Tracked deals
481
481 tracked deals across 2016-2026.
Acquisitions in South Carolina
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
391 strategic · 232 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2024
79 tracked deals announced in 2024.
Buyer Snapshot
Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockit Pest | 7 | Regional pest-control platform formed to partner with and... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Kinderhook Industries, LLC | 5 | Private investment firm focused on middle-market business... | PE |
| World Insurance Associates LLC | 5 | National insurance brokerage and financial services organ... | Strategic |
| Audax Private Equity | 4 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on buy-and-buil... | PE |
| Capital Waste Services, LLC | 4 | Regional solid waste hauling provider offering residentia... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Eye Health America | 4 | Eye care practice management company partnering with opht... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Hub International Limited | 4 | Global insurance brokerage and financial services firm pr... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Pye-Barker Fire & Safety | 4 | National provider of integrated fire protection, life saf... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Relation Insurance Services, Inc. | 4 | National insurance brokerage offering risk-management and... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery | 3 | Operator and consolidator of dermatology practices operat... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Acquisition Volume in in South Carolina by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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June 30, 2026
- Buyer
- Pave America, LLC
- Target
- Bennett Paving, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Pave America, LLC acquired Bennett Paving, Inc., an asphalt paving and pavement maintenance contractor serving the Greenville-Spartanburg and Hilton Head–Lowcountry regions of South Carolina. The deal is positioned as strengthening Pave America’s presence across South Carolina and enhancing its ability to serve commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout the Southeast.
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- Buyer
- Higginbotham
- Target
- Turbeville Insurance Agency
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Higginbotham, an employee-owned independent insurance and financial services company, announced it has joined forces with Turbeville Insurance Agency, an independent brokerage with four offices across South Carolina. The combined arrangement expands Higginbotham’s presence in South Carolina and provides Turbeville clients access to Higginbotham’s additional resources, while Turbeville employees gain an employee ownership path.
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June 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Colony Bankcorp, Inc.
- Target
- First Reliance Bancshares, Inc.
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire 100% of First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. for approximately $163 million in a combined stock-and-cash transaction. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, shareholder approval, and customary closing conditions.
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June 23, 2026
- Buyer
- EIS - Environmental Infrastructure Solutions (EIS)
- Target
- ARM Environmental Services, LLC (ARM)
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
EIS – Environmental Infrastructure Solutions acquired ARM Environmental Services, a Columbia, South Carolina-based firm specializing in underground and aboveground storage tank and site rehabilitation work. The deal expands EIS’s footprint across the Carolinas and strengthens its tank, remediation, and environmental consulting capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Optimus Energy Solutions
- Target
- South Carolina EV fast-charging network (52 DC fast charging stations across 26 locations)
- Seller
- Duke Energy (implied as the originating pilot owner/developer)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Optimus Energy Solutions (OES) acquired a Duke Energy–developed electric vehicle fast-charging network in South Carolina. The network comprises 52 DC fast charging stations across 26 locations, and OES plans to continue operating and maintaining it for the long term as EV adoption grows.
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- Buyer
- EFI USA, EC Applications
- Target
- EFI USA, EC Applications
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
EFI USA and EC Applications announced a strategic merger effective June 8, 2026, combining their environmental construction and geosynthetic membrane installation capabilities. The merged organization will offer turnkey environmental containment and infrastructure delivery across landfill, mining, tunneling, biogas capture, wastewater facilities, and erosion control for environmental, agricultural, industrial, and federal clients.
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June 8, 2026
- Buyer
- Snap-on Incorporated
- Target
- Diesel Laptops, LLC
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Snap-on Incorporated acquired Diesel Laptops, LLC for approximately $100 million in cash. The deal closed on June 8, 2026, expanding Snap-on’s diagnostics and repair information capabilities for heavy-duty trucks and off-highway equipment markets.
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June 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Balfour Beatty Communities
- Target
- Clemson Village
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Balfour Beatty Communities acquired Clemson Village, a 96-unit (288-bed) student housing community serving Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. The acquisition expands Balfour Beatty Communities’ presence in high-performing university markets and supports planned property enhancements to improve the resident experience and long-term performance.
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May 28, 2026
- Buyer
- Juniper Landscaping, Bregal Partners
- Target
- Hilton Head Landscapes, LLC
- Seller
- Nicholas Welliver (owner)
- Industry
- Construction
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Juniper Landscaping, a commercial landscaping platform backed by Bregal Partners, acquired Hilton Head Landscapes, LLC to strengthen its footprint in coastal South Carolina’s Lowcountry region. The acquisition builds on Juniper’s 2024 purchase of Davis Landscaping and increases market density across the Southeast.
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- Buyer
- CordenPharma
- Target
- AmbioPharm
- Seller
- AmbioPharm shareholders
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CordenPharma has entered into an agreement to acquire AmbioPharm, a U.S.-headquartered peptide API CDMO, to expand its peptide development and manufacturing capabilities. The deal adds manufacturing capacity in North Augusta, South Carolina and Shanghai, China, strengthening CordenPharma’s upstream and downstream peptide API footprint and geographic flexibility for global customers.
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May 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Boyne Capital, Sisu Equity, Consumer Growth Partners
- Target
- Local Boy Outfitters
- Seller
- Inactive co-founder of Local Boy Outfitters (unnamed)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Boyne Capital announced an affiliate investment in Local Boy Outfitters, a consumer apparel and lifestyle brand focused on outdoor enthusiasts and Southern culture. The primary use of proceeds is to buy out an inactive co-founder, while co-founder and CEO David Faulkenberry will continue to lead the company and remain a significant shareholder.
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- Buyer
- Ty J. Young Wealth Management
- Target
- Moore Insurance Services
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ty J. Young Wealth Management acquired Moore Insurance Services in a deal aimed at expanding its nationwide footprint and growing its retirement solutions offering. The announcement states that Moore Insurance Services’ CEO, David Moore, is stepping into retirement and the acquisition is intended to provide continuity for clients in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina region.
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- Buyer
- US LBM
- Target
- Builders Supply Company
- Industry
- Building Products
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
US LBM acquired Builders Supply Company, a Lancaster, South Carolina-based distributor of lumber and millwork with window and door distribution and install services. The company’s president, Greg Gregory, will continue to run day-to-day operations, and US LBM said the acquisition strengthens its ability to serve production builders in the Charlotte market and extend reach toward Columbia, South Carolina.
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May 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Audax Private Equity, FCH
- Target
- Sanitary Solutions Group
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Audax Private Equity completed its 1,500th add-on acquisition as part of its Buy & Build strategy. The milestone transaction was FCH’s acquisition of Sanitary Solutions Group, completed on April 14, 2026 and made public earlier in May.
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- Buyer
- TPM
- Target
- Hunley, TrebleHook
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
TPM announced that Hunley, a Salesforce integration partner focused on AEC and manufacturing, has joined TrebleHook as part of TPM’s CRM Solutions division. The combination is intended to pair TrebleHook’s AEC-focused CRM platform with Hunley’s Salesforce implementation, integration, and managed services.
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April 22, 2026
- Buyer
- INVISION
- Target
- Novus Architects Inc.
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Novus Architects and INVISION announced they will merge under the INVISION brand, effective April 8, 2026. The combined firm is intended to expand INVISION’s national reach—particularly in the Southeast—while offering broader expertise across multiple building sectors including healthcare, education, workplace, civic, and mixed-use projects.
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April 22, 2026
- Buyer
- Blue Sage Capital, MBN Brands
- Target
- Dwell Vacation Rentals
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Blue Sage Capital, in partnership with independent sponsor MBN Brands, formed Dwell Vacation Rentals, a full-service short-term rental property management platform. Dwell will operate as a Casago franchisee and manage 2,000+ units across Hilton Head Island, Edisto, and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
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- Buyer
- GCG Advisory Partners
- Target
- Gunderson Capital Management
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
GCG Advisory Partners (parent of GCG Wealth Management) announced that Gunderson Capital Management has joined its RIA platform. The partnership grants Gunderson Capital access to GCG’s technology, operational support, and growth capital, while Bill Gunderson becomes an Operating and Equity Partner at GCG. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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April 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Vertiv
- Target
- BMarko Structures LLC
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) announced that it has acquired BMarko Structures LLC, a U.S. provider of custom-engineered structural fabrication. The deal is intended to vertically integrate structural fabrication capabilities into Vertiv’s Infrastructure Solutions business to improve speed, supply chain control, and customization for manufactured and converged infrastructure used in data centers and AI deployments.
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- Buyer
- CenterGate Capital (affiliate)
- Target
- Spartaco Tool Group
- Seller
- Platte River Equity
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
An affiliate of Austin, Texas-based private equity firm CenterGate Capital made an investment in Spartaco Tool Group. Spartaco, headquartered in Clover, South Carolina, is a provider of professional-grade tools for utility and telecommunications professionals through a portfolio of brands including Jameson Tools, Huskie Tools, RONIN, and others.
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- Buyer
- Main Street Capital Corporation, MSC Income Fund, Inc., Trantech Radiator Topco, LLC
- Target
- Transformer Maintenance and Service, Inc. (TMS)
- Seller
- Owners of TMS (Transformer Maintenance and Service, Inc.)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Main Street Capital Corporation and co-investor MSC Income Fund completed a $26.0 million follow-on investment in their portfolio company, Trantech Radiator Topco, LLC, to support Trantech’s strategic acquisition of Transformer Maintenance and Service, Inc. (TMS). The financing includes $24.7 million of first-lien senior secured term debt and $1.4 million of direct equity, with TMS owners receiving a portion of the acquisition purchase price as equity in Trantech.
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April 1, 2026
- Buyer
- KeyMark Inc.
- Target
- All Star Software Systems
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
KeyMark Inc. announced the acquisition of All Star Software Systems, a Hyland and Tungsten Automation reseller, to expand KeyMark’s Hyland and Tungsten channel and service capabilities. The combined organization is expected to deepen KeyMark’s ability to help customers streamline document-driven processes, improve compliance, and accelerate operations using AI and intelligent capture.
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March 25, 2026
- Buyer
- Chimney Rock Equity Partners
- Target
- United Electronics Company (UEC)
- Seller
- Albion River
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Chimney Rock Equity Partners acquired United Electronics Company (UEC), a provider of mission-critical electronics solutions serving defense, aerospace, and industrial markets, from Albion River. Terms were not disclosed, and Chimney Rock said it plans to expand the business using UEC’s engineering capabilities, long-standing customer relationships, and additional strategic acquisitions.
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- Buyer
- Sylvester & Cockrum, LLC
- Target
- Mechanical Systems Technology, Inc. (MST)
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sylvester & Cockrum, LLC acquired Mechanical Systems Technology, Inc. (MST) in a tuck-in acquisition to expand its commercial HVAC and refrigeration services into the Myrtle Beach and greater coastal South Carolina market. MST’s founder, Scott Tripp, will remain with the business and lead day-to-day operations under Sylvester & Cockrum ownership.
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- Buyer
- McMillan Pazdan Smith
- Target
- MCA Architecture
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) has acquired MCA Architecture, an architecture firm based in Greenville, South Carolina. The deal is intended to deepen and expand MPS’s industrial practice, which designs advanced manufacturing environments and related corporate and commercial campus projects across the Eastern United States.
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March 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
- Target
- Priority One Security
- Seller
- William Francis, Sr. (president and owner of Priority One Security)
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Priority One Security, a full-service smart security integrator with offices in South Carolina and Tennessee. The deal adds more than 80 team members and expands Pye-Barker’s Southeast operations with four additional locations.
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March 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Atlantis Fire Protection
- Target
- Palmetto Fire Services
- Seller
- Paul Brown, Sara Brown
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Atlantis Fire Protection announced the acquisition of Palmetto Fire Services, a fire alarm company serving Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and nearby areas. Founders Paul and Sara Brown will continue operating the business under Atlantis Fire Protection ownership, retaining the Palmetto Fire Services brand.
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- Buyer
- Resolve Pain Solutions, Compass Group Equity Partners
- Target
- Southcoast Spine and Pain
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Resolve Pain Solutions acquired Southcoast Spine and Pain, a regional interventional pain management practice located in Aiken, South Carolina. The deal adds Dr. Russell Daniel to Resolve’s physician platform and marks Resolve’s entry into South Carolina, expanding its geographic footprint across the southern United States.
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- Buyer
- MacLean Power Systems, Funds affiliated with Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, Blackstone, Affiliate of Centerbridge Partners
- Target
- Power Grid Components
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
MacLean Power Systems and Power Grid Components completed their previously announced merger, combining electrical transmission, distribution, substation, and communications infrastructure equipment portfolios under the MacLean Power Systems name. Funds affiliated with Blackstone Energy Transition Partners and Blackstone became the majority owners of the combined company, and Centerbridge will make a new investment. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- MUSC Health, Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), part of MUSC Health
- Target
- Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP)
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
MUSC Health (via MUHA) announced it has acquired Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP) for $111 million. The MUHA Board unanimously approved the purchase of all membership interests in PPCP, which will become a not-for-profit entity within the MUSC Health family effective March 3, 2026.
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- Buyer
- RBM of Atlanta
- Target
- Porsche of Greenville, Land Rover Greenville, Crown Nissan of Greenville
- Seller
- Asbury Automotive Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
RBM of Atlanta acquired three Greenville, South Carolina dealerships — Porsche of Greenville, Land Rover Greenville and Crown Nissan of Greenville — from Asbury Automotive Group in a transaction that included related real estate and closed Feb. 23. The Presidio Group advised Asbury on the divestiture; the deal marks RBM's first expansion beyond the metro-Atlanta area as it grows its multi-brand dealership footprint.
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February 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Stanley Martin Homes, LLC
- Target
- United Homes Group, Inc.
- Seller
- United Homes Group, Inc. shareholders (including its public shareholders)
- Industry
- Construction
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Stanley Martin Homes agreed to acquire publicly traded United Homes Group in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $221 million enterprise value. Under the definitive agreement, United Homes shareholders will receive $1.18 per share in cash, and the deal is expected to close in Q2 2026. The acquisition expands Stanley Martin Homes’ footprint across high-growth Southeast markets and strengthens its attainable housing platform serving entry-level and first-time move-up buyers.
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February 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Security 101
- Target
- Secure Lock Solutions (SLS)
- Seller
- Lucas Bunch, Wyman Bowers
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Security 101, a national provider of integrated physical security solutions, acquired Secure Lock Solutions (SLS), a West Columbia, South Carolina integrator focused on door, lock, and opening integration for commercial and government customers. The acquisition strengthens Security 101’s Southeast presence and improves service continuity and scalability across the Carolinas corridor between its Charlotte and Charleston operations.
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February 11, 2026
- Buyer
- ALL4 LLC
- Target
- Tora Consulting LLC
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
ALL4 LLC, a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, has acquired Tora Consulting LLC, an environmental and engineering consulting firm based in Columbia, South Carolina. The deal adds Tora’s ~15 environmental professionals and expands ALL4’s capabilities in air quality, permitting, and regulatory compliance while broadening its national footprint.
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- Buyer
- Michelli Weighing & Measurement, Summit Park LLC
- Target
- Greenville Scale Company, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Michelli Weighing & Measurement, a portfolio company of Summit Park LLC, recapitalized Greenville Scale Company, a provider of industrial weighing services and equipment. The partnership is intended to help Michelli scale existing operations in South Carolina and expand its presence across the Southeast.
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February 7, 2026
- Buyer
- ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI), ISS STOXX GmbH
- Target
- Family Office Access
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI), part of ISS STOXX GmbH, has acquired Family Office Access, a U.S.-based provider of family office intelligence and investor data. The acquisition integrates Family Office Access's database into ISS MI's MarketPro platform to expand coverage of family office profiles and strengthen go-to-market intelligence for clients across the wealth and financial services ecosystem.
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- Buyer
- Graycliff Partners LP
- Target
- Palmetto Moon, LLC
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Graycliff Partners LP completed a subordinated debt investment and minority equity investment in Palmetto Moon, LLC, a Charleston-based specialty retailer operating 51 stores across the Southeastern United States. Proceeds will fund a distribution to shareholders and general corporate purposes; Palmetto Moon remains a portfolio company of Topspin Consumer Partners.
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February 1, 2026
- Buyer
- The Hilb Group
- Target
- South Carolina-based property and casualty insurance and employee benefits agency (unnamed)
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Hilb Group acquired a South Carolina-based property and casualty insurance and employee benefits agency with full-service risk solution capabilities. The acquisition took effect February 1, 2026 and expands Hilb Group’s presence and offerings across the Southeast, marking its 200th acquisition since 2009.
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January 30, 2026
- Buyer
- Foundation Investment Partners (FIP), Sustainable Packaging, LLC
- Target
- Paper Converters, Inc.
- Seller
- Kline Smyly, Tanya Barnes
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Foundation Investment Partners (FIP) announced the successful acquisition of Paper Converters, Inc. through its platform company, Sustainable Packaging, LLC. Paper Converters (founded in 2002, located in Walterboro, South Carolina) manufactures spiral wound paper tubes, edge board, and sheeting serving the textile industry in the Southeastern U.S.
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January 27, 2026
- Buyer
- Tavoron
- Target
- Seltrol, Inc., B.W. Clark, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Tavoron announced the acquisition of Seltrol, Inc. along with its subsidiary B.W. Clark, Inc., expanding Tavoron’s Automation Distribution segment. The deal strengthens Tavoron’s automation component offerings and increases geographic reach across the Southeastern United States, with Seltrol continuing to operate from Greenville, South Carolina.
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January 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Warner Pacific, Lovell Minnick Partners
- Target
- Brokers Holding Group
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Warner Pacific, a PE-backed national general agency, has acquired Brokers Holding Group (BHG), a South Carolina–based general agency specializing in level-funded health plans and alternative funding strategies. The deal expands Warner Pacific’s footprint across the Southeast (South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee) and deepens its capabilities in level-funded employee benefits while BHG will continue operating under its existing brand with co-owners Scott Lee and Lee Long remaining in leadership roles.
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January 21, 2026
- Buyer
- StayTerra, Garnett Station Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners
- Target
- Vacation Homes of Hilton Head
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
StayTerra, a vacation rental platform backed by Garnett Station Partners and Bessemer Venture Partners, announced an investment in Vacation Homes of Hilton Head (VHHH), a luxury property management and vacation rental operator on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The deal expands StayTerra's portfolio into the southeastern Atlantic coast and positions VHHH for growth leveraging StayTerra's technology, customer service capabilities and growth capital.
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- Buyer
- Smith + Howard
- Target
- Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS)
- Industry
- Accounting & Tax
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Smith + Howard, an accounting and advisory firm, announced its acquisition of Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS), one of the largest locally owned public accounting firms in South Carolina. The deal is intended to expand Smith + Howard’s Southeastern footprint and broaden advisory capabilities, with BPS transitioning to the Smith + Howard brand following closing.
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January 7, 2026
- Buyer
- OneDigital PEO, OneDigital
- Target
- Propel HR
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
OneDigital PEO acquired Propel HR in a transaction that closed in January 2026. The deal represents OneDigital’s first PEO presence in South Carolina, expanding its workforce management offering for small and mid-sized employers.
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January 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Mississippi Lime Company (MLC), HBM Holdings Company
- Target
- Burnett, Inc.
- Seller
- Burnett, Inc. (Burnett family owners: Hugh Burnett, Tom Burnett, Brian Smith)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Mississippi Lime Company (MLC), an HBM Holdings company, has completed the acquisition of Burnett, Inc., a technical leader in lime slurry systems and services used in municipal water treatment. The deal includes Burnett's four Southeast U.S. operations, trucking business and proprietary technologies (CAL~FLO and the RE~MIN PROCESS); financial terms were not disclosed.
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January 6, 2026
- Buyer
- GALLS
- Target
- DesignLab, Inc.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
GALLS, the national distributor of uniforms and equipment for public safety professionals, has acquired DesignLab, Inc., a regional supplier of public safety uniforms and gear. The acquisition adds six retail locations across South Carolina and Florida, strengthening GALLS' footprint in the Southeast and consolidating market share in those states.
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- Buyer
- Willdan Group, Inc.
- Target
- Compass Municipal Advisors, LLC
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Willdan Group, Inc. (via its subsidiary Willdan Financial Services) completed its previously announced acquisition of Compass Municipal Advisors, an independent municipal advisory firm headquartered in the Southeastern United States. Willdan expects the deal to expand its geographic footprint and enhance its municipal advisory and public finance capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Interim HealthCare Inc.
- Target
- Interim HealthCare of the Upstate and Midlands
- Seller
- InvestSouth
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Interim HealthCare Inc. (Sunrise, Florida) acquired its second-largest franchisee effective January 1, 2026, bringing operations across South Carolina's Upstate and Midlands and a hospice location in Atlanta under corporate ownership. The franchise had been owned by InvestSouth (managed by Chris Lupo); terms were not disclosed and local leadership will now report to Interim HealthCare's headquarters to strengthen the company's national home-based care network.
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December 22, 2025
- Buyer
- YA Group
- Target
- InQuis Global
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
YA Group has acquired InQuis Global, a multi-service expert witness and litigation consulting firm, to expand its end-to-end litigation consulting and biomechanics/accident-reconstruction offering. The deal closed on December 22, 2025 and follows YA Group's October 2024 investment from THL Partners; financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Pablo River Partners, Charlie Tomm
- Target
- Dick Smith Hyundai
- Seller
- Dick Smith Automotive, Brian Smith
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Jacksonville-based investment firm Pablo River Partners, led by Charlie Tomm, acquired Dick Smith Hyundai in Greenville, South Carolina from Brian Smith and Dick Smith Automotive. The dealership will be renamed Hyundai of Greenville and remain at its current location, expanding Pablo River Partners' presence in the Southeast.
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