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Willoughby, Ohio – October 05, 2026 -- Alexy Metals, a Northeast Ohio manufacturer of brazing alloys and precision preforms, posted 125% revenue growth over three years, earning it the No. 2,580 spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private U.S. companies.

Three-year growth hits 125% as manufacturer expands capacity

The Willoughby-based company's ranking reflects expansion across four operating lines: brazing alloy manufacturing, precision laser-cutting, ring manufacturing and precious-metal refining. The growth period measured by Inc. covers the three years preceding the 2026 ranking.

Destin, Fla. – October 03, 2026 -- Awayday, a national vacation rental management company, has closed a strategic investment from Warburg Pincus through its Capital Solutions Founders Fund, with terms of the deal undisclosed.

Ares and LightBay Capital retain control despite new capital infusion

An Ares Private Equity fund and LightBay Capital, Awayday's existing majority owners, will remain the controlling shareholders following the transaction. Awayday currently manages more than 18,000 properties across the United States through a portfolio of local brands, backed by a workforce exceeding 1,800 employees.

Charlotte – September 30, 2026 -- Clean Team, a 30-year-old commercial janitorial services provider based in Toledo, Ohio, has received an investment from Austin-based private equity firm Blue Sage Capital to fund continued expansion. BlackArch Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to Clean Team on the transaction.

Clean Team operates 18 branches across 13 states in the Midwest and Southwest

The Company provides recurring janitorial services, specialty cleaning and consumable hygiene products to commercial clients in healthcare, manufacturing, distribution/fulfillment, education, government and office sectors. Clean Team has grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions since its founding in 1996 by CEO Bob Armbruster.

Paris – September 20, 2026 -- Virbac posted first-half 2026 revenue growth of 7.4% at constant exchange rates and currencies (CERS), lifting its adjusted EBIT margin to 18.8%, up 0.5 percentage points from H1 2025.

Companion animal segment leads growth at 10.0%, farm animal follows at 6.7%

The animal health group's Supercharge platforms, excluding Thyronorm, expanded around 12% at CERS, becoming a key driver of top-line performance. Growth split into a volume/mix effect of approximately 5.4% and a price increase of roughly 2%.

Net income climbs 5.9% to €87.1 million

The margin gain stemmed from a favorable gross margin mix, partially offset by higher operating expenses tied to H1/H2 phasing effects.

New York – September 11, 2026 -- Galaxy Service Partners has completed its acquisition of Central Door Solutions, a Wisconsin-based commercial dock and door service company, marking Galaxy's 10th deal since launching in 2025 and its 4th acquisition in 2026.

Galaxy expands Wisconsin footprint through Central Door Solutions deal

Central Door Solutions, headquartered in Plover, WI, with an additional location in New Berlin, WI, has served the state for more than 20 years. The company recently acquired Fox Valley Overhead Door in Appleton, WI, adding another regional footprint to its operations ahead of the Galaxy partnership.

Aachen – September 10, 2026 -- devolo has issued a digital corporate bond through the regulated CONDA Capital Market platform to fund a growth initiative spanning new Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8 hardware, AI-driven software and expanded European sales operations.

devolo diversifies financing beyond traditional bank credit

The Aachen-based home networking and powerline specialist, which has sold more than 50 million products and holds over 1,000 international test awards, is turning to capital markets to accelerate its expansion plans independently of banks. Dr. Paul Niederkofler, Managing Partner at SOL Capital Management, the company's majority financial investor, said the digital bond builds on an equity ratio of roughly 67% in 2025, including shareholder loans, to give devolo an additional financing channel to speed up growth.