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Across our public data, Distribution & Wholesale has 85 SBA 7(a) change-of-ownership loan approvals totaling about $172.5M across 18 aggregated data cards (SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30); 74 publicly announced deals (latest 2026-09-30); 4 buyers whose public criteria mention this industry. The most active states are Florida (7), Texas (3), California (2).

About the SBA figures: SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30. These are SBA loan approvals for changes of ownership, not completed deals. Counts and rounded totals only; no borrower, lender or individual loan details. SearcherWire is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Corrections

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13 SBA loan approvals: Wholesale Trade in the Midwest U.S. region

Distribution & Wholesale · 13 approvals · ~$33.0M total · Midwest · Q1 2026

13 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in wholesale trade in the Midwest region, Q1 2026, totaling about $33.0M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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8 SBA loan approvals: Wholesale Trade (other sub-industries) in the South U.S. region

Distribution & Wholesale · 8 approvals · ~$19.1M total · South · Q2 2026

8 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in wholesale trade in the South region, Q2 2026, totaling about $19.1M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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7 SBA loan approvals: Wholesale Trade in the Midwest U.S. region

Distribution & Wholesale · 7 approvals · ~$12.6M total · Midwest · Q2 2026

7 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in wholesale trade in the Midwest region, Q2 2026, totaling about $12.6M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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7 SBA loan approvals: Wholesale Trade in the West U.S. region

Distribution & Wholesale · 7 approvals · ~$10.0M total · West · Q1 2026

7 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in wholesale trade in the West region, Q1 2026, totaling about $10.0M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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6 SBA loan approvals: Wholesale Trade in the Northeast U.S. region

Distribution & Wholesale · 6 approvals · ~$18.2M total · Northeast · Q2 2026

6 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in wholesale trade in the Northeast region, Q2 2026, totaling about $18.2M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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5 SBA loan approvals: Wholesale Trade (other sub-industries) in the South U.S. region

Distribution & Wholesale · 5 approvals · ~$9.5M total · South · Q1 2026

5 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in wholesale trade in the South region, Q1 2026, totaling about $9.5M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods in Texas

Distribution & Wholesale · 4 approvals · ~$9.6M total · Texas · Q2 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in merchant wholesalers, durable goods in Texas, Q2 2026, totaling about $9.6M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods in Florida

Distribution & Wholesale · 4 approvals · ~$9.4M total · Florida · Q1 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods in Florida, Q1 2026, totaling about $9.4M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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4 SBA loan approvals: Wholesale Trade (other sub-industries) in the Northeast U.S. region

Distribution & Wholesale · 4 approvals · ~$6.3M total · Northeast · Q1 2026

4 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in wholesale trade in the Northeast region, Q1 2026, totaling about $6.3M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Furniture and Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers in Florida

Distribution & Wholesale · 3 approvals · ~$6.9M total · Florida · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in furniture and home furnishing merchant wholesalers in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $6.9M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Wholesale Trade (other sub-industries) in California

Distribution & Wholesale · 3 approvals · ~$3.0M total · California · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in wholesale trade in California, Q2 2026, totaling about $3.0M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Wholesale Trade (other sub-industries) in Florida

Distribution & Wholesale · 3 approvals · ~$2.8M total · Florida · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in wholesale trade in Florida, Q2 2026, totaling about $2.8M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Wholesale Trade in Utah

Distribution & Wholesale · 3 approvals · ~$8.3M total · Utah · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in wholesale trade in Utah, Q2 2026, totaling about $8.3M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Wholesale Trade (other sub-industries) in the West U.S. region

Distribution & Wholesale · 3 approvals · ~$3.6M total · West · Q2 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at other businesses in wholesale trade in the West region, Q2 2026, totaling about $3.6M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods in Connecticut

Distribution & Wholesale · 3 approvals · ~$4.2M total · Connecticut · Q1 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in merchant wholesalers, durable goods in Connecticut, Q1 2026, totaling about $4.2M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods in Florida

Distribution & Wholesale · 3 approvals · ~$4.3M total · Florida · Q1 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in merchant wholesalers, durable goods in Florida, Q1 2026, totaling about $4.3M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Wholesale Trade in Arizona

Distribution & Wholesale · 3 approvals · ~$5.7M total · Arizona · Q1 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in wholesale trade in Arizona, Q1 2026, totaling about $5.7M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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3 SBA loan approvals: Wholesale Trade in California

Distribution & Wholesale · 3 approvals · ~$6.0M total · California · Q1 2026

3 SBA 7(a) loan approvals for changes of ownership at businesses in wholesale trade in California, Q1 2026, totaling about $6.0M.

SBA 7(a) FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30 · data.sba.gov · Loan approvals, not completed deals · Not affiliated with the SBA · Corrections

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Wynnchurch Capital added EMS

Distribution & Wholesale · Extended · $50–300M EV · Announced 2026-09-30

Acquisition broadens EMS's product offering in fencing and hurricane protection.

Source: wynnchurch.com/news

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Stonehaven acquired Alta Alternative Investments Pte. Ltd.

Distribution & Wholesale · Announced 2026-09-01

Stonehaven announces a joint venture distribution partnership with Alta.

Source: stonehaven-llc.com/news

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Validor Capital added Diamond Metals Distribution

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2026-07-28

BICO Steel acquired Diamond Metals Distribution to expand specialty metals and finishing capabilities.

Source: validorcap.com/news

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Foundation Investment Partners acquired American Key Supply

Distribution & Wholesale · Announced 2026-06-09

Investment in a national distributor of hardware and supplies for locksmiths.

Source: foundationpartners.net/news-insights/

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Cyprium Partners added Omega Moulding Company

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2026-04-09

Non-controlling investment to support acquisition and growth.

Source: cyprium.com/press/

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Farragut Capital Partners financed Mainstage Theatrical Supply, LLC

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Pensacola, Florida · Announced 2026-04-01

Provided debt and equity for acquisition of a theatrical supply company.

Source: farragutcapitalpartners.com/news-list

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Farragut Capital Partners acquired Mainstage Theatrical Supply

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2026-04-01

Value-added distribution company.

Source: farragutcapitalpartners.com/portfolio

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Architect Equity Management LLC acquired SDI, Inc.

Distribution & Wholesale · Extended · $50–300M EV · Announced 2026-03-19

Acquisition of a technology-enabled supply chain management solutions provider.

Source: architectequity.com/news

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Architect Equity Management LLC acquired SDI

Distribution & Wholesale · Extended · $50–300M EV · Jacksonville, Florida · Announced 2026-03-01

Technology-enabled supply chain management and purchasing solutions provider.

Source: architectequity.com/companies

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Farragut Capital Partners acquired Omega Moulding Company

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2025-12-01

Value-added distribution company.

Source: farragutcapitalpartners.com/portfolio

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SI Private Capital acquired Sutter’s Quality Foods

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2025-08-15

SI Private Capital acquired dairy products distributor Sutter's Quality Foods to support growth.

Source: siprivatecap.com/news/

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The Edgewater Funds added Aquatrol Inc.

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2025-05

Portfolio company Flow Control Management acquired Aquatrol Inc.

Source: edgewaterfunds.com/news/

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Transom Capital Group added Virginia Tile’s Woodworking Product Distribution Business

Distribution & Wholesale · Announced 2025-04-04

Wilsonart acquired Virginia Tile's woodworking distribution business.

Source: transomcap.com/news/

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Kian Capital acquired Team Air Distributing

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2025-03-04

Landmark expansion across key markets and eighth Pinnacle Performance Award.

Source: kiancapital.com/news

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The Edgewater Funds added Master Packing & Rubber Company

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2025-01

Portfolio company Flow Control Management acquired Master Packing & Rubber Company.

Source: edgewaterfunds.com/news/

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Hidden Harbor Capital Partners acquired Quaker Valley Foods

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2024-12

Protein distributor serving retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers.

Source: hh-cp.com/portfolio/

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Harren Equity Partners exited Virginia Tile Company, LLC

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2024-07-01

Harren Equity Partners exited its investment in Virginia Tile Company.

Source: harrenequity.com/News.aspx

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Crest Rock Partners acquired Specialty Pipe & Tube

Distribution & Wholesale · Extended · $50–300M EV · Mineral Ridge, Ohio and Houston, Texas · Announced 2024-01-09

Investment in a value-added supplier of large diameter, heavy wall seamless pipe and tubing.

Source: crestrockpartners.com/news-2

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Transom Capital Group acquired Galleher

Distribution & Wholesale · Announced 2023-12-18

Transom Capital acquired Galleher.

Source: transomcap.com/news/

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Farragut Capital Partners acquired Measurement Control Systems

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2023-12-01

Value-added distribution company.

Source: farragutcapitalpartners.com/portfolio

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Crest Rock Partners acquired Midalloy

Distribution & Wholesale · Extended · $50–300M EV · St. Louis, Missouri · Announced 2023-09-20

Strategic investment in a value-added supplier of specialty alloy welding consumables and bar/wire rod.

Source: crestrockpartners.com/news-2

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Anderson Group LLC added C&R Food Services Inc.

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2023-06

Acquisition of a broadline food distributor in Western New York.

Source: andersongroup.com/press-releases/

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Anderson Group LLC added Hillcrest Food Service

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2023-01

Acquisition of a foodservice distributor specializing in pizzeria customers.

Source: andersongroup.com/press-releases/

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PNC Mezzanine Capital acquired English Riding Supply

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2021-12

Investment in English Riding Supply.

Source: pnc.com/mezzanine/english/news-and-insights.html

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Windjammer Capital added Simovision BV

Distribution & Wholesale · Announced 2021-11-17

Portfolio company Hilco Vision acquired Simovision BV, a distributor of ophthalmic products in Europe.

Source: windjammercapital.com/news-info/80/windjammer-portfolio-comp

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Validor Capital added SS Industries

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2021-03-30

The Marwin Company acquired SS Industries to diversify products and expand distribution.

Source: validorcap.com/news

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Crossplane Capital acquired Griffin Fluid Management

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Houston, Texas · Announced 2020-11-02

Crossplane Capital acquired Griffin Dewatering, a fluid management solutions provider.

Source: crossplanecapital.com/portfolio/griffin-fluid-management/

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Northcreek Mezzanine added Reliable Medical Supply

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2019-08-13

Recapitalization by Seven Hills.

Source: northcreekmezzanine.com/news/

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Tecum Capital acquired Tidewater Equipment Company

Distribution & Wholesale · Georgia · Announced 2018-08-31

Full-service distributor of forestry and related equipment.

Source: tecum.com/control-equity-portfolio/

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Charter Oak Equity exited EiKO Global

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Shawnee, Kansas · Announced 2018-07

Sale of LED lamps and fixtures distributor.

Source: charteroak-equity.com/news/

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Five Points Capital exited Blake & Pendleton

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2017

Five Points Capital exited investment in Blake & Pendleton.

Source: fivepointscapital.com/portfolio/

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Reynolda Equity Partners acquired Smith-Cooper International

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2012

Investment in valve and fitting distribution.

Source: reynoldaequity.com/portfolio/

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Reynolda Equity Partners acquired JF Petroleum Group

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2011

Investment in petroleum equipment distribution and service.

Source: reynoldaequity.com/portfolio/

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Five Points Capital exited Aurora Parts & Accessories

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2011

Five Points Capital exited investment in Aurora Parts & Accessories.

Source: fivepointscapital.com/portfolio/

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Reynolda Equity Partners acquired JF Petroleum Group

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2009

Investment in petroleum equipment distribution and service.

Source: reynoldaequity.com/portfolio/

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Centerfield Capital Partners acquired Alpha Imaging

Distribution & Wholesale · Announced 2008

Independent distributor of medical imaging equipment and supplies.

Source: centerfieldcapital.com/portfolio/

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Azalea Capital exited Tekgraf Corporation

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced 2006-01-01

Value-added distributor of advanced computer graphics technologies.

Source: azaleacapital.com/companies/

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ShoreView Industries acquired Aeronix

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Melbourne, Florida · Announced

Supplier of data transfer, signal analysis, and communication products.

Source: shoreview.com/portfolio/companies/

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ShoreView Industries acquired American De Rosa Lamparts, LLC

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced

Supplier and designer of lighting parts, hardware, fixtures, and fans.

Source: shoreview.com/portfolio/companies/

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ShoreView Industries acquired MDC Interior Solutions

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced

Family-owned business seeking partner for liquidity and growth.

Source: shoreview.com/portfolio/case-studies/

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ShoreView Industries acquired Abrasive Products & Equipment

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced

Building a leading platform in the abrasive products industry.

Source: shoreview.com/portfolio/case-studies/

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Harren Equity Partners acquired Virginia Tile Company, LLC

Distribution & Wholesale · Core · <$50M EV · Announced

Leading independent distributor of ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tile.

Source: harrenequity.com/Portfolio.aspx

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