Mergers and Acquisitions News

RICHMOND, Va., and BALTIMORE, Md., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., a leading independent investment bank, is pleased to announce the sale of Dana Safety Supply, Inc. (DSS) to AEA Investors. Prior to the sale, DSS was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scott McRae Automotive Group, LLLP (SMAG).

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the addition of the NOVA loan origination system (LOS) to its product lineup. Bringing the NOVA LOS under its banner alongside the Empower® LOS enables Dark Matter to offer two distinct LOS solutions and cater to a more diverse range of lender business models.

RICHMOND, Va., and BALTIMORE, Md., Sept. 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. announces the successful sale of the propane, commercial motor fuels, and lubricants business of WTG Fuels, LLC to ThompsonGas, LLC. WTG Fuels is a subsidiary of West Texas Gas, a leading provider of natural gas distribution services throughout Texas and Oklahoma.

RICHMOND, Va., and BALTIMORE, Md., Sept. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., a leading, independent investment bank, has advised Singer Energy Group, Inc. and its affiliates d/b/a Robison (“Robison” or the “Company”) on the sale of its integrated heating oil distribution and HVAC services business to an affiliate of Star Group, L.P. (NYSE: SGU). Headquartered in Port Chester, New York, Robison is a leading distributor of heating oil and provider of home comfort solutions in and around Westchester and Putnam Counties, New York.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., July 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., a leading, independent investment bank, has advised Pump N’ Pantry, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, “Pump N’ Pantry” or the “Company”) on the sale of its convenience retail assets to United Refining Company. Headquartered in Montrose, Pennsylvania, Pump N’ Pantry is a leading, regional convenience retailer, operating 14 convenience stores throughout central Pennsylvania.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., June 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., a leading, independent investment bank, has advised Land O’Sun Management Corporation d/b/a Fast Track on the sale of its petroleum marketing, convenience retail and quick-service restaurant businesses to Anabi Real Estate Development, LLC and its affiliates d/b/a Anabi/Rebel. Headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, Fast Track is a leading petroleum marketing, convenience retail and QSR company, operating 17 convenience stores, 10 co-located QSRs, and two stand-alone QSRs in Northern Florida. [UPDATED]

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — United Filters International (UFI), a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of an expansive range of liquid filtration solutions, was recently sold to ENPRESS LLC, a leading manufacturer of composite pressure vessels and water filtration technologies. KROST was the exclusive financial advisor, and the terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., May 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it served as lead advisor on G&M Oil Company’s (“G&M” or the “Company”) syndicated debt financing. Founded in 1988, Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. is an independent, advisory focused, privately-held investment bank.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., March 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Andretti Petroleum Group (“Company”) on the sale of its convenience retail, fuels distribution, cardlock, fleet card, commercial fueling, car wash, lubricants and transportation businesses to H&S Energy, LLC and its affiliates (“H&S”). Andretti Petroleum Group is one of the largest convenience retail and fuels distribution businesses on the West Coast and Pacific Northwest, operating in northern California, Oregon and Washington.

CENTREVILLE, Va., Feb. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Avenu Insights & Analytics (“Avenu”), the global leader in revenue recovery and administrative solutions for state and local governments, is excited to announce its acquisition of Judicial Innovations, a pioneering provider of cloud-based payment and case management solutions. This acquisition marks Avenu’s second payment solution acquisition in 2024, underscoring its commitment to investing in government payment technologies and expanding its Justice Solution set including Avenu | Court, Avenu | Jury, and Avenu | Payments.

SMITHFIELD, N.C., Feb. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Deacon Jones Automotive, a leading dealership group based in Smithfield, North Carolina, is proud to announce its recent acquisition of Sale Auto Mall Stores (BMW, Chevrolet, GMC & Ford) located in Kinston, North Carolina. By combining the strengths of both organizations, Deacon Jones Automotive aims to elevate the car-buying experience for its customers and continue its tradition of providing unparalleled value and service.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., Feb. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Hicks Oils & Hicksgas, Incorporated (“Hicks” or the “Company”) on the sale of its Hicks Oils lubricants business to Schaeffer Manufacturing Company (“Schaeffer”). Hicks Oils is a premier independent lubricant blending and packaging business in southern Illinois that produces automotive and industrial lubricants.

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a buy-sell by the dealer group, Beach Automotive has purchased the dealership formally known as Jud Kuhn Chevrolet. The dealership was renamed to Beach Chevrolet on finalizing the purchase, January 24, 2024. The dealership, same as the dealer group, will be digitally represented by Sokal, an automotive advertising agency based in North Carolina.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Eastern Sierra Propane (“Eastern Sierra” or the “Company”) on its sale to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (OTC: FGPR) (“Ferrellgas”). The Company is one of the premier propane retailers in the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range, serving both residential and commercial customers.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, is pleased to announce the sale of Shape LLC (“Shape” or the “Company”) to an undisclosed buyer. Prior to the sale, Shape was owned by funds managed by Gen Cap America, Inc. (“Gen Cap”), a private investment firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

CENTREVILLE, Va., Jan. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Avenu Insights & Analytics (“Avenu”), the global leader in revenue recovery and administrative solutions for state and local governments, is proud to announce the acquisition of Finvi’s State and Local Government (“Finvi SLG”) Division. This strategic move marks a significant expansion of Avenu’s offerings and capabilities in serving state and local governments.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces the successful closing on the sale of Bobby Taylor Oil Company, Inc. and T&S Transport, Inc. (“BTOC” or the “Company”) to Parker Oil Company Incorporated. Based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, BTOC is a leading supplier of retail propane, commercial refined fuels, and racing gas to a diverse customer base of residential and commercial accounts throughout the state of North Carolina.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., Dec. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Santmyer Companies, Inc. (“Santmyer” or the “Company”) on the sale of its Red Rover convenience retail stores to Par Mar Oil Company and its branded dealer wholesale business to Countywide Petroleum Company (subsidiaries of Croton Holdings Co.). Santmyer is a leading privately-owned and family operated full-service distributor whose primary offerings include diesel, gasoline, propane, lubricants, diesel exhaust fluid and logistics services.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., Nov. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, is pleased to announce the sale of Day Motor Sports, LLC (“Day Motor Sports” or the “Company”) to Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton and Chief Financial Officer Stacy Hamilton. Prior to the sale, Day Motor Sports was owned by funds managed by Gen Cap America, Inc. (“Gen Cap”), a private investment firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., Nov. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Coborn’s, Inc. (“Coborn’s” or the “Company”) on the sale of its 14 Holiday franchised fuel and convenience stores and one developmental site to Holiday Stationstores, LLC.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., Nov. 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Wilmington, NC-based Springer Eubank Company, Inc. and its affiliates (“Springer Eubank” or the “Company”) on the sale of the Company’s assets including the travel center & convenience & gas division (“TC&G Division”) and its delivered fuels and fuel transport divisions to an affiliate of Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc.

HOUMA, La., Oct. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FMTC Safety, a leading provider of comprehensive safety training solutions, is pleased to announce its acquisition of M&A Safety Services, a respected safety training company with two training locations in Louisiana: Lafayette and Houma. The acquisition enhances FMTC’s course capability in the Offshore, Wind, Maritime, and Industry sectors and solidifies its position as the largest player in the USA safety training market.

WASHINGTON, D.C. and MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Sept. 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Aligned Technology Solutions and TechGen Consulting, two award-winning managed IT service providers, merged to form a new company called Teal. This merger is a strategic alliance, built upon complementary strengths, to deliver elevated IT and cybersecurity services to small- and medium-sized organizations – especially those with heightened cybersecurity or compliance requirements.

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Phoenix Property Group, an Orlando, FL based developer and AMJ Group Inc., a Gainesville, FL based developer have recently partnered to create LRR Property Investments. As a new dynamic player in the real estate market, they are proud to announce the successful acquisition of a prime building located at 3655 Henderson Boulevard in Tampa, Florida.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., Aug. 23, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Mystic Oil Company, Inc. and its affiliates (“Mystic Oil” or the “Company”) on its sale to Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. The Company sells fuels on a consignment and wholesale basis to approximately 150 Gulf, Citgo, ExxonMobil, Shell and unbranded customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York and Vermont.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., Aug. 17, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised H.A. Mapes, Inc. (“H.A. Mapes” or the “Company”) on its sale to Nouria Energy Retail, Inc., a subsidiary of Nouria Energy Corporation (“Nouria”).

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, announced its acquisition of relationship management and mortgage marketing platform provider Bonzo. The Bonzo leadership team, including founder and president Jason Perkins, founder and COO/CRO Miles Miller, and CEO Chad Jampedro, will continue to guide the company as it operates as an independent service.

ALPHARETTA, Ga., July 25, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today, WaterSignal, LLC is thrilled to share some truly exciting news: WaterSignal, LLC has been acquired by Metron Farnier, LLC! WaterSignal, LLC is delighted to embark on this new journey, which will undoubtedly benefit its valued clients and further enhance its commitment to water conservation and efficiency.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., July 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, is pleased to announce the sale of Vital Plastics, Inc. (“Vital Plastics” or the “Company”), a high-volume manufacturer and assembler of injection molded plastic products, to Wolverine Capital Partners (“Wolverine Capital”).

RICHMOND, Va., BALTIMORE, Md., and NEW YORK, N.Y., July 17, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised BeWell Network, LLC (“BeWell” or the “Company”) on its successful sale to H.E.R. Management, LLC. BeWell is a residential and outpatient behavioral health provider focused on the treatment of substance use disorder.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., June 29, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, is pleased to announce the sale of the Lawn & Garden Division (“Antilles L&G” or the “Company”) of Antilles Power Depot Inc. (“APD”) to Freije Supply Inc. (“Freije Supply”).

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., June 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading independent investment bank, announces that it served as lead advisor on Apollo Veterinary Medical Hospitals and AVMH Ventures’ (“Apollo” or the “Company”) recapitalization and acquisition of a multi-state portfolio of Pet Supplies Plus (“PSP”) retail pet stores.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., June 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, today announced the successful closing on the sale of the retail motor fuels, convenience retail, and fleet fueling businesses of WTG Fuels Holdings, LLC (“WTG Fuels” or the “Company”) to subsidiaries of GPM Investments, LLC, a subsidiary of ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) (“GPM”).

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., June 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised TBC Corporation (“TBC” or the “Company”) on the sale of TBC’s company operated retail businesses to Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. (“Mavis”). The sale includes TBC’s retail network of 595 tire and automotive service centers that utilize the NTB Tire & Service Centers (“NTB”) and Tire Kingdom Service Centers (“Tire Kingdom”) brands.

CUMMING, Ga., May 23, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DeJazz Woods has always had a love for sports. He has been around athletic equipment since childhood football, leading him to play at the collegiate level as an outside linebacker for the University of Illinois from 2010 – 2014. As a Business Development Manager for three major athletic equipment manufacturers, Woods would cross paths with Jeff Hodge, President of H.E. Hodge Company, and Bud Hodge, the company’s founder, who are both huge college football fans.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., May 17, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jeremy Merrin, CEO/Founder of Merrin Hospitality, is excited to announce the acquisition of NYC’s most iconic beer hall, Houston Hall (222 W Houston Street, New York, NY 10014). Located in the heart of the West Village, this expansive venue has been pouring brews and hosting large scale events for decades. Merrin, is owner of the 20 year old high-volume Cuban brand Havana Central, with locations in NYC, Long Island & New Jersey.

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., May 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Capstone Logistics, LLC (“Capstone” or the “Company”), a leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions, announces the acquisition of Rapid Response Delivery (“Rapid Response”). Rapid Response is a Maryland-based company that has been in business for over twenty years, providing final-mile delivery services throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

MIAMI, Fla., May 3, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — OptionsSwing Inc. (“OptionsSwing”), a leading innovative edtech and retail trading community in the United States, has declared the finalization of its share acquisition agreement to procure all of the shares of Apex Alliance Inc. (“Apex Alliance”). Apex Alliance, a start-up in financial education, is focused on educating future generations of retail investors on personal finance, investing, technology, and stock markets. The financial terms of the transaction have not been revealed yet.

KEYPORT, N.J., March 23, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This acquisition accelerates the expansion of DCL as a DMS provider within the independent dealer network that it already serves, as well as opens the door for franchised dealers to install Lease Here Pay Here (LHPH) as a separate department within their dealerships, much like F&I departments created in the late ’70s.

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 15, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stack Sports, a global leader in modern sports technology, announced it has added Meridix, an innovative video streaming platform with the industry’s most flexible technology, to the Stack Sports ecosystem. Meridix is an unlimited streaming platform for any size team or organization. It simplifies covering sports LIVE at any level, including youth, high school, college, and pro.