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.
16,118 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.
- announced3 Oct 2023Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Buyer
- Emko Capital
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Tecum Capital provided debt and equity capital to support 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.
- announced17 Aug 2023Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: MPE Partners announced the recapitalization of Precision Pipeline, a Lancaster, Ohio utility services provider founded in 1997 by Matt Upp, who remains President.
- announced2 Aug 2023Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
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- Capitala Group
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Capitala Group announces investment in Veridian Healthcare, a specialty distributor of diagnostic and durable medical equipment.
- announced1 Jun 2023Confirmed: RecapitalisationUhsc Acquisition Co., LLC (formerly UNITED HOSPITAL SUPPLY CORP)Skylight Ridge HoldingsBurlington, NJconfidence 90%DFX research
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-12
- Evidence
- Quote: Bruderman Advisory Group Advises on Sale of United Hospital Supply Corporation
- announced17 Feb 2023Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Parkway invested subordinated debt and equity in supporting the recapitalization of Stokes led by Eads Bridge Holdings ("EBH") and management. (buyer: Eads Bridge Holdings)
- announced22 Dec 2022Confirmed: RecapitalisationA1 Garage Door Service Holdings, Inc.Cortec Group Fund VII, L.P.Phoenix, AZconfidence 90%DFX research
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- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: An affiliated investment group led by Cortec Group Fund VII, L.P. ("Cortec VII"), in partnership with Founder and CEO Tommy Mello and management, completed the growth recapitalization of A1 Garage Door Service Holdings, Inc. and its affiliates ("A1" or the "Company").
- announced18 Nov 2022Confirmed: RecapitalisationFour Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.Cortec Group Fund VII, L.P.Bedford Park, ILconfidence 90%DFX research
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- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: An affiliated investment group led by Cortec Group Fund VII, L.P. ("Cortec VII"), in partnership with CEO Dave Musial and management, completed the growth recapitalization of Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning ("Four Seasons" or the "Company").
- announced15 Sep 2022Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Buyer
- Queens Court (NY)
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Multi-unit outpatient mental health clinic with focus on novel therapies (ketamine, sprevato, TMS) for refractory depression.
- announced16 Jun 2022Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Tecum supported a recapitalization led by Prospect Partners, partnering with the founders and management team. (buyer: Prospect Partners)
- announced6 May 2022Confirmed: RecapitalisationUJP Acquisition, LLC (formerly UNCLE JOHNS PRIDE LLC)Promise HoldingsTampa, FLconfidence 90%DFX research
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Buyer
- Promise Holdings
- Last verified
- 2026-09-12
- Evidence
- Quote: Capstone Partners Advised Uncle John's Pride on its Recapitalization with Promise Holdings, Star Mountain Capital, and Maranon Capital
- announced25 Apr 2022Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Ironwood provided junior capital investments in support of AHR Growth Partners' recapitalization of Hickory alongside Sheds Direct's Founder and CEO, A.J. Kirby. (buyer: AHR Growth Partners)
- announced10 Dec 2021Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: An affiliated investment group led by Cortec Group Fund VII, L.P. ("Cortec Fund VII"), in partnership with CEO Ken Goodrich and his management team, completed the growth recapitalization of Goettl Home Services, LLC ("Goettl" or the "Company").
- announced2 Dec 2021Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: American Track recapitalizes to continue to pursue growth with DFW Capital Partners.
- announced16 Nov 2021Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: An affiliated investment group led by Cortec Group Fund VII, L.P. ("Cortec Fund VII"), in partnership with Tori and Chris Gerbig (the "Founders"), completed the growth recapitalization of Pink Lily Holdings, LLC ("Pink Lily" or the "Company").
- announced29 Oct 2021Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: An affiliated investment group led by Cortec Group Fund VII, L.P. ("Cortec Fund VII"), in partnership with Maradith Frenkel (Little Sleepies' CEO and Founder), completed the growth recapitalization of Little Sleepies, LLC ("Little Sleepies" or the "Company").
- announced20 Oct 2021Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Continuing with its position as a leading provider of flexible capital to the lower middle market, Balance Point provided debt financing to support WM Partners' majority recapitalization of the Company. (buyer: WM Partners)
- announced16 Mar 2021Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Aditi Consulting, a leading global technology solutions provider, announced it has raised capital led by private equity firm Georgia Oak Partners.
- announced27 Jul 2020Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Northstar Capital ("Northstar"), a provider of junior capital for middle market private equity transactions, is pleased to announce it has partnered with Tenex Capital Management ("Tenex") in its recapitalization and merger of Consolidated Label and Online Labels (the "Company"). (buyer: Tenex Capital Management)
- announced27 Feb 2020Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Monroe Capital ("Monroe") today announced the acquisition and recapitalization of Ascent Behavioral Health ("Ascent"), in partnership with Cimarron Healthcare Capital and Ascent's management team. (buyer: Cimarron Healthcare Capital)
- announced8 Mar 2019Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Tecum's proactive and diligent approach brings tremendous value to independent sponsors like Borgman.
- announced12 Dec 2018Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Abacus Finance Group, LLC (Abacus), a New York-based direct lending company that provides cash-flow senior financing for private equity-sponsored, lower-middle market companies, announced today that it served as Administrative Agent and Sole Lender in support of Thompson Street Capital Partners' recapitalization of Palisade Corporation.
- announced14 Aug 2018Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Monroe Capital LLC today announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a $32.7 million credit facility and equity co-investment to support the recapitalization of S&S HealthCare Strategies, Ltd. ("S&S") by private equity sponsor, Level Capital Partners.
- announced1 Jul 2018Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Buyer
- HiGro (NY)
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: HiGro recapitalized the company to implement a transformational growth strategy through strategic acquisitions, broader geographic reach, and product expansion.
- announced31 Oct 2017Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Expedition Capital Partners, Centerfield Capital Partners and Cardinal Equity Partners Announce the Acquisition of Wild Sports
- announced16 Jun 2017Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Nester Hosiery, the world's most technologically advanced outdoor sock producer, today announced plans to spur growth in its Farm to Feet brand and expand its private label business through an investment made by Aiglon Capital Management and Merit Capital Partners.
- announced19 May 2016Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Expedition Capital Partners and Prospect Partners Announce the Acquisition of Waste Harmonics and Subsequent Acquisition of Consolidated Waste Management
- announced23 Sep 2015Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: F.N.B. Capital Partners, L.P. ('FNBCP') has partnered with The S Group Companies ('S Group') and Management in the recapitalization of Winter Services. (buyer: The S Group Companies)
- announced10 Jun 2015Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Balance Point Capital Partners (Balance Point), a private equity firm focused on providing debt and equity capital to lower middle market companies across the U.S. announced today its investment in Family Entertainment Group (FEG or the Company) to support TZP Growth Partners' (TZP) recapitalization of the Company. (buyer: TZP Growth Partners)
- announced15 Oct 2009Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Buyer
- Queens Court (NY)
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Convene is a premium hospitality company that designs and operates meeting, event, flexible office, and membership spaces with a network of 38 locations across the U.S. and UK.
- plan year 20051 Jan 2005Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-11
- Evidence
- Quote: Our founder and original owner made this decision in 2005 because it offered optimal benefits for members of the SPEP family.
Most important first: ranked by the class of change, how recent it is, the evidence and its confidence, with one company's rows on one day folded into one line.
Tell us your two sectors. Every Monday: every deal announced in them, the buyer, the company and the capital named on it, and the ownership changes DFX read out of the filings.
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