Acquisitions in Ohio in 2025

  • Buyer
    E.P. Gerber & Sons
    Target
    Solid Dimensions
    Seller
    Tim Parcher, Darla Parcher
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    E.P. Gerber & Sons has acquired Solid Dimensions, a Norwalk, Ohio-based maker of USA-made wooden promotional products. Solid Dimensions' co-founder Tim Parcher will remain as general manager during the transition and plans to retire after a leadership team is established; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Exscape Group, BHMS Investments, LP
    Target
    WinnScapes, Pony Lawncare and Landscaping, Shearer Patio & Landscape Services / Polaris Pools
    Type
    Addon

    Exscape Group, a Cleveland-based landscape services platform backed by BHMS Investments, announced add-on acquisitions of three Columbus-area companies — WinnScapes, Pony Lawncare and Landscaping, and Shearer Patio & Landscape Services / Polaris Pools — to expand into the Columbus, Ohio market. Each founding owner will join Exscape Group as operating leaders, preserving continuity of teams and client relationships as part of the platform expansion.

  • Buyer
    Midas International, LLC
    Target
    Max Auto Supply Company
    Industry
    Automotive
    Type
    Buyout

    Midas International, LLC has acquired Max Auto Supply Company, a long-standing Midas franchisee that operates 111 service centers across six U.S. states. Max Auto, headquartered in Toledo, Ohio with over 650 employees, will continue operating as a standalone business under the Midas/Mavis platform to strengthen the group's retail service footprint.

  • Buyer
    A&M Capital Partners
    Target
    Asurint
    Seller
    Guidepost Growth Equity
    Industry
    Staffing & HR
    Type
    Buyout

    A&M Capital Partners, the private equity arm of Alvarez & Marsal Capital, has acquired Asurint, a provider of technology-enabled background screening solutions. Guidepost Growth Equity, which first invested in Asurint in 2017, sold all of its shares as part of the transaction; A&M plans to invest in the company’s technology and expand its service capabilities and M&A activity to drive growth.

  • Buyer
    First Eagle Investments, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC
    Target
    Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc.
    Type
    Buyout

    First Eagle Investments will acquire Diamond Hill Investment Group in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $473 million. The purchase price is $175 per share, representing a 49% premium over Diamond Hill’s December 10, 2025 closing price, and the transaction is expected to close in 2026 (subject to approvals and customary conditions).

  • Buyer
    ProAmpac
    Target
    TC Transcontinental Packaging (TCP)
    Seller
    TC Transcontinental
    Industry
    Packaging
    Type
    Buyout

    ProAmpac completed its acquisition of TC Transcontinental Packaging (TCP) from TC Transcontinental for approximately $1.51 billion. The deal combines TCP’s manufacturing capabilities and global footprint with ProAmpac’s sustainability, material science, and packaging innovation to expand next-generation barrier, mono-material, and fiber-based solutions across key end markets.

  • Buyer
    Banyan Software, Inc.
    Target
    Northwoods Consulting Partners, Inc.
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Type
    Buyout

    Banyan Software has acquired Northwoods Consulting Partners, Inc., a provider of cloud-native software (Traverse) and services for state and county Health & Human Services agencies. The acquisition expands Banyan's public sector capabilities and will support further investments in Traverse, automation, and AI tools for frontline caseworkers.

  • Buyer
    Leonard Green & Partners
    Target
    Jones Lake Management
    Seller
    Fort Point Capital

    Funds managed by Leonard Green & Partners have acquired Jones Lake Management from Fort Point Capital in a sponsor-to-sponsor recapitalization. Fort Point will remain a minority investor; Jones Lake Management — headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio — provides pond and lake management services across 26 states and will continue its growth under the new majority sponsor.

  • December 9, 2025
    Buyer
    Earned
    Target
    OJM Group
    Type
    Addon

    Earned, a PE-backed wealth management platform focused on healthcare professionals, has acquired OJM Group, a Cincinnati-based registered investment adviser serving physicians and high-net-worth clients. The deal adds nearly $1 billion in assets under management and brings OJM's ~12-person team onto Earned's platform, further expanding Earned's integrated services for medical professionals.

  • Buyer
    Arcline Investment Management
    Target
    Altronic, LLC
    Seller
    HOERBIGER Group
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has acquired Altronic, LLC from the HOERBIGER Group. Altronic, a Girard, Ohio-based maker of advanced ignition, control and instrumentation systems for critical infrastructure and OEMs, will be positioned to pursue growth with Arcline's capital and portfolio synergies.

  • Buyer
    The Riverside Company, EverSmith Brands
    Target
    1-Tom Plumber
    Type
    Addon

    The Riverside Company has invested in 1-Tom Plumber, a fast-growing franchisor of emergency plumbing and drain cleaning services, as the sixth add-on to its EverSmith Brands platform. 1-Tom Plumber operates through 37 franchisees across 57 territories in 22 states; Riverside and EverSmith plan to accelerate franchise development, deepen commercial penetration and drive cross-sell opportunities across the platform.

  • December 8, 2025
    Buyer
    Joi+Blokes
    Target
    HerMD
    Type
    Buyout

    Nashville-based virtual clinic Joi+Blokes has acquired HerMD, a nationally recognized virtual women's health provider, combining two specialty telehealth platforms to create one of the largest virtual women’s health ecosystems in the United States. The deal expands Joi+Blokes’ national footprint and clinical capabilities—adding HerMD’s menopause and sexual-health expertise, preventative diagnostics, and expanded treatment offerings to Joi+Blokes’ existing patient base.

  • Buyer
    Guide Technologies
    Target
    Agility, Inc.
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    Guide Technologies, an Indianapolis-based provider of Infor ERP and supply chain solutions, has acquired Agility, a Cleveland-area consultancy specializing in manufacturing systems, logistics solutions and Infor XA services. The deal expands Guide's manufacturing software and managed-services capabilities and will integrate Agility’s product modules and services to accelerate Guide’s growth and go-to-market scale.

  • Buyer
    Wealth Enhancement
    Target
    L.M. Kohn & Company
    Type
    Buyout

    Wealth Enhancement, a national independent wealth management firm, has acquired Cincinnati-based hybrid RIA L.M. Kohn & Company, which oversees more than $2.2 billion in client assets and employs 23 people. The deal closed on December 6, 2025 and increases Wealth Enhancement's total client assets to over $131 billion, while expanding its footprint across the Midwest and South.

  • Buyer
    King Risk Partners
    Target
    Arnold Insurance Agency
    Industry
    Insurance
    Type
    Addon

    King Risk Partners, a national insurance brokerage headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, has acquired Arnold Insurance Agency, an independent insurance firm based in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The deal expands King Risk Partners' Midwest footprint and enhances its local capabilities in construction, small business, personal insurance, risk management, and surety bond services.

  • Buyer
    Unity Partners
    Target
    Yardmaster, Big Lakes Lawncare, Kunco Landscape
    Type
    Addon

    Unity Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm, has formed a new Midwestern landscaping platform by completing investments in Yardmaster (Columbus, Ohio), Big Lakes Lawncare (Detroit, Michigan) and Kunco Landscape (Erie, Pennsylvania). The three businesses will be fully integrated and operate under the Yardmaster brand to serve commercial, multi-family/HOA, office and industrial clients across the Midwest.

  • Buyer
    CQ Medical
    Target
    Bionix Radiation Therapy business unit
    Seller
    Bionix
    Industry
    Medical Devices

    CQ Medical has acquired the Radiation Therapy business unit from Bionix, expanding CQ Medical’s patient positioning and radiotherapy marking product portfolio. The deal transfers Bionix’s radiation therapy product lines and commercial team to CQ Medical while Bionix retains its Ambulatory Care business based in Maumee, Ohio.

  • Buyer
    Inframark, LLC
    Target
    Dmytryka Jacobs Engineers (DJE)
    Type
    Buyout

    Inframark has acquired Dmytryka Jacobs Engineers (DJE), a Toledo-based firm that designs and implements instrumentation, control, and automation systems for municipal water and wastewater clients. The purchase expands Inframark’s Automation & Intelligence capabilities and Midwest presence; DJE’s leadership and staff will remain with the business.

  • Buyer
    Carson Group
    Target
    Total Wealth Planning
    Type
    Buyout

    Omaha-based Carson Group has acquired Ohio-based Total Wealth Planning, a 19-person advisory team overseeing roughly $1.45 billion in client assets, which will rebrand as Carson Wealth and become the firm's 34th wholly owned office. The deal expands Carson's Midwestern footprint and brings Total Wealth Planning access to Carson's technology, integrated data systems and national advisor network to support more complex tax, estate and investment planning needs.

  • November 18, 2025
    Buyer
    3LS, Inc.
    Target
    Intrust IT
    Industry
    IT Services
    Type
    Buyout

    3LS, Inc., an employee-owned family of companies based in Nashville, acquired Cincinnati-based managed service provider Intrust IT and will fold the business into its 3LS Professional Services division. The deal expands 3LS's IT capabilities — particularly in managed services, cybersecurity, cloud computing and AI — and makes Intrust 100% employee-owned while positioning the combined business to scale its services nationally.

  • Buyer
    Ligchine International
    Target
    The Power Buggy Company
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Ligchine International has acquired The Power Buggy Company, the maker of the Power Buggy ride-on material mover. The Power Buggy business will be relocated from Independence, Ohio to Ligchine’s headquarters in Darien, Wisconsin and integrated into Ligchine’s manufacturing, engineering, and customer support operations to expand Ligchine’s construction equipment product lineup.

  • Buyer
    Automotive Color & Supply, WILsquare Capital
    Target
    Smetzer Paint & Supply
    Seller
    Robert Bradberry
    Type
    Addon

    WILsquare Capital’s portfolio company, Automotive Color & Supply (ACS), has completed the acquisition of Smetzer Paint & Supply, a regional distributor of automotive and industrial paints based in northern Ohio. The add-on expands ACS’s Midwest footprint and service network as part of WILsquare’s strategy to build a scalable distribution platform in the automotive and industrial coatings market; terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Ancor Capital Partners
    Target
    Vapor Systems Technologies, Inc. (VST)

    Ancor Capital Partners, a Southlake, Texas-based private investment firm, has made a growth investment in Vapor Systems Technologies, Inc. (VST), a Springboro, Ohio designer and manufacturer of vapor recovery and fuel-dispensing solutions. Glenn Walker will remain VST's majority owner and CEO, and Ancor said the capital will be used to accelerate growth and expand the company's reach into new markets.

  • Buyer
    Boulden Holdings, LLC, Edgewater Growth Capital Partners V, L.P.
    Target
    Ace Precision Industries, Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Boulden Holdings, LLC, a portfolio company of Edgewater Growth Capital Partners V, L.P., has acquired Ace Precision Industries, Inc., a family-owned precision machining business based in Akron, Ohio. The acquisition adds precision machining and hydrodynamic bearing capabilities to Boulden's wear-components platform, increasing capacity and creating cross-selling opportunities across aerospace, medical and transit end markets.

  • Buyer
    Dental365
    Target
    Woodville Dental Care
    Type
    Addon

    Dental365 has acquired Woodville Dental Care, expanding its Dental Clinical Organization network into Northwest Ohio. The acquisition will integrate Dr. Hayder Al Janabi's practice into Dental365's platform to enhance patient access and bring additional resources, technology, and clinical support to the Woodville community.

  • Buyer
    Civista Bancshares, Inc., Civista Bank
    Target
    The Farmers Savings Bank
    Type
    Buyout

    Civista Bancshares and The Farmers Savings Bank received all required regulatory approvals to complete the previously announced merger. The transaction closed on November 6, 2025, with system conversion expected in the first quarter of 2026.

  • Buyer
    Lincoln International
    Target
    MarshBerry
    Seller
    Management, Atlas Merchant Capital
    Type
    Buyout

    Lincoln International has completed the acquisition of MarshBerry, a global investment banking and consulting firm serving insurance brokerages, wealth management and accounting practices. The deal strengthens Lincoln’s Financial Services platform and expands its advisory capabilities in the insurance distribution and wealth & retirement markets; sellers included MarshBerry management and Atlas Merchant Capital.

  • Buyer
    Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
    Target
    Venco Venturo Industries LLC
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Douglas Dynamics, Inc. has purchased Venco Venturo Industries LLC, a long-established maker of truck-mounted cranes and dump hoists. The acquisition expands Douglas Dynamics' Work Truck Attachments segment and furthers its strategy to add complex attachment capabilities to its portfolio.

  • Buyer
    Veryon
    Target
    EBIS
    Seller
    Tronair
    Type
    Buyout

    Veryon has acquired EBIS from Tronair to expand its aviation maintenance software portfolio and add ground support equipment (GSE) asset management capabilities. The deal integrates EBIS’s MRO and GSE maintenance management solutions into Veryon’s platform to provide a unified, AI-driven maintenance and asset management offering for airlines, FBOs, Part 145 repair stations, and other operators.

  • Buyer
    MKB Company
    Target
    Enviroscape
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    MKB Company, a national provider of stormwater management and erosion control solutions, has acquired Enviroscape, a Deshler, Ohio-based manufacturer of straw, coconut and excelsior erosion control blankets. The acquisition expands MKB's manufacturing capacity and product portfolio and will operate Enviroscape as part of the MKB platform with ongoing investment in people, processes and technology.

  • Buyer
    Ignite Visibility
    Target
    EverConnect
    Seller
    EverCommerce
    Type
    Addon

    Ignite Visibility has acquired EverConnect, the marketing technology and lead-generation platform of EverCommerce, expanding Ignite's national-to-local digital marketing capabilities for multi-location and franchise service brands. The acquisition — Ignite's fourth since partnering with Mountaingate Capital — brings EverConnect's SEO, website development, directory and performance lead-generation capabilities into Ignite's platform; financing and advisory support were provided by Capital Southwest Corporation, Main Street Capital, Canaccord Genuity and others.

  • Buyer
    Dental365
    Target
    Van Buren Dental
    Industry
    Dental
    Type
    Buyout

    Dental365 has acquired Van Buren Dental, a long-established general dentistry practice in Kettering, Ohio, as part of Dental365’s continued expansion in the state. The practice will remain staffed locally while gaining access to Dental365’s clinical resources and infrastructure to support expanded services and patient care.

  • Buyer
    Solve Industrial Motion Group
    Target
    Miller Bearing Company
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Solve Industrial Motion Group has acquired Miller Bearing Company, a Kent, Ohio-based manufacturer of conveyor bearings. The acquisition expands Solve's manufacturing capabilities and product offering for the material handling industry by adding Miller's facility and workforce.

  • Buyer
    Express Wash Concepts
    Target
    ZIPS Car Wash (site at 12167 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH)
    Industry
    Automotive
    Type
    Addon

    Express Wash Concepts acquired a single former ZIPS Car Wash site at 12167 Montgomery Road in Cincinnati, Ohio, adding the location to its portfolio. The purchase strengthens Express Wash Concepts’ footprint in the Greater Cincinnati market as part of its strategy to acquire and convert existing sites for its express-wash brands.

  • Buyer
    Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
    Target
    Smart Business Network
    Type
    Buyout

    Vistage Worldwide, Inc. has acquired Smart Business Network (SBN), a Cleveland-based media and events company known for its Smart Business publications and Dealmakers conference series. The acquisition expands Vistage's content and events capabilities to better support CEOs and business owners navigating transactions; SBN co-founder Fred Koury will remain to guide the transition as Lee Koury becomes Managing Director.

  • Buyer
    Saothair Capital Partners, LLC
    Target
    GatesAir, Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Saothair Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of GatesAir, Inc. through a newly-formed affiliate. GatesAir, a 100+ year designer, manufacturer and installer of over-the-air broadcast and public safety communications equipment headquartered in Mason, Ohio, will continue to be led by President and CEO Barbara Spicek as Saothair invests to scale the business, broaden geographic presence, and expand its turnkey product and services portfolio.

  • Buyer
    Environ Energy, 424 Capital
    Target
    Scioto Energy
    Industry
    Energy
    Type
    Addon

    Environ Energy, a PE-backed national energy management platform, has acquired Scioto Energy, an independent energy brokerage and advisory firm based in Columbus, Ohio. The add-on expands Environ’s presence in the PJM market and Midwest, enhances its procurement and advisory capabilities, and keeps Scioto’s leadership and client-focused team in place under the Environ platform.

  • Buyer
    Student Transportation of America
    Target
    Universal Transportation Systems
    Industry
    Transportation
    Type
    Buyout

    Student Transportation of America (STA) has acquired Universal Transportation Systems (UTS), a leading independent student transportation provider in Ohio. Northborne Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to UTS; financial terms were not disclosed. UTS operates more than 350 buses and vans and employs over 350 staff across terminals in the Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan areas.

  • Buyer
    Epiq
    Target
    First Watch Data Breach Solutions, LLC
    Seller
    First Watch Technologies, Inc.
    Industry
    Cybersecurity
    Type
    Buyout

    Epiq has acquired First Watch Data Breach Solutions, LLC from First Watch Technologies to expand its cyber incident response and notification capabilities. The acquisition brings roughly 100 First Watch Data Breach Solutions employees into Epiq and broadens Epiq’s breach response, credit monitoring, call center, and notification services across North America, UK/EMEA, Australia and APAC.

  • Buyer
    I Am Boundless, Inc.
    Target
    Multi-System Youth program (three Intermediate Care Facilities)
    Type
    Buyout

    I Am Boundless, a nonprofit provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and behavioral health needs, acquired a Multi-System Youth program consisting of three Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) in the Dayton, Ohio area, effective October 5, 2025. The acquisition expands Boundless’ youth residential and behavioral health capabilities, integrates current staff and youth into its network, and strengthens the organization’s presence in southwest Ohio.

  • Buyer
    Legrand
    Target
    Avtron Power Solutions
    Type
    Buyout

    Legrand announced it will acquire Avtron Power Solutions, a global provider of load banks and power quality solutions for datacenters and other critical applications. The deal has an enterprise value of $1.125 billion and is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

  • Buyer
    Arclin
    Target
    Polymer Solutions Group
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Arclin has completed the acquisition of Polymer Solutions Group (PSG), a manufacturer of proprietary polymer additives, dispersions and release agents serving the rubber, plastics and engineered wood markets. Arclin will operate PSG’s manufacturing facilities in Cleveland, Ohio and Albany, Georgia and an R&D facility in Macon, Georgia; the deal adds approximately 200 employees and expands Arclin’s product capabilities and end-market reach in construction, building products and transportation.

  • Buyer
    Program Productions
    Target
    Barney Monk
    Industry
    Staffing & HR
    Type
    Addon

    Program Productions has acquired Barney Monk, a Cleveland-based provider of event staffing and employer-of-record payroll services, to expand its live-event labor and payroll capabilities across North America. The acquisition broadens Program Productions' family of companies and enhances its workforce management offering (including its ProCrewz technology) to better serve venues, tours, trade shows and corporate events.

  • Buyer
    Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Target
    National Diversified Sales (NDS)
    Seller
    Norma Group SE
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE: WMS) has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire National Diversified Sales (NDS), a water management business of Norma Group SE, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.0 billion. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 and will expand ADS’ product portfolio and go-to-market reach in retail and distributor channels, including residential irrigation and related solutions.

  • Buyer
    Carson Group
    Target
    Wells Trecaso Financial Group
    Type
    Buyout

    Carson Group announced it has acquired Akron, Ohio-based Wells Trecaso Financial Group, which manages approximately $570 million in AUM. Wells Trecaso will become a wholly owned Carson Wealth office, with the team retaining leadership while gaining access to Carson's planning, tax and investment resources to support growth and succession planning.

  • Buyer
    SAM Medical
    Target
    TyTek Medical
    Seller
    TyTek Group
    Industry
    Medical Devices
    Type
    Buyout

    SAM Medical has acquired TyTek Medical (part of the TyTek Group) to expand its proprietary emergency medical product offering. TyTek operations will be relocated to Tualatin, Oregon, and SAM will leverage its global reach to broaden customer support for TyTek’s chest decompression needles.

  • Buyer
    Express Wash Concepts
    Target
    Royalton Car Wash
    Industry
    Automotive
    Type
    Buyout

    Express Wash Concepts (EWC) has acquired Royalton Car Wash located at 6165 Royalton Road in North Royalton, Ohio. The site will be rebranded as Clean Express Auto Wash, temporarily closed for upgrades and expected to reopen in March 2026, strengthening EWC's footprint in Northeast Ohio as it expands to 124 express wash locations across six states.

  • Buyer
    Xplor Technologies, Clubessential Holdings
    Target
    Clubessential Holdings, Xplor Technologies
    Industry
    Cloud & SaaS
    Type
    Buyout

    Xplor Technologies and Clubessential Holdings entered into a definitive agreement to combine their businesses in a merger creating a scaled global platform for software and embedded payments. The combined organization is expected to be majority-backed by Advent International, with Battery Ventures and Silver Lake continuing as significant minority investors, and is expected to close by year-end subject to regulatory approval.

  • Buyer
    Riverspan Partners
    Target
    United Titanium
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Riverspan Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on industrials, has acquired United Titanium, a Wooster, Ohio-based manufacturer of specialty titanium, zirconium and other-alloy fasteners, fittings and precision components. Financial terms were not disclosed; United Titanium will remain headquartered in Wooster under its existing leadership while Riverspan provides capital and operational support to drive product innovation, manufacturing improvements and global customer growth.

  • Buyer
    Percheron Capital, Solidaire HVAC & Energy Solutions
    Target
    Enervise
    Seller
    Tom Winstel
    Type
    Buyout

    Percheron Capital has launched Solidaire HVAC & Energy Solutions, a national commercial HVAC and energy services platform, through the foundational acquisition of Enervise, a Cincinnati-based commercial HVAC services company. The platform, led by Katrina Liddell and backed by Percheron, will invest in people, technology and infrastructure to accelerate growth and expand Solidaire's national footprint.

Track M&A activity that matters to you

Get real-time deal alerts, build buyer lists with AI, and access our full acquisition database. Start your free trial today.

Related Acquisition Pages