“There is a lot of new activity in the market that is building a good economy while existing employers like Michoud have fascinating things going on.” When Gay LeBreton joined…
M&A Report: HOST, Sazerac, Danos and Maritime Partners expand rapidly through strategic acquisitions
November 6, 2025
Several Louisiana-based companies are growing aggressively through acquisitions. Within the past five weeks, T. Parker Host, Sazerac Company, Maritime Partners and Danos each completed their second or even third acquisition…
M&A Report: Insurance Underwriters Industry Report
October 29, 2025
We are excited to share our Insurance Underwriters Industry Report, featuring our insights into mergers and acquisitions activity among underwriters in the Life & Health, Managed Care, and Property &…
M&A Report: Lamar Advertising executes industry-first UPREIT billboard acquisition
September 30, 2025
In a landmark transaction in July, Baton Rouge-headquartered Lamar Advertising Co. acquired Tempe, AZ-based Verde Outdoor using the first-ever UPREIT deal in the billboard industry. Rather than opting for cash…
M&A Report: All Star Automotive sells in landmark deal
September 30, 2025
In what may be the largest auto dealership transaction in Louisiana history, Baton Rouge-based All Star Automotive Group has agreed to sell for a reported $700 million. The buyer is…
M&A Report: Crescent Bank exits auto lending in major deal
July 21, 2025
New Orleans-based Crescent Bank has agreed to sell its auto financing division to Arra Finance. The deal, expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, will add Crescent’s $815…
M&A Report: Eaton finalizes $1.4B acquisition of Minden’s Fibrebond
April 15, 2025
Underscoring the critical role of infrastructure supporting the digital age, Eaton Corp., a global intelligent power management company, agreed in March to buy Minden, Louisiana-based Fibrebond Corporation in a transaction…
M&A Report: Industry giants enter bidding war over Louisiana-based H&E Equipment Services Inc.
March 18, 2025
After agreeing to sell to United Rental (URI.N) in January, Baton Rouge-based H&E Equipment Services Inc. (HEES.O) found itself at the center of a high stakes bidding war between two…
M&A Report: New year started with $3.4B sale of H&E Equipment
February 18, 2025
After agreeing to sell to United Rental (URI.N) in January, Baton Rouge-based H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (HEES.O) found itself at the center of a high stakes bidding war between two…
M&A Report: Louisiana M&A activity declines for second consecutive year
January 7, 2025
M&A activity in Louisiana started 2025 with a bang when Baton Rouge-based H&E Equipment Services agreed on January 13th to sell to United Rentals, Inc. for $3.4 billion. United Rentals…
M&A Report: Local credit union announces major merger
December 10, 2024
For the second year in a row, Louisiana merger and acquisition activity declined. The state saw 171 transactions involving a Louisiana target, buyer, or seller announced or closed in 2024….
M&A Report: 6 New Orleans area companies sold or made acquisitions in February
March 18, 2024
Six greater New Orleans area companies were sold or made acquisitions in the month of February. New Orleans-based ChapterSpot, the leading provider of CRM and member management software for fraternal…
