Tracked deals
212
212 tracked deals across 2025.
Tracked deals
212
212 tracked deals across 2025.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
164 strategic · 105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAR Corp. | 2 | Provides aviation services including MRO, repair and engi... | Strategic |
| Adams Outdoor Advertising | 2 | Owner and operator of a national out-of-home (OOH) billbo... | Strategic |
| Bertram Capital | 2 | Private equity firm targeting lower middle-market compani... | PE |
| King Risk Partners | 2 | Full-service insurance brokerage offering personal and co... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Patient Square Capital | 2 | Healthcare-focused investment firm that partners with gro... | PE |
| Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration | 2 | Provider of residential and commercial roofing and restor... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Simplicity Group Holdings | 2 | Financial products distribution and advisor support firm ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. | 2 | National wholesale distributor of landscape supplies serv... | Strategic |
| Source Capital | 2 | Private investment firm providing flexible equity and deb... | Investor |
| TPG | 2 | Global alternative asset manager investing across private... | PE |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
Lindsay Goldberg has completed the sale of its interest in Pike Corporation following a 25-year partnership. The transaction transfers a majority stake to TPG and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (La Caisse), alongside Pike management, positioning Pike for accelerated growth in U.S. electric-grid, renewables and telecom infrastructure services.
Fortune International, a premier seafood processor and distributor based in Bensenville, Illinois, has acquired Simply Fresh, a Durham, North Carolina-based fresh fish and seafood processor and purveyor. The acquisition expands Fortune's Mid-Atlantic and Southeast sourcing and custom-cutting capabilities while bringing Simply Fresh's team and regional relationships into Fortune Fish & Gourmet.
AAR Corp. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies from ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions for $35 million in an all-cash transaction, subject to customary adjustments and closing conditions. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of AAR’s fiscal year 2026 and is intended to expand AAR’s engineering and in-house certification capabilities for passenger aircraft interior reconfigurations.
IT Solutions, a North American managed service provider, has acquired Technology Associates, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based managed IT services firm. The deal expands IT Solutions' East Coast footprint and enhances its managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud capabilities to better support SMB clients across the Carolinas.
Parella Motorsports Holdings (the owner/operator of SpeedTour) has acquired Racing America, a digital-first motorsports media and streaming platform. The deal, completed under the ownership of Velocity Capital Management (with support from the Texas Permanent School Fund), combines live-event promotion with Racing America's digital production and streaming capabilities to create an integrated grassroots motorsports media and events platform headquartered in North Carolina.
Enceladus Partners, a family office, completed an investment in Smith Excavating, LLC, a second‑generation infrastructure services company headquartered in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina. Generational Group advised the transaction; Enceladus said the capital will support regional expansion, fleet and technology investments (including GIS capabilities), and partnership with CEO Matthew Smith to scale the business across the Mid‑Atlantic.
Kingswood Capital Management acquired Daramic, a global manufacturer and supplier of polyethylene and phenolic resin-based battery separators used in lead-acid batteries, from Asahi Kasei. Platinum Equity and Ares Commercial Finance provided financing to support the acquisition.
Torque Capital Group has acquired Joe Gibbs Manufacturing Solutions from Joe Gibbs Racing and rebranded the business as JGA Space & Defense. The company will focus on supplying advanced specialty composites, precision-machined aerospace and defense components, and rocket propulsion assemblies, and will expand into a ~60,000 sq. ft. facility in Huntersville, North Carolina to support growth into the space and defense supply chain.
Patient Square Capital (via an affiliate) has completed its previously announced $2.6 billion acquisition of Premier, Inc., valuing Premier at $2.6 billion. Premier common stock stopped trading and will be delisted from Nasdaq as of November 25, 2025, with stockholders receiving $28.25 in cash per share.
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. completed the acquisition of French Broad Stone Yards, a wholesale distributor of hardscape products with locations in Arden and Brevard, North Carolina. The deal expands SiteOne's presence in the North Carolina mountain region and brings the local French Broad team into SiteOne's national distribution network.
Premier, Inc. stockholders overwhelmingly approved Patient Square Capital’s acquisition of the company at a special meeting. The deal provides Premier shareholders $28.25 in cash per share and is expected to close on or about November 25, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
Decide4Action acquired ProAxion, a predictive maintenance and industrial IoT platform provider. The deal integrates ProAxion’s machine-agnostic predictive maintenance capabilities into Decide4Action’s manufacturing intelligence/workflow automation suite and was completed on October 8, 2025.
Sigma Performance Services Racing (SPS Racing) has acquired AM Racing, combining the two motorsports organizations and leveraging technical support from Ford Racing. The deal brings AM Racing into SPS's expanded national footprint — including entries in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series — and aims to accelerate driver development, engineering performance and competitive capability for the 2026 season.
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund completed the acquisition of Polytec, Inc., a southeastern U.S. turnkey water treatment solutions provider, for US$150 million. The deal expands Chemtrade's water-treatment chemicals platform by adding Polytec's service capabilities, products and end-market access (municipal and food-processing) to support cross-selling and Vision 2030 growth targets.
Wolter Inc., a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based material handling solutions provider, has acquired Carson Industries, Inc. and its operating units (Carson Material Handling, Carson Dock and Door, J&J Forklift Services and Pinnacle Lift Systems), expanding Wolter’s footprint with four locations across North and South Carolina. The deal enhances Wolter’s regional service capacity for forklifts, dock & door systems, rentals, parts and planned maintenance, enabling broader product access and improved service for local manufacturers, logistics providers and distribution centers in the Southeast.
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, via its subsidiary Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (MSI), acquired an 18% equity stake in Barings from MassMutual. MassMutual retained 82% ownership and controlling governance rights, and Barings continues operating as an independent subsidiary of MassMutual.
MRO has acquired Clinetic, an AI-driven patient recruitment management platform that integrates with provider EHRs to identify and enroll patients for clinical trials. MRO plans to incorporate Clinetic’s software across its clinical data platform (including the Q-Centrix Research Network) to expand recruitment capacity, streamline enrollment, and enhance research capabilities for hospitals, health systems, and life sciences sponsors.
King Risk Partners has acquired Stuart Surles Insurance, an independent agency based in Angier, North Carolina, expanding King Risk's footprint in the state. The acquisition strengthens King Risk's farm and crop insurance capabilities while preserving Stuart Surles Insurance's local, relationship-driven service model.
ARC Health Partners has acquired Clarity Counseling Center, an outpatient therapy practice based in Wilmington, North Carolina, expanding ARC's presence in the state. Clarity, founded in 2015 by Karin Kassab, offers in-person and telehealth mental health services; the deal adds to ARC's growing platform (backed by Thurston Group) of partner practices nationwide.
Sealed Air Corporation entered into a definitive all-cash agreement to be acquired by funds affiliated with Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) at an enterprise value of $10.3 billion. After receiving required regulatory approvals, the acquisition was completed in April 2026, and Sealed Air became privately held with its shares ceasing to trade on the NYSE.
Blue River Financial Group advised Solve Industrial Motion Group, an Audax Private Equity portfolio company, on three add-on acquisitions completed within the past 60 days: Power Rite Products, Miller Bearing Company, and B26B Manufacturing, Inc. The acquisitions are intended to expand Solve’s bearings and power transmission capabilities and strengthen its domestic manufacturing capacity.
Landscape Workshop, a commercial landscape maintenance platform backed by Ares Management Corporation, has acquired Live Oak Landscape, LLC to expand its Charlotte, North Carolina presence. Live Oak owner Matt Kaylor and all Live Oak employees will join Landscape Workshop as part of the add-on acquisition, supporting LW's broader expansion across the Southeastern U.S.
Align Capital Partners (ACP) completed a growth capital investment in Advantage Investigations, a national insurance investigative services platform, with CEO Shelly Kummings remaining in place. The partnership will support Advantage's national expansion, technology and AI investments, and continued M&A activity to expand its insurance services offerings.
American Bancorp Inc., parent of American Pride Bank, completed a stock-for-stock merger with New Republic Partners Inc., the parent company of Charlotte-based New Republic Bank. The deal makes New Republic Bank a sister bank to American Pride Bank and expands American Bancorp's presence across the Southeast, bringing the combined company to roughly $900 million in assets.
Aquarian Capital LLC, through an affiliate, has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Brighthouse Financial, Inc. for $70.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion. The deal is expected to close in 2026, subject to shareholder approval and regulatory approvals, with Brighthouse Financial remaining headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and operating under its existing name and brand.
An Imaginuity subsidiary has acquired the Adwerx digital advertising automation platform and supporting team (≈40 employees) from Adwerx. The platform — used by more than 12,000 users across real estate, mortgage and distributed organizations — will be integrated with Imaginuity’s Pylot CMS and AdScience performance intelligence engine to expand product-led growth and always-on, personalized ad automation for franchise and multi-location clients.
JoyBridge Kids has acquired Pediatric Advanced Therapy, a North Carolina-based provider of pediatric speech, occupational, physical therapy and counseling, to expand multidisciplinary care across the Southeastern United States. The deal strengthens JoyBridge’s integrated ABA and supportive-therapy platform; Frontline Healthcare Partners, which holds an ownership stake in JoyBridge Kids, commented on the strategic fit.
Frazier & Deeter (FD) announced it is acquiring Pesta, Finnie & Associates, LLP, a Charlotte-based accounting firm specializing in real estate tax and advisory services. The strategic acquisition expands FD’s Charlotte and broader Carolinas presence and adds deeper expertise serving middle-market businesses and family offices.
Platinum Equity has completed its acquisition of PlayPower, a designer and manufacturer of recreational and outdoor living systems. The deal purchases PlayPower from Littlejohn & Co.; financial terms were not disclosed.
AAR Corp. has acquired HAECO Americas from HAECO Group for $78 million in cash, expanding AAR's heavy maintenance footprint with two facilities in Greensboro, North Carolina and Lake City, Florida. The deal adds roughly 1,600 employees and comes with multi-year heavy maintenance contracts worth over $850 million, which effectively sell out the acquired facilities and support AAR's Repair & Engineering growth strategy.
Cabin Consulting, a Charlotte-based digital experience consultancy, has acquired Cloud Connects, a boutique Salesforce consultancy, to expand its Salesforce implementation and integration capabilities. The deal brings Cloud Connects' founders and Salesforce expertise into Cabin to offer end-to-end digital transformation services for enterprise clients.
Next Glass has acquired Ekos, the Charlotte-based supply chain and production management SaaS platform for craft beverage producers. The deal brings Ekos's inventory, production, reporting, compliance, and B2B ordering capabilities into Next Glass's beverage software ecosystem to create an end-to-end platform and will include a two-year price freeze for existing Ekos customers.
Oasis Health Partners has acquired PreferCare, a management services organization that partners with independent physicians to deliver in-home and virtual care for at-risk seniors. The acquisition expands Oasis’s value-based primary care footprint into North Carolina and brings added analytics, clinical and quality programs to support providers and seniors.
PremiStar announced that Smith's Refrigeration, a full-service mechanical contractor based in Lumberton, North Carolina, has joined the PremiStar family of companies. The acquisition expands PremiStar’s HVAC, refrigeration and mechanical capabilities in North Carolina and South Carolina and strengthens its service coverage across healthcare, senior living, education, manufacturing and government end markets.
Lennox International completed the acquisition of NSI Industries' HVAC division, including the Duro Dyne and Supco brands, expanding its HVAC parts and supplies portfolio. The divestiture—announced by Sentinel Capital Partners—enables NSI to refocus on its core electrical products business while strengthening Lennox’s lifecycle offerings for residential and commercial customers.
TPG and Corpay completed the take-private acquisition of AvidXchange at $10.00 per share, valuing the company at approximately $2.2 billion. TPG acquired a majority interest through TPG Capital, while Corpay invested about $550 million for a 34% equity stake with an option to buy the remainder.
MB2 Dental, a Dallas-based dental partnership organization and portfolio company of Charlesbank Capital Partners and Warburg Pincus, has partnered with A Beautiful Smile, a family dental practice led by Dr. Gina Mancini in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The transaction brings the single-location practice into MB2 Dental’s platform as an add-on to expand its network and local patient services.
Marlin Equity Partners completed a growth investment in Intelligent Locations, a Raleigh-based provider of AI-powered real-time location system (RTLS) software for healthcare organizations. The funding will support further development of Intelligent Locations' INTRAX platform; First Analysis also participated while founder Bogdan Nedelcu and HealthX Ventures will retain significant stakes.
Cordance has acquired AppsAnywhere, a provider of application delivery and IT management software for higher education, to deepen its education technology portfolio and align the product with existing Cordance holdings. The deal pairs AppsAnywhere’s student-centric application delivery platform with LabStats’ analytics to expand capabilities for universities and improve IT efficiency and student experiences.
TopBuild Corp. acquired Specialty Products and Insulation (SPI) from Incline Equity Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.0 billion. The acquisition expands TopBuild’s geographic footprint and mechanical insulation fabrication capabilities, adds ~90 branches and ~1,000 employees, and increases TopBuild’s exposure to recurring maintenance and repair revenue.
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (NYSE: SITE) has acquired Red's Home & Garden, a single-location wholesale distributor of nursery and hardscape products in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The acquisition provides SiteOne a strategic entry into North Carolina's Appalachian market and expands its footprint to better serve residential and commercial landscape professionals.
Juniper Square has acquired Tenor Digital, an AI-enabled platform for private credit lenders and loan administrators, to integrate Tenor’s loan servicing, reporting, and reconciliation tools into Juniper Square’s fund administration and JunieAI platform. The deal expands Juniper Square’s capabilities and market reach into the fast-growing private credit sector and brings Tenor’s founding team, including CEO Tony Chung, into Juniper Square leadership.
Alpine Intel, a Charlotte-based provider of forensic investigation and insurance intelligence services, has acquired HMI, a Cary, North Carolina–based provider of national outdoor property claims support. The acquisition expands Alpine Intel’s capabilities to include tree and landscape loss services—such as emergency tree removal, estimate reviews, and replacement/repair cost estimates—strengthening its data-driven offerings for insurance carriers.
Adams Outdoor Advertising has acquired Scotty Outdoor, adding 132 static billboard faces and 3 digital faces across North and South Carolina. The acquisition expands Adams' out-of-home footprint across key Carolina markets (from Boone and Charlotte to Emerald Isle and Columbia), strengthening its regional advertising coverage.
The Retirement Planning Group (TRPG), Cetera’s employee-based RIA, closed the acquisition of HMC Partners, an advisory firm based in Greensboro, North Carolina, bringing approximately $425 million in assets to Cetera/TRPG. HMC Partners serves more than 500 households; co‑founders John Hardy and Gib McEachran have joined TRPG following a multi-year affiliation with Summit Financial Networks.
Clearspan, a Plano-based provider of cloud unified communications solutions, has acquired AveriStar, a Charlotte-based specialist in cloud-based UC engineering and hosted Cisco/BroadSoft platforms, in a private transaction. The deal expands Clearspan's scale and capabilities in the U.S. service provider, large enterprise and SLED/Federal markets; Q Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to AveriStar.
Hatcher Landscape Partners (HLP), a newly formed commercial landscape platform backed by Walnut Grove Capital Partners, has acquired GreenView Partners, a Raleigh-based commercial landscape services firm. The deal brings GreenView into HLP alongside Michael Hatcher & Associates to expand service capabilities and geographic reach across the Southeastern United States.
Glooko, a Palo Alto–based digital health company, has acquired Monarch Medical Technologies, the Charlotte-based developer of the FDA‑cleared EndoTool inpatient glucose management system. The deal expands Glooko's connected diabetes care platform into hospitals and inpatient glycemic management; financial terms were not disclosed.
Main Street Capital Corporation invested $14.0 million in a minority recapitalization of The Financial Risk Group, LLC (FRG), funding the transaction with a combination of first lien senior secured term debt and a direct equity investment. FRG, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is a technology-enabled risk management firm that provides risk analytics, data management consulting, software implementation and cloud-based hosting services to financial institutions, insurers and other commercial customers.
Eyas Capital has acquired BOJ of WNC LLC, the largest Bojangles franchisee group led by Jeff Rigsby, in a deal that includes a portfolio of 120 locations across six states. Eyas plans to expand the Bojangles footprint in the Cincinnati and Columbus markets and integrate the brand into its hospitality investment portfolio.
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