Tracked deals
53
53 tracked deals across 2020-2026.
Acquisitions in South Dakota
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
35 pe · 35 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2023
13 tracked deals announced in 2023.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquiline Capital Partners | 2 | Private investment firm focused on financial services and... | PE |
| Behrman Capital | 2 | Private equity firm focused on management buyouts, levera... | PE |
| Pye-Barker Fire & Safety | 2 | Provider of fire and life safety protection services (fir... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| World Insurance Associates LLC | 2 | National full-service insurance brokerage offering person... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Abrigo | 1 | Provider of growth, risk management, compliance and lendi... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Alpine Investors | 1 | People-driven private equity firm that invests in middle-... | PE |
| Alto | 1 | Builds an API-enabled self-directed retirement investment... | Strategic |
| Apollo Global Management | 1 | Global alternative investment manager investing across pr... | PE |
| Arcadea Group | 1 | Permanent-duration, growth-oriented investor focused on v... | PE |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | 1 | Global insurance brokerage and risk management firm provi... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in in South Dakota by Year
Last 7 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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- Buyer
- Alto
- Target
- Forge Trust, Forge Services
- Seller
- Forge Global (a Charles Schwab company)
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Alto has agreed to acquire Forge Trust and its parent company, Forge Services, from Forge Global, a Charles Schwab company. The deal will create a self-directed retirement investment platform with more than $20B in assets under custody and administration, combining Forge Trust’s custodial capabilities with Alto’s technology and marketplace infrastructure.
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- Buyer
- Behrman Capital, Behrman Capital VII L.P., Behrman Capital CV II L.P., Coller Capital, Northleaf Capital Partners, Siguler Guff
- Target
- Shur-Co, LLC (Shurco)
- Seller
- Behrman Capital VI L.P. (Fund VI), Other investors
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Behrman Capital closed Behrman Capital CV II L.P., a single-asset continuation vehicle of approximately $250 million connected to the sale of its portfolio company Shur-Co, LLC (Shurco). The continuation vehicle is managed by Behrman and backed by new and returning investors including Coller Capital, with additional investment from Northleaf Capital Partners and Siguler Guff; Behrman Capital VII also made a significant investment alongside the vehicle.
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- Buyer
- Thornton Flooring & Design Center
- Target
- Carpetland USA (nine locations)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Thornton Flooring & Design Center has acquired all nine Carpetland USA locations across two Midwestern states. Following the deal, the combined business will operate 12 locations, with Eric Langan (CEO of the Carpetland USA stores, the Langan Group) serving as president of the combined company and the acquired stores continuing to operate under the Carpetland USA name.
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- Buyer
- World Choice Investments
- Target
- 1880 Train
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Addon
World Choice Investments, a Tennessee-based entertainment company, acquired the 1880 Train attraction in Hill City, South Dakota. The purchase adds the family excursion train (the Black Hills Central Railroad) to World Choice Investments’ portfolio of attractions across the eastern and southeastern United States.
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January 31, 2026
- Buyer
- Abrigo
- Target
- Journey Technology Solutions
- Industry
- Data & Analytics
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Abrigo has acquired Journey Technology Solutions, a banking data, strategy, and analytics firm, to strengthen its data aggregation, reporting, and behavioral analytics capabilities for community financial institutions. The acquisition expands Abrigo's ability to deliver role-based dashboards and actionable intelligence to banks and credit unions without requiring complex data stacks or large in-house analytics teams.
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October 15, 2025
- Buyer
- Fresh Produce, LLC
- Target
- Midwest Marketing
- Seller
- Dawn Claymore
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Fresh Produce, LLC, a regional marketing agency with offices in Sioux Falls and Rapid City, has purchased Midwest Marketing of Rapid City following owner Dawn Claymore's decision to retire. Midwest Marketing will continue to operate under its established brand and leadership—including President Megan Batteen—while Fresh Produce supports growth in the South Dakota market.
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October 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Thompson Fabrication LLC
- Target
- Midwest Dakota Dumpsters
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Addon
Thompson Fabrication LLC, a PE-backed manufacturer and distributor of waste equipment containers, has acquired Midwest Dakota Dumpsters (MDD), a Castlewood, South Dakota-based maker of waste containers. The deal closed on October 1, 2025 and will integrate MDD's operations and facilities into Thompson's platform to expand its Midwest footprint and manufacturing capacity.
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August 27, 2025
- Buyer
- GTCR
- Target
- Innovative Systems
- Seller
- Alpine Investors
- Industry
- Software
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
GTCR has acquired Innovative Systems, a mission-critical enterprise software provider for regional broadband providers, from Alpine Investors. GTCR is partnering with technology executive Scott Alcott, who joins as CEO, and plans to invest in the Company's OSS/BSS, payments and billing capabilities and pursue organic growth and M&A to expand the product suite.
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- Buyer
- PGW Auto Glass
- Target
- Dakotaland Autoglass
- Seller
- West Edge Partners
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
PGW Auto Glass has acquired Dakotaland Autoglass, a 13-location independent distributor and installer of automotive replacement glass and related supplies based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The transaction, effective May 30, 2025, was an exit by West Edge Partners; terms were not disclosed. PGW — a portfolio company of One Equity Partners — said the deal expands its geographic presence and integrates Dakotaland into PGW’s distribution, installation and Everything Autoglass technology platform.
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February 25, 2025
- Buyer
- Inszone Insurance Services
- Target
- Kouri & Associates Inc.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Inszone Insurance Services, a Sacramento-based national insurance brokerage, acquired Kouri & Associates Inc., a Sioux Falls, South Dakota insurance agency established in 1970. The deal expands Inszone’s Midwest footprint and gives Kouri’s clients access to Inszone’s broader carrier network and resources while the Kouri team continues to serve clients locally.
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January 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Best Friends Pet Care, Mosaic Capital Partners
- Target
- Paws Pet Resort
- Seller
- Family owners of Paws Pet Resort
- Industry
- Veterinary
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Addon
Best Friends Pet Care, a portfolio company of Mosaic Capital Partners, has acquired Paws Pet Resort, a regional pet resort and services company based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Paws Pet Resort; terms were not disclosed. The deal is an add-on to Best Friends Pet Care's platform to expand its pet care footprint and service offering.
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December 18, 2024
- Buyer
- Harbour Group
- Target
- Senproco, LLC, Groomer's Choice Pet Products, LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Harbour Group has acquired Senproco, LLC and Groomer's Choice Pet Products, LLC, a Sioux Falls-based manufacturer and wholesale distributor of pet grooming supplies. Terms were not disclosed; founder Dan Dressen indicated he will retain a meaningful ownership position while partnering with Harbour Group to drive growth and operational improvements.
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July 31, 2024
- Buyer
- Arcadea Group
- Target
- Complete Flight
- Industry
- Software
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Addon
Arcadea Group has acquired Complete Flight, a Part 135 operations software provider, and will merge it with Flight Vector to create an end-to-end leader in aeromedical, utilities and mission-critical aviation markets. The deal positions Arcadea’s aviation platform to offer comprehensive solutions spanning CAD, OCC, maintenance and dispatch while founder Bernie Berg moves to Chief Product Officer.
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June 23, 2024
- Buyer
- Landwehr Construction, Inc.
- Target
- Jerke Construction
- Industry
- Construction
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Landwehr Construction, Inc., a fifth-generation, family-owned construction and crane services firm headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, has acquired Jerke Construction, a Sioux Falls–based crane and rigging services provider. Jerke will operate as a division of Landwehr, expanding Landwehr’s crane services footprint and strengthening its ability to serve construction and wind-energy projects across the Midwest.
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March 22, 2024
- Buyer
- Platinum Equity
- Target
- TAK Communications
- Seller
- TAK's current shareholders and management team
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Platinum Equity has made a significant investment in TAK Communications, a Sioux Falls-based provider of fiber and broadband network services. The investment will partner Platinum with TAK's current shareholders and management (who retain a significant ownership stake) to support national expansion, operational scaling and potential add-on M&A.
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- Buyer
- FleetPride, Inc.
- Target
- Wheelco Truck & Trailer Parts and Service
- Seller
- Steven P. Stich
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
FleetPride, the nation's largest independent distributor of aftermarket heavy-duty parts, has acquired the assets of Wheelco Truck & Trailer Parts and Service, a third-generation family business based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The acquisition adds six retail parts locations, two service centers, a distribution center and an OEM manufacturing division to FleetPride, expanding geographic density across the Upper Midwest and creating a new OE Solutions division to serve trailer and specialty equipment OEMs.
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January 21, 2024
- Buyer
- Titan Machinery Inc.
- Target
- Scott Supply Co.
- Seller
- Scott Supply Co.
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Titan Machinery Inc. (Nasdaq: TITN) acquired the assets of Scott Supply Co., a full-line combined Case IH and New Holland dealership in Mitchell, South Dakota. The dealership generated approximately $40 million in revenue for the trailing twelve months ended Dec. 31, 2023; the asset purchase closed on January 10, 2024 and expands Titan's footprint in eastern South Dakota.
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- Buyer
- World Insurance Associates LLC
- Target
- American Trust Insurance, LLC
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
World Insurance Associates LLC (headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey) acquired the business of American Trust Insurance, LLC of Huron, South Dakota on December 1, 2023. The deal expands World’s footprint in South Dakota by adding ATI’s eight local offices and capabilities across personal, commercial, life/health and crop/agricultural insurance.
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October 3, 2023
- Buyer
- Emko Capital, Tecum Capital, Woodforest National Bank
- Target
- Scotchman Industries, Steelmax Tools
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Emko Capital recapitalized Scotchman Industries and Steelmax Tools and created the new holding company SMX Industrial Solutions to combine the two metal-fabrication equipment brands. Tecum Capital provided supporting debt and equity and Woodforest National Bank participated in financing; the new platform will broaden the companies' product portfolio and support future acquisitions across manufacturing, construction and energy end markets.
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October 2, 2023
- Buyer
- Lynx Equity Limited
- Target
- Creative Surfaces, Inc.
- Seller
- Jud Pins (Judson Pins)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Toronto-based private equity firm Lynx Equity Limited has acquired Creative Surfaces, Inc., a Sioux Falls, South Dakota manufacturer, distributor and installer of commercial casework, countertops, cabinetry and signage. Founder and CEO Jud Pins (former owner) sold the business and will remain in management; terms were not disclosed. Creative Surfaces has approximately 123 employees and $40 million in annual sales, and Lynx intends to leverage its existing sister companies to provide operational support and pursue synergies, including entry into the gaming market.
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September 1, 2023
- Buyer
- World Insurance Associates LLC
- Target
- Providence Financial, Inc.
- Seller
- Donald "Joey" Larsen
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Addon
World Insurance Associates LLC acquired Providence Financial, Inc., an independent insurance agency founded by Donald “Joey” Larsen, with the Providence team joining World effective September 1, 2023. The transaction expands World’s footprint into South Dakota and Nebraska; terms were not disclosed.
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July 31, 2023
- Buyer
- Standex International Corporation
- Target
- Minntronix
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Standex International Corporation acquired Minntronix, a South Dakota-based designer and manufacturer of magnetic components, for approximately $30 million in cash. Standex said the acquisition expands its presence in fast-growing end markets such as 5G, smart grid, and industrial automation and is expected to be accretive in the first year.
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July 25, 2023
- Buyer
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
- Target
- Hagan Insurance Group
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired Sioux Falls–based Hagan Insurance Group to expand its association and affinity benefits capabilities. The Hagan team will remain in place and operate under Gallagher's Affinity North America leadership to provide complementary expertise and cross-selling opportunities.
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- Buyer
- Performance Food Group, Inc.
- Target
- Orion Food Systems Holdings, LLC (OLM)
- Seller
- One Rock Capital Partners, LLC
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Performance Food Group, Inc. (through an affiliate) has acquired Orion Food Systems Holdings, LLC (OLM), a manufacturer and distributor of pizza, sandwiches, breakfast and snack solutions for the convenience-store foodservice channel. One Rock Capital Partners sold its portfolio company OLM to PFG; financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition expands PFG's foodservice capabilities and presence in the convenience-store channel.
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February 24, 2023
- Buyer
- Inovar Packaging Group, Kelso & Company
- Target
- Cimarron Label, Western Printing
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Addon
Inovar Packaging Group, a Kelso & Company-backed platform, has completed the acquisition of Cimarron Label and Western Printing, adding production sites in Sioux Falls and Aberdeen, South Dakota. The transaction expands Inovar’s Midwest footprint and capabilities in complex extended-content and booklet labels serving AgChem, lawn & garden and automotive customers.
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February 15, 2023
- Buyer
- Sonic Automotive, Inc.
- Target
- Black Hills Harley-Davidson
- Seller
- Al Rieman, Jim Burgess
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sonic Automotive, a Fortune 500 automotive retailer based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has acquired Black Hills Harley-Davidson, the leading Harley-Davidson dealership in Rapid City, South Dakota and host of the Rally at Exit 55. The acquisition expands Sonic's powersports portfolio and complements its strategy to grow its powersports segment and serve rally attendees and motorcycle enthusiasts.
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February 14, 2023
- Buyer
- PumpTech LLC, Pike Street Capital, LLC
- Target
- Dakota Pump Inc
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Addon
PumpTech LLC, a Pike Street Capital portfolio company, has acquired Dakota Pump Inc, a Mitchell, South Dakota-based supplier of packaged pump stations and automated controls for the water and wastewater markets. The acquisition expands PumpTech's product portfolio, controls/SCADA capabilities and nationwide distribution reach as part of Pike Street's platform growth strategy.
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February 14, 2023
- Buyer
- Bansk Group, Stellus Capital Management, LLC
- Target
- Red's All Natural
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bansk Group has acquired a majority interest in Red's All Natural, a fast-growing clean-label frozen burrito and breakfast sandwich brand; terms were not disclosed. Stellus Capital Management provided senior debt financing and an equity co-investment to support the transaction, and founder/CEO Mike Adair will remain in leadership and retain a significant minority stake.
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February 9, 2023
- Buyer
- ICV Partners
- Target
- Sullivan Holding Company (Sullivans)
- Seller
- Fort Point Capital
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ICV Partners, a U.S. private equity firm, has acquired Sullivan Holding Company (Sullivans), a Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based designer and distributor of seasonal and outdoor home décor, from Fort Point Capital. Fort Point Capital realized its investment after nearly a decade of ownership during which Sullivans expanded its digital capabilities and completed two add-on acquisitions; TM Capital advised Sullivans on the transaction.
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January 26, 2023
- Buyer
- Frontier Growth
- Target
- Property Meld
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Frontier Growth, a growth equity firm, has made a strategic growth investment in Property Meld, a Rapid City, South Dakota–based property maintenance software platform. The capital will support Product Meld's continued growth and product expansion as the company serves property managers across over 450,000 units and more than 650 customers.
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December 8, 2022
- Buyer
- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
- Target
- Justice Fire & Safety
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Addon
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Justice Fire & Safety, a Sioux Falls–headquartered fire protection company that operates five locations across South Dakota and Iowa. The deal expands Pye-Barker’s branch footprint in South Dakota and provides entry into the adjacent Iowa market; Justice will continue operating under President Mark Brenneman with support from Pye-Barker.
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October 12, 2022
- Buyer
- West Edge Partners, O2 Sponsor Finance (division of Old Second National Bank), First Capital Partners
- Target
- Dakotaland Autoglass
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
West Edge Partners (WEP) acquired Dakotaland Autoglass, a Midwest regional distributor and service provider of aftermarket automotive replacement glass and related paint, body, and equipment (PBE). The company operates 12 locations across the Midwest and will partner with existing management led by CEO Stan Biondi to pursue growth initiatives. First Capital Partners and O2 Sponsor Finance (Old Second National Bank division) provided financing for the transaction, and the deal closed on November 1, 2022.
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- Buyer
- Castle Creek Capital, Launchpad Capital
- Target
- Central Payments
- Industry
- Payments & Fintech
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Central Payments completed a $30 million growth equity raise led by Castle Creek Capital with additional investment from Launchpad Capital, enabling the fintech to spin out from Central Bank of Kansas City. Proceeds will fund technology, product, and staffing investments as the company scales its Open*CP API marketplace and prepaid card issuance business; the bank will remain an investor and strategic partner.
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April 29, 2022
- Buyer
- Industrial Opportunity Partners
- Target
- Raven Engineered Films Division
- Seller
- CNH Industrial
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Industrial Opportunity Partners (IOP) has acquired the Raven Engineered Films Division from CNH Industrial for $350 million. The Sioux Falls-based business, a manufacturer of engineered polymer films and sheeting for agriculture, construction and industrial markets, will operate as IOP's first platform investment from Fund IV with management continuing to lead the company.
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March 7, 2022
- Buyer
- Exeter Image Holdings, Exeter Street Capital Partners, Harbert Credit Solutions, NewSpring Mezzanine, Northcreek Mezzanine, Members of Persona's leadership team, Triangle Sign & Service
- Target
- Persona Signs
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Addon
Exeter Image Holdings, the platform backed by Exeter Street Capital Partners, made a majority investment in Persona Signs in a transaction co-sponsored by Harbert Credit Solutions, NewSpring Mezzanine, Northcreek Mezzanine and members of Persona’s leadership team. Persona will join Triangle Sign & Service under the combined Persona‑Triangle operating structure to create a national signage, lighting, and facility services platform; Enterprise Bank and Trust provided senior debt financing for the deal.
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December 8, 2021
- Buyer
- Aquiline Capital Partners, Comvest Credit Partners
- Target
- Avel eCare
- Seller
- Avera Health
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Aquiline Capital Partners completed the acquisition (carve-out) of Avel eCare from Avera Health, creating a standalone telemedicine company. Comvest Credit Partners acted as administrative agent providing a senior secured credit facility to support the transaction and Avel eCare's growth and expansion of virtual care services.
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December 7, 2021
- Buyer
- Inertial Labs
- Target
- MEMSENSE
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Inertial Labs has acquired MEMSENSE, a developer of MEMS-based inertial measurement units, combining the two companies' engineering and manufacturing capabilities to accelerate product development for aerospace, defense, autonomous vehicles, and industrial markets. The combined business will have more than 100 employees and roughly 500 customers, and aims to expand production capacity and deliver new high-performance IMU and navigation solutions.
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November 30, 2021
- Buyer
- Mammoth Holdings, LLC
- Target
- Silverstar Car Wash
- Seller
- Silverstar ownership group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Addon
Atlanta-based Mammoth Holdings announced that Silverstar Car Wash (a 14-unit express car wash operator) has agreed to join the Mammoth organization. Silverstar's ownership group also made a significant equity investment in Mammoth as part of the transaction, expanding Mammoth's operator-led multi-brand car wash platform across the Midwest.
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November 30, 2021
- Buyer
- CNH Industrial N.V.
- Target
- Raven Industries, Inc.
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CNH Industrial N.V. completed its acquisition of Raven Industries, Inc., a U.S. precision agriculture technology leader. The acquisition builds on a long partnership and supports CNH Industrial’s digital transformation and precision agriculture strategy.
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- Buyer
- Aquiline Capital Partners
- Target
- Avel eCare
- Seller
- Avera Health
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Aquiline Capital Partners completed the ownership transition of Avel eCare (formerly Avera eCare) in a carve-out from Avera Health. Aquiline will partner with Avel eCare's leadership to scale the telemedicine provider’s clinical and technology services and expand its reach to underserved and rural communities across the United States.
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- Buyer
- Big Cypress Acquisition Corp., SAB Biotherapeutics, Inc.
- Target
- SAB Biotherapeutics, Inc.
- Industry
- Biotechnology
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
SAB Biotherapeutics entered into a definitive business combination/merger agreement with Big Cypress Acquisition Corp. (a SPAC), with the combined company to operate as SAB Biotherapeutics and be listed on Nasdaq. Big Cypress stockholders approved the deal, and the transaction was expected to close on or about October 22, 2021, subject to customary conditions.
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July 29, 2021
- Buyer
- Behrman Capital
- Target
- Shur-Co, LLC
- Seller
- PCM Companies, LLC (PCMC)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Behrman Capital, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Shur-Co, LLC, a Yankton, South Dakota-based manufacturer of cargo covering and cargo control systems. Shur-Co—previously a subsidiary of PCM Companies (PCMC)—will continue to be led by CEO Terry Tennant and will partner with Behrman to accelerate its growth and product development across agriculture, construction, waste and rail end markets.
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- Buyer
- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
- Target
- Rapid Fire Protection Group
- Seller
- Boyne Capital
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquired Rapid Fire Protection Group (RFPG) from Boyne Capital, adding a full-service fire sprinkler and suppression specialist headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota. The deal expands Pye-Barker’s presence in the Mountain States and provides entry into South Dakota and California while combining complementary capabilities in sprinklers, alarms and extinguishers.
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- Buyer
- MacQueen Equipment, MacQueen Emergency, Rotunda Capital Partners
- Target
- Allegiant Emergency Services Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Addon
MacQueen Equipment, via its MacQueen Emergency division and backed by Rotunda Capital Partners, has acquired Allegiant Emergency Services Inc., a Sioux Falls-based dealer of personal safety and firefighting equipment. The acquisition is an add-on to expand MacQueen Emergency's presence and service capabilities in South Dakota, with Allegiant continuing to operate out of its Sioux Falls location and being rebranded as MacQueen Emergency.
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- Buyer
- Salona Global Medical Device Corporation
- Target
- South Dakota Partners, Inc.
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Salona Global Medical Device Corporation (TSXV:SGMD) has closed its acquisition of South Dakota Partners, Inc., and its Form S-1 registration statement was declared effective by the U.S. SEC. Subscription receipts issued by Salona Global and Brattle Finco were converted or exchanged into common shares and warrants; the company has filed final materials with the TSX Venture Exchange regarding a Change of Business.
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- Buyer
- Crown Products, Inc., WILsquare Capital
- Target
- Tri-State Wholesale Flooring, LLC
- Seller
- John Rozell, Joe Gaspar, Tri-State Wholesale Flooring management/owners
- Industry
- Building Products
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Addon
Crown Products, a portfolio company of St. Louis-based private equity firm WILsquare Capital, has completed the acquisition of Tri-State Wholesale Flooring, LLC, a flooring distributor based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The add-on deal expands Crown's product offering and regional footprint across the Upper Midwest; terms were not disclosed.
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January 12, 2021
- Buyer
- Alpine Investors
- Target
- Innovative Systems
- Seller
- Roger Musick and family
- Industry
- Software
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Alpine Investors has announced a strategic partnership and growth investment in Innovative Systems, a mission-critical enterprise software provider for independent telecommunications providers. The investment will fund product and operations expansion, support leadership transition with Alpine's CEO-in-Residence, and position Innovative Systems for broader market growth as U.S. rural broadband expands.
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January 4, 2021
- Buyer
- Takkion Holdings LLC, Apollo Global Management (affiliates/funds)
- Target
- Renew Energy, Inc.
- Industry
- Energy
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Addon
Takkion Holdings LLC, a portfolio company backed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, has acquired Sioux Falls-based Renew Energy, Inc., a provider of operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the renewable energy market. The acquisition expands Takkion's capabilities in wind and solar logistics, supply chain, transportation management and O&M, and RENEW's management team and brand will remain intact as part of the combined platform.
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November 17, 2020
- Buyer
- Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.
- Target
- LARSON Manufacturing
- Industry
- Building Products
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. agreed to acquire LARSON Manufacturing for approximately $660 million, adding the North American storm, screen and security door leader to its newly renamed Outdoors & Security segment. LARSON, headquartered in Brookings, South Dakota, with roughly $390 million in revenue and about 1,200 employees, expands Fortune Brands' outdoor living and door product portfolio and is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings.
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October 19, 2020
- Buyer
- GI Partners, Rich Fish
- Target
- Vast Broadband
- Seller
- Pamlico Capital, Oak Hill Capital
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Vast Broadband, a gigabit-speed broadband, video, and voice provider in South Dakota and Minnesota, signed an agreement to be acquired by GI Partners in partnership with industry veteran Rich Fish. The deal is expected to close after customary conditions, including regulatory approvals.
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