Blue River Financial Group

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Blue River represents a leading provider of end-to-end yard management services. The acquirer??seeks acquisition opportunities??with yard spotting and shunting providers that prioritize safety and customer satisfaction. ??Investment Criteria??: ?? Industry Focus: Businesses offering capabilities in yard spotting and yard shunting. Other adjacent services of interest include trailer management, gate management, and shuttling. ?? End Markets: 3PL, Grocery & Retail, Industrial / Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage, CPG, Automotive. ?? Geography: United States. ?? Financial Profile: $1MM+ Annual Revenue. If you are aware of or represent any companies that may possess these attributes and have interest in pursuing a transaction, please contact ?? Sara Clevenger, Partner & Buy-side Practice Leader. Our full list of active buyside mandates is available here: https://lnkd.in/dW4kJT9K

Join us TOMORROW ?? March 6, 2025 @ 12 PM EST, for an exciting panel discussion about ??software market trends??.?Our panelists include Matthew Kanterman, CFA, Director of Research, and Kyle Rutz, Director and Software Industry Leader. Rich Phillips, Managing Director and Software & Technology Segment Leader, will serve as moderator. ?? What were some of the most notable??transactions??closed in 2024, and what else can we expect to see in 2025? Click to register TODAY and hear from our panelists during the live event! #mergersandacquisitions #middlemarket #webinar

Blue River represents a national provider of integrated security solutions, backed by a Northeast-based private equity firm. The buyer is??actively seeking??acquisitions to expand its geographic footprint, enhance service offerings, and enter new end markets. ??Investment Criteria??: ?? Industry Focus: Electronic security and managed services for alarm, fire, and surveillance systems. ?? End Markets Served: Education, Warehouse / Distribution, Healthcare, and Data Centers. ?? Geography: United States. ?? Revenue: $5M - $20M. If you are aware of or represent any companies that may possess these attributes and have interest in pursuing a transaction, please contact ?? Nicole Bialkin Levy, Managing Director. Our full list of active buyside mandates is available here: https://lnkd.in/dW4kJT9K

Blue River represents a market-leading residential services platform, backed by a prominent private equity firm, who is actively pursuing strategic acquisitions to expand its service capabilities and market presence. ??Investment Criteria??: ?? Industry Focus: Primarily HVAC and plumbing. Can also provide some electrical / generator work. ???End Markets Served: Residential. ?? Geography: Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi (excluding tier 1 markets: South Florida, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Tampa, but will consider neighboring cities). ?? Financial Profile: $750k+ EBITDA (preferably $1MM+). If you are aware of or represent any companies that may possess these attributes and have interest in pursuing a transaction, please contact Nicole Bialkin Levy, Managing Director. Our full list of active buyside mandates is available here: https://lnkd.in/dW4kJT9K

Blue River Financial Group?has advised?Automation & Control Inc.?(“ACI”), a Moorestown, NJ-based leader in control systems and industrial automation services, on its sale to?ONDEX Automation.?This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in ONDEX Automation’s mission to deliver innovative automation solutions to its North American manufacturing customers. Read the full press release. #middlemarket #mergersandacquisitions #investmentbanking #sellside

Blue River represents a nationwide leader in next-generation infrastructure, technology, and energy solutions, driven by a collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit, is seeking strategic acquisitions to expand its national presence and further its mission of innovation. ??Investment Criteria??: ?? Industry Focus: HVAC, Plumbing, and Controls Systems. ?? End Markets Served: Industrial Facilities, Hospitals, Schools & Colleges, and Data Centers. ?? Geography: Southern half U.S. ?? Revenue: $10M - $50M If you are aware of or represent any companies that may possess these attributes and have interest in pursuing a transaction, please contact Rich Phillips, Managing Director. Our full list of active buyside mandates is available here: https://lnkd.in/dW4kJT9K

The industrial automation (IA) sector saw a slight decline in M&A activity in Q4 2024, though it remained steady compared to last year, with a growing focus on software and integration solutions. Deal volume grew by 7.5% year-over-year, signaling increased consolidation among strategic players pursuing geographic and vertical expansion. This trend is driven by strategic acquisitions focused on enhancing capabilities in automation, robotics, motion control, and AI, catering to industries including aerospace, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing. Download our Industrial Automation Q4 2024 Report to learn more. This market update features insight from Thomas Hagan, Managing Director at Blue River, and Alex Shikany, Executive Vice President at A3 - Association for Advancing Automation. #industrialautomation #mergersandacquisitions #investmentbanking

Blue River represents a specialized investment group who is actively building a market-leading platform in the Industrial TICC sector through strategic acquisitions. ??Investment Criteria??: ?? Industry Focus: Industrial TICC, including testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. ?? End Markets: Civil Infrastructure, Commercial & Institutional Buildings, Manufacturing, Power, Oil & Gas, and Chemicals. ???Geography: United States, with a focus on the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest. ?? Financial Profile: $5M - $15M in EBITDA. ???Key Attributes: Businesses with strong recurring revenue, deep industry expertise, high customer retention, and comprehensive service capabilities across multiple regulatory frameworks. If you are aware of or represent any companies that may possess these attributes and have interest in pursuing a transaction, please contact Michael Herrmann, Director. Our full list of active buyside mandates is available here: https://lnkd.in/dW4kJT9K

Have you registered for Blue River's software webinar yet? Join us on March 6, 2025 @ 12 PM EST, for an exclusive webinar covering software market trends. We'll take a look back at Q3 and Q4 of 2024, an exclusive look at the first two months of 2025, and will hold a panel discussion on what to expect looking ahead. Click to register today! #mergersandacquisitions #middlemarket #webinar