Ownership and acquisition activityAbout this listWhat changed hands, what probably did, and what moved without a known cause, on the public record of privately held employers.Four classes that are never conflated, and on every row: what changed, the buyer if one is known, whether the line is a fact or an inference, the rule and its measured precision when it is inferred, the source, and when it was last verified.
18,153 rows of activity across the first three classes; 3,532 unresolved departures are listed only when asked for. 1,300 rows name a buyer. The full event tape, every source and every event type, is at Event tape.
Public transaction evidence identifies the ownership transaction, and usually the buyer. The source URL is on the row.
- announced28 Jul 2026Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: BICO Steel ("BICO"), a portfolio company of Validor Capital, is pleased to announce it has acquired Diamond Metals Distribution ("Diamond Metals"), significantly expanding BICO's specialty metals offering and precision processing capabilities.
- announced27 Jul 2026Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-12
- Evidence
- Quote: Exeter Street Capital Partners announces the recapitalization of Price Circuits LLC and Circuitronics LLC in partnership with Capitala Group, Five Points Capital and the Varghese family.
- announced16 Jul 2026Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Hartford Sprinkler Co., Inc., enhancing its Connecticut fire protection offerings.
- announced16 Jul 2026Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: WeChem is a natural fit for Diamond; it broadens our product line, extends our manufacturing footprint and adds a talented team.
- announced15 Jul 2026Confirmed: Majority investment
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Majority investment
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Borgman Capital announced today its investment in CMW Equipment ("CMW"), a leading distributor of concrete production and roadwork equipment headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
- announced4 Aug 2026Confirmed: Strategic acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Strategic acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Trimac acquired California Freight, a food-grade bulk carrier with 452 power units and 501 drivers, which will retain its name and operate as part of Trimac.
- announced4 Aug 2026Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Reed Minerals announced that it has completed the acquisition of U.S. Minerals, Inc., a bolt-on as part of Speyside's value creation strategy for Reed.
- announced10 Jul 2026Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Full Guard Capital ("FGC") is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Smith's Sanitary Septic Service ("Smith's") and its management team to provide strategic capital and support.
- announced9 Jul 2026Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: This acquisition marks a defining step in Vytex's growth; we're positioned to give customers a deeper product lineup.
- announced8 Jul 2026Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Pye-Barker Fire & Safety announces the acquisition of ResponseTECH, Inc. of Rockville, Maryland.
- announced7 Jul 2026Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Citrin Cooperman announced the acquisition of LGA, LLP, a Boston-area accounting and business advisory firm; the acquisition expands Citrin Cooperman's deep New England presence, adding approximately 150 professionals.
- announced6 Jul 2026Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Buyer
- Sila Services (PA)
- Last verified
- 2026-09-12
- Evidence
- Quote: Sila Services expands into Western Virginia with the acquisition of Davis Heating and Air Conditioning Company, a 78-year-old business.
- announced2 Jul 2026Confirmed: Add-on acquisitionLunsford Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc.Legacy Service PartnersMilton, FLconfidence 90%DFX research
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-12
- Evidence
- Quote: Lunsford Air Conditioning and Heating of Milton, Florida joins Legacy Service Partners.
- announced2 Jul 2026Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Monument MicroCap Partners announces Sweet Tooth Holdings, LLC has acquired Stelised and MADA of Shelbyville, Kentucky.
- announced2 Jul 2026Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Monument MicroCap Partners announces Sweet Tooth Holdings, LLC has acquired Stelised and MADA of Shelbyville, Kentucky.
- announced22 Apr 2026Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Buyer
- Momentum Holdings
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Merion Investment Partners IV, L.P. is pleased to announce its investment in Crawl Pros LLC ("Crawl Pros") in partnership with Momentum Holdings, an Independent Sponsor.
- announced30 Jun 2026Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Albireo Energy completed the acquisition of PASCO Building Automation Systems, strengthening its presence in upstate New York.
- announced2 Apr 2025Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: provided debt and equity to support the acquisition of Willamette Valley Meat Company by Bochi Investments, LLC, an Oregon-based independent sponsor.
- announced6 Sep 2022Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Tecum and Valley Ridge Investment Partners ('VRIP') led the acquisition of Keystone in partnership with Centerfield Capital Partners and Petra Capital Partners (collectively, the 'Investor Group'), acquiring a stake in the Company to augment the Quinn Family
- announced21 Sep 2021Confirmed: Management buyoutIronwood Power Services (Ironwood Heavy Highway and Terry Tree Service)Empeiria CapitalRochester, NYconfidence 95%DFX research
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Management buyout
- Buyer
- Empeiria Capital
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: In partnership with Empeiria Capital, an independent sponsor, and Tim Pope, CEO, Cyprium's subordinated debt and equity investment was used to support a buyout of Ironwood Heavy Highway and Terry Tree Service, creating Ironwood Power Services.
- announced13 Jul 2021Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Tecum Capital ("Tecum") and Expedition Capital Partners ("ECP") led a majority recapitalization of BP Business Solutions ("BP" or the "Company")
- announced12 Nov 2020Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Cox Transportation Services ('Cox' or the 'Company'), a leading provider of truckload freight services, announced a majority recapitalization led by Expedition Capital Partners, Tecum Capital, and Ironwood Capital.
- closed1 Aug 2026Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Buyer
- Crunch Fitness (NY)
- Last verified
- 2026-09-12
- Evidence
- Quote: Crunch Fitness announced the acquisition of eight Bay Area Crunch Fitness locations from franchise group Bay Area Crunchers, closed August 1, 2026; operating partner Brian Calegari said the transaction marks an exciting new chapter for the Bay Area and the Crunch brand.
- announced26 Jun 2026Confirmed: Majority investment
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Majority investment
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Independent Sponsors Consumer Growth Partners and Founders Capital are pleased to announce an investment in Comfrt
- announced16 Jun 2026Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Partnering with two other SBIC funds, Cyprium provided debt and equity to support the recapitalization of Rottler Manufacturing by Oregon-based Bochi Investments.
- announced11 Jun 2026Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Rox Capital Partners ("Rox"), a Texas-based private equity firm focused on building and scaling lower middle-market businesses, today announced the acquisition of Interstate Threaded Products ("ITP"), a leading manufacturer of specialty threaded fasteners serving critical industrial end markets across North America.
- closed10 Jun 2026Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Catchment Capital ("Catchment"), SK Capital Partners ("SK Capital"), and Isolatek International ("Isolatek") today announced a definitive agreement under which Catchment, a private equity firm focused on transforming middle market industrial businesses, will acquire Isolatek
- announced10 Jun 2026Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Discovery bolsters SPATCO's broader testing and compliance business by adding technicians in the Florida region.
- announced10 Jun 2026Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Tank Wizards deepens SPATCO's environmental and tank-cleaning operations with a focus on municipal and commercial customers.
- announced8 Jun 2026Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Pye-Barker acquires Washington-based Fire Protection Specialists to enhance its suppression services.
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