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.
- announced17 Jan 2024Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Genesis Park provided an investment alongside Sherburne Partners to support the transaction. (buyer: Sherburne Partners)
- announced3 Jan 2024Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Firelight Capital Partners, an operationally-oriented private equity firm investing in lower middle market consumer brands and DTC concepts, is pleased to announce its first platform investment in beauty with the acquisition of Fromm International ("Fromm") from the Simon-Johnson family, who have owned the business since founding it in 1907.
- announced20 Nov 2023Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Buyer
- Milestone Partners
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Milestone's acquisition of CDE was supported by a strategic capital investment from an experienced group of investors, including Tecum, LO3 Capital, and Navigate Capital.
- announced4 Oct 2023Confirmed: Type not stated2 eventsAcacia Health, LLC: confirmed: Type not stated, 2 events, on 4 Oct 2023
- announced2 Oct 2023Confirmed: RecapitalisationSMX Industrial Solutions (Scotchman Industries and Steelmax Tools)Emko CapitalPhilip, SDconfidence 60%DFX research
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Buyer
- Emko Capital
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Emko Capital ('Emko') in the recapitalization of two iconic metal fabrication equipment brands — Scotchman Industries and Steelmax Tools — and the creation of SMX Industrial Solutions.
- announced15 Sep 2023Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Buyer
- Six Pillars Partners
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Petra Capital and other investors announced today that in September of this year they led the recapitalization of Royalty Roofing ("Royalty") and its sister company, Majestic Facility Experts ("Majestic"), (collectively, the "Company"), to support its continued growth and expansion throughout the United States.
- announced15 Sep 2023Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Buyer
- Six Pillars Partners
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Petra Capital and other investors announced today that in September of this year they led the recapitalization of Royalty Roofing ("Royalty") and its sister company, Majestic Facility Experts ("Majestic"), (collectively, the "Company"), to support its continued growth and expansion throughout the United States.
- announced24 Aug 2023Confirmed: Add-on acquisitionTerra Staffing Group (ASG Staffing, Inc. add-on)Hastings Equity Partners, LLCWAconfidence 60%DFX research
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Hastings is a Boston-based private equity sponsor that focuses on founder-led, lower-middle market businesses
- announced15 Jun 2023Confirmed: Add-on acquisitionTen dental practices in Tennessee and Kentucky (Foundation Dental Partners add-on)Foundation Dental Partnersconfidence 60%DFX research
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Midwest Mezzanine invested subordinated debt to support Keystone Capital's portfolio company Foundation Dental Partners' acquisition of 10 dental practices in Tennessee and Kentucky.
- announced15 Mar 2023Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Midwest Mezzanine invested subordinated debt to support Alcrete Industries' acquisition of Cape Fear Precast. (buyer: Alcrete Industries)
- announced17 Oct 2022Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Columbia River Partners (CRP), a lower middle-market private equity firm focused on investments in business service, industrial, and information technology platforms in North America
- announced1 Jul 2022Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Industrial Technology - Thermal Management: Ohio Heat Transfers
- announced1 Jul 2022Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Industrial Technology - Thermal Management: Cincinnati Radiator
- announced16 Jun 2022Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Buyer
- Prospect Partners
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Tecum supported a recapitalization led by Prospect Partners, partnering with the founders and management team.
- announced6 Apr 2022Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Aftermarket Parts & Accessories: Mustang
- announced10 Feb 2022Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Custom announced today that it has partnered with Columbia River Partners ("CRP"), a lower middle-market private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments in the business services, industrials and IT services sectors in North America.
- announced6 Jan 2022Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Buyer
- NCK Capital (IL)
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: ENGLISH RIDING SUPPLY | Value-Added Distribution Platform
- announced15 Dec 2020Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Buyer
- Six Pillars Partners
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Merit made its investment in Liberty in December 2020 in partnership with Six Pillars Partners and the Company's founder and President, Ken Bohan.
- announced5 Nov 2019Confirmed: Minority investment
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Minority investment
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Today, Firelight Capital Partners (Firelight), a private equity firm dedicated to accelerating the growth of emerging consumer and retail brands, announced it led an investment in Hobo Bags (Hobo).
- announced1 Jul 2019Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Industrial Technology - Sensors & Controls: Whitman Controls
- announced15 May 2019Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Merit invested in Omni Glass & Paint, L.L.C. ("Omni" or the "Company") in May 2019, in partnership with the Company's existing shareholders and key executives. (buyer: Omni Glass & Paint existing shareholders and key executives)
- announced29 Jan 2019Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Capitala Group ("Capitala" or the "Company") announced today that it recently invested a combination of senior secured debt and equity totaling $30.0 million to support Westshore Capital Partners in its acquisition of Reliant Account Management, LLC ("RAM")
- announced27 Jun 2018Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Monroe Capital LLC today announced it acted as sole capital provider on the funding of a $49.3 million credit facility and equity co-investment to support the acquisition of a specialty chemical platform ("Company") by the private equity sponsor, Highland Avenue Capital Partners, LLC.
- announced16 May 2016Confirmed: Majority investment
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Majority investment
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Balance Point provided preferred and common equity capital to facilitate the acquisition of the Company alongside Landon Capital Partners, Falcon Investment Advisors, LLC and Trivergance, LLC. (buyer: Landon Capital Partners, Falcon Investment Advisors, LLC and Trivergance, LLC)
- announced31 Dec 2015Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Kian Capital is pleased to announce that it has invested senior subordinated debt and equity to acquire Empire Equipment Company, d/b/a Empire Marketing Group ("Empire" or the "Company"). (buyer: Crescendo Capital Partners and Stewart Capital Management)
- announced1 Jul 2010Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: In 2010, PNC MC worked with Pet Partners' management team to invest $17.5 million in senior and junior subordinated debt to support the company's recapitalization and two initial acquisitions, as the initial step in a larger consolidation strategy. (buyer: Pet Partners management team)
- announced18 May 2026Confirmed: Majority investment
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Majority investment
- Last verified
- 2026-09-11
- Evidence
- Quote: Procare Ambulance of Maryland announced a strategic partnership with Prodos Capital and Manolin Investment Group.
- announced9 Jun 2025Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Tecum, in partnership with Genesis Park, provided debt and equity capital to support Breakwater Management's majority recapitalization.
- announced16 Feb 2024Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: SCP IV invested subordinated debt and equity to support the recapitalization of Architectural Polymers, LLC (the 'Company') by Stonebridge Partners and Marshall Walters.
- announced12 Feb 2024Confirmed: Majority investment
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Majority investment
- Buyer
- Casla Partners
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Tecum, alongside Hilltop Opportunity Partners ("Hilltop"), provided capital to support the growth of the Company led by Casla Partners, the founders, and the management team.
- announced7 Mar 2022Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Valesco Industries led the majority recapitalization
- announced25 Sep 2018Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Add-on acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Capitala Group announced today that it recently led a $45.0 million investment to support ITC Capital Partners in its acquisition of the BVU OptiNet fiber optic network by Sunset Digital Holding, LLC. (buyer: ITC Capital Partners)
- announced29 May 2018Confirmed: Platform acquisitionBandon Holdings (Anytime Fitness franchisee)Fireman Capital PartnersAustin, TXconfidence 55%DFX research
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Tecum Capital Partners ('Tecum') is pleased to announce its new investment in Bandon Holdings ('Bandon'), an Anytime Fitness ('Anytime') franchisee.
- announced6 May 2016Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Buyer
- Zorro Capital LLC
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. ("FNBCP") has partnered with Zorro Capital LLC ("Zorro") to acquire Ohio Travel Bag Mfg., Co. ("OTB" or the "Company").
- announced1 Dec 2015Confirmed: Platform acquisitionRed Head Brass (RHB Acquisition, LLC)D'Orazio Capital Partners, LLCShreve, OHconfidence 55%DFX research
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. ("FNBCP") has partnered with D'Orazio Capital Partners, LLC ("DCP") to acquire RHB Acquisition, LLC ("Red Head Brass").
- announced7 Dec 2023Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Spring Capital Partners IV, L.P. (www.springcap.com) invested subordinated debt and equity to support the acquisition of 4AllPromos LLC (the 'Company') by Stewart Capital and Hadley Capital.
- announced17 Oct 2023Confirmed: Platform acquisitionChibuzo, LLC (General Pallets & Crates and Southland Manufacturing)Fort Smith, ARconfidence 50%DFX research
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Spring Capital Partners IV, L.P. invested subordinated debt and preferred equity to support Hemingway Capital's acquisition of Chibuzo, LLC (the 'Company'). (buyer: Hemingway Capital)
- announced22 Sep 2023Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Spring Capital Partners IV, L.P. invested subordinated debt and equity to support Directional Capital's acquisition of Purple RTO Holdings (buyer: Directional Capital)
- announced27 Jul 2022Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Tecum provided subordinated debt and equity co-investment to support a majority recapitalization led by Carr's Hill Capital Partners Management, LP ("CHP"). (buyer: Carr's Hill Capital Partners Management, LP)
- announced25 Feb 2021Confirmed: Type not stated
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Type not stated
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Capitala partnered with SouthWorth Capital Management, LLC ("SouthWorth Capital") on the transaction in support of Fremont-Wright's next phase of growth. (buyer: SouthWorth Capital Management, LLC)
- announced19 Jan 2021Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Cold Bore Capital in the formation of American Landscaping Partners, LLC ("ALP") (buyer: Cold Bore Capital)
- announced13 Nov 2018Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Tecum provided subordinated debt and equity in support of Akoya Capital Partners, Hillcrest Holdings, and current management's acquisition of Evolver and eVigilant, two prominent Virginia-based security companies, to form Converged Security Solutions ("CSS"). (buyer: Akoya Capital Partners and Hillcrest Holdings)
- announced1 Apr 2016Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. ("FNBCP") announced today that it partnered with Weinberg Capital Group ("WCG") in the recapitalization of Elyria, Ohio-based HoodMart, Inc.
- announced4 Nov 2025Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Stellus Capital Management, LLC ("Stellus") announced today that its affiliates participated in providing senior debt financing and an equity co-investment in support of Catchment Capital's ("Catchment") investment in Fidus Systems.
- announced27 Jul 2026Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-11
- Evidence
- Quote: Exeter Street Capital Partners ("Exeter"), the private equity affiliate of Patriot Capital Group, today announced the recapitalization of Price Circuits LLC and Circuitronics LLC (together, "Price" or the "Company"), based in Elgin, Illinois in partnership with Capitala Group, Five Points Capital, and the Varghese family, who will remain shareholders in the Company.
- announced7 Oct 2025Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Stellus provided unitranche financing and an equity co-investment in support of Palm Peak Capital's acquisition of Rochester, Minnesota-based Domaille Engineering.
- announced27 Sep 2021Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Abacus Finance Group, LLC, a leading provider of cash flow-based, classic senior debt for sponsor-led buyouts of companies, today announced that it served as Senior Secured Credit Facilities Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger for senior secured credit facilities to support the dividend recapitalization MGC Diagnostics Corporation, an Altus Capital Partners portfolio company.
- announced16 Jul 2021Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Buyer
- Six Pillars Partners
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Merit Capital Partners and Six Pillar Partners acquire The Liberty Group of Houston, Texas.
- announced10 Nov 2020Confirmed: Type not stated
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Type not stated
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Peltram is a portfolio company of Crescendo Capital Partners.
- announced15 Sep 2020Confirmed: Platform acquisitionPrecision Products Group, Inc.Auxo Investment Partners, LLCIndianapolis, INconfidence 85%DFX research
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Greyrock's Fund V provides $8.5 million of subordinated debt and equity to support Auxo Investment Partners' acquisition of Precision Products Group.
- announced15 Jun 2022Confirmed: Type not stated
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Type not stated
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Liberty was sold in June 2022 to The Halifax Group. (buyer: The Halifax Group)
- announced15 May 2011Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Allstar Magnetics, LLC: May 2011; Subordinated Debt, Preferred Equity and Common Equity; Independent Sponsor Buyout
- announced17 Jun 2026Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-11
- Evidence
- Quote: Consumer Growth Partners and Sisu Equity announce the acquisition of Local Boy Outfitters
- announced15 May 2025Confirmed: Platform acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Platform acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-12
- Evidence
- Quote: IX Capital Partners, with co-investor Align Collaborate, acquired Teague Electric of Overland Park, Kansas as a platform for regional add-ons.
- announced18 Oct 2023Confirmed: Management buyout
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Management buyout
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Merit Capital Partners recently partnered with Joe Wesel, President and CEO, to support the recapitalization of American Producers Supply Co., LLC ("APS" or the "Company"). (buyer: Joe Wesel)
- not announcedConfirmed: Type not stated
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Type not stated
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: leading manufacturer of components for corrosive air management systems, including chemical scrubbers, fans, ducts, and tanks
- not announcedConfirmed: Type not stated
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Type not stated
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: leading independent folding carton manufacturer for store-brand food, consumer products and distributors
- not announcedConfirmed: Type not stated
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Type not stated
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: leading brand and manufacturer of highly-engineered, specialty power tools for stone and steel applications
- not announcedConfirmed: Strategic acquisition
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Strategic acquisition
- Last verified
- 2026-09-12
- Evidence
- Quote: industrial finishing distributor whose site says it has officially transitioned to CJ Spray (a Minnesota spray equipment distributor that now lists Medfield as a location); same team, same site; no announcement date or terms published (buyer: CJ Spray)
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