Acquisitions in North Carolina in 2026

Tracked deals

123

123 tracked deals across 2026.

Buyer mix

Mixed buyer set

94 strategic · 43 pe

Top trend

Volume peaked in 2025

211 tracked deals announced in 2025.

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Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.

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Buyer # Deals Focus Type
Allied Industrial Partners 4 Lower-middle market private equity firm investing in indu... PE
Liberty Waste Solutions 4 Vertically integrated waste and recycling services provid... Strategic (PE-backed)
Falfurrias Management Partners 2 Middle-market private equity firm focused on growth-orien... PE
AM Technical Solutions (AMTS) 1 Global architecture, engineering, construction, and commi... Strategic
Abrigo 1 Provider of compliance, credit risk, lending, and AI-driv... Strategic
Alexis Miller 1 Acquirer/owner-operator behind Gen3 Innovations Lab Aesth... Investor
AllianceBernstein 1 Global asset manager participating in the Teamworks growt... Mixed
Allspring Global Investments 1 Independent global asset manager expanding its fixed-inco... Strategic
Altaris, LLC (affiliates) 1 Healthcare-focused investment firm acquiring and building... PE
AltitudeX Aviation Group 1 Firm of former senior aviation executives focused on midd... Strategic

Acquisition Volume in in North Carolina in 2026 by Year

Last 10 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 10 years for Acquisitions in North Carolina in 2026. 3 2017 9 2018 79 2019 121 2020 194 2021 192 2022 159 2023 193 2024 211 2025 ~169 est. 121 2026
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Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Eagle Leasing Company, Rent-A-Container Network
    Target
    GoldStar Storage Container & Trailer Rentals
    Seller
    Leigh Ann Burdick, Patricia Burdick
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Macquarie Asset Management, UniSuper
    Target
    SI Solutions
    Seller
    MidOcean Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Vertiv
    Target
    UtilityInnovation Group (Utility Innovation Holdings)
    Industry
    Infrastructure
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    cbdMD, Inc.
    Target
    Twinlab Brands, Twinlab, Reserveage, Metabolife, Alvita Tea
    Seller
    Twinlab (operating assets and brands sold via assignment for the benefit of creditors (ABC) proceeding)
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Corgan
    Target
    Duda|Paine Architects
    Seller
    Turan Duda, Jeffrey Paine
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Transcat
    Target
    Southeastern Biomedical Associates
    Seller
    Boyd Campbell, Greg Johnson
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Globus Medical
    Target
    Higgs Boson Health
    Type
    Buyout

    Globus Medical acquired Higgs Boson Health, adding AI, software development, and digital healthcare capabilities to its musculoskeletal technology ecosystem. The acquisition is intended to integrate Higgs Boson’s surgical intelligence and analytics into a closed-loop system across the full episode of musculoskeletal care, with financial terms not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Truliant Federal Credit Union
    Target
    Piedmont Advantage Credit Union
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Bland Landscaping
    Target
    Charleston Grounds Management, Clear Lakes and Wetland Services
    Type
    Addon

    Vesterra Capital Partners’ portfolio company Bland Landscaping completed acquisitions of Charleston Grounds Management (CGM) and Clear Lakes and Wetland Services (CLAWS) to expand its landscaping and aquatics footprint in South Carolina. The deals add commercial landscaping and HOA-focused aquatics capabilities in Charleston and Myrtle Beach, respectively.

  • Buyer
    Vontier Corporation
    Target
    EKOS
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Blackstone, KKR & Co.
    Target
    Affordable Care, LLC
    Seller
    Harvest Partners, Berkshire Partners

    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.

  • Buyer
    Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co., LLC
    Target
    Threadline Products, Inc.
    Seller
    Josh Miller (co-owner of Threadline Products), Jennifer Miller (co-owner of Threadline Products)
    Type
    Buyout

    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.”

  • Buyer
    Hightower Advisors, Hightower Signature Wealth
    Target
    Stearns Financial Group
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Sheridan Capital Partners
    Target
    Carolina Components Group
    Seller
    John Cooling (retains an equity interest; founder is implied as continuing owner/board member)
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Katalyst
    Target
    Layer27
    Industry
    Cybersecurity
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    GRM Information Management
    Target
    FileVault, LLC
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Eaton Fiber, Bain Capital, Tillman Global Holdings
    Target
    Ripple Fiber
    Seller
    Platform Investment Partners, KLT
    Type
    Addon

    Bain Capital and Tillman Global Holdings announced a $1.5 billion investment in Eaton Fiber (a Tillman affiliate) to accelerate Verizon fiber broadband expansion across the United States. In connection with the investment, Eaton Fiber has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ripple Fiber, with Ripple Fiber’s existing shareholders (Platform Investment Partners and KLT) continuing to back the Eaton Fiber platform alongside Tillman and Bain Capital.

  • Buyer
    IBT Industrial Solutions, Inc.
    Target
    Indesco, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Badar Family Office, ZT Automotive
    Target
    McLaren Charlotte, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Charlotte
    Industry
    Retail
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    First Bancorp
    Target
    First Carolina Bancshares Corporation
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Wealth Enhancement
    Target
    WealthShield Partners, Madison Oaks Wealth Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    HF Companies (Hoffmann Family of Companies)
    Target
    Allred Metal Stamping Works
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Collision Partners (CP)
    Target
    K&M Collision
    Seller
    Bradshaw family (Kevin and Meredith Bradshaw and their family/operators leadership)
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    AM Technical Solutions (AMTS)
    Target
    Sequence Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Valstone
    Target
    Nascent Technology
    Seller
    Firmament
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Bouygues Construction
    Target
    Vannoy Construction
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    McKim & Creed, McKim 26 Creed
    Target
    Davis Martin Powell (DMP)
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Quad-C Management, Inc.
    Target
    Armstrong Transport Group

    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.

  • Buyer
    ChartSpan
    Target
    Validic
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Altaris, LLC (affiliates)
    Target
    Simulations Plus, Inc.
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Simulations Plus entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Altaris in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $375 million. Under the terms, Simulations Plus stockholders will receive $18.50 per share, and Altaris expects the deal to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 (subject to customary conditions and approvals).

  • Buyer
    Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.
    Target
    Fathom Holdings Inc.
    Industry
    Real Estate
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Merck Animal Health
    Target
    TARGAN
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Liberty Waste Solutions, Allied Industrial Partners
    Target
    Bill's Trash Services
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    SPATCO Energy Solutions
    Target
    Discovery Tank Testing Inc., Tank Wizards Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    FreeGame
    Target
    Prep
    Seller
    Aidan Byrne, Paige Byrne
    Type
    Addon

    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.

  • Buyer
    Cardinal Infrastructure Group, Inc.
    Target
    Piedmont Pipe Construction, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

  • Buyer
    Liberty Waste Solutions, Allied Industrial Partners
    Target
    M&M Garbage Disposal
    Type
    Addon

    Liberty Waste Solutions, backed by Allied Industrial Partners, has acquired M&M Garbage Disposal, a subscription-based residential waste collector headquartered in Asheboro, North Carolina. The deal strengthens Liberty’s residential route density in North Carolina’s Triad market, with M&M’s service area overlapping Liberty’s existing footprint to enable route absorption without incremental capital expenditures.

  • Buyer
    Soleo Health
    Target
    Realo Specialty Care Pharmacy, BluHaven Management
    Seller
    Realo Drugs
    Type
    Buyout

    Soleo Health acquired Realo Specialty Care Pharmacy and BluHaven Management from parent company Realo Drugs. The deal expands Soleo Health’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic region, adding a specialty pharmacy in Morrisville, North Carolina and an ambulatory infusion center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • Buyer
    Authentic Brands Group
    Target
    Lee
    Seller
    Kontoor Brands, Inc.

    Authentic Brands Group signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lee, the denim and workwear brand, from Kontoor Brands for up to $1 billion. The deal includes an initial $750 million payment and up to $250 million of potential earn-out consideration, and is expected to close in the second half of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

  • Buyer
    Alexis Miller, Gen3 Innovations Lab Aesthetics and Wellness Group
    Target
    Ballantyne Plastic Surgery
    Seller
    Thomas G. Liszka, M.D.
    Type
    Buyout

    Ballantyne Plastic Surgery, a Charlotte-based aesthetic surgery practice, has been acquired by Alexis Miller and Gen3 Innovations Lab Aesthetics and Wellness Group, with capital partnership from New Majority Capital. The deal is positioned as a founder-to-next-generation ownership transition, with Dr. Thomas G. Liszka providing mentorship support during the handoff.

  • Buyer
    Enduring Ventures, Inc.
    Target
    Global Knowledge instructor-led training business of Skillsoft
    Seller
    Skillsoft Corp.
    Industry
    Education
    Type
    Buyout

    Enduring Ventures, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Skillsoft’s Global Knowledge instructor-led training business for $20 million. Consideration includes a $10 million cash payment and a $10 million earnout/contingent payment, with the transaction expected to complete between May 20, 2026 and July 31, 2026 subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

  • Buyer
    Harbor IT
    Target
    ComTech Computer Services
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    Harbor IT, a national provider of managed IT services, cybersecurity, AI and cloud solutions, announced it has acquired ComTech Computer Services. The deal expands Harbor IT’s Southeast presence and strengthens its cyber-focused platform and U.S.-based SOC capabilities, particularly for life sciences and critical infrastructure customers.

  • Buyer
    Watson's
    Target
    Viridien Patio + Fireplace
    Industry
    Retail
    Type
    Addon

    Watson's announced the acquisition of Charlotte-based Viridien Patio + Fireplace, a high-end outdoor furniture, outdoor kitchens, fireplace, and hearth retailer with four locations across the Carolinas. Following the deal, Viridien will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary under the brand name “Viridien by Watson's,” supporting Watson's Southern U.S. expansion and broadening its outdoor furnishings offering.

  • Buyer
    Cumming Group
    Target
    RGD Project Management, Inc.
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    Cumming Group announced the merger of RGD Project Management into its Advanced Technologies division. The deal strengthens Cumming Group’s capabilities in technically complex life sciences manufacturing projects, with RGD adding deep expertise and an established presence in North Carolina’s Research Triangle.

  • Buyer
    Talica
    Target
    Sieber Industrial
    Type
    Addon

    Talica announced the acquisition of Sieber Industrial, an Ayden, North Carolina provider of specialty high-purity fabrication, ASME code repairs, surface treatments, and field services for regulated markets. Sieber will continue to operate under its established name and leadership while gaining access to Talica’s platform resources to expand high-purity fabrication and support capabilities, including data center cooling system-related work.

  • Buyer
    Clean Harbors, Inc.
    Target
    Terra Nova Solutions
    Type
    Buyout

    Clean Harbors, Inc. announced the all-cash $225 million acquisition of Terra Nova Solutions, a regional provider of hazardous and non-hazardous waste services. The deal adds five operating sites and complementary capabilities (including wastewater treatment, solidification, drum collection, tank cleaning, and vacuum services) to expand Clean Harbors’ Technical Services and Field Services footprint across the Carolinas.

  • Buyer
    Party Reflections
    Target
    Creative Solutions Special Events
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Addon

    Dynamic Core Capital Partners’ portfolio company, Party Reflections, completed the acquisition of Creative Solutions Special Events, a full-service event rental company headquartered in Belmont, North Carolina. The deal is Party Reflections’ first add-on transaction and expands its footprint in the greater Charlotte market and across the Carolinas and Southeast.

  • Buyer
    Osaic, Inc., Reverence Capital Partners
    Target
    Du Lac Wealth Services
    Seller
    LPL Financial
    Type
    Addon

    Osaic, a wealth management platform backed by Reverence Capital Partners, announced that Du Lac Wealth Services has joined the firm after transitioning from LPL Financial. The Cary, North Carolina-based advisory team brings approximately $200 million in client assets and will continue serving clients under Osaic’s resources and acquisition-focused platform.

  • Buyer
    JoyBridge Kids
    Target
    Two North Carolina autism clinics formerly operated by A Bridge To Achievement (Charlotte and Winston-Salem locations), A Bridge To Achievement
    Seller
    A Bridge To Achievement
    Type
    Addon

    JoyBridge Kids acquired two large autism clinics formerly operated by A Bridge to Achievement in Charlotte and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The acquisitions support JoyBridge’s first adult service line, launching an Adult Daily Living (ADL) program within the acquired clinic sites. Deal terms were not disclosed, and the companies have not issued a joint press release as of publication.

  • Buyer
    HomeFront Brands
    Target
    AdvantaClean
    Seller
    Home Franchise Concepts
    Type
    Buyout

    HomeFront Brands (HFB) acquired AdvantaClean, adding the restoration and environmental services franchise brand as its sixth platform brand. The acquisition strengthens HFB’s position in light environmental remediation, water damage mitigation, mold remediation, and related restoration services across North America, though financial terms were not disclosed.

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