In operation since 1989, Charter Capital Partners is a leading merchant bank and Registered Investment Adviser serving the lower middle market from our headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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M&A activity in the technology and digital services space has soared following the onset of the pandemic as technology firms have garnered significant attention from both private equity acquirers with large reserves of dry powder as well as global strategic acquirers. As we had anticipated, deal levels in our three key verticals caught a second […]
Read NowThe number of industrial services transactions in a quarter rose to a new highwater mark in Q4 2021, with 69 transactions. The increase in transaction count was driven primarily by add-on acquisitions, with 43 acquisitions from private equity-backed buyers. We also observed a rise in M&A activity within the security, specialized equipment maintenance, and janitorial […]
Read NowThe fourth quarter of 2021 closed out what was an exceptionally strong year for human capital M&A activity. After deal activity plummeted by ~50% as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, activity has recovered to pre-pandemic levels.
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Tramec Sloan, a division of Tramec, LLC, announced the acquisition of Penz Products, Inc. on December 31, 2021, bringing together two established US manufacturers to broaden and strengthen manufacturing capabilities. Penz Products is a diverse manufacturer, located in Mishawaka, Indiana, serving a variety of markets, principally commercial vehicles. It was […]
Dental Care Alliance (DCA) proudly announces the addition of Modern Dental Care, a multi-location general dentistry group in Wisconsin, to its growing family of allied practices. With 14 unique brands, the Modern Dental Care team embraces the doctor-patient relationship – one where the doctors are committed to providing compassionate patient […]
Smart Label Solutions has been acquired by Barcodes, Inc. Smart Label Solutions, a process engineering and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions company founded in 2005, provides solutions to automate and optimize the supply chain for a wide range of industries. SLS manufactures and integrates RFID solutions, combining the right RFID […]
Charter Capital Partners, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based investment bank, today announced that its client, ISG Technologies, has been acquired by Supply Chain Services, a portfolio company of Sole Source Capital. The acquisition adds to Supply Chain Services’ product portfolio and expands its geographic reach into Texas. Charter Capital Partners principals served as […]