According to spglobal.com, this S&P Global Market Intelligence piece, published April 2, 2026 and updated as of 3 p.m. ET, rounds up middle-market private equity deals reported that day in the Deal Wrap section.
Court Square Capital Management LP led the headline transaction, acquiring a majority stake in CallTower Inc., a communications company, from BV Investment Partners LP. Guggenheim Partners served as financial adviser to Court Square, while Dechert LLP provided legal counsel. The deal positions Court Square in cloud communications and managed services at a time when corporate buyers are pursuing scale in recurring-revenue tech businesses.
Dallas-based CenterOak Partners LLC completed a majority recapitalization of Grismer Tire Co., an operator of tire and automotive service centers. Terms were not disclosed. Grismer Tire is highlighted in the deal wrap as a significant operator in the tire and auto service sector, and the deal underscores ongoing consolidation and private equity interest in automotive services.
Other transactions noted in the roundup include EagleTree Capital LP’s acquisition of Opus Events Agency LLC from Growth Catalyst Partners LP. BrightTower acted as financial adviser to Opus, and legal teams at Kirkland & Ellis, Dickinson Wright, Jones Day, and Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP were involved in the transaction.
The report also records an investment by American Pacific Group LP in fragrance manufacturer 13 Scents Inc., which does business as Dossier. That deal reflects continued PE activity in consumer goods brands with direct-to-consumer and retail channels.
Taken together, the April 2 deal wrap paints a picture of active middle-market dealmaking across communications, automotive services, events marketing, and consumer products. The Grismer Tire recapitalization, in particular, highlights the tire and auto service sector as a focal point for consolidation and strategic private equity investment.
