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Blackstone Acquires Champions Group from Odyssey

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated Feb 18, 2026

Sentiment
60
Attention
4
Articles
9
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The acquisition of Champions Group by Blackstone Inc. is expected to positively impact the home services market by potentially leading to increased investment and consolidation. For Blackstone Inc., this expands its presence in a growing sector, while Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC realizes a return on its investment.

Home Services Private Equity
Event Summary

Blackstone Inc., through its perpetual private equity strategy (BXPE), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Champions Group, a leading provider of essential home services, from Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC and Champions Group management will retain a significant minority investment in Champions Group. Frank DiMarco, CEO of Champions Group, will continue to lead the company. The transaction is anticipated to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary conditions. This acquisition aims to accelerate Champions Group's growth and strengthen its market leadership by leveraging Blackstone Inc.'s resources and expertise.

Key Actions
100 Blackstone Inc. agreed to acquire Champions Group
90 Odyssey Investment Partners sold majority stake in Champions Group
70 Odyssey Investment Partners retained significant minority investment in Champions Group
60 Frank DiMarco will continue as CEO of Champions Group
Entities Involved
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Champions Group
Champions Group is being acquired by Blackstone Inc., which will provide significant resources and expertise to accelerate its growth and strengthen its market leadership in home services. The current management and Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC will retain a significant minority investment.
Importance 100 Sentiment 80
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Blackstone Inc.
Blackstone Inc. is acquiring Champions Group, expanding its portfolio in the home services sector. This acquisition is expected to generate long-term value for Blackstone Inc. and its investors.
Importance 95 Sentiment 70
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Odyssey Investment Partners
Odyssey Investment Partners is selling Champions Group to Blackstone Inc. while retaining a significant minority investment. This move allows Odyssey Investment Partners to realize value from its investment while continuing to participate in the future growth of Champions Group.
Importance 85 Sentiment 60
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Frank DiMarco
Frank DiMarco, CEO of Champions Group, will continue to lead the company under Blackstone Inc.'s ownership. He views this partnership as a defining next chapter for Champions Group, enabling accelerated growth and market leadership.
Importance 75 Sentiment 70
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Michael Staub
Michael Staub, Senior Managing Director at Blackstone Inc., expressed enthusiasm for the partnership with Frank DiMarco and Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC to build Champions Group into a multi-service residential services platform.
Importance 50 Sentiment 60
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Maury Bardovi
Maury Bardovi, Managing Director at Blackstone Inc., highlighted the opportunity to redefine homeowner expectations by bringing together best-in-class essential services under Champions Group.
Importance 50 Sentiment 60
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Brian Kwait
Brian Kwait, CEO of Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC, expressed excitement about partnering with Blackstone Inc. for the next chapter of growth for Champions Group.
Importance 30 Sentiment 50
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Relationships
Blackstone Inc. related ↔ Champions Group
Odyssey Investment Partners related ↔ Champions Group
Frank DiMarco related ↔ Champions Group
Weil, Gotshal & Manges related ↔ Blackstone Inc.
William Blair & Company related ↔ Champions Group
Piper Sandler Companies related ↔ Champions Group
Baird (investment bank) related ↔ Champions Group
Latham & Watkins related ↔ Odyssey Investment Partners
Blackstone Inc. related ↔ Odyssey Investment Partners
Frank DiMarco related ↔ Blackstone Inc.
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