Tracked deals
127
127 tracked deals across 2026.
Tracked deals
127
127 tracked deals across 2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
90 strategic · 49 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
224 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Care Dental Management | 2 | Dental Clinical Organization that acquires and operates d... | Strategic |
| R.W. Beckett Corporation | 2 | Industrial manufacturer in heating/combustion and related... | Strategic |
| TruArc Partners | 2 | Middle-market PE firm investing in business services and ... | PE |
| Warburg Pincus | 2 | Global private equity firm that invests in and supports g... | PE |
| AE Industrial Partners | 1 | Private equity firm focused on investments across nationa... | PE |
| AKCG – Public Relations Counselors | 1 | Crisis communications and reputation management agency pr... | Strategic |
| ALPS Insurance | 1 | Nationwide provider of lawyers’ professional liability in... | Strategic |
| AMR Clinical | 1 | Integrated, multi-site clinical research organization pro... | Strategic |
| Affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners | 1 | Global private equity firm focused on corporate carve-out... | PE |
| Affinity Advisory Holding Corp | 1 | Newly formed Nu Ride subsidiary created to hold the acqui... | Mixed |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
Grant Thornton Advisors has agreed to acquire CBIZ in an all-cash transaction valued at $5 billion, with CBIZ shareholders receiving $55 per share. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder approval and regulatory clearances, and will create a significantly larger professional services, tax, and advisory platform. After the acquisition closes, Grant Thornton plans to separate CBIZ’s Benefits and Insurance Services segment into a separate company backed by New Mountain Capital.
Kinderhook Industries acquired Pete & Pete Container Service and Boyas Recycling & Excavating, combining them into a vertically integrated construction and demolition (C&D) waste collection, recycling, and disposal platform serving Northeast Ohio. The Ristagno family and management are expected to remain involved to lead day-to-day operations, and Kinderhook said the internalized landfill and material recovery facility strengthen the platform’s durability and growth potential.
TransDigm Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Prince & Izant, a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners, for approximately $1.066 billion in cash (including certain tax benefits). The deal is subject to U.S. regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Vesterra Capital Partners announced its acquisition of PHFM from Powerhouse Services. PHFM will operate as an independent, standalone provider of interior and exterior facilities maintenance services for commercial customers nationwide.
Gentherm acquired Innovative Medical Equipment, a Cleveland-area provider of the ThermaZone non-opioid thermal therapy device. Gentherm said the acquisition adds a technology platform and customer base to expand its Medical business, leveraging IME’s relationships across additional healthcare channels to generate revenue synergies.
Horace Mann Educators Corporation entered into two agreements with Medical Mutual of Ohio to acquire employee assistance and supplemental insurance businesses for a combined net purchase price of about $240 million. The deals are expected to close in Q4 2026 and Q1 2027, including Horace Mann’s acquisition of Employee Services (ESI), acquisition of all outstanding shares of Reserve National Insurance Company, and a reinsurance arrangement for Medical Mutual’s group life and disability business.
Ridgemont Equity Partners and Coogee Bay Partners acquired Caring Transitions, a nationwide franchise network offering senior move management, downsizing, estate sale and home cleanout services, in partnership with Coogee Bay Partners’ Joshua Ellstein and Michael Felman. The deal includes plans to grow and modernize the CTBids digital auction platform and expand the franchise network’s capacity.
NFP, an Aon company, acquired Total Benefits Advisors, a Cleveland, Ohio-based employee benefits and retirement services advisory firm. The deal is intended to expand NFP’s presence in Northeast Ohio and strengthen its ability to provide integrated benefits and wealth management solutions to businesses and individuals.
AE Industrial Partners acquired Powder Alloy Corporation, a producer of highly engineered metallic, ceramic, and thermal spray powders used in mission-critical surface enhancement and joining applications. The acquisition establishes a new U.S.-based specialty materials platform for aerospace and industrial end markets. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Unity Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm, completed a strategic growth investment in the non-attest advisory services business of Meaden & Moore Advisors, LLC. The deal backs Meaden & Moore’s advisory operations and is intended to support growth in its consulting and advisory lines, including through technology and talent development.
MasTec announced a definitive agreement to acquire Electrical Specialists, doing business as The Superior Group, for approximately $1.65 billion. The deal is intended to expand MasTec’s infrastructure capabilities across data center and other mission-critical end markets, with Superior operating as a new MasTec operating group.
Kanawha Scales & Systems (KSS), an Investcorp-backed provider of industrial scale calibration, maintenance, and repair services, has acquired Strack Scale Service. The deal expands KSS’s footprint in industrial weighing services, adding Strack’s tri-state Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana presence and service capabilities to KSS’s nationwide branch network.
Greenix Pest Control acquired Essential Pest Control, a regional pest management provider serving homeowners in Knoxville, Tennessee and the Dayton, Ohio market. The deal expands Greenix’s footprint into Tennessee (its 21st state of operation) and increases operational density in the Dayton region.
Blue Owl HomeCourt Partners Fund acquired a minority equity stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers and accompanying assets. Dan Gilbert will maintain his majority ownership of the franchise.
Clearstead Advisors, LLC acquired an experienced Philadelphia-based wealth management advisory team formerly part of myCIO Wealth Partners, LLC. The team advised about $2.6 billion of regulatory assets under management (AUM) and about $2.7 billion of additional assets under advisement, and the transaction closed on June 30, 2026.
WILsquare Capital’s portfolio company, Automotive Color & Supply (“ACS”), has completed the acquisition of Ohio Paint Supply (“OPS”), a distributor of automotive and industrial paint and supply products serving customers across Ohio. The deal strengthens ACS’s automotive refinishing and industrial coatings distribution presence and expands its reach within the Midwest.
Kroger Co. announced a definitive agreement to acquire family-owned grocery and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion. The deal is expected to close in 2027, subject to regulatory clearance and customary closing conditions, with limited store divestitures anticipated as part of the process.
AMR Clinical (AMR), an integrated multi-site clinical research company, acquired ClinOhio Research Services, a multi-therapeutic clinical research site based in Columbus, Ohio. The acquisition expands AMR’s geographic presence and strengthens capabilities in Dermatology, Women’s Health, and Gastroenterology.
Boundless and Merakey USA announced a strategic affiliation to create a shared national framework for delivering “whole-person, whole-life care” for people with autism, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Under the affiliation, Boundless will continue operating under its established name while connecting to Merakey’s broader platform and capabilities.
NP Aerospace has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Iten Defense, a U.S. specialist provider of advanced defense protection solutions. The deal is intended to expand NP Aerospace’s portfolio of survivability and protection technologies for defense and security customers across global markets.
Huron Capital’s portfolio company, The Exigent Group (Exigent), acquired Superior Building Services, a mechanical contractor based in Columbus, Ohio. Superior, led by President Bill Detillion and VP Jason Abbott, will continue leading local operations as part of Exigent’s HVAC/plumbing/mechanical services platform. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Cincinnati Benefit Solutions, LLC, an Ohio-based employee benefits services firm focused on small businesses in Cincinnati and nearby areas. Drew Locaputo and the Cincinnati Benefit Solutions team will remain in their current location under the direction of Brian Lomas, head of Gallagher’s Great Lakes region employee benefits consulting and brokerage operations. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Premier Biotech (backed by Align Capital Partners) announced the acquisitions of NexScreen and TransMed to expand its drug and alcohol testing diagnostic product portfolio and global footprint. The deals add NexScreen’s point-of-care diagnostic testing presence in Australia and New Zealand and TransMed’s drug testing product catalog, e-commerce platform, and direct customer base.
Brewer Science, Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire the semiconductor chemicals business line of Heraeus Epurio. The deal includes Heraeus Epurio’s semiconductor chemicals production site in Dayton, Ohio, as well as associated sales and support personnel in Asia.
Thoreau, the healthcare investment platform founded by Matt Holt and backed by Apollo Global Management, has entered into an agreement to make a strategic growth investment in Ensemble Health Partners. Ensemble will use the capital to accelerate its technology and people initiatives, including AI and automation workflows across patient access, coding, and denial prevention. Legacy investors Berkshire Partners, Warburg Pincus, and Bon Secours Mercy Health will continue to co-invest alongside Thoreau.
CVC Catalyst III agreed to acquire a majority stake in WillowWood Holdings Inc., with CVC Catalyst becoming the majority investor alongside Blue Sea Capital, the Arbogast family, and WillowWood management (who will reinvest). The parties expect closing in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, and plan to use the partnership to accelerate product innovation and international expansion—especially in Europe.
Dana Incorporated has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Eaton's Mobility business in a transaction valued at approximately $5.1 billion. The deal is structured as a Reverse Morris Trust and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to approvals, creating a global powertrain systems company focused on commercial and light vehicles.
Precision Production LLC, an ISO-certified manufacturer of precision machined components headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio, completed a management-led buyout to return the company to independent ownership. The deal was completed via a purchase from Spell Capital Partners, with management (President and CEO Bryon Shafer and CFO Rick Sykora) continuing to lead and co-founder Craig Cook returning as Executive Chairman.
DwyerOmega, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, acquired Lake Shore Cryotronics to expand precision measurement capabilities in cryogenics, magnetics, and material characterization. The Westerville, Ohio-based Lake Shore provides cryogenic temperature measurement and related sensing systems used in quantum computing and other advanced research and industrial applications.
River Pines Capital (RPC) announced a strategic investment in Bendon, Inc., a producer of licensed screen-free children’s coloring, activity, and educational products. Bendon’s founder and CEO Ben Ferguson will continue to lead the company, and both he and management will retain meaningful ownership while Thomas Kearney of RPC serves on Bendon’s board.
Huron, a global professional services firm, announced it has acquired RelateCare, a provider of AI-enabled clinical and patient access solutions. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Huron’s healthcare managed services by expanding AI-powered, human-connected delivery across the patient access and care coordination continuum.
Cardinal Credit Union announced it has completed its acquisition of NoteWorthy Federal Credit Union. The deal transfers NoteWorthy’s loan portfolio and member base to Cardinal, expanding branch coverage, ATM access, and digital banking tools while preserving NoteWorthy’s focus on musicians and arts organizations.
Klutch Cannabis said Ohio’s Division of Cannabis Control has approved Klutch’s acquisition of a Columbus recreational marijuana dispensary license from Farkas Farms. In a related transaction, Klutch is also selling its Loudonville, Ohio dispensary to Farkas Farms, with Klutch planning a grand opening for the new Columbus location.
Nu Ride Inc. has entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement to acquire the outstanding membership interests of Affinity Advisory Network, LLC and AAN Wealth Advisors, LLC through a newly formed subsidiary, Affinity Advisory Holding Corp. The transaction is valued at approximately $9.6 million (including cash, Nu Ride Class A shares, and up to $1.312 million in earnout payments) and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Delavan Spray Technologies announced the acquisition of United States Controls (USC), a market leader in precision roll cooling systems for the aluminum and steel industries. The companies cite a strategic fit between Delavan’s spray nozzle/fluid delivery expertise and USC’s application knowledge and system integration capabilities for rolling mill environments.
Ascend, the Arlington, Virginia-based strategic platform for regional accounting and advisory firms backed by Alpine Investors, announced the addition of Maumee, Ohio-based William Vaughan Company. The firm will join the Ascend platform and adopt an alternative practice structure, with WVC Advisors providing tax and advisory services while attest services continue through an independently owned CPA firm.
Byline Sponsor Finance (a division of Byline Bank) provided financing to Diversified Fall Protection, LLC, North Branch Capital’s existing portfolio company, to support a recapitalization/refinance. Midwest Mezzanine Funds also provided subordinated debt for the transaction.
ADF Engineering announced a strategic growth partnership with Heartland Growth Partners, a middle-market private investment firm backed by industrial owner-operators. The partnership is intended to expand ADF’s capacity and broaden its capabilities for complex facility and process engineering needs, while ADF continues operating under its existing brand and leadership team.
Atreon Orthopedics and RenovoDerm have merged to form Atreon Orthopedics, Inc., combining synthetic biomaterial technologies for tissue repair and remodeling. The combined company aims to scale its Autobiologic platform technology across orthopedic, trauma, sports medicine, reconstructive, foot and ankle, and complex wound applications.
Stratos Wealth Holdings completed the acquisition of 11 partner advisory practices representing approximately $4.8 billion in total client assets (as of December 31, 2025). The acquisitions were underway prior to SEI’s strategic investment, and are part of Stratos’ strategy to partner with advisors to support growth, improve enterprise value, and create succession pathways while keeping advisors in leadership roles.
NexTier, Inc. (holding company of NexTier Bank, N.A.) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Riverside Bank of Dublin in a deal that will create a tri-state community bank with total assets exceeding $3.1 billion. Upon consummation, Riverside will be merged into NexTier Bank, and the combined company will operate under the NexTier Bank brand, with Travis Sanders joining as Regional President for Columbus, Ohio.
TrussPoint Roofing & Exterior Renovations (a Soundcore Capital Partners-backed growth platform) announced its acquisition of Runyon & Sons Roofing, a residential roofing company serving homeowners and multi-family and commercial customers across Northeast Ohio. The transaction expands TrussPoint’s Midwest footprint and supports Runyon & Sons Roofing’s next phase of growth while maintaining its local identity.
Basalt Infrastructure Partners has agreed to acquire RELAM, a North American lessor of maintenance-of-way and hi-rail equipment, from Paceline Equity Partners. The companies did not disclose financial terms, and the transaction is expected to close by the end of May 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Francisco Partners acquired Capsa Healthcare, a manufacturer of medical carts, workstations and supply cabinets, from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. MidCap Financial led the debt financing package supporting the transaction.
ALPS Insurance (ALPS) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company (OBLIC), a provider of professional liability insurance for attorneys in Ohio. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close after those approvals are received.
Aspen Energy Corporation was acquired by Priority Power Management, LLC, a portfolio company of I Squared Capital. Footprint Capital acted as exclusive sell-side advisor, and the combined organization will integrate Aspen into Priority Power to expand advisory capabilities and regional presence across the Midwest.
AKCG – Public Relations Counselors, headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia region, announced it has acquired Cleveland-based crisis communications agency Hennes Communications. The deal combines two crisis communications agencies to expand national crisis advisory, planning, management, spokesperson training, and media relations services; financial terms were not disclosed.
Miller Environmental Group, a Coalesce Capital portfolio company, has acquired Central Ohio Oil Inc., an environmental waste treatment, recycling, and disposal provider headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The purchase expands Miller’s Midwest footprint and adds specialized treatment, disposal, and processing capabilities to its vertically integrated environmental services platform.
SouthernCarlson announced its acquisition of W Construction Supply, adding rebar fabrication capabilities to its platform. The deal is SouthernCarlson’s second add-on acquisition in three months since partnering with Truelink Capital, and financial terms were not disclosed.
Evergreen Cooperatives’ Fund for Employee Ownership acquired North Coast Sign and Lighting, a full-service provider of commercial signage and light installation solutions based in Medina, Ohio. The deal is intended to transition the business to employee ownership while preserving the operating team and customer relationships. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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