Gamut Capital Management Acquires Acousti Engineering Company

Gamut Capital Management, a middle market private equity firm headquartered in New York, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Acousti Engineering Company, a specialty interiors contractor focused on ceiling, drywall, and flooring solutions across the Southeastern United States. The transaction, announced on April 7, 2026, marks a strategic expansion for Gamut into the construction and specialty contracting sectors.

While the financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed, the acquisition includes Acousti’s operations spanning more than 15 metropolitan areas and its Advanced Facilities Division, which provides specialized interior solutions for data centers and advanced manufacturing facilities. The deal is expected to close following customary regulatory approvals and integration planning.

Founded in 1946, Acousti Engineering Company has established itself as one of the largest and most sophisticated interior finishes contractors in the Southeast. The company serves a diverse range of end markets including education, healthcare, amusement and recreation, transportation, and municipal projects. Acousti maintains long-standing relationships with leading general contractors and end users, supporting its reputation for delivering complex interior systems on high-profile institutional and commercial projects.

Jason Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Acousti, stated, “We are proud of the team and platform we have built at Acousti and are grateful to Ardian for their partnership over the past several years. We are excited to partner with Gamut as we enter our next phase of growth, with a focus on expanding into new geographies and executing a disciplined acquisition strategy while continuing to strengthen our customer and supplier relationships.”

Michael Hanigan, Partner at Gamut Capital Management, added, “We are excited to partner with Jason and the Acousti team to build on the strong foundation they have established. Acousti is a market leader in specialty interior finishes across the Southeast, serving a large and fragmented market supported by attractive long-term growth fundamentals, including increasing demand driven by data center construction. We see a significant opportunity to drive both organic growth and targeted M&A to expand the Company’s geographic footprint and service capabilities, and we look forward to supporting the team in executing this strategy.”

The acquisition aligns with broader industry trends where demand for specialty interior finishes is rising, particularly in institutional and commercial construction sectors. Growth in data center development and advanced manufacturing facilities is creating new opportunities for specialized contractors like Acousti. The deal is also expected to accelerate consolidation in a fragmented market, potentially prompting competitors to pursue mergers or strategic partnerships to maintain scale and capabilities.

Financially, the transaction was advised exclusively by Lincoln International LLC, with Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP serving as legal counsel to Acousti. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP acted as legal counsel to Gamut. Although deal valuation details were not disclosed, Gamut Capital Management manages over $3 billion in assets and employs a flexible investment approach targeting middle market companies with growth potential.

Looking ahead, Gamut plans to leverage its capital and strategic expertise to support Acousti’s growth through geographic expansion and a disciplined acquisition strategy. Operational improvements, including consolidation of back-office functions, procurement efficiencies, and enhanced project management through technology adoption, are expected to drive value creation. Integration efforts will focus on maintaining service quality and customer relationships while unifying diverse metropolitan operations under a cohesive management framework.

This acquisition positions Acousti to strengthen its market leadership in the Southeastern United States and expand its advanced facilities offerings, particularly in high-growth sectors such as data centers and advanced manufacturing. The partnership with Gamut aims to accelerate growth while navigating integration challenges and competitive pressures in the specialty interiors market.