Arizona Deal Intelligence - May 2026
This report is prepared as a courtesy to the Arizona business community by Columbia West based on our research and information collected by our firm. Despite our dedicated efforts, occasionally a deal might be missed or appropriate credit not given to legal or financial advisors. Please feel free to contact us if you have information on a transaction that you want to ensure is included and credit attributed to appropriate advisors. Also, feel free to forward to others who may have interest; they can be added to the regular distribution by contacting our office. Our contact information is below.
M&A - Strategic
5/1/2026 MoboTrex, LLC acquired Interwest Safety Supply, LLC. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Interwest operates as a manufacturer and distributor of Department of Transportation safety products used in the repair, maintenance, construction, expansion, and improvement of roadways and is based in Phoenix.
5/1/2026 Enterprise Solutions, LLC acquired Hawkeye Electric Inc. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Hawkeye operates as an electrical contractor and is based in Chandler. Lynch, Cox, Gilman & Goodman, P.S.C. served as legal advisor to Hawkeye.
5/4/2026 Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. acquired Service Street Tire & Auto Repair. On 5/11/2026, Sun acquired Quality Tire & Auto. On 5/19/2026, Sun acquired Main Street Tire & Auto. The terms of the transactions were not disclosed. Sun Auto owns and operates more than 575 tire and service centers across the U.S. and is based in Tucson.
5/4/2026 AXN Growth Partners acquired Adventure Pest & Wildlife. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Adventure provides pest and wildlife control services and is based in Show Low. AXN provides pest control services and is based in Phoenix.
5/5/2026 Sunway Biotech Co., Ltd. (TWSE:1271) agreed to acquire Weider Global Nutrition LLC (WGN) from Weider Health and Fitness, Inc. Financing will be provided through a combination of debt and equity and investors include Bora Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (TWSE:6472)(OTCQX:BORAY), WTT Investment Family Office, and WGN CEO Rick Blair. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. WGN is an iconic American sports nutrition brand headquartered in Phoenix.
5/6/2026 Aprio, LLP agreed to acquire Price Kong & Company P.A. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Price Kong is a Phoenix-based accounting and advisory firm.
5/6/2026 UCPM, LLC acquired NAESIP LLC. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. UCPM provides environmental insurance brokerage services and is based in Gilbert.
5/6/2026 Austin King acquired Antiquities Warehouse. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Antiquities sells architectural salvage and home decor antique products and is based in Phoenix. Austin King is the founder of Phoenix-based custom homebuilding and interior design studio Rafterhouse.
5/6/2026 Sundt Construction, Inc. acquired Industrial Power Solutions LLC. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Industrial Power Solutions offers electrical construction, manufacturing, design, and field control services and is based in Glendale. Sundt operates as a construction company and general contractor and is based in Tempe.
5/7/2026 Inszone Insurance Services, Inc. acquired Coriano & Riesop Insurance, LLC. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Coriano operates as an independent insurance brokerage and is based in Phoenix.
5/7/2026 StandardAero, Inc. (NYSE:SARO) acquired Unified Turbines, Inc. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. StandardAero provides aerospace engine aftermarket services for fixed and rotary wing aircraft and is based in Scottsdale.
5/7/2026 Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, in collaboration with a private equity partner, acquired Valon Mortgage, Inc. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Valon is a residential mortgage lender and servicer based in Phoenix.
5/12/2026 Osaic, Inc. acquired Du Lac Wealth Services from LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NasdaqGS:LPLA). The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Osaic provides wealth management solutions and is based in Scottsdale.
5/12/2026 Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS) agreed to acquire its Phoenix East Valley franchise from retiring franchise owner Jim Thompson. The acquisition covers 29 shops and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Dutch Bros operates and franchises drive-thru coffee shops and is based in Tempe.
5/15/2026 York Space Systems, Inc. (NYSE:YSS) agreed to acquire Solestial, Inc. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Solestial engages in the development, manufacturing, and sale of silicon solar power modules for use in space and is based in Tempe.
5/18/2026 W.W. Clyde & Co. acquired CKC Construction & Materials, LLC. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. CKC provides roadway material supply and paving services and is based in Safford.
5/18/2026 CopperPoint Insurance Company agreed to acquire General Indemnity Group, LLC. CopperPoint operates as a commercial insurance provider, specializing in workers' compensation and various property coverage options and is based in Phoenix. Troutman Pepper Locke LLP served as legal advisor to CopperPoint.
5/19/2026 Bird-X, Inc. acquired Symterra, Inc. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Symterra manufactures and sells humane bird deterrent systems and is based in Tucson.
5/20/2026 PestCo Holdings, LLC acquired University Termite & Pest Control, Inc. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. University provides pest control services and is based in Tucson.
5/21/2026 Torreon Group, Inc. (OTC:NXTN) acquired Tombstone Distillery through a 99-year licensing agreement, together with ownership of two well shares securing the distillery's mineral-rich "Magic Water" rights from the Cienega Creek Basin. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Tombstone Distillery produces handcrafted small-batch whiskeys and is based in Tombstone. Torreon acquires and operates ventures across real estate, premium spirits, mining, and aviation, and is based in Sahuarita.
5/21/2026 NEXA Lending announced a strategic investment and phased acquisition agreement with Copper Ridge Ventures (CRV), a Scottsdale-based holding company focused on mortgage joint ventures between mortgage professionals and real estate partners. NEXA, based in Mesa, is one of the nation's leading mortgage platforms, built to support independent loan originators with the tools, technology, compensation, and infrastructure needed to grow their businesses. Columbia West Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to NEXA. Snell & Wilmer served as legal advisor to NEXA.
5/22/2026 TreeRing Workforce Solutions, Inc. acquired PrimeTime, Inc. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Scottsdale, PrimeTime offers workforce management and time tracking solutions to help companies solve a wide range of HR and payroll issues related to time and attendance, workforce scheduling, job tracking, and more.
5/27/2026 Spark Harbor acquired The Arete Initiative, Inc. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Arete owns and operates private music schools and is based in Scottsdale.
5/27/2026 Canyon GBS LLC acquired Apidapter, Inc. and Intellidemia, Inc. The terms of the transactions were not disclosed. Canyon develops and sells enterprise AI, CRM, and helpdesk solutions and is based in Scottsdale.
5/31/2026 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) agreed to acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (NYSE:TMHC) for $72.50 per common share in cash, representing a total equity value for Taylor Morrison of approximately $6.8 billion and total enterprise value of approximately $8.5 billion. Taylor Morrison is a community developer and homebuilder based in Scottsdale. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and Mayer Brown LLP are serving as legal advisors to Taylor.
M&A - Financial
5/12/2026 Cedar Crest Capital acquired Pacific Medical Laboratory, a trusted clinical laboratory with a 20-year history serving physicians, hospitals, and patients across California, Washington, Nevada, and Virginia. Cedar Crest is a private investment firm based in Phoenix.
5/26/2026 Trinity Capital Inc. (NasdaqGS:TRIN) acquired Equipment Leasing Services Inc. (ELS). The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. ELS provides flexible equipment finance options to businesses across the Southwest and is based in Scottsdale. Trinity is a Phoenix-based venture capital firm specializing in venture debt.
Private Placements
5/5/2026 Supersede announced that it has received $5.0 million in a round of funding from new investor Closed Loop Partners, LLC. Supersede manufactures structural sheathing boards made from recycled plastics and is based in Phoenix.
5/5/2026 Lighten Up, Inc. announced that it has received an investment from Montage Partners, Inc., a private equity firm based in Scottsdale. Osborn Maledon, P.A. served as legal advisor to Montage.
5/6/2026 Honeywell Aerospace Inc. announced that it has received an expanded investment from AllClear Aerospace & Defense, Inc. in its wheels and brakes product line. Honeywell Aerospace manufactures and supplies aircraft components, avionics, engines, and systems and is based in Phoenix.
5/15/2026 Copper State Credit Union announced that it has received $10.0 million in a round of funding that included participation from a single investor. Copper operates as a credit union and mutuals company and is based in Phoenix.
5/26/2026 v4c.ai announced that it has received a Series A investment from Tquila and Databricks Ventures. v4c.ai is a data and AI services partner specializing in the Databricks ecosystem and is based in Scottsdale.