Acquisitions in Louisiana

  • Buyer
    Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.
    Target
    Vivace International Corporation
    Type
    Buyout

    An affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management has completed the full acquisition of Vivace International, a New Orleans–based maker of mission‑critical propulsion tanks and aerospace systems. Cerberus initially made a growth investment in 2024 and plans to scale Vivace's production capacity and advanced manufacturing capabilities to support an expanding portfolio of U.S. defense and spaceflight programs; retired Space Force Colonel and former NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins has joined Vivace as a Senior Advisor.

  • February 14, 2026
    Buyer
    McElroy Metal
    Target
    Fabral
    Type
    Buyout

    McElroy Metal has acquired Fabral, a metal roofing and cladding supplier with nearly 60 years of experience. Fabral will continue to operate independently under the McElroy Metal family, retaining its leadership team, employees, and customer relationships, with Dennis Merino remaining President.

  • Buyer
    Superior Health Holdings, Renovus Capital Partners
    Target
    Pulse Home Health and Hospice
    Type
    Addon

    Superior Health Holdings, backed by Renovus Capital Partners, has acquired Pulse Home Health and Hospice, a community-based home health and hospice provider serving Louisiana's Northshore. The deal expands Superior's integrated in-home care capabilities and strengthens its footprint and referral relationships across the Northshore region.

  • Buyer
    Registrar Corp, Paine Schwartz Partners
    Target
    TechniCAL
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Type
    Addon

    Registrar Corp, a Paine Schwartz Partners portfolio company, has acquired TechniCAL, a leading independent Process Authority for low-acid and acidified foods. The deal brings TechniCAL's thermal process testing, data-collection technologies, and regulatory expertise into Registrar Corp to expand its food safety and compliance capabilities globally.

  • Buyer
    USA DeBusk LLC
    Target
    Extreme Nitrogen LLC
    Type
    Buyout

    USA DeBusk LLC has completed the acquisition of Extreme Nitrogen LLC, an independent U.S. provider of nitrogen services. The combination is intended to expand scale, reach, and capabilities to deliver nitrogen services nationwide across industrial end markets.

  • Buyer
    Palomar Holdings, Inc.
    Target
    The Gray Casualty & Surety Company (Gray Surety)
    Seller
    BCP
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Buyout

    BCP announced the sale of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company (“Gray Surety”) to Palomar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMR). The agreement was approved by both companies’ boards and was expected to close in the first half of 2026; BCP later announced the sale has successfully closed.

  • Buyer
    Rinchem Company, LLC, Stonepeak
    Target
    Dupré Logistics, L.L.C.
    Type
    Addon

    Rinchem Company, LLC has announced a combination with Dupré Logistics, L.L.C., bringing Dupré’s regional transportation, private fleet and capacity brokerage capabilities into Rinchem’s global chemical and gas logistics platform. The transaction is accompanied by a new-money financing package that includes approximately $100 million of lender investment and amendments to Rinchem’s existing credit facilities; financial terms for the combination were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    S1 Technology
    Target
    Computer Concepts (Computer Concepts of Lafayette, LLC)
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    Lafayette-based managed IT services firm S1 Technology has acquired Computer Concepts, a more-than-25-year IT services and cybersecurity provider that serves businesses across Louisiana and Texas. The deal expands S1 Technology's footprint across the Gulf South and broadens its managed security and IT services capability and resources for regional customers.

  • Buyer
    Uplift Investors
    Target
    Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers
    Industry
    Legal Services

    Uplift Investors launched Orion Legal MSO, a managed service organization supporting plaintiff law firms, with Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers as the founding partner firm. Dudley DeBosier will remain 100% owned by its founding partners and will invest in Orion Legal alongside Uplift to receive non-legal operational support while preserving firm control.

  • Buyer
    Cetera Financial Group
    Target
    Darnall Sikes Wealth Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    Cetera Financial Group has acquired the wealth management business of Darnall Sikes Wealth Partners, adding approximately $1.9 billion in client assets to its RIA model. The Darnall Sikes team — based in Louisiana with four locations and clients across more than 40 states — will join Avantax Planning Partners within Cetera's RIA channel, providing succession solutions for the firm's advisors and expanding Cetera's advisor network and AUM.

  • Buyer
    Curated Events
    Target
    See-Hear Productions
    Type
    Buyout

    Curated Events, a luxury tent, event rental and decor company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, has acquired See-Hear Productions, a scenic production firm based in Covington, Louisiana. The acquisition adds custom scenic design, premium draping, audio-visual production, lighting, and fabrication capabilities to Curated Events and strengthens its national reach and regional leadership.

  • Buyer
    EisnerAmper
    Target
    MLCworks
    Industry
    Consulting
    Type
    Buyout

    Global business advisory firm EisnerAmper has acquired digital marketing and growth advisory firm MLCworks in a deal that closed in early January 2026. The combination brings MLCworks’ marketing/growth capabilities—such as media strategy, SEO, custom website design, and online reputation management—into EisnerAmper’s holistic client service model.

  • Buyer
    IES Holdings, Inc.
    Target
    Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    IES Holdings, Inc. completed the acquisition of Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., buying all outstanding common stock for $12.00 per share in cash (approx. $192 million equity value). Gulf Island will join IES's Infrastructure Solutions segment, expanding IES's fabrication capacity and capabilities to better serve data center, energy and government customers.

  • Buyer
    Resolve Pain Solutions, Compass Group Equity Partners
    Target
    Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center
    Type
    Addon

    Resolve Pain Solutions, a Compass Group Equity Partners–backed platform, has acquired Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center, a Baton Rouge-area pain management practice. Spine's physician and executive leadership have joined Resolve as partners as the practice will continue to operate independently while leveraging Resolve's resources to support growth in Louisiana.

  • Buyer
    Superior Health Holdings, Renovus Capital Partners
    Target
    Hope Healthcare & Hospice BC, LLC (Bayou Country hospice operations)
    Seller
    Hope Healthcare & Hospice BC, LLC
    Type
    Addon

    Superior Health Holdings, a Louisiana home‑based care provider backed by Renovus Capital Partners, acquired the Bayou Country hospice operations of Hope Healthcare & Hospice BC, LLC, expanding Superior's hospice footprint in southern Louisiana. The deal strengthens Superior's integrated care capabilities, complements its nearby Divinity Home Health location, and broadens access to hospice services across the Bayou region.

  • Buyer
    Magnet Defense
    Target
    Metal Shark
    Type
    Buyout

    Magnet Defense has completed its acquisition of Metal Shark, combining Magnet Defense's autonomous, AI-enabled maritime platform capabilities with Metal Shark's established shipbuilding footprint and production workforce. The deal gives Magnet Defense direct access to Metal Shark's Louisiana shipyards and manufacturing infrastructure to accelerate the transition from prototype to sustained production of unmanned surface vessels for U.S. and allied defense customers.

  • Buyer
    Encore Oilfield Services, LLC
    Target
    Custom Compression Systems, LLC
    Seller
    Louisiana Machinery Company, L.L.C. (Louisiana Cat)
    Industry
    Oil & Gas
    Type
    Buyout

    Encore Oilfield Services, LLC has acquired Custom Compression Systems, LLC (formerly Williamson Production Systems), a New Iberia, Louisiana-based manufacturer of gas compression systems. The deal adds 103,000 square feet of manufacturing space, heavy lifting capacity (two 80-ton cranes and 70-foot eave heights) and access to 225,000 horsepower of Caterpillar natural gas engines through a partnership with Louisiana Cat, expanding Encore's compression packaging and manufacturing capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Brown & Root Industrial Services, One Equity Partners, KBR, ORIX Capital Partners, Hastings Equity Partners
    Target
    Specialty Welding and Turnarounds
    Seller
    ORIX Capital Partners, Hastings Equity Partners
    Type
    Addon

    Brown & Root Industrial Services (owned by One Equity Partners and KBR) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Specialty Welding and Turnarounds (SWAT), a turnaround, cooling tower, and industrial catalyst services provider. The acquisition is intended to expand Brown & Root’s capabilities and end-market exposure, particularly in refinery and renewables, while enabling cross-selling and operational efficiencies. ORIX Capital Partners later announced completion of the sale, including ORIX Capital Partners’ exit and Hastings Equity Partners’ divestment of its minority stake.

  • Buyer
    Business First Bancshares, Inc., b1BANK
    Target
    Progressive Bancorp, Inc., Progressive Bank
    Seller
    Progressive Bancorp shareholders
    Type
    Buyout

    Business First Bancshares, Inc. (the holding company for b1BANK) completed its acquisition of Progressive Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Progressive Bank. The deal expands b1BANK's presence across North Louisiana, adding nine locations and increasing Business First's total assets to approximately $8.7 billion.

  • Buyer
    Blue Williams, LLC
    Target
    Heard & Medack
    Industry
    Legal Services
    Type
    Buyout

    Blue Williams, LLC (a Louisiana-based law firm) and Houston’s Heard & Medack announced a merger effective January 1, 2026. The combination expands Blue Williams’ Houston office and strengthens its trial capabilities and breadth of legal services across Texas.

  • Buyer
    Wealth Enhancement
    Target
    Dent Wealth Advisors
    Type
    Buyout

    Wealth Enhancement, a national independent wealth management firm, announced it will acquire Dent Wealth Advisors, an independent RIA based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, managing more than $340 million in client assets. The deal is expected to close on December 31, 2025.

  • Buyer
    FloWorks International LLC, Wynnchurch Capital, L.P.
    Target
    Cranford Equipment Co., Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    FloWorks International LLC, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, acquired Cranford Equipment Co., Inc., a Kenner, Louisiana-based distributor of filtration products. The add-on expands FloWorks' industrial filtration capabilities and geographic presence, marking the seventh acquisition completed by the FloWorks platform under Wynnchurch's ownership.

  • Buyer
    DMMS Purchaser, Inc.
    Target
    MC Bancshares, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    MC Bancshares announced that its shareholders approved the proposed merger with DMMS Purchaser, Inc., an acquisition vehicle led by Daryl Byrd and DMMS Holdings LLC. The combined company is expected to continue operating as M C Bank, with the closing targeted for the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

  • Buyer
    Amynta Group
    Target
    Global Surety, LLC, International Sureties Limited, International Sureties SARL
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Buyout

    Amynta Group has completed its acquisition of Global Surety, LLC, International Sureties Limited, and International Sureties SARL (collectively, “International Sureties”). International Sureties is a specialty surety broker offering commercial surety products including admiralty, court, bankruptcy, logistics, and license & permit bonds.

  • Buyer
    Tyler Technologies, Inc.
    Target
    CloudGavel
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Buyout

    Tyler Technologies has acquired CloudGavel, a Baton Rouge-based provider of cloud-native electronic warrant solutions. The acquisition integrates CloudGavel's eWarrant capabilities into Tyler's Courts & Justice division to enhance real-time warrant issuance, tracking, and connectivity between courts and law enforcement agencies.

  • Buyer
    The Kent Companies
    Target
    B&B Petroleum, LLC
    Seller
    Art Bonneval, Jay Barzenick
    Industry
    Retail
    Type
    Buyout

    The Kent Companies, a family-owned convenience store and fuels operator based in Midland, Texas, has acquired B&B Petroleum, LLC — a Ponchatoula, Louisiana-based operator of 15 Chevron-branded convenience stores (including Subway and Red Bird Café locations). The acquisition expands Kent's Kent Kwik footprint into Louisiana as part of a five-year strategy to grow eastward across the Southeast.

  • Buyer
    Best Trash, H.I.G. Infrastructure
    Target
    Pelican Waste & Debris
    Seller
    Roddie Matherne, Corey Callais
    Type
    Addon

    Best Trash, a Richmond, Texas-based municipal solid waste platform, has acquired Pelican Waste & Debris, a Southern Louisiana and Mississippi residential and commercial hauling provider. The deal expands Best Trash's footprint beyond Texas into Louisiana and Mississippi and adds roll-off and construction debris services; Pelican founders Roddie Matherne and Corey Callais will retain an ownership stake in the combined company.

  • Buyer
    Merchants & Marine Bancorp, Inc.
    Target
    Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company
    Type
    Buyout

    Merchants & Marine Bancorp, Inc. (MNMB) and Farmers-Merchants Bank & Trust Company (FM Bank) entered into a definitive agreement for an all-cash merger. Under the agreement, FM Bank will merge into Merchants & Marine Bank, with FM Bank continuing to operate under its established brand as a division.

  • Buyer
    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
    Target
    Sound & Communications Systems, Inc.
    Seller
    Michael Baumbach
    Type
    Buyout

    Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Lafayette, Louisiana-based Sound & Communications Systems, Inc. (SCSI), a provider of security, fire alarm, video surveillance, access control and nurse call systems focused on healthcare and education customers. The deal expands Pye-Barker's healthcare communications and life-safety capabilities and keeps SCSI's team serving customers in Louisiana.

  • Buyer
    Canter Power Systems, Rotunda Capital Partners
    Target
    Optimize Generator People
    Type
    Addon

    Canter Power Systems, a Generac Power Premier Pro dealer backed by Rotunda Capital Partners, has acquired Optimize Generator People, a Baton Rouge-based residential generator installation and service provider. The add-on transaction expands Canter’s Gulf Coast footprint and strengthens its installation, service, and maintenance capabilities across Louisiana.

  • Buyer
    America's Auto Auction (America's Group)
    Target
    Lake Charles Auto Auction
    Seller
    Matt Pedersen, Mike Pedersen, Pedersen family
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Buyout

    America's Auto Auction (America's Group) has acquired Lake Charles Auto Auction, a family-owned dealer auction in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The business will operate as America's Auto Auction Lake Charles and continue weekly dealer-only auctions, with the Pedersen family (owner Matt Pedersen) selling the business to America's as part of the company's southern expansion.

  • Buyer
    One Equity Partners, KBR, Inc., BCP
    Target
    Brown & Root Industrial Services
    Seller
    BCP
    Type
    Buyout

    One Equity Partners agreed to invest in Brown & Root Industrial Services, with existing investor KBR retaining a significant stake. BCP, which previously held a stake in Brown & Root, agreed to sell its stake (later reported as successfully closed), as the parties expect the transaction to complete in late Q3 or early Q4 2025 subject to approvals.

  • Buyer
    Peak Toolworks, Granite Creek Capital Partners, Hidden River Strategic Capital, Muzinich & Co., Canterbury Ventures, LLC
    Target
    Southern Carbide, Inc.
    Seller
    Family owners of Southern Carbide, Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Peak Toolworks, a portfolio company of Granite Creek Capital Partners, acquired Southern Carbide, Inc., a family-owned industrial cutting tools and sharpening/repair services business based in Shreveport, Louisiana. The transaction closed on September 30, 2025 and was financed with participation from Hidden River Strategic Capital, Muzinich & Co., and Canterbury Ventures, LLC.

  • Buyer
    Astira Capital Partners
    Target
    Altus Commercial Receivables
    Seller
    ARMStrong Receivable Management, BharCap Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    Astira Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, has acquired Altus Commercial Receivables (Altus), a provider of commercial receivables management solutions. Altus was divested by ARMStrong Receivable Management, a BharCap Partners portfolio company; Astira said it will accelerate Altus' technology roadmap and scale the business to deliver improved working capital outcomes for clients. Terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Parish Tractor
    Target
    Ascension Equipment & Rental
    Seller
    Robert family
    Industry
    Retail
    Type
    Buyout

    Parish Tractor has acquired Ascension Equipment & Rental in Gonzales, Louisiana, marking the company's entry into the Louisiana market and bringing its total locations to eight. The acquisition expands Parish Tractor's footprint and ability to provide sales, parts, service and rental solutions to agriculture and construction customers in the southeast.

  • Buyer
    Fulton Asset Management
    Target
    AFCO Industries, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    Fulton Asset Management, a family-backed investment platform based in Chicago, has acquired AFCO Industries, Inc., a vertically integrated U.S. manufacturer of aluminum, fiberglass, vinyl, and composite building products and a provider of CNC metal fabrication and contract manufacturing services headquartered in Alexandria, Louisiana. AFCO's existing leadership will remain in place; Fulton said the deal expands its industrial portfolio and reflects a long-term commitment to U.S. manufacturing.

  • Buyer
    Superior Energy Services, Inc.
    Target
    Quail Tools, LLC
    Seller
    Nabors Industries Ltd.
    Industry
    Energy

    Nabors Industries has sold its Quail Tools subsidiary to Superior Energy Services in a transaction with net consideration reported at $600 million (comprised of $375 million cash and a $250 million seller note) plus net working capital adjustments. The deal closed on Aug. 20, 2025; Nabors said the divestiture will reduce net debt by more than 25% and Superior expects to expand its rental tubular and pressure-control capabilities and realize synergies.

  • Buyer
    Cardinal Services
    Target
    Quality Energy Services
    Industry
    Energy
    Type
    Addon

    Cardinal Services, backed by Kotts Capital Holdings, has acquired Quality Energy Services (QES), an offshore well intervention and production optimization provider headquartered in Broussard, Louisiana. The deal expands Cardinal's specialty oilfield services capabilities and footprint across the Gulf of Mexico and Gulf Coast; QES President Randy Landry will remain with the combined company to lead QES post-closing.

  • Buyer
    Hoffmann Family of Companies
    Target
    Elmer Chocolate (Elmer Candy Corporation)
    Seller
    Nelson family (including Rob and Michael Nelson)
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Type
    Buyout

    Hoffmann Family of Companies, a U.S.-based family equity firm, has acquired Elmer Chocolate, a long-standing seasonal chocolatier known for its heart-shaped Valentine’s chocolates and large-scale confectionery manufacturing in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Financial terms were not disclosed; members of the Nelson family (including Rob and Michael Nelson) will retain partial ownership and remain in leadership as Hoffmann aims to expand Elmer’s product portfolio to drive year-round growth.

  • Buyer
    Marine Equipment Solutions
    Target
    Pacific Gulf Wire Rope
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Marine Equipment Solutions (MES) has acquired Pacific Gulf Wire Rope, a Gulf Coast wire rope and rigging specialist. The deal expands MES's product lines, fabrication and inspection capabilities, and regional footprint to better serve marine, construction, and industrial customers across North America.

  • Buyer
    NetSpark IP & Telecom
    Target
    Infinite Technology Source
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Addon

    NetSpark IP & Telecom has acquired Infinite Technology Source, a Louisiana-based managed IT, cloud and cybersecurity provider, adding deeper Microsoft 365, cloud infrastructure, VoIP and cybersecurity capabilities to NetSpark’s managed services and telecom platform. Infinite Technology Source will operate as part of NetSpark’s Managed Services platform to deliver integrated telecom sourcing, unified communications, cloud services and lifecycle management to customers across healthcare, finance and professional services.

  • Buyer
    World Insurance Associates LLC
    Target
    Lighthouse Insurance Agency
    Seller
    Lighthouse Insurance Agency (Steven Marcus, Owner)
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Buyout

    World Insurance Associates LLC acquired the business of Lighthouse Insurance Agency of Madisonville, Louisiana effective March 1, 2025; terms were not disclosed. Lighthouse, which writes personal lines, small and medium business policies and large commercial property coverage, will operate as part of World as the firm expands its presence in Louisiana.

  • Buyer
    Classic Collision
    Target
    Auto Craft, Inc.
    Industry
    Automotive
    Type
    Addon

    Classic Collision, a national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, acquired Auto Craft, Inc., a family-owned collision repair shop in Gretna, Louisiana that has operated for 49 years. The acquisition expands Classic Collision’s network in Louisiana as the company continues to add single-location collision repair and automotive glass businesses to its platform.

  • Buyer
    OEG
    Target
    Trinity Rental Services
    Seller
    Jonathan Foreman
    Type
    Addon

    OEG has acquired Trinity Rental Services (TRS), a Lafayette, Louisiana-based provider of offshore container rentals and integrity services, adding ~5,600 CCUs and ~80 employees to OEG’s US operations. The deal expands OEG’s Gulf of America fleet and capabilities—including API inspection services—and is the first material acquisition by OEG following its recent purchase by Apollo.

  • Buyer
    HKW
    Target
    Sepratech Liquid Solutions
    Type
    Buyout

    HKW, a middle-market private equity firm based in Indianapolis, has acquired Sepratech Liquid Solutions, an industrial water and wastewater treatment services provider headquartered in Gonzales, Louisiana. HKW said the acquisition will support Sepratech’s growth initiatives across marketing, sales and operations while maintaining the company’s regulatory, safety and environmental standards.

  • Buyer
    Carr's Hill Capital Partners Management, LP (Carr's Hill)
    Target
    TCI Tank Logistics, LLC (Freedom Intermodal)
    Seller
    Management (company management), The Jensen Companies

    Carr's Hill Capital Partners completed a majority recapitalization of TCI Tank Logistics, LLC (doing business as Freedom Intermodal) in partnership with company management and The Jensen Companies. Freedom Intermodal, based in New Orleans, provides ISO tank and rail services, transloading, depot services and bulk liquids logistics across Gulf Coast ports; Carr's Hill will invest in people, systems, equipment and pursue organic growth and strategic add-on acquisitions to expand the business.

  • Buyer
    King Risk Partners
    Target
    Louisiana Insurance Services
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Buyout

    King Risk Partners, a Gainesville, Florida-based insurance brokerage, has acquired Louisiana Insurance Services, an independent agency based in Ruston, Louisiana. The acquisition marks King's strategic entry into the Louisiana market to expand its Southeastern footprint and leverage King's technology and carrier relationships to enhance local offerings.

  • Buyer
    Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
    Target
    CSRS
    Type
    Buyout

    Westwood Professional Services, a Plano, Texas–based design and engineering firm, has acquired CSRS, a Baton Rouge, Louisiana–based development advisory and program management consulting firm. The deal expands Westwood’s footprint into Louisiana (adding four offices), adds locations in Texas and Southern California, and brings new capabilities including comprehensive program management, grants management, owner's representation, and governmental advisory.

  • Buyer
    DXP Enterprises, Inc.
    Target
    Moores Pump & Services, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXPE) has completed the acquisition of Moores Pump & Services, Inc., a full-service fabricator and repair provider of rotating equipment and pumping systems headquartered in Broussard, Louisiana. The business — which generated approximately $10.3 million in sales and $1.8 million of adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve months ended May 30, 2025 — will expand DXP's rotating equipment division and Gulf Coast service capabilities; the deal was funded from DXP's balance sheet.

  • Buyer
    Delta Utilities, Bernhard Capital Partners
    Target
    Entergy's New Orleans natural gas distribution business, Entergy's East Baton Rouge Parish natural gas distribution business
    Seller
    Entergy
    Industry
    Energy
    Type
    Addon

    Delta Utilities, a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company, acquired Entergy's two regulated natural gas distribution businesses serving New Orleans and East Baton Rouge Parish, adding more than 200,000 customers and approximately 200 employees. The transaction expands Delta Utilities' footprint across Louisiana and Mississippi, positioning the company to serve roughly 600,000 customers and more than 800 employees following prior platform acquisitions.

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