Acquisitions in North Carolina
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- Buyer
- NFP, Aon
- Target
- Trinity Risk Advisors, LLC
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
NFP, an Aon company and a property and casualty broker and benefits consultant, announced the acquisition of Trinity Risk Advisors, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based captive brokerage firm. The deal is intended to launch NFP’s new P&C Group Captive practice to help small and mid-size businesses evaluate and join group captive structures that pool risk and potentially reduce insurance costs.
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- Buyer
- Abrigo
- Target
- 360 View
- Industry
- Data & Analytics
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Abrigo, a provider of compliance, credit risk, lending, and data analytics solutions for U.S. financial institutions, acquired 360 View. 360 View’s banking CRM and marketing automation platform will be integrated into Abrigo to provide banks and credit unions with a unified view of customer relationships, workflows, and profitability to support cross-sell, onboarding, and retention.
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March 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Avalara, Inc.
- Target
- Versori
- Industry
- Cloud & SaaS
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Avalara, the agentic tax and compliance company, announced it has acquired Versori, a next-generation integration platform that uses agentic AI workflows for automated connector development. The deal is intended to help Avalara scale enterprise integrations across thousands of systems to support real-time, always-on, audit-ready compliance worldwide.
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- Buyer
- Aspen Standard Wealth, LLC
- Target
- BlueSky Wealth Advisors, LLC
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Aspen Standard Wealth, a holding company and long-term partner for independent registered investment advisers, acquired BlueSky Wealth Advisors, a New Bern, North Carolina-based fee-only RIA with $1 billion in assets under management. The transaction is framed as Aspen’s “permanent home” model that preserves BlueSky’s identity and leadership while supporting long-term growth.
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- Buyer
- AppsAnywhere, LabStats
- Target
- AppsAnywhere, LabStats
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AppsAnywhere and LabStats announced an official merger, creating a unified organization focused on providing higher education institutions a holistic view of the end-user IT experience. The combined platform integrates lab utilization and device/software usage insights (LabStats) with centralized, scalable application delivery (AppsAnywhere), while appointing Peter Cooke as President to lead product convergence and global growth.
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February 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Hunter Automotive Group
- Target
- Victory Chevrolet
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Hunter Automotive Group, a fourth-generation family-owned auto retailer headquartered in Hendersonville, North Carolina, has acquired Victory Chevrolet in Charlotte to establish a presence in the Charlotte market. The company said the acquisition will be seamless for customers and includes a commitment to local community investment through its Hometown Promise initiative.
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February 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Chad and Allison Austin
- Target
- PrideStaff Charlotte (North) office
- Industry
- Staffing & HR
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Chad and Allison Austin, owners of PrideStaff Asheville, have acquired the PrideStaff Charlotte (North) office effective February 9, 2026. The acquisition expands the Austins' regional footprint in North Carolina and ensures continuity of local staffing services for Charlotte-area employers and job seekers.
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February 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Liberty Waste Solutions, Allied Industrial Partners
- Target
- AJ Disposal
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Liberty Waste Solutions, a North Carolina waste and recycling provider backed by Allied Industrial Partners, has acquired AJ Disposal, a residential and commercial front-load operator based in Asheboro, North Carolina. The add-on expands Liberty's footprint in the Asheboro and greater Greensboro markets; financial terms were not disclosed.
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February 4, 2026
- Buyer
- Columbus McKinnon Corporation, CD&R (CD&R funds managed by CD&R XII Keystone Holdings, L.P.)
- Target
- Kito Crosby Limited
- Seller
- KKR (funds managed by KKR)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Columbus McKinnon Corporation has completed its acquisition of Kito Crosby Limited in an all-cash transaction. The combined company expects to scale lifting solutions globally and deliver $70 million of expected net annual run-rate cost synergies, with potential revenue synergy upside.
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February 4, 2026
- Buyer
- Artisan Custom Closets, Artisan Family of Brands
- Target
- Queen City Closets
- Industry
- Building Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Artisan Custom Closets, part of the Artisan Family of Brands, has acquired Queen City Closets, a Charlotte-based provider of custom storage systems. The deal gives Artisan an entry into the Charlotte market and expands the platform's footprint and operational capabilities across the Southeast.
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February 3, 2026
- Buyer
- SilverAssist, Growth Catalyst Partners, Stellus Capital Management, LLC
- Target
- Caring, LLC (Caring.com)
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
SilverAssist, a senior assistance network backed by Growth Catalyst Partners, has acquired Caring, LLC (Caring.com) to expand its national senior housing referral and advisory platform. Stellus Capital Management provided unitranche financing and an equity co-investment to support the transaction, which joins Caring.com's digital reach with SilverAssist's local advisor network and financial-navigation services to accelerate operator connectivity and improve referral quality.
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- Buyer
- Virtual Technologies Group (VTG)
- Target
- Whitlock Infrastructure Solutions
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Virtual Technologies Group (VTG), backed by Jacmel Partners, has acquired Whitlock Infrastructure Solutions, a software reseller and IT services firm focused on IT operations management. The deal expands VTG’s commercial enterprise service capabilities and strengthens its federal government services expertise, combining VTG’s managed IT infrastructure and cybersecurity with Whitlock’s ValueFirst/FirstCall/TotalCare offerings and software provider relationships.
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February 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Crestview Partners, AltitudeX Aviation Group, Members of Tailwind's existing management team
- Target
- Tailwind Hospitality, Inc.
- Seller
- Palladin Consumer Retail Partners
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Crestview Partners has acquired Tailwind Hospitality, an airport concessions operator, from Palladin Consumer Retail Partners. Crestview is investing alongside AltitudeX Aviation Group and members of Tailwind’s management; Tailwind will remain led by CEO Jeff Switzer and will pursue further organic and acquisition-driven expansion across U.S. airports.
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January 28, 2026
- Buyer
- CyberMaxx
- Target
- Corvid Cyberdefense
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CyberMaxx, a Linthicum Heights, Maryland–based managed detection and response provider, has acquired Corvid Cyberdefense, a Mooresville, North Carolina–based email security services provider. The acquisition adds Corvid’s managed email security and Elastic SIEM capabilities, more than 130 customers, and strengthens CyberMaxx’s channel-focused, tech-enabled security offering.
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- Buyer
- Stratus Team, LLC
- Target
- Stewart
- Industry
- Engineering Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Stratus Team, LLC has acquired Stewart, a Raleigh-based multidisciplinary engineering, planning, landscape architecture, surveying, and design firm. The acquisition expands Stratus' structural engineering and landscape architecture capabilities and strengthens its footprint across the Carolinas and the broader Southeast.
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January 27, 2026
- Buyer
- Nexterra Environmental, Goldner Hawn
- Target
- GETSCO, Inc.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Nexterra Environmental has acquired GETSCO, Inc., a Middlesex, North Carolina-based provider of erosion and sediment control products and services. GETSCO will continue to operate under its existing name while gaining access to Nexterra's broader product depth, technical resources and national platform as part of Nexterra's multi-regional expansion strategy.
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January 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Prime Capital Financial
- Target
- Bradshaw Rogers Financial Partners
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Prime Capital Financial has acquired Bradshaw Rogers Financial Partners, a Salisbury, North Carolina-based wealth management firm with roughly $600 million in assets under management. The seven-person Bradshaw Rogers team — including founders Trent Bradshaw and Brandon Rogers — will join Prime Capital as partners, strengthening Prime Capital's planning-first and tax-integrated offering and expanding its footprint in the Carolinas.
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January 22, 2026
- Buyer
- UBEO Business Services
- Target
- Advanced Business Equipment
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
UBEO Business Services has acquired Advanced Business Equipment, a locally owned office technology dealer serving Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC. The deal expands UBEO’s footprint in the Carolinas and brings ABE’s team and dealer relationships (Canon, Konica Minolta, etc.) into UBEO’s national business-technology platform while maintaining local support for customers.
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January 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Argano
- Target
- Advantco International
- Seller
- Montage Partners
- Industry
- Software
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Argano has acquired Advantco International, a provider of enterprise integration software and services, from Montage Partners. The acquisition (closed December 2025) expands Argano's Data & Integration practice and AI-driven integration capabilities by adding Advantco's SAP/Oracle adapters and integration IP.
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January 9, 2026
- Buyer
- ProSys Fill LLC
- Target
- Pendergraph Machines
- Seller
- Pendergraph Machines (owner: Doug Pengergarph)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ProSys Fill LLC, a Webb City, Missouri-based filling equipment manufacturer, has purchased Pendergraph Machines of Durham, North Carolina. The acquisition brings hot-melt and cosmetic/ nutraceutical filling capabilities into ProSys's product portfolio to complement existing filling lines and expand its addressable markets.
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January 8, 2026
- Buyer
- NexTech Solutions
- Target
- Vidterra
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
NexTech Solutions (NTS) has acquired Vidterra, a developer of edge-deployed video distribution software, to expand NTS's edge software and digital ISR capabilities. Vidterra's technology streamlines processing, fusion and delivery of video and sensor data in disconnected and low-SWaP environments; the Vidterra team will remain intact and continue supporting existing customers as capabilities are integrated across NTS.
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- Buyer
- Atlantis Fire Protection
- Target
- Armor Fire Services
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Atlantis Fire Protection, a PE-backed fire protection platform, acquired Armor Fire Services of Mount Holly, North Carolina and will retain the Armor brand with founder Mike Jaggers and Kimberly Jaggers continuing to operate the business. The deal expands Atlantis Fire Protection’s fire and life-safety services footprint in North Carolina and strengthens its roster of regional owner-operators supported by financial backers Lynch Holdings and Capital Alignment Partners.
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January 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Broadtree Partners
- Target
- ACME Plumbing Company
- Seller
- Larry Tilley (Tilley family)
- Industry
- HVAC & Mechanical
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Broadtree Partners, a Charlotte-based private equity firm, has acquired ACME Plumbing Company, a fourth-generation commercial and residential plumbing services business headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. ACME will serve as Broadtree's platform for its mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) services strategy while founder Larry Tilley stays on in an advisory capacity.
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January 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Sigma Companies International Corp., Wind Point Partners
- Target
- Masonry Supply, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sigma Companies International Corp. (SIGMA), a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, has acquired Masonry Supply, Inc. (MSI), a Selma, North Carolina-based manufacturer of municipal waterworks castings and polymer enclosures. The deal expands SIGMA’s waterworks product portfolio and Southeast U.S. fulfillment capabilities, with MSI leadership (Jacob Nash) remaining in commercial leadership.
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January 6, 2026
- Buyer
- TPG Real Estate (TPG)
- Target
- Quarterra
- Seller
- Lennar Corporation
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
TPG Real Estate has acquired a majority interest in Quarterra, recapitalizing the multifamily platform while Lennar Corporation retains a minority stake and will continue to provide synergies. The partnership includes a $1 billion strategic commitment from TPG to support Quarterra’s growth and the development of its pipeline of attainable multifamily rental housing across the United States.
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January 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Intune Physical Therapy, Highland Ventures
- Target
- Epic Physical Therapy
- Seller
- Heidi Seitz
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Intune Physical Therapy, a family-owned outpatient physical therapy platform backed by Highland Ventures, acquired Epic Physical Therapy, a six-clinic practice serving the greater Raleigh, North Carolina area. The deal marks Intune's entry into North Carolina and expands the platform to eight clinics across two states while preserving local leadership under owner Heidi Seitz.
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- Buyer
- Brodie Generational Capital Partners
- Target
- Sur-Seal, LLC
- Seller
- Heartwood Partners III, LP, Heartwood Partners
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Brodie Generational Capital Partners (BGCP), a single-family office, has acquired Sur-Seal, LLC from Heartwood Partners III, LP. Sur-Seal—an advanced materials converting and engineered solutions manufacturer serving EV/automotive, HVAC, medical and industrial markets—will remain led by CEO Pete Futia and the existing management team; transaction terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Michelin
- Target
- Tex-Tech Industries, FMI Industries, Inc. (FMI Industries Inc.)
- Seller
- Arlington Capital Partners
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Arlington Capital Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Tex-Tech Industries to Michelin, establishing FMI Industries as a new independent Arlington portfolio company spun out of Tex-Tech. Tex-Tech is a developer and manufacturer of proprietary engineered materials and solutions for aerospace, space & defense, and specialty industrial markets, while FMI will focus on reinforced composites for defense, space, and aerospace end markets.
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January 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Audax Strategic Capital, Golub Capital
- Target
- Strickland Brothers
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Audax Strategic Capital made a structured, non-control equity investment in Strickland Brothers, the Princeton Equity Group-backed quick-lube and automotive maintenance platform, to fund M&A activity and support national expansion. The financing (part of a broader $360 million committed financing led by Golub Capital) closed in early January 2026; financial terms were not disclosed.
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December 19, 2025
- Buyer
- TPG, Caisse de de9pf4t et placement du Que9bec (La Caisse), Pike management
- Target
- Pike Corporation
- Seller
- Lindsay Goldberg
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Lindsay Goldberg has completed the sale of its interest in Pike Corporation following a 25-year partnership. The transaction transfers a majority stake to TPG and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (La Caisse), alongside Pike management, positioning Pike for accelerated growth in U.S. electric-grid, renewables and telecom infrastructure services.
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December 18, 2025
- Buyer
- Fortune International, LLC
- Target
- Simply Fresh
- Seller
- Jean Bohn (owner of Simply Fresh)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Fortune International, a premier seafood processor and distributor based in Bensenville, Illinois, has acquired Simply Fresh, a Durham, North Carolina-based fresh fish and seafood processor and purveyor. The acquisition expands Fortune's Mid-Atlantic and Southeast sourcing and custom-cutting capabilities while bringing Simply Fresh's team and regional relationships into Fortune Fish & Gourmet.
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December 17, 2025
- Buyer
- AAR CORP.
- Target
- Aircraft Reconfig Technologies
- Seller
- ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AAR Corp. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies from ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions for $35 million in an all-cash transaction, subject to customary adjustments and closing conditions. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of AAR’s fiscal year 2026 and is intended to expand AAR’s engineering and in-house certification capabilities for passenger aircraft interior reconfigurations.
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December 15, 2025
- Buyer
- IT Solutions
- Target
- Technology Associates
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
IT Solutions, a North American managed service provider, has acquired Technology Associates, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based managed IT services firm. The deal expands IT Solutions' East Coast footprint and enhances its managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud capabilities to better support SMB clients across the Carolinas.
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December 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Enceladus Partners
- Target
- Smith Excavating, LLC
- Seller
- Smith family / Matthew Smith (CEO)
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Enceladus Partners, a family office, completed an investment in Smith Excavating, LLC, a second‑generation infrastructure services company headquartered in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina. Generational Group advised the transaction; Enceladus said the capital will support regional expansion, fleet and technology investments (including GIS capabilities), and partnership with CEO Matthew Smith to scale the business across the Mid‑Atlantic.
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December 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Parella Motorsports Holdings (SpeedTour), Velocity Capital Management, Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation
- Target
- Racing America
- Seller
- Race Team Alliance member teams
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Parella Motorsports Holdings (the owner/operator of SpeedTour) has acquired Racing America, a digital-first motorsports media and streaming platform. The deal, completed under the ownership of Velocity Capital Management (with support from the Texas Permanent School Fund), combines live-event promotion with Racing America's digital production and streaming capabilities to create an integrated grassroots motorsports media and events platform headquartered in North Carolina.
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December 8, 2025
- Buyer
- ZS
- Target
- Torrent Consulting
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ZS has acquired Torrent Consulting, a Salesforce consulting partner specializing in Health Cloud, Life Sciences Cloud and Agentforce, to strengthen ZS's healthcare, data and AI capabilities and accelerate CRM transformation for healthcare and life sciences clients. The deal brings Salesforce architecture, accelerators and disciplined delivery capabilities into ZS, enabling expanded AI-driven engagement across commercial, medical, service and contact center workflows.
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December 7, 2025
- Buyer
- ITT
- Target
- SPX FLOW
- Seller
- Lone Star Funds
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ITT reached a definitive agreement to acquire SPX FLOW for approximately $4.775 billion in cash and equity. The deal expands ITT’s Industrial Process segment position in engineered components and flow technologies and is expected to close by the end of Q1 2026.
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December 2, 2025
- Buyer
- Kingswood Capital Management, LP
- Target
- Daramic
- Seller
- Asahi Kasei
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kingswood Capital Management, LP has acquired Daramic, a global manufacturer of polyethylene and phenolic resin-based lead battery separators, from Asahi Kasei. The deal is a corporate carveout intended to support Daramic's next phase of growth and strengthen Kingswood's presence in the automotive aftermarket; Chad Schuchmann will become Daramic's CEO.
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December 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Torque Capital Group
- Target
- Joe Gibbs Manufacturing Solutions (rebranded as JGA Space & Defense)
- Seller
- Joe Gibbs Racing
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Torque Capital Group has acquired Joe Gibbs Manufacturing Solutions from Joe Gibbs Racing and rebranded the business as JGA Space & Defense. The company will focus on supplying advanced specialty composites, precision-machined aerospace and defense components, and rocket propulsion assemblies, and will expand into a ~60,000 sq. ft. facility in Huntersville, North Carolina to support growth into the space and defense supply chain.
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November 25, 2025
- Buyer
- Patient Square Capital
- Target
- Premier, Inc.
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Premier, Inc. stockholders overwhelmingly approved Patient Square Capital’s acquisition of the company at a special meeting. The deal provides Premier shareholders $28.25 in cash per share and is expected to close on or about November 25, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
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November 25, 2025
- Buyer
- SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.
- Target
- French Broad Stone Yards
- Industry
- Building Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. completed the acquisition of French Broad Stone Yards, a wholesale distributor of hardscape products with locations in Arden and Brevard, North Carolina. The deal expands SiteOne's presence in the North Carolina mountain region and brings the local French Broad team into SiteOne's national distribution network.
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November 25, 2025
- Buyer
- Patient Square Capital
- Target
- Premier, Inc.
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Patient Square Capital (via an affiliate) has completed its previously announced $2.6 billion acquisition of Premier, Inc., valuing Premier at $2.6 billion. Premier common stock stopped trading and will be delisted from Nasdaq as of November 25, 2025, with stockholders receiving $28.25 in cash per share.
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November 24, 2025
- Buyer
- Sigma Performance Services Racing (SPS Racing)
- Target
- AM Racing
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sigma Performance Services Racing (SPS Racing) has acquired AM Racing, combining the two motorsports organizations and leveraging technical support from Ford Racing. The deal brings AM Racing into SPS's expanded national footprint — including entries in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series — and aims to accelerate driver development, engineering performance and competitive capability for the 2026 season.
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November 21, 2025
- Buyer
- Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund
- Target
- Polytec, Inc.
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund completed the acquisition of Polytec, Inc., a southeastern U.S. turnkey water treatment solutions provider, for US$150 million. The deal expands Chemtrade's water-treatment chemicals platform by adding Polytec's service capabilities, products and end-market access (municipal and food-processing) to support cross-selling and Vision 2030 growth targets.
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November 20, 2025
- Buyer
- Wolter Inc.
- Target
- Carson Industries, Inc., Carson Material Handling, Carson Dock and Door, J&J Forklift Services, Pinnacle Lift Systems, LLC
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Wolter Inc., a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based material handling solutions provider, has acquired Carson Industries, Inc. and its operating units (Carson Material Handling, Carson Dock and Door, J&J Forklift Services and Pinnacle Lift Systems), expanding Wolter’s footprint with four locations across North and South Carolina. The deal enhances Wolter’s regional service capacity for forklifts, dock & door systems, rentals, parts and planned maintenance, enabling broader product access and improved service for local manufacturers, logistics providers and distribution centers in the Southeast.
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November 19, 2025
- Buyer
- MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (MSI)
- Target
- Barings
- Seller
- MassMutual
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, through Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (MSI), will acquire an 18% equity stake in Barings from MassMutual for about $1.44 billion in cash proceeds. MassMutual will retain an 82% stake and controlling governance rights, while Barings continues operating as an independent subsidiary under MassMutual.
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November 18, 2025
- Buyer
- MRO
- Target
- Clinetic
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
MRO has acquired Clinetic, an AI-driven patient recruitment management platform that integrates with provider EHRs to identify and enroll patients for clinical trials. MRO plans to incorporate Clinetic’s software across its clinical data platform (including the Q-Centrix Research Network) to expand recruitment capacity, streamline enrollment, and enhance research capabilities for hospitals, health systems, and life sciences sponsors.
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November 18, 2025
- Buyer
- King Risk Partners
- Target
- Stuart Surles Insurance
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
King Risk Partners has acquired Stuart Surles Insurance, an independent agency based in Angier, North Carolina, expanding King Risk's footprint in the state. The acquisition strengthens King Risk's farm and crop insurance capabilities while preserving Stuart Surles Insurance's local, relationship-driven service model.
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November 18, 2025
- Buyer
- ARC Health Partners, Thurston Group
- Target
- Clarity Counseling Center
- Seller
- Karin Kassab, Clarity Counseling Center
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
ARC Health Partners has acquired Clarity Counseling Center, an outpatient therapy practice based in Wilmington, North Carolina, expanding ARC's presence in the state. Clarity, founded in 2015 by Karin Kassab, offers in-person and telehealth mental health services; the deal adds to ARC's growing platform (backed by Thurston Group) of partner practices nationwide.
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November 17, 2025
- Buyer
- CD&R (funds affiliated)
- Target
- Sealed Air Corporation
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sealed Air announced it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds affiliated with CD&R in an all-cash transaction valued at $10.3 billion. Sealed Air stockholders will receive $42.15 per share, and the deal is expected to close in mid-2026 subject to approvals and customary closing conditions.
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