Amherst Partners/Deal History

Deal History

450+ total transactions representing $20B+ in aggregate value — 12 tracked below spanning 2025–2026 · 11 industries

450+
Total Transactions
11
Industries
2025–2026
Years Active
Agriculture & Food1
Sale of Avatar Corporation to Caldic B.V.2025
Strategic acquirer: Caldic B.V. (Advent International)

Sale of food ingredient and specialty chemical company to international buyer. Avatar serves bakery, meat, pet food, dairy and confectionery industries. Caldic is Rotterdam-based with operations in 20 countries.

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Business Services1
Sale of EOS Worldwide2025
Strategic acquirer: Firefly Group

Sale of business coaching and organizational development platform. Majority ownership acquisition by Firefly Group.

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Construction & Engineering1
Recapitalization of Building Products Distributor2026
Acquired by PE: Credo Private Capital & Quadec Private Capital

Majority recapitalization/sale of Midwest-based residential building products distributor. Transaction provided liquidity to founders while retaining equity upside and enabling geographic expansion.

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Consumer Products1
Sale of KL Outdoor to New Water Capital Partners2025
Acquired by PE: New Water Capital Partners

100% sale of recreational outdoor and event equipment manufacturer. KL Outdoor includes Sun Dolphin brand (world's largest-selling kayak brand) and premium event restroom modules. Buyer is consumer/retail/industrial PE firm.

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Distribution & Logistics1
Sale of Delta Distribution/Michigan Carpet to Xpress Global2025
Acquired by PE: Xpress Global Systems (Aterian Investment Partners)

Sale of LTL carrier specializing in floorcovering distribution. Delta operates fleet across 9 locations in Great Lakes/Midwest region. Buyer is national transportation leader backed by $700M+ AUM PE firm.

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Energy & Utilities1
Sale of Sycamore Gas to Hearthstone Utilities2025
Acquired by PE: Hearthstone Utilities (BlackRock Global Energy & Power Infrastructure)

Sale of utility company to BlackRock's Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Group portfolio company.

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Healthcare Products1
Sale of Acute Care Pharmaceuticals to Tranzonic2025
Acquired by PE: Tranzonic (PNC Riverarch Capital)

Sale of specialty pharmaceuticals company to PNC Riverarch Capital's portfolio company.

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Healthcare Services2
Sale of Ritzman Pharmacies to CVS Pharmacy2025
Strategic acquirer: CVS Pharmacy

Sale of established pharmacy chain (founded 1950) to national strategic buyer. Multi-location pharmacy operation.

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Sale of Mectra Labs to Key Surgical2025
Acquired by PE: Key Surgical (Water Street Healthcare Partners)

Sale of surgical instruments manufacturer to healthcare-focused PE firm's portfolio company.

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Discrete Manufacturing1
Sale of Camshaft Machine Company to TransGo2026
Acquired by PE: TransGo (CenterGate Capital portfolio)

Sale of precision automotive camshaft manufacturer to CenterGate Capital portfolio company. Company manufactures engine camshafts for automotive aftermarket with 1,200+ active part numbers serving OEM replacement channels.

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Process Manufacturing1
Sale of Century Box to CORE Industrial Partners2025
Acquired by PE: CORE Industrial Partners

Sale of folding carton manufacturer for store-brand food and consumer products. Company offers printing, converting, finishing capabilities with focus on sustainable/recycled packaging replacement for single-use plastics.

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Software & SaaS1
Sale of PC Server and Parts2025
Acquired by PE: PC Server Acquisition Co., LLC

Sale of prior-generation enterprise hardware reseller. Company purchases and resells enterprise servers, storage devices, and network equipment.

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