Add-onWednesday, October 21, 2026
GHK-backed CPL strikes first add-on deal for Chicago architecture firm Bailey Edward
CPL, a GHK Capital Partners portfolio company, has agreed to acquire Bailey Edward, a Chicago architecture firm with more than 45 professionals across three Illinois offices, in its first add-on deal.
CPL, a portfolio company of GHK Capital Partners, has agreed to acquire Bailey Edward, a Chicago-based architecture firm, in what is the first add-on deal struck under GHK's ownership.
Founded in 1991, Bailey Edward employs more than 45 professionals across three offices in Illinois and works for public and private clients in 24 states.
Deal facts
- Target
- Bailey Edward
- Business
- Chicago-based architecture firm founded in 1991 with more than 45 professionals across three Illinois offices, serving public and private clients in 24 states.
- Acquirer
- CPL
- Backed by
- GHK Capital Partners
- Deal type
- Add-on
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Status
- Announced, not yet closed
- Announced
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Sources
- PEI Private EquityOct 21, 2026
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