Tracked deals
174
174 tracked deals across 2007-2026.
Tracked deals
174
174 tracked deals across 2007-2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
132 strategic · 72 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2026
31 tracked deals announced in 2026.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcline Investment Management | 4 | Growth-oriented private equity firm focused on acquiring ... | PE |
| World Insurance Associates LLC | 4 | National, full-service insurance brokerage and financial ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Main Street Capital Corporation | 3 | Publicly traded investment firm providing long‑term debt ... | PE |
| The Hilb Group, LLC | 3 | Middle-market property & casualty insurance brokerage tha... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Alloy Holdings, LLC | 2 | A Rhode Island-based holding company focused on metals, a... | Mixed |
| CAI Software, LLC | 2 | Provider of enterprise software and services (ERP, MES, W... | Strategic |
| Hilb Group | 2 | Leading property & casualty and employee benefits insuran... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Shell Energy North America (US), L.P. (SENA) | 2 | Full-service energy company and wholesale power trader ac... | Strategic |
| Symphony Technology Group (STG) | 2 | Private equity firm focused on investments in software, d... | PE |
| 424 Capital | 1 | Growth capital investor focused on lower middle market te... | PE |
Last 9 years
Supporting Data
Eagle Leasing, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, acquired Mobile Storage, Inc., a Providence-based provider of storage container and semi-trailer rentals. The acquisition adds a Providence operating location, fleet density, and local capabilities, extending Eagle Leasing’s presence in New England.
Alloy Holdings, LLC completed its acquisition of privately held GSM Metals, Inc. GSM Metals will continue operating under its existing name and remains based in Cranston, Rhode Island as a wholly owned subsidiary of Alloy Holdings.
Alloy Holdings, LLC completed its acquisition of privately held Cimini & Associates, Inc., which will operate as C&A Advanced Materials. The business remains in Westerly, Rhode Island and becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Alloy Holdings, adding manufacturing capacity in advanced electrical materials and components for grid and energy applications.
Constellation entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of RISEC Holdings, LLC, the owner of the Rhode Island State Energy Center, from Shell Energy North America for $715 million. The 609 MW combined-cycle natural gas facility is located in Johnston, Rhode Island and is expected to join Constellation’s merchant generation portfolio within ISO New England.
APPLIED Adhesives, a Bertram Capital portfolio company, acquired Industrial Sales and Distribution, Inc. (ISD), a Westerly, Rhode Island-based distributor of adhesives and silicones serving manufacturing customers. The acquisition adds to APPLIED’s product portfolio and customer base and expands its East Coast presence.
Ignyte Insurance announced the acquisition of InsureMyTrip, a U.S. travel insurance marketplace that helps consumers compare and purchase coverage from trusted providers. The deal adds InsureMyTrip to Ignyte’s expanding portfolio of travel and travel medical insurance brands.
Arcline Investment Management completed its all-cash take-private acquisition of AstroNova for $29.00 per share, valuing the company at roughly $272 million. The transaction was approved by AstroNova shareholders in late August and resulted in AstroNova ceasing trading and delisting from Nasdaq.
Citizens Capital Markets & Advisory acted as the financial advisor to Krewe Anesthesia in its sale to CHG Healthcare. The announcement highlights CHG’s national scale and how the combined platform is positioned to grow CRNA placements and deepen technology investment.
Pentair plc entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Taco Group Holdings (Taco) for approximately $1.4 billion, subject to customary adjustments. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 and will expand Pentair’s hydronic and water-based HVAC/data center solutions portfolio, with Taco expected to remain marketed under the Taco brand.
Mark Foods has acquired Endeavor Seafood, a Newport, Rhode Island-based importer and marketer of frozen seafood products. The acquisition builds on Mark Foods’ 2021 equity investment in Endeavor and will be fully integrated into Mark Foods’ operations; financial terms were not disclosed.
Beeline Holdings, Inc. completed its acquisition of MagicBlocks, gaining full ownership and control of the AI technology that powers its proprietary mortgage and title agent, Bob. The integrated AI is expected to accelerate automation across mortgage origination and title workflows, reduce production costs, and improve borrower experience.
FusionIQ announced the completed acquisition of Marstone, a digital wealth technology provider, to combine the two companies’ WealthTech platforms. The deal strengthens FusionIQ’s end-to-end AI-enabled financial planning and digital investing offering for banks, credit unions, wealth managers, and broker-dealers.
Arcline Investment Management signed a definitive agreement to acquire AstroNova in an all-cash deal at $29 per share, valuing the transaction at an enterprise value of about $272 million. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, after which AstroNova will become privately held.
AstroNova, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Arcline Investment Management in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $272 million, or $29.00 per share. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals.
Dockwa, a marina management software company, secured a strategic growth investment from PSG, a growth equity firm focused on software and technology-enabled services. The funding is intended to accelerate Dockwa’s expansion beyond marina management software into a broader “full-stack operating system and intelligence layer” for the marine economy, including AI-native products and data-driven tools.
CVS Health’s subsidiary Omnicare received U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval to sell its business to GenieRx Holdings LLC in a transaction valued at $250 million. GenieRx is a joint partnership between Milrose Capital LLC and Integro Asset Management LLC (doing business as Integro Healthcare Services). The transaction is expected to close later in 2026, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
SV Health Investors (SVHI) announced the acquisition of EpiVax, a Providence, Rhode Island-based bioanalytical CRO specializing in immunogenicity risk assessments for pharmaceutical and biotech companies. The deal is positioned as SVHI’s new platform investment to expand SVHI’s tech-enabled pharma services offering, with EpiVax planning new computational tools, cell-based assay applications, and expanded analytical consulting services.
Rob McGee of the McGee Automotive Family acquired Lexus of Warwick, a Lexus dealership in Warwick, Rhode Island, from Penske Automotive Group (PAG). The transaction closed on March 26, 2026, and the dealership will continue operating under its existing Lexus of Warwick name.
Wind River Environmental acquired J&M Transfer, Inc., a family-owned sludge and non-sludge hauling business based in Rhode Island. The deal is aimed at strengthening Wind River’s operations in Rhode Island and expanding service capabilities for customers across New England.
AttivoERP, a value-added reseller focused on ERP solutions, announced the acquisition of Acuity Consulting Group LLC, an ERP advisory and operational consulting firm. The deal is intended to expand AttivoERP’s capabilities and provide Acuity’s clients with access to AttivoERP’s resources while preserving Acuity’s legacy and team.
Altamont Capital Partners has made an undisclosed investment in Key Container Corporation, a New England-based manufacturer of specialty and custom corrugated packaging. The deal is intended to support Key Container’s continued growth and expansion across the Northeast and help build a scaled regional corrugated platform.
Havoc, an all-domain collaborative autonomy company, has closed its acquisitions of Mavrik and Teleo. The deals bring Mavrik’s drone technology and Teleo’s supervised autonomy for heavy machinery into Havoc’s single operational architecture to expand air and land capabilities and enable coordinated autonomy across domains.
TWC Phoenix announced the acquisition of Brunca Waterproofing, a Rhode Island–based commercial waterproofing contractor founded in 1976. Brunca will continue operating under its existing name, with its leadership team staying in place, to expand TWC Phoenix’s regional building-envelope capabilities across Southern New England.
HouseWorks Holdings, LLC acquired A Caring Experience Nursing Services, Inc., a Rhode Island-based provider of in-home senior care services. The deal expands HouseWorks’ footprint in New England and strengthens its ability to deliver home care to seniors across the region, with A Caring Experience’s local presence and caregiver training school supporting the integration.
Centurion Foundation, a Georgia-based nonprofit, completed the acquisition of two Rhode Island safety-net hospitals: Roger Williams Medical Center (Providence) and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital (North Providence). The transaction converts the hospitals from Prospect Medical Holdings’ prior for-profit status to nonprofit organizations and is intended to preserve essential health care services, protect jobs, and maintain patient access.
Lutron Electronics has acquired Tanury Industries, a Rhode Island-based metal finishing and plating company that has supplied Lutron with metal faceplates for more than 25 years. The acquisition brings plating and coating capabilities in-house to support Lutron’s premium metal finishes and will keep Tanury operating in Lincoln, Rhode Island while expanding investment in its capabilities across end markets including automotive, aviation, marine, and luxury products.
City Flavor announced it has acquired Kyoo.tech, a multi-merchant ordering platform built for high-volume workplace food environments. The acquired platform is now branded as Order With Flavor and is designed to deliver a consumer-grade on-site ordering experience for corporate, college, and manufacturing campuses nationwide.
Michelin has completed the acquisition of Cooley Group, a Rhode Island–headquartered designer and manufacturer of high-performance polymer coated fabrics, for an undisclosed sum financed from available cash. Cooley, which has about 300 employees, four North American factories and reported $168 million in 2025 revenue, will expand Michelin's capabilities in industrial coated fabrics and complementary geographies.
Sylmar Group has acquired Atlantic Water Management, a New England industrial water treatment provider founded by Kevin Rabbitt. The deal expands Sylmar's regional footprint and adds Atlantic Water's cooling and boiler treatment capabilities to Sylmar's family of water services companies.
Vatn Systems, a Portsmouth, Rhode Island defense-technology company, has acquired Rhode Island-based Crewless Marine to bring advanced underwater acoustic sensing and real-time signal-processing capabilities in‑house. Crewless Marine co‑founders Dr. Steve Bordonaro and Dr. Philip Caspers will join Vatn in senior engineering roles; financial terms were not disclosed. The deal strengthens Vatn’s vertical integration, reduces supply‑chain dependencies, and accelerates development of AUV acoustic capabilities for defense and environmental markets.
A. O. Smith entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Leonard Valve Company (including LVC Holdco LLC and its Heat-Timer brand) for $470 million to expand its water management and digital controls capabilities. The deal closed in early 2026, deepening A. O. Smith’s position in water temperature and flow control and broadening its commercial and institutional product portfolio.
Arcfield has completed its acquisition of Rite-Solutions, a Rhode Island–based systems engineering, software development and IT provider serving U.S. government customers. The deal expands Arcfield’s undersea warfare and naval systems expertise to complement its existing nuclear surety and missile engineering capabilities, strengthening the combined firm’s systems engineering and all-domain mission operations for defense customers.
Following a 2024 merger, PeopleGrove and CORE Higher Education Group have combined under the PeopleGrove brand and launched a unified website and integrated product suite. The combined company will integrate CORE’s experiential and clinical education management solutions with PeopleGrove’s engagement and career-readiness platform to better serve colleges, universities, and health-science programs.
Summit Financial has made a minority investment in Ivy Wealth Management, a West Warwick, Rhode Island-based registered investment advisor that oversees more than $500 million in client assets. The deal expands Summit’s national RIA platform and strengthens its presence in the Northeast while allowing Ivy’s principals to retain operational control and access Summit’s capital, technology and investment-management resources.
Hilb Group, a Carlyle-backed property & casualty and employee benefits broker, acquired a Rhode Island–based property and casualty agency (OceanPoint Insurance) effective November 1, 2025. The acquisition expands Hilb Group’s New England presence and adds a personal-lines-focused book of business to its regional portfolio.
RelaDyne has acquired Ocean State Oil, a North Kingstown, Rhode Island-based distributor of lubricants and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). The deal expands RelaDyne's Northeast footprint, adding Rhode Island to its network and strengthening distribution and service capabilities for automotive, commercial and industrial customers in the region.
Tag Agency Professionals (TAP), a St. Petersburg, Florida-based title and registration services provider, has acquired EZDMV, a Middletown, Rhode Island-based private tag agency specializing in fleet services. The deal adds EZDMV's fleet operations across 16 states (expanding TAP into 8 new states) and will retain founder Dennis Sullivan and the existing management team to help scale TAP's national network.
Industrial Opportunity Partners (IOP) led a recapitalization of Charcuterie Artisans, the parent of Creminelli Fine Meats and Del Duca, acquiring the company’s assets and assuming majority ownership alongside capital partners Oaktree Capital Management, Sandton Capital Partners and Contrarian Capital Management. The transaction eliminated approximately $200 million of debt, secured a new working capital facility from PNC Business Credit, and positions Charcuterie to expand capabilities, strengthen customer partnerships and invest in growth across its premium charcuterie portfolio. Jeff "Trip" Tripician was appointed CEO to lead the company’s next phase.
Liberty Service Partners has acquired Restivo's Heating & Air, a family-owned HVAC provider serving the Providence area in Rhode Island. The add-on expands Liberty Service Partners' residential HVAC footprint into the Northeast as part of its platform growth backed by NorthCurrent Partners.
US Dock & Door (USDD), a service platform backed by Soundcore Capital Partners, has acquired Garage Headquarters, a family-owned provider of residential and commercial overhead garage doors and related services in southeastern New England. The acquisition expands USDD's service capabilities and footprint into the Northeast while preserving the Grace family's legacy and existing distributorship relationships.
McDonald Electrical Corporation has acquired ANJ Electric, a union electrical contractor serving Rhode Island and Connecticut. The acquisition expands McDonald Electrical’s regional footprint and service capabilities—adding licensed operations in Rhode Island and Connecticut while retaining ANJ’s local leadership and workforce to support commercial, industrial, and utility projects across the Northeast.
Crete United has added CAM H.V.A.C. & Construction, a Smithfield, Rhode Island-based mechanical contractor, as the company’s first Rhode Island partner to expand its Northeast footprint. The move brings CAM’s nearly 50 years of HVAC installation, repair and in‑house sheet metal fabrication capabilities into Crete United’s partner network; financial advisor to CAM was Griffin Financial Group.
Easton Select Group, a PE-backed national pool services platform, has acquired New England Aquatics, Inc., a West Warwick, Rhode Island-based commercial pool repair and maintenance specialist. The deal expands Easton Select's capabilities into commercial pool services (municipal, institutional, hospitality) while the New England Aquatics team will remain in place and continue operating under its brand.
Minuteman Security & Life Safety has acquired Cranston, Rhode Island-based Shanix Technology, Inc., a security and audiovisual systems integrator with more than 30 employees. The acquisition deepens Minuteman's New England coverage, expands its AV and life-safety capabilities, and keeps Shanix's leadership and staff in place to continue serving higher education, healthcare and other institutional clients.
Savant Wealth Management has acquired Middletown, Rhode Island-based Corrigan Financial, a 25-person fee-only RIA managing $1.15 billion in AUM. The deal, which closed April 30, 2025, expands Savant's national footprint into Rhode Island and brings Corrigan's tax preparation capabilities into Savant's Tax & Consulting business line.
Wenger Corporation has acquired Creative Conners, Inc., a Cranston, Rhode Island-based maker of advanced stage automation systems. The deal expands Wenger's performing-arts product portfolio and technical capabilities in motion-control and theatrical automation; Creative Conners will continue operations in Rhode Island and integrate with Wenger's existing staging and rigging brands.
Bradley, Foster & Sargent (BFS) has completed a merger with Napatree Capital, bringing Napatree’s approximately $350 million in assets under management into BFS’s platform (BFS manages roughly $8 billion AUM). The Napatree team will join BFS and retain offices in Westerly, Rhode Island and Longmeadow, Massachusetts as BFS expands its presence and advisory capabilities in Southern New England.
OIA Global has acquired JF Moran, a U.S.-based customs brokerage and freight forwarding firm, to strengthen its North American customs compliance and trade expertise. The deal expands OIA's footprint and capabilities in customs brokerage, foreign-trade-zone services, and regulatory trade compliance across key end markets including retail, energy and automotive.
American Food Partners, Inc. has acquired NGC, Inc., the owner of The Town Dock, a Rhode Island-based seafood company specializing in squid and calamari, including its affiliated fleet of vessels. Ryan Clark will remain as CEO of The Town Dock while AFP adds the business to its portfolio alongside SeaFresh USA and Handrigan Seafood to expand its U.S. presence and squid/calamari program.
Calera Capital (through an affiliate) acquired a majority stake in Nocturne Luxury Villas from Gladstone Investment Corporation; financial terms were not disclosed. Nocturne is a luxury vacation rental management platform with operations in St. Barth's, Grand Cayman, Telluride (CO), Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Santa Barbara (CA) and Florida's Emerald Coast and is headquartered in Newport, Rhode Island.
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