Wind Point Partners | 5 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on buyouts and ... | PE |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
Q360 Group acquired The Flexo Factor, a Monroe, North Carolina-based supplier of flexographic cleaning products, pressroom equipment, training and consulting. The acquisition expands Q360’s consumables offering and deepens its recurring customer relationships; Q360 was formed in partnership with Valedor Partners, with support from Align Collaborate.
In connection with the completed Ripple Fiber transaction, Verizon acquired the majority of Ripple Fiber’s existing customers and certain network assets in North Carolina and South Carolina. The customers are to transition to Verizon’s fiber broadband platform over time, with uninterrupted service during the transition.
Avanza + MedHQ acquired Fulcrum Strategies, a healthcare consulting firm specializing in payer contract negotiation for physician practices, hospitals, and health systems. The acquisition adds dedicated payer contracting capabilities to Avanza + MedHQ’s services for ambulatory healthcare organizations; Fulcrum founder Ron Howrigon will lead the new Payer Relations and Contracting service line.
Petauri acquired Franklin Pharmaceutical Consulting (FPC), a consultancy providing health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), real-world evidence, and market access services to life sciences companies. FPC will strengthen Petauri Evidence, and founder Meg Franklin will serve as President of Petauri Evidence US.
Norlee Group (NLG) acquired IEM Electric, Inc., an industrial electrical contractor based in Hickory, North Carolina. The transaction was completed on September 30, 2026 and represents Norlee Group’s continued expansion across the Southeast, adding electrical, controls, automation, and maintenance capabilities. Madison Street Capital served as the exclusive financial advisor to IEM.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RXO in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at approximately $5.8 billion. The deal is expected to combine the companies’ transportation networks and capabilities, with closing anticipated in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory, shareholder and other customary approvals.
Cardinal Infrastructure Group, Inc. announced the closing of its acquisition of Allied Paving Contractors. The deal expands Cardinal’s self-performing paving and related infrastructure capabilities in the Atlanta / Northern Georgia market, with Allied generating about $100 million in standalone revenue.
Limble, a maintenance and asset management platform, announced it has acquired FM360’s professional services business. The deal brings FM360’s facility management implementation and consulting team into Limble’s professional services organization, and FM360 founder John Rimer will join Limble as VP of Professional Services.
C.H. Guenther & Son (CHG) acquired House-Autry Mills, a manufacturer of branded and custom dry mix flavor solutions. The acquisition is intended to expand CHG’s flavor solutions and ingredients platform by combining CHG’s scale and manufacturing/logistics infrastructure with House-Autry’s custom dry mix formulation and flavor development capabilities.
Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. completed its acquisition of Azure Energy, LLC, a renewable biomass power plant developer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The transaction was structured as an asset purchase for total consideration of approximately $23 million, using a mix of Algorhythm common stock and newly issued preferred stock convertible into common stock after shareholder approval.
Eagle Leasing Company acquired GoldStar Storage Container & Trailer Rentals to expand Eagle Leasing’s southeastern North Carolina presence. The deal adds another Wilmington-area location and additional resources to Eagle Leasing’s existing Charlotte and Raleigh operations; financial terms were not disclosed.
Endpoint Clinical L.P., a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, acquired Bluefin, a Boston-based provider of clinical supply forecasting and planning technology. The deal is designed to expand Endpoint into clinical supply planning while keeping Bluefin independent and RTSM-agnostic, operating its forecasting and planning mission.
Macquarie Asset Management, together with co-investors including UniSuper, has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in SI Solutions. The company provides structural integrity engineering, testing, and software solutions for critical infrastructure owners and operators.
Vertiv has agreed to acquire UtilityInnovation Group (operated as UtilityInnovation Group / Utility Innovation Holdings) for approximately $1.45 billion in cash at closing, with the potential for an additional $1.15 billion in cash tied to EBITDA targets. The combined offering is intended to extend Vertiv’s data center power capabilities upstream toward the utility interconnect using microgrid controls, onsite generation, energy-storage orchestration, and behind-the-meter power architecture.
Fortrea signed a definitive agreement to acquire Worldwide Clinical Trials’ Early Phase Services division, including its Clinical Pharmacology Unit and Bioanalytical Laboratory operations, in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $45 million. The acquired operations include a GLP bioanalytical laboratory in Austin, a GCP-compliant clinical pharmacology unit in San Antonio, and a biospecimen storage facility in Pflugerville, Texas. The transaction is expected to close subject to regulatory and licensing approvals.
Inceptua Group, backed by Vesey Street Capital Partners, announced it has acquired SupplyRx, a U.S.-based technology-driven provider of cloud-based digital solutions for clinical trial pharmacy programs in the U.S. and Canada. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Inceptua’s pharmacy model by adding SupplyRx’s portal technology, networks, and processes to improve the clinical supply chain and patient access.
cbdMD, Inc. entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets and brands of Twinlab through an assignment for the benefit of creditors (ABC) proceeding, subject to court approval. The acquired portfolio includes Twinlab, Reserveage, Metabolife, and Alvita Tea, expanding cbdMD’s multi-brand consumer wellness platform into legacy supplements, sports nutrition, women’s beauty, weight loss, and longevity.
Corgan, an employee-owned architecture and design firm, acquired Durham, North Carolina–based Duda|Paine Architects. The acquisition establishes Corgan’s presence in North Carolina and the Research Triangle and adds a complementary team of architects and designers to expand Corgan’s office and higher education practice areas.
Transcat acquired Southeastern Biomedical Associates for $12.8 million in cash to expand its biomedical calibration, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance capabilities across the southeastern United States. The acquisition became effective August 31, 2026, with Southeastern’s owners, Boyd Campbell and Greg Johnson, remaining to support growth of the combined biomedical business.
Globus Medical, Inc. has acquired Higgs Boson Health, a Durham, North Carolina-based digital healthcare experience company incubated out of Duke University. The acquisition is intended to add AI-driven surgical intelligence and digital healthcare capabilities across the full episode of musculoskeletal care.
Piedmont Advantage Credit Union members voted to approve a proposed merger with Truliant Federal Credit Union. The credit unions are set to legally combine on Sept. 1, 2026, with Piedmont Advantage temporarily operating as a division of Truliant while teams work toward full operational and system integration by end of Q1 2027.
Barings provided lead-agent senior secured credit facilities to support The Edgewater Funds’ acquisition of Parker Manufacturing Group. Parker manufactures highly engineered precision fasteners for aerospace and defense, semiconductor capital equipment, and general industrial end markets.
Vontier Corporation announced it has acquired EKOS, a cloud-connected fleet, fuel, and electric vehicle (EV) management software platform. The acquisition deepens Vontier’s fleet connectivity offering by combining EKOS’s software layer with Vontier’s fueling equipment and turnkey infrastructure to provide a unified, end-to-end platform for commercial fleet operators.
Affordable Care, LLC, a national dental support organization (DSO), completed a sweeping debt restructuring that removes more than $1 billion of debt and injects $75 million in fresh capital. Under the terms, the former private equity sponsors are wiped out and the reorganized company is owned by its direct lenders, including Blackstone and KKR & Co.
Simultaneously with its investment in Southern Shade Tree, Mosaic and SST completed the acquisition of Atlantic Coast Landscaping Services, LLC, an eastern North Carolina landscaping operation. Atlantic Coast’s leaders remain in their roles and the employees are made eligible to participate in the new Employee Ownership Trust.
Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co., LLC has acquired Threadline Products, Inc., a Charlotte, North Carolina-based manufacturer of custom anchor bolts, threaded rod, and fabricated structural steel products. The acquisition is intended to expand Portland Bolt’s manufacturing capabilities and strengthen its East Coast presence, while Threadline’s team will continue operations at the Charlotte facility during a transition to “Portland Bolt Charlotte.”
Hightower Advisors has added Stearns Financial Group to its Hightower Signature Wealth platform, bringing approximately $2.5 billion in assets under management and 30 employees. The transition expands Stearns Financial Group’s partnership with Hightower and provides centralized support across investment management, operations, technology, compliance, marketing, and client service.
Sheridan Capital Partners has completed its investment in Carolina Components Group (CCG), a Durham, North Carolina-based provider of custom-engineered bioprocessing assemblies and ultra-pure components used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Concurrent with the investment, CCG named Maurice Phelan as its new CEO, while founder John Cooling joined the board and retains an equity interest.
Katalyst, an e4n platform company, announced the acquisition of Layer27, a Durham, North Carolina managed services and cybersecurity provider. Layer27’s team will join Katalyst and clients will continue to be served by the same people as Layer27’s technology stack and service delivery are integrated over the coming weeks.
GRM Information Management has completed the acquisition of FileVault, LLC, a records management company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The deal undisclosed financial terms and is intended to add FileVault’s customers to GRM’s document management and digital solutions platform, including services delivered through its sister company VisualVault.
Eaton Fiber entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ripple Fiber, a fiber-optic internet provider and network operator headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The acquisition, funded by the announced $1.5 billion investment in Eaton Fiber, was completed on October 13, 2026.
IBT Industrial Solutions, Inc. acquired Indesco, Inc., a specialized distributor of hydraulic, pneumatic, and power transmission products serving OEMs and industrial customers in the Southeast. The acquisition closed on June 26, 2026.
The Badar Family Office announced its acquisition of McLaren Charlotte and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Charlotte as it enters the ultra-luxury automotive market. The dealerships will become part of the newly established ZT Automotive Collection, operated by ZT Automotive, expanding the group’s footprint to 18 dealerships across the Southeast.
First Bancorp announced it signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire First Carolina Bancshares Corporation in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at $166 million. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 or early in the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary approvals and conditions.
Wealth Enhancement, a national independent wealth management firm, acquired the investment advisory business of Raleigh-area WealthShield Partners and its affiliated wealth management practice, Madison Oaks Wealth Partners. The two firms managed more than $993 million in client assets and joined Wealth Enhancement as the Emerald Team and Madison Oaks Team, respectively.
HF Companies (Hoffmann Family of Companies), a U.S.-based family-owned firm, announced it has acquired Allred Metal Stamping Works, a privately held U.S. custom metal stamping and fabrication manufacturer. The deal expands HF Companies’ manufacturing footprint and capabilities in precision end-to-end metal stamping and finishing for multiple industrial end markets.
Collision Partners (“CP”), a collision repair platform, announced its acquisition of K&M Collision (“K&M”), an OEM-certified collision repair operator based in Hickory, North Carolina. The transaction is structured as an operator-led partnership in which the Bradshaw family becomes significant shareholders in CP, with Michael Bradshaw joining CP’s executive leadership and Kyle Bradshaw taking on the General Manager role at K&M.
AM Technical Solutions (AMTS) has acquired Sequence Inc. in a strategic acquisition to scale project delivery and expand workforce innovation capabilities for the life sciences industry. The combination brings AMTS’s global engineering and project delivery footprint together with Sequence’s engineering and CQV expertise, including its mock pharmaceutical training facility designed to prepare personnel ahead of onsite work.
Valstone announced the acquisition of Nascent Technology to expand its industrial transportation technology platform. Nascent, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, provides mission-critical software for terminal operations, including gate automation and tools used by railroads, ports, and intermodal freight stakeholders.
Bouygues Construction acquired Vannoy Construction, a general contractor with operations across the U.S. Southeast. The acquisition was finalized on June 30 in Charlotte, North Carolina, expanding Bouygues Construction’s U.S. presence and supporting Vannoy’s growth while maintaining its management team, brand, and culture.
McKim & Creed acquired Davis Martin Powell (DMP), a 46-person engineering and surveying firm with offices in High Point and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The deal was designed to strengthen McKim & Creed’s presence in the North Carolina Triad region and expand engineering and surveying resources for DMP’s long-standing clients; financial terms were not disclosed.
Quad-C Management, Inc. announced an investment in Armstrong Transport Group, a logistics platform providing truckload, LTL, and cross-border brokerage through an independent agent network across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Terms were not disclosed, and Armstrong’s executive management team will remain in place with significant ownership to reinvest and accelerate growth, including via strategic acquisitions.
ChartSpan completed the acquisition of Validic, combining ChartSpan’s care management services with Validic’s personal health data platform for wearable and clinical device data. The combined company will operate as ChartSpan and offer remote health programs powered by continuous patient visibility, including Chronic Care Management, Advanced Primary Care Management, and Remote Patient Monitoring.
Altaris acquired Simulations Plus in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $375 million, with shareholders receiving $18.50 per share. The acquisition was completed on October 6, 2026, and Simulations Plus is being combined with Altaris portfolio company Chemical Computing Group to broaden the combined drug discovery, modeling, and simulation software platform.
Bed Bath & Beyond signed a definitive all-stock agreement to acquire Fathom Holdings, a technology-driven real estate services platform integrating brokerage, mortgage, title, insurance, and SaaS. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Merck Animal Health has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TARGAN, a privately held poultry animal-agriculture technology company developing biodevice solutions. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Liberty Waste Solutions, backed by Allied Industrial Partners, acquired Bill's Trash Services, a residential waste collector serving the greater Fayetteville market and Harnett County, North Carolina. The deal is expected to increase Liberty’s residential route density in Harnett County and extend its reach into the surrounding Fayetteville market; financial terms were not disclosed.
Kian Capital-backed SPATCO Energy Solutions completed the acquisitions of Discovery Tank Testing Inc. and Tank Wizards Inc., expanding SPATCO’s environmental compliance/testing and tank-cleaning capabilities in Florida. SPATCO said the deals are part of the platform’s ongoing growth strategy following its 2024 single-asset continuation fund closing.
FreeGame announced the launch of FreeGame Diamond, a new vertical for baseball and softball athletes, created through a merger with Prep. The transaction brings Prep’s diamond-sports expertise—athlete representation and education, NIL support, and brand pipeline—under the FreeGame umbrella.
Cardinal Infrastructure Group announced the acquisition of Piedmont Pipe Construction, a wet utilities provider serving North and South Carolina. Piedmont will operate under the Cardinal Civil Contracting brand as the deal expands Cardinal’s wet utility capabilities in the high-growth Charlotte market.
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