Aaron Sharabaika Joins Peakstone as Managing Director
June, 2025. Aaron Sharabaika is a Managing Director of Peakstone Group where he is responsible for deal origination and execution. Aaron has a distinguished track record of delivering capital optimization and alternative exit planning strategies for family-owned and founder-led businesses, such as private sale, IPO readiness, generational transfer, and ESOP. At Peakstone, Aaron is primarily focused on merger and acquisition (M&A) …
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Peakstone Advises Thillens on Sale to Edessa Growth Partners
May, 2025. Peakstone Group, a leading middle market investment bank, served as the exclusive financial advisor to Thillens in connection with its recently completed sale to Edessa Growth Partners, a search fund led by Resit Melik, who will step in as the new CEO of the company. Mr. Melik said, “This marks the culmination of a journey that started nearly …
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Peakstone Advises Northwest Packaging Inc. on Sale to Schwarz Partners
May, 2025. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Northwest Packaging Inc. in connection with its sale to Schwarz Partners and its operating business, The Royal Group (TRG). Northwest Packaging, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a manufacturer of custom packaging solutions, specializing in box manufacturing for a variety of industries, including retail, e-commerce, healthcare, and industrial. Northwest Packaging has …
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Peakstone Advises IRMCO on Sale to FUCHS Lubricants
April, 2025. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to IRMCO in connection with its sale to FUCHS Lubricants, the U.S. subsidiary of Germany based FUCHS Group (FPE:XETR). International Refining & Manufacturing Co. (“IRMCO”), based in Evanston, Illinois, is a manufacturer of high performing water based metal-forming and tube-bending lubricants for demanding manufacturing processes. IRMCO is a family-run company founded in …
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Peakstone Advises Kalera on Sale to 80 Acres
April, 2025. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Lactuca Holdings, LLC dba Kalera Inc. (“Kalera”), a portfolio company of Sandton Capital Partners (“Sandton”), in connection with its sale to 80 Acres Urban Agriculture, Inc. (“80 Acres”). Founded in 2010 and based in Aurora, Colorado, Kalera is a leading vertical farming company with three facilities strategically located in key geographic …
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Bob Dekker Joins Peakstone as Managing Director
April, 2025. Bob Dekker has joined Peakstone Group as a Managing Director in Chicago where he will be responsible for transaction origination and execution with a primary focus on the Food & Beverage space. Bob has nearly 35 years of investment banking experience and has completed a broad range of M&A and capital raising transactions throughout his career. Prior to joining Peakstone, …
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Adam Dunlap joins Peakstone as Managing Director
February, 2025. Adam Dunlap joins Peakstone as a Managing Director in Chicago, where he is responsible for originating and executing transactions. With close to a decade of investment banking experience, Adam has served as a trusted advisor on numerous successful M&A and capital raising transactions across the industrial, business services, technology, financial services and healthcare sectors. Prior to joining Peakstone, Adam …
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Kevin Gould joins Peakstone as Managing Director
February, 2025. Kevin Gould is a Managing Director focused on Aerospace, Aviation and Manufacturing. He advises clients that are involved in all aspects of these segments, including component and systems manufacturers, assemblers and integrators, maintenance, repair and overhaul operations, engineering, test, certification, training and support service providers, and ancillary services. Prior to Peakstone, Kevin was a Managing Director at Alderman …
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Peakstone Publishes Industry Reports
February, 2025. Peakstone’s industry reports can be accessed through the links below. We deliver sector knowledge, experience, and relationships to every client. Please contact us for additional information about our services.
Peakstone Advises EarthWise Pet on Growth Capital Financing
January, 2025. The Peakstone Group, a leading middle market investment bank, today announced that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to EarthWise Pet in connection with its recently completed growth capital financing. The financing was led by BTG Pactual U.S. Private Credit Investments. The Earthwise Pet transaction is one of three pet industry transactions Peakstone has closed in the last …
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