Acquisitions in South Dakota in 2023

Tracked deals

13

13 tracked deals across 2023.

Buyer mix

Mixed buyer set

9 pe · 8 strategic

Top trend

Volume peaked in 2023

13 tracked deals announced in 2023.

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Buyer # Deals Focus Type
World Insurance Associates LLC 2 National full-service insurance brokerage offering person... Strategic (PE-backed)
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 1 Global insurance brokerage and risk management firm provi... Strategic
Bansk Group 1 Consumer-focused private investment firm that invests in ... PE
Emko Capital 1 Middle-market private equity firm specializing in investm... PE
Frontier Growth 1 Growth equity firm that invests in and supports lower mid... PE
ICV Partners 1 Middle-market private equity firm that invests in North A... PE
Inovar Packaging Group 1 North American label printing and packaging solutions com... Strategic (PE-backed)
Kelso & Company 1 Middle-market private equity firm that provides growth an... PE
Lynx Equity Limited 1 Diversified private equity firm focused on acquiring smal... PE
Performance Food Group, Inc. 1 National foodservice distributor and wholesaler supplying... Strategic

Acquisition Volume in in South Dakota in 2023 by Year

Last 7 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 7 years for Acquisitions in South Dakota in 2023. 5 2020 13 2021 5 2022 13 2023 7 2024 5 2025 ~6 est. 5 2026
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Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    World Insurance Associates LLC
    Target
    American Trust Insurance, LLC
    Industry
    Insurance
    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.

  • Buyer
    Emko Capital, Tecum Capital, Woodforest National Bank
    Target
    Scotchman Industries, Steelmax Tools
    Industry
    Manufacturing

    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.

  • Buyer
    Lynx Equity Limited
    Target
    Creative Surfaces, Inc.
    Seller
    Jud Pins (Judson Pins)
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • Buyer
    World Insurance Associates LLC
    Target
    Providence Financial, Inc.
    Seller
    Donald "Joey" Larsen
    Industry
    Insurance
    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.

  • Buyer
    Standex International Corporation
    Target
    Minntronix
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • Buyer
    Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
    Target
    Hagan Insurance Group
    Industry
    Insurance
    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.

  • Buyer
    Performance Food Group, Inc.
    Target
    Orion Food Systems Holdings, LLC (OLM)
    Seller
    One Rock Capital Partners, LLC
    Industry
    Food & Beverage

    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.

  • Buyer
    Inovar Packaging Group, Kelso & Company
    Target
    Cimarron Label, Western Printing
    Industry
    Packaging
    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.

  • Buyer
    Sonic Automotive, Inc.
    Target
    Black Hills Harley-Davidson
    Seller
    Al Rieman, Jim Burgess
    Industry
    Automotive
    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.

  • Buyer
    PumpTech LLC, Pike Street Capital, LLC
    Target
    Dakota Pump Inc
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    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.

  • Buyer
    Bansk Group, Stellus Capital Management, LLC
    Target
    Red's All Natural
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    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.

  • Buyer
    ICV Partners
    Target
    Sullivan Holding Company (Sullivans)
    Seller
    Fort Point Capital
    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.

  • Buyer
    Frontier Growth
    Target
    Property Meld
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS

    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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