Market activity

Ownership and acquisition activity

Confirmed transaction
1,497
Public transaction evidence identifies the ownership transaction, and usually the buyer. The source URL is on the row.
Likely ownership change
54
Structural observations on the filing strongly imply ownership changed (the plan sponsor of record became a holding or acquisition vehicle), but no announcement has been found. The rule and its measured precision are on the row.
Company transition
16,602
A meaningful company or plan transition occurred: a final filing then absence from the record, a final filing whose next year is not yet published, a sponsor rename or EIN change. The economic cause is unresolved and is not asserted.
Unresolved record departure
3,532
The company left the observable Form 5500 universe with no final filing and no successor EIN. Absence is observed; the cause is not, and a late filer can still reappear. Never counted as a transaction.
Not counted as activity.

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.

1,497 rows match
Confirmed transaction

Public transaction evidence identifies the ownership transaction, and usually the buyer. The source URL is on the row.

  • announced
    15 Dec 2015
    Confirmed: Recapitalisation
    Recapitalisation
    CapcoGrand Junction, COconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Recapitalisation
    Last verified
    2026-09-19
    Evidence
    Quote: MMF invested $8.85 million of subordinated debt and equity and partnered with Endeavour Structured Equity and Mezzanine Fund to support the recapitalization of the Company by Capco Growth Partners. (buyer: Capco Growth Partners)
  • announced
    15 Nov 2015
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    Bristol Graphics, Inc. d/b/a Bristol ID Technologiesconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Bristol Graphics, Inc. d/b/a Bristol ID Technologies: November 2015; Subordinated Debt and Common Equity; Independent Sponsor Buyout
  • announced
    15 Nov 2015
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    Olson Brothers Pro-Vac, LLC d/b/a Pro-Vacconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Olson Brothers Pro-Vac, LLC d/b/a Pro-Vac: November 2015; Subordinated Debt and Common Equity; Independent Sponsor Buyout
  • announced
    22 Sep 2015
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    Physical Security Business Unit (PSBU), renamed Qognifyconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    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 $57.5 million senior credit facility to support Battery Ventures' acquisition of Physical Security Business Unit (PSBU), previously part of the security division of publicly listed NICE Systems. (buyer: Battery Ventures)
  • announced
    1 Jul 2015
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition by Fox-3 Partners
    Burlington Medical, LLCFox-3 PartnersNewport News, VAconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Buyer
    Fox-3 Partners (Virginia Beach, VA)
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Peninsula partnered with independent sponsor, Fox-3 Partners, to acquire Burlington in 2015
  • announced
    15 Apr 2015
    Confirmed: Recapitalisation
    Recapitalisation
    Transnetyx, Inc.confidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Recapitalisation
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Transnetyx, Inc.: April 2015; Subordinated Debt and Warrant; Independent Sponsor Recapitalization
  • announced
    15 Apr 2015
    Confirmed: Recapitalisation
    Recapitalisation
    Herbers Autobody Repair, Inc.confidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Recapitalisation
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Herbers Autobody Repair, Inc.: April 2015; Subordinated Debt and Common Equity; Independent Sponsor Recapitalization
  • announced
    15 Mar 2015
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    Brite-Line Technologies, LLCconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Brite-Line Technologies, LLC: March 2015; Subordinated Debt, Preferred Equity and Common Equity; Independent Sponsor Buyout
  • announced
    15 Mar 2015
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    Wild Wing Hospitality, Inc.confidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Wild Wing Hospitality, Inc.: March 2015; Subordinated Debt and Common Equity; Independent Sponsor Buyout
  • announced
    15 Feb 2015
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    On Location, Inc.confidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: On Location, Inc.: February 2015; Common Equity; Independent Sponsor Buyout
  • announced
    20 Oct 2014
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    Another 9, LLCconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-19
    Evidence
    Quote: Funds Supported Coheres Acquisition of Another 9, LLC NEW YORK — October 20, 2014 — Praesidian Capital (the Firm), a leading provider of senior and subordinated debt for small and mid-sized companies, announced today it provided $6.9 million in senior debt and also provided growth capital to support Cohere Communications, LLCs acquisition of Another 9, LLC. (buyer: Cohere Communications, LLC)
  • announced
    15 Aug 2014
    Confirmed: Recapitalisation
    Recapitalisation
    Seaboard Folding Box Company, Inc.confidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Recapitalisation
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Seaboard Folding Box Company, Inc.: August 2014; Subordinated Debt and Common Equity; Independent Sponsor Recapitalization
  • announced
    15 Nov 2013
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    Ashland Industries Holdings, Inc.confidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Ashland Industries Holdings, Inc.: November 2013; Subordinated Debt and Common Equity; Independent Sponsor Buyout
  • announced
    15 Nov 2013
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    PCI Partners, LLC d/b/a Pumps and Controlsconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: PCI Partners, LLC d/b/a Pumps and Controls: November 2013; Subordinated Debt, Preferred Equity and Common Equity; Independent Sponsor Buyout
  • announced
    14 Aug 2013
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    Meheen Manufacturing, Inc.confidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-19
    Evidence
    Quote: NEW YORK August 14, 2013 Praesidian Capital (the Firm), a leading provider of senior and subordinated debt for small and mid-sized companies, announced today it invested $11.25 million in first lien debt and $500 thousand alongside the sponsor, to support Evolve Capital, Ltd.s investment in Meheen Manufacturing, Inc. (buyer: Evolve Capital, Ltd.)
  • announced
    15 May 2013
    Confirmed: Recapitalisation
    Recapitalisation
    Farren International, LLCLedgewood, NJconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Recapitalisation
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Farren International, LLC: May 2013; Subordinated Debt; Independent Sponsor Recapitalization
  • announced
    15 Mar 2013
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    Unique Fabricating IncWilmington, DEconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Unique Fabricating, Inc.: March 2013; Subordinated Debt and Common Equity; Independent Sponsor Buyout
  • announced
    28 Feb 2013
    Confirmed: Recapitalisation
    Recapitalisation
    Mission Critical Electronics LLCCosta Mesa, CAconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Recapitalisation
    Last verified
    2026-09-19
    Evidence
    Quote: NEW YORK — February 28, 201 3— Praesidian Capital (the Firm), a leading provider of senior and subordinated debt for small and mid-sized companies, announced today it led a $22.8 million senior debt investment in Mission Critical Electronics, Inc. (MCE), a portfolio company of Evolve Capital, Ltd., to recapitalize the business. (buyer: Evolve Capital, Ltd.)
  • announced
    2 Oct 2012
    Confirmed: Add-on acquisition
    Add on by Charlie Brown's Steakhouse
    Texas Steakhouse & SaloonCharlie Brown's Steakhouseconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Add-on acquisition
    Buyer
    Charlie Brown's Steakhouse
    Last verified
    2026-09-19
    Evidence
    Quote: NEW YORK August 29, 2012... NEW YORK – Oct. 2, 2012 – Praesidian Capital (Praesidian or the Firm), a leading provider of mezzanine capital for small and mid-sized companies, reported today that its Charlie Brown's Steakhouse chain of neighborhood restaurants has acquired 19 Texas Steakhouse & Saloon restaurants (TSS) in North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
  • announced
    15 Sep 2012
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    Smith Brothers Tool CompanyShelby Township, MIconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Smith Brothers Tool Company: September 2012; Subordinated Debt and Preferred Equity; Independent Sponsor Buyout
  • announced
    15 Sep 2012
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    Whitewater Brands, Inc.Elgin, ILconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Whitewater Brands, LLC: September 2012; Subordinated Debt and Preferred Equity; Independent Sponsor Buyout
  • announced
    1 Jul 2012
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    RSA Engineered ProductsSimi Valley, CAconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-19
    Evidence
    Quote: Merit made its investment in RSA in 2012 in partnership with Cornerstone Capital Holdings. (buyer: Cornerstone Capital Holdings)
  • announced
    1 Jul 2012
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition by Exaltare Capital Management
    Ignite Fitness Holdings GroupExaltare Capital ManagementMilford, CTconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Buyer
    Exaltare Capital Management (MA)
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: ECP PF is one of the largest franchisees of Planet Fitness, the leading health-club chain in North America.
  • announced
    15 Jun 2012
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    The LIT Group, LLCconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: The LIT Group, LLC: June 2012; Subordinated Debt and Preferred Equity; Independent Sponsor Buyout and Strategic Acquisition
  • announced
    15 Dec 2011
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    Dakota Dry Bean, Inc.confidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Dakota Dry Bean, Inc.: December 2011; Subordinated Debt and Preferred Equity; Independent Sponsor Buyout
  • announced
    15 Dec 2011
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    L.A.T Sportswearconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: L.A.T Sportswear: December 2011; Subordinated Debt and Preferred Equity; Independent Sponsor Buyout
  • announced
    1 Jul 2011
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition by Audax Private Equity
    Integrated Supply Network, Inc.Audax Private EquityLakeland, FLconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Buyer
    Audax Private Equity (Boston, MA)
    Last verified
    2026-09-19
    Evidence
    Quote: The company was acquired in 2011 via a leveraged buyout by Audax Private Equity (Audax), a private equity group that partners with management teams and financial sponsors to build long term value.
  • announced
    15 May 2011
    Confirmed: Recapitalisation
    Recapitalisation
    Equibrand Holding Corporationconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Recapitalisation
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Equibrand Holding Corporation: May 2011; Subordinated Debt; Independent Sponsor Recapitalization
  • announced
    15 Jan 2011
    Confirmed: Platform acquisition
    Platform acquisition
    Kiosk Information Systems, Inc.Louisville, COconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Platform acquisition
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Kiosk Information Systems, Inc.: January 2011; Subordinated Debt and Common Equity; Independent Sponsor Buyout
  • announced
    15 Aug 2010
    Confirmed: Recapitalisation
    Recapitalisation
    Triad Racing Technologies, LLCconfidence 80%DFX research
    Evidence
    Class
    Confirmed transaction
    Sub-rule
    Recapitalisation
    Last verified
    2026-09-13
    Evidence
    Quote: Triad Racing Technologies, LLC: August 2010; Subordinated Debt; Independent Sponsor Recapitalization

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