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.
- announced15 May 2011Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
- Class
- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Equibrand Holding Corporation: May 2011; Subordinated Debt; Independent Sponsor Recapitalization
- announced15 Aug 2010Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Triad Racing Technologies, LLC: August 2010; Subordinated Debt; Independent Sponsor Recapitalization
- announced15 Dec 2004Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Specialized Packaging Group, Inc.: December 2004; Subordinated Debt and Preferred Equity; Independent Sponsor Recapitalization
- announced15 Jun 2000Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Communications Integrators, Inc.: June 2000; Subordinated Debt; Independent Sponsor Recapitalization
- announced15 Nov 1999Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Cass Polymers, Inc.: November 1999; Subordinated Debt; Independent Sponsor Recap and Growth Capital
- announced15 Mar 2023Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Abacus Finance provided senior debt financing to support the recapitalization of Advertiser Perceptions by Eureka Equity Partners.
- announced11 Jan 2023Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Abacus Finance Group, LLC ... today announced that it served as Senior Secured Credit Facilities Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger for senior secured credit facilities to support the leveraged recapitalization of ROX360 by Fort Point Capital.
- announced23 Nov 2021Confirmed: RecapitalisationCredit Bureau Connection, Inc. (formerly CBC)The Capstreet Group, LLCFresno, CAconfidence 70%DFX research
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Stellus provided senior debt financing and an equity co-investment in support of CapStreet V, L.P.'s recapitalization of Credit Bureau Connection.
- announced17 Jan 2024Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- 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)
- announced2 Oct 2023Confirmed: RecapitalisationSMX Industrial Solutions (Scotchman Industries and Steelmax Tools)Emko CapitalPhilip, SDconfidence 60%DFX research
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- 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
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- 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.
- announced16 Jun 2022Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- 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 Jan 2022Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- 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
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- 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.
- announced15 May 2019Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- 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)
- announced1 Jul 2010Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- 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)
- announced9 Jun 2025Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- 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
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- 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.
- announced7 Mar 2022Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Valesco Industries led the majority recapitalization
- announced27 Jul 2022Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- 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)
- announced1 Apr 2016Confirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
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- 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 Oct 2023Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-13
- Evidence
- Quote: Merit Capital Partners completed a Fund VII equity and subordinated debt investment in Acacia Health, LLC with Matt McMurphy.
- announced27 Sep 2021Confirmed: Recapitalisation
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- 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.
- not announcedConfirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-19
- Evidence
- Quote: Launched in 2016 in Draper, UT, Chalk Couture is a highly differentiated crafting business providing the ultimate high quality home décor product suite.
- not announcedConfirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Largest independent high value, low cost fitness club chain in Texas
- not announcedConfirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: Provides specialty and long-term care pharmacy services...transplant care, CF, HIV
- not announcedConfirmed: Recapitalisation
Evidence
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
- Evidence
- Quote: We invested in a company called Three Dog Bakery, which was a small, proprietary deal.
- not announcedConfirmed: RecapitalisationSP Opco, LLC DBA Blueridge Fiber Solutions (formerly SUPERIOR FIBERS LLC)Reedsville, WVconfidence 90%DFX research
Evidence
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-12
- Evidence
- Quote: SUPERIOR FIBER LLC - Blueridge Fiber Solutions (buyer: Blueridge Fiber Solutions)
- not announcedConfirmed: Recapitalisation
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- Confirmed transaction
- Sub-rule
- Recapitalisation
- Last verified
- 2026-09-14
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- Quote: Leading provider...completion and recovery enhancement services, foam/nitrogen
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