Tracked deals
56
56 tracked deals across 2006-2026.
Transportation Buyers & Acquisitions in Florida
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
40 strategic · 28 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
12 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Aviation and FBO expansion appears repeatedly, including acquisitions of Corporate Air (Vero Beach) and APP Jet Center.
- Express car wash consolidation shows up via brand and site add-ons, including El Car Wash and Links Car Wash-related activity.
- Travel and marketplace businesses are also represented, such as Boatsetter/Getmyboat in marine rentals and World Travel Holdings investment activity.
- Deal activity is primarily clustered in Florida, United States, with operators extending regional footprints.
- Network-building and platform integration are recurring framing points—adding locations, advisors, distribution, or operational capacity.
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Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlyUSA, Inc. | 2 | Asset-light, technology-enabled private aviation company ... | Strategic |
| Hoffmann Family of Companies | 2 | Multi-vertical, family-owned investment company with a lo... | Family Office |
| AAMP Global | 1 | Engineering and manufacturing company focused on automoti... | Strategic |
| AMPORTS, Inc. | 1 | Operator of marine vehicle-processing terminals and logis... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| APP Jet Center | 1 | Owner and operator of fixed-base operator (FBO) airport f... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Alba Wheels Up | 1 | Integrated logistics provider offering customs brokerage,... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Alinda Capital Partners | 1 | Infrastructure-focused private investment firm that makes... | PE |
| All Traffic Data Services, LLC | 1 | Provides traffic data collection and reporting, consultin... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Alterna Equity Partners | 1 | South Florida-based lower middle-market private equity fi... | PE |
| American Industrial Partners | 1 | Operationally oriented private equity firm that makes con... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Transportation in Florida by Year
Last 9 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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August 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Safe Harbor Marinas
- Target
- MarineMax, Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
MarineMax, Inc. has entered into a definitive all-cash agreement to be acquired by Safe Harbor Marinas, a Blackstone Infrastructure portfolio company, for $53.00 per share, valuing the transaction at approximately $1.5 billion. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including MarineMax shareholder approval and regulatory approvals, and is expected to close by the end of 2026.
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- Buyer
- Back Nine Equity, LLC
- Target
- Woodie's Wash Shack (brand and operating business of WWS Enterprises)
- Seller
- WWS Enterprises, Donald E. Phillips (founder and majority owner of WWS Enterprises)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Back Nine Equity, LLC—the parent company of Links Car Wash—has entered into an agreement to acquire the Woodie's Wash Shack brand, operated by WWS Enterprises. The deal will combine the Woodie's brand and operating platform with the Links Car Wash platform to create a scaled express car wash operator with 50 locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas.
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- Buyer
- V2 Jets
- Target
- Corporate Aviation
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
V2 Jets, a private aviation charter company, announced it is acquiring Corporate Aviation, a charter brokerage with an established client base and a tenured team of aviation advisors. The deal is intended to expand V2 Jets’ advisor bench and increase capacity to serve a broader range of private travel needs as demand for flexible, non-membership services grows.
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- Buyer
- The Motorcoach Store
- Target
- Millennium Luxury Coaches
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
The Motorcoach Store announced that Millennium Luxury Coaches is joining its family, combining the two luxury motorcoach businesses under a unified growth strategy. The deal is supported by new financing facilities and an equity infusion totaling $60 million to accelerate expansion, with Millennium continuing to operate from Sanford, Florida.
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- Buyer
- Citation Capital
- Target
- World Travel Holdings
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
World Travel Holdings, a technology-enabled cruise distribution and leisure travel platform, announced the completion of a strategic investment from Citation Capital. The deal terms were not disclosed, and co-founders/co-CEOs Jeff and Brad Tolkin will continue leading day-to-day operations with significant ownership.
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- Buyer
- Infinity Aviation Group, Igneo Infrastructure Partners
- Target
- Corporate Air
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Infinity Aviation Group announced its acquisition of Corporate Air, a Fixed-Base Operator at Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB), to expand its private-jet FBO network into South Florida. The deal transitions Corporate Air, a family-owned operator with nearly four decades of history, into Infinity’s corporate portfolio backed by Igneo Infrastructure Partners.
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- Buyer
- Marubeni Corporation
- Target
- DASI, LLC
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Marubeni Corporation announced it has acquired a 100% ownership stake in DASI, LLC, a global aircraft inventory solutions provider. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Marubeni’s aviation aftermarket strategy by expanding DASI’s global platform through capital, inventory and distribution capabilities, digital infrastructure, and broader service offerings.
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March 12, 2026
- Buyer
- El Car Wash
- Target
- Luv-A-Wash
- Seller
- Ellis Love (President, Luv-A-Wash)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
El Car Wash, an express car wash operator, announced it has acquired Luv-A-Wash located in Pine Ridge (Naples), Florida, expanding its network in Collier County. The acquired site is undergoing conversion to the El Car Wash brand, with planned upgrades and new membership access to El’s broader location network.
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January 29, 2026
- Buyer
- Bain Capital
- Target
- APP Jet Center
- Seller
- Ridgewood Infrastructure
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bain Capital acquired APP Jet Center, a fixed-base operator (FBO) providing aviation services and airport real estate across five U.S. locations. Ridgewood Infrastructure sold the APP Jet Center platform; the transaction closed in March 2026, and financial terms were not disclosed.
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December 18, 2025
- Buyer
- Boatsetter, Getmyboat
- Target
- Boatsetter, Getmyboat
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Boatsetter and Getmyboat have merged to form a combined global marketplace for boat rentals and on‑the‑water experiences, with the new headquarters based in Miami. The merger unifies inventory and technology across both platforms to expand geographic reach, accelerate product and AI development, and provide enhanced tools and services for owners, operators and guests.
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December 18, 2025
- Buyer
- RPM Freight Systems, LLC, Trive Capital, Bluejay Capital
- Target
- Dealers Choice Auto Transport
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
RPM Freight Systems, LLC has acquired Dealers Choice Auto Transport, a specialist in premium and luxury vehicle transport for dealerships and auto auctions. The deal, completed with support from RPM's sponsors Trive Capital and Bluejay Capital, expands RPM's dealership and auction coverage and adds specialized, white‑glove vehicle transport capabilities to its tech-enabled logistics platform.
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December 15, 2025
- Buyer
- Via
- Target
- Downtowner
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Via has acquired Downtowner, a provider of software-powered transit solutions for destination cities, to expand its public transit technology platform. The acquisition brings Downtowner’s on-demand, flexible routing product and proprietary data into Via’s platform to improve seasonal demand management, operations in complex terrain and development of Via’s AI for Cities solutions.
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October 31, 2025
- Buyer
- Signature Aviation
- Target
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Jet Center
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Signature Aviation has acquired Fort Lauderdale Executive Jet Center at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), adding the 10,000 sq. ft. main terminal and more than 100,000 sq. ft. of hangar and office space to its global network. The deal expands Signature's presence in South Florida—one of the busiest private aviation regions—and integrates FXE into Signature's 200+ location network with planned terminal modernization and rebranding.
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October 3, 2025
- Buyer
- Hoffmann Family of Companies
- Target
- Pure Florida
- Seller
- Lance Julian, Harry Julian
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Hoffmann Family of Companies has acquired Pure Florida, a Naples-based maritime tourism operator founded by Captains Lance and Harry Julian. Pure Florida will join HF Companies' marine vertical (Hoffmann Marine) as an add-on to the group's regional hospitality and marine portfolio, with the founders handing the business to the Hoffmann family to continue local operations and growth.
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October 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Hoffmann Family of Companies
- Target
- Olympus Limo
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Hoffmann Family of Companies has acquired Olympus Limo, a Tampa Bay-based luxury ground transportation provider that serves individual travelers, corporate clients and large events across more than 350 cities. The deal adds Olympus to Hoffmann's Aviation & Transportation vertical (Hoffmann Transportation Group) and is intended to expand the firm's luxury transportation footprint and accelerate growth while preserving Olympus's service standards.
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- Buyer
- Synapse ITS, Vance Street Capital
- Target
- GovComm
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Synapse ITS, a transportation technology platform backed by Vance Street Capital, has acquired GovComm, a Florida-based provider of AI-powered wrong-way vehicle detection systems. The acquisition expands Synapse's safety-focused platform and aims to accelerate a national rollout of GovComm's field-proven WWVDS technology, which is approved by the Florida Department of Transportation.
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- Buyer
- Alba Wheels Up, Southfield Capital
- Target
- The Perishable Specialist, Inc.
- Seller
- Frank Ramos, Ana Ramos
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Alba Wheels Up, a logistics and customs brokerage platform backed by Southfield Capital, has acquired The Perishable Specialist, Inc. (PSI) to expand its perishable logistics capabilities and strengthen its presence in Miami, a key gateway for imported fresh produce. PSI’s owners, Frank and Ana Ramos, will remain with the business, and the acquisition gives PSI clients access to Alba’s nationwide network and technology, trade compliance and transportation solutions.
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- Buyer
- FlyUSA, Inc.
- Target
- TRYP Air Charter, MySky Aviation Solutions
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
FlyUSA, a Clearwater, Florida–based private aviation provider, has acquired TRYP Air Charter and MySky Aviation Solutions, increasing its aircraft under management from 24 to 28 and raising on-fleet charter availability from eight to 12. The transaction brings TRYP and MySky operational teams (including Elliot Mintzer and Kyle Garren) into FlyUSA and expands its turboprop and light-jet capabilities across Florida and the broader Southeast.
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- Buyer
- GA Telesis, LLC
- Target
- AAR Landing Gear Overhaul and Wheels & Brakes business
- Seller
- AAR CORP.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
GA Telesis, LLC has completed the acquisition of AAR CORP.'s Landing Gear Overhaul business and Wheels & Brakes unit in a $51 million divestiture. The operations will be integrated into GA Telesis' MRO Services Division and rebranded as GA Telesis Landing Gear Services, expanding the company's landing gear MRO capabilities and adding HVOF coating technology.
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January 30, 2025
- Buyer
- Leste Group
- Target
- Billor
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Leste Group has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Billor, a vertically integrated freight and fintech platform for U.S. truck drivers, and put in place a $335 million credit facility to accelerate the company's growth. The investment will fund fleet expansion (Billor aims to exceed 800 trucks by end of 2025) and enhance the firm's technology and fintech capabilities, including its AI-powered Billor CoPilot.
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September 30, 2024
- Buyer
- Gogo Inc.
- Target
- Satcom Direct
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Gogo Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Satcom Direct to create a multi-orbit, multi-band global in-flight connectivity provider for business aviation and military/government mobility markets. The deal includes $375 million in cash and five million Gogo shares at closing, with potential additional payments of up to $225 million tied to performance thresholds over the next four years.
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June 25, 2024
- Buyer
- FlyHouse
- Target
- JetASAP
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
FlyHouse has acquired JetASAP, a real-time private jet charter booking platform, and will integrate the platform into its upcoming FlyHouse app to streamline bookings and expand its operator network. JetASAP founder and CEO Lisa Kiefer Sayer has joined FlyHouse’s leadership team as FlyHouse looks to enhance its technology, transparent pricing, and booking capabilities to accelerate growth.
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- Buyer
- Saltchuk Resources, Inc.
- Target
- Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG)
- Seller
- OSG's public shareholders (shareholders not affiliated with Saltchuk)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Saltchuk Resources, a privately owned family of freight transportation and marine service companies, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG) in a transaction valuing OSG at an aggregate equity value of approximately $653 million and a total transaction value of $950 million. Saltchuk will commence a tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares it does not already own for $8.50 per share, after which any remaining shares will be acquired in a second-step merger.
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October 3, 2023
- Buyer
- FleetPride, Inc.
- Target
- Raney's Truck Center
- Seller
- Raney's Truck Center principals (Mark Raney and other owners)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
FleetPride, the nation’s largest distributor of aftermarket heavy-duty truck parts and service, has acquired Raney's Truck Center, a long-standing parts and service provider based in Ocala, Florida. The acquisition expands FleetPride’s footprint in Florida and supplements its parts and service capabilities to better serve local and nationwide trucking customers.
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September 26, 2023
- Buyer
- All Traffic Data Services, LLC, Seaport Capital
- Target
- Traffic Survey Specialists, Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
All Traffic Data Services, a portfolio company of Seaport Capital, has acquired Traffic Survey Specialists, a Delray Beach-based traffic data collection and analysis firm. The acquisition expands All Traffic Data's footprint in Florida (adding a Delray Beach office) and brings TSS founder Kevin McNally on as an advisor to support regional service growth.
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August 18, 2023
- Buyer
- LongueVue Capital
- Target
- TTi Logistics
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
LongueVue Capital (LVC) has partnered with TTi Logistics and CEO & Founder Jeff Rossier in a recapitalization that provides growth capital to support the company’s expansion. TTi, an asset-light third-party logistics provider headquartered in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, will leverage LVC’s industry experience and capital to grow its white-glove transportation, storage and installation services across retail, events and healthcare end markets.
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July 17, 2023
- Buyer
- Neology, Inc.
- Target
- Shimmick's Transportation Operations & Management Solutions (TOMS) business
- Seller
- Shimmick Corporation
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Neology has acquired Shimmick’s Transportation Operations & Management Solutions (TOMS) division based in Sunrise, Florida. The acquisition expands Neology’s tolling operations, back-office and advisory capabilities while enabling Shimmick to focus on its core water and transportation infrastructure businesses.
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June 27, 2023
- Buyer
- FlyUSA, Inc.
- Target
- 3B Aviation
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
FlyUSA has acquired Tampa-based 3B Aviation, expanding FlyUSA's privately managed fleet to 15 aircraft across the Tampa Bay region. 3B Aviation founder Nick Barrows joins FlyUSA as President of Acquisitions and Management; prior to the deal 3B employed about ten pilots and managed 13 aircraft for more than 25 private owners.
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January 17, 2023
- Buyer
- Paul Veracka, Michael Veracka
- Target
- BMC Boats
- Seller
- Bill Fulton, Paula Fulton
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Acquivest announced the sale of BMC Boats (a marine dealership in Longwood, Florida) to Paul and Michael Veracka. The Veracka brothers will take over BMC Boats, which has been the premier marine dealership in Central Florida for 25 years.
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January 9, 2023
- Buyer
- Ritchie Bros.
- Target
- VeriTread
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ritchie Bros. has purchased a controlling 75% stake in VeriTread, a transportation technology and heavy-haul freight marketplace, increasing its prior 11% ownership. The acquisition is intended to accelerate Ritchie Bros.' marketplace strategy by integrating VeriTread's transportation marketplace, brokerage capabilities, and freight tools into Ritchie Bros.' broader equipment marketplace and services.
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December 14, 2022
- Buyer
- Alterna Equity Partners
- Target
- Bulk Express Transport, Soil Tech Distributors, M3 Transport, Inter City Disposal
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
South Florida-based private equity firm Alterna Equity Partners completed a control acquisition of the Bulk Express family of companies — including Bulk Express Transport, Soil Tech Distributors, M3 Transport and Inter City Disposal. The Miami-headquartered business is a leading long-haul waste hauling and transfer-station services provider in Florida; AEP plans to partner with management to expand the company's market position and advance operational and environmental initiatives.
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October 19, 2022
- Buyer
- Aramex PJSC
- Target
- MyUS (Access USA Shipping, LLC)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Dubai-listed Aramex PJSC has completed an all-cash acquisition of Access USA Shipping, LLC (MyUS) for approximately $265 million. MyUS will be integrated into Aramex's courier business to strengthen cross-border e-commerce capabilities, increase shipment volumes and expand geographic coverage.
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September 13, 2022
- Buyer
- Granite Creek Capital Partners, L.L.C., Equivu Capital, LLC
- Target
- Odyssey Aviation U.S.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Chicago-based private equity firm Granite Creek Capital Partners has made an investment in Odyssey Aviation U.S., a fixed-base operator (FBO) headquartered in Bonita Springs, Florida. The transaction supports a broader recapitalization in which Equivu Capital (the investment arm of CEO Salvatore Calvino) becomes the majority shareholder; proceeds will fund growth, strengthen operations, and support geographic expansion of Odyssey's FBO network.
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- Buyer
- MarineMax, Inc.
- Target
- Island Global Yachting LLC (IGY Marinas)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
MarineMax, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Island Global Yachting LLC (IGY Marinas) for $480 million in cash, plus a potential earnout of up to $100 million based on performance two years after closing. IGY Marinas operates a network of 23 luxury marinas and a yacht management platform across the Americas, the Caribbean, and Europe, and will continue under its existing CEO and management team.
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July 11, 2022
- Buyer
- Rekor Systems, Inc.
- Target
- Southern Traffic Services
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR) has completed the acquisition of Southern Traffic Services (STS), combining STS’s 30+ years of traffic data collection and traffic engineering expertise with Rekor’s AI- and machine learning-driven roadway intelligence. The deal expands Rekor’s capabilities to deliver integrated traffic management, urban mobility, and public safety solutions, and STS co-founder Mark Knowles becomes a company shareholder.
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July 1, 2022
- Buyer
- Transportation Infrastructure Partners, Ridgewood Infrastructure, LLC, Savage
- Target
- Worldwide Terminals Fernandina, LLC
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Transportation Infrastructure Partners (a joint venture between Ridgewood Infrastructure and Savage) acquired Worldwide Terminals Fernandina, LLC, the operator of the Port of Fernandina in Florida. The acquisition expands TIP’s portfolio of U.S. port and terminal infrastructure and positions Savage to operate the terminal as part of its broader network of ports and terminals.
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June 27, 2022
- Buyer
- JetBlue Airways Corporation, Sundown Acquisition Corp.
- Target
- Spirit Airlines, Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
JetBlue is acquiring Spirit Airlines for $33.50 per share in cash, valuing the deal at about $3.8 billion equity (and $7.6 billion adjusted enterprise value). The offer includes an accelerated $2.50 per-share prepayment upon Spirit shareholder approval and a $0.10 per-month “ticking fee” beginning January 2023, along with an increased $400 million reverse break-up fee.
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June 22, 2022
- Buyer
- Global Rail Trust, Global Rail North America
- Target
- Advanced Rail Management Corp.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Global Rail Trust (GRT), via its North American arm Global Rail North America, has acquired Advanced Rail Management Corp. (ARM), a U.S.-headquartered provider of wheel-rail interaction consulting and turnkey rail/wheel maintenance services. The acquisition gives GRT a North American footprint and ARM access to GRT's European expertise and global network to expand services across new markets; financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- APP Jet Center, Ridgewood Infrastructure
- Target
- FBO operations at Witham Field Airport
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
APP Jet Center has acquired the fixed-base operator (FBO) operations at Witham Field Airport in Stuart, Florida, expanding its network of FBO locations that include Washington D.C., Denver, Fort Pierce and San Francisco. The deal furthers APP's platform growth strategy (backed by Ridgewood Infrastructure) through complementary acquisitions and service/infrastructure enhancements at its sites.
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- Buyer
- Macquarie Infrastructure Partners
- Target
- RailUSA, LLC
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Macquarie Infrastructure Partners (MIP) acquired 100% of the equity interests of RailUSA, LLC, the U.S. holding company operating the 430-mile Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad and the 228-mile Grenada Railroad. RailUSA provides freight rail services, transloading, railcar storage and industrial development opportunities; Sidley represented MIP in the transaction.
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March 29, 2022
- Buyer
- Frontenac
- Target
- Dealer Services Network
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Chicago-based private equity firm Frontenac has completed a recapitalization partnership with Dealer Services Network (DSN), a Deerfield Beach, Florida-based provider of title, registration and compliance solutions for automotive dealers, fleet operators and government agencies. The partnership will fund DSN's U.S. expansion and support strategic organic growth and add-on acquisitions to scale its DealTracker TaaS platform.
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- Buyer
- Frontier Group Holdings, Inc., Spirit Airlines, Inc.
- Target
- Spirit Airlines, Inc., Frontier Group Holdings, Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Spirit Airlines and Frontier Group Holdings (parent of Frontier Airlines) entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine their businesses and create an ultra-low fare airline. The amended terms increased Frontier’s cash consideration to Spirit shareholders and raised the reverse termination fee, with the deal still subject to customary regulatory and stockholder approvals.
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December 21, 2021
- Buyer
- Mister Car Wash, Inc.
- Target
- Clean Streak Ventures LLC
- Seller
- MKH Capital Partners
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mister Car Wash, Inc. agreed to acquire Clean Streak Ventures LLC, an express car wash platform backed by MKH Capital Partners, for approximately $390 million. The deal includes 23 operating locations, 10 development locations, and the underlying real estate across 33 locations in Florida, expanding Mister’s footprint to 65 locations in the state.
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December 14, 2021
- Buyer
- Bregal Sagemount, True Wind Capital, Carousel Capital
- Target
- Transflo
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Bregal Sagemount has made a significant new equity investment in Transflo alongside existing investor True Wind Capital, with Carousel Capital remaining a significant minority investor. The growth investment will support Transflo’s product innovation, payments and automation capabilities, and enable pursuit of strategic acquisitions to expand its position in the transportation technology market; financial terms were not disclosed.
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October 18, 2021
- Buyer
- Alinda Capital Partners, Existing and new BTR management investors
- Target
- Big Truck Rental (BTR)
- Seller
- Trivest Partners LP, BTR founders / company co-owners
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Alinda Capital Partners acquired Big Truck Rental (BTR), a Tampa-based provider of rental refuse trucks, from the company's founders and Trivest Partners, with participation from existing and new management investors. BTR, founded in 2002, operates a large fleet (approximately 600 trucks) serving over 350 public and private waste service customers across the United States and Canada; William Blair served as financial advisor to the sellers.
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July 22, 2021
- Buyer
- Susquehanna Private Capital, David Barr, Shelly Sun
- Target
- College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Susquehanna Private Capital made a minority growth investment in College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving, with franchise industry veterans David Barr and Shelly Sun also participating as investors. Co-founders Omar Soliman and Nick Friedman remain majority owners as the company secures capital and board resources to accelerate franchise growth, tech enablement and national account expansion.
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May 3, 2021
- Buyer
- AAMP Global
- Target
- M2M in Motion
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AAMP Global has acquired M2M in Motion, a fleet intelligence and telematics software provider, to integrate fleet management software into its automotive hardware and aftermarket product portfolio. The acquisition will combine M2M in Motion’s Fleet Motion platform with AAMP’s engineering, manufacturing and installer network to accelerate product development and broaden offerings for commercial and passenger vehicle customers.
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- Buyer
- American Industrial Partners, Safari Merger Subsidiary, Inc.
- Target
- SEACOR Holdings Inc.
- Seller
- SEACOR stockholders
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
American Industrial Partners (AIP) completed a take-private acquisition of SEACOR Holdings Inc. via a tender offer at $41.50 per share, valuing the company at roughly $1 billion including net debt. The transaction was effected through AIP affiliate Safari Merger Subsidiary, Inc.; SEACOR's shares were converted and delisted from the NYSE, and AIP will work with SEACOR management to pursue long-term growth and industry consolidation.
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- Buyer
- Sycamore Partners
- Target
- Azamara
- Seller
- Royal Caribbean Group
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Sycamore Partners completed an all-cash purchase of the Azamara brand, including its three-ship fleet and associated intellectual property, from Royal Caribbean Group for $201 million. Royal Caribbean divested Azamara to focus on its core brands while Sycamore aims to support and grow the upmarket cruise line.
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December 4, 2020
- Buyer
- AMPORTS, Inc.
- Target
- Horizon Terminal Services, LLC
- Seller
- Höegh Autoliners B.V.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AMPORTS has acquired 100% of Horizon Terminal Services, a marine terminal operator with facilities in Jacksonville and Port Everglades, Florida, and Freeport, Texas, from Höegh Autoliners B.V. The acquisition expands AMPORTS' U.S. terminal network and capabilities in automotive vehicle processing, warehousing and marine cargo handling to strengthen its footprint and service offering.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What transportation sub-sectors are covered for Florida acquisitions?
The page’s transactions include aviation services (FBOs and aircraft inventory/distribution), marine travel/boat rentals, express car wash operators, vehicle transport logistics, and transit or travel technology platforms.
Do Florida transportation acquisitions focus on expanding location footprints?
Yes. Multiple deals are described as adding sites or expanding networks—for example, aviation FBO platforms expanding coverage and car wash operators combining brands and operating platforms.
Which deals on the page involve aviation in Florida?
Examples include Infinity Aviation Group acquiring Corporate Air (Vero Beach) and Bain Capital acquiring APP Jet Center (with details indicating multiple U.S. locations). Marubeni Corporation also acquired DASI, LLC, an aircraft inventory solutions provider.
Are there technology-focused acquisitions in Florida transportation?
Yes. The page includes software and technology-enabled mobility or travel activity, such as Via acquiring Downtowner (destination-city transit software) and a strategic investment in World Travel Holdings (technology-enabled cruise distribution and leisure travel).
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