Christopher S. Saponari Joins Peakstone as Managing Director
June, 2026. Chris is a Managing Director at The Peakstone Group, where he advises founder-led and middle-market companies on mergers and acquisitions, capital formation, and other strategic transactions. He brings more than 20 years of experience as an investment banker, investor, and operator. Chris began his investment banking career at Bear Stearns in the Acquisition Finance Group and later joined …
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Peakstone Publishes Industry Reports
February, 2026. 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 on Sale of Builders Cabinet to The Corsi Group
January, 2026. Peakstone Group served as the exclusive financial advisor to Builders Cabinet in connection with its sale to The Corsi Group (“Corsi”), a portfolio company of Salt Creek Capital. Builders Cabinet, based in Chicago, IL, is a manufacturer of premium bath and kitchen cabinetry serving high-end builders and remodelers throughout the Chicagoland area. The Company has built a strong …
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Peakstone Advises Manley Garvin on Sale to UHY
January, 2026. Peakstone Group, a leading middle market investment bank, today announced that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Manley Garvin in connection with its sale to UHY, a portfolio company of Summit Partners. Manley Garvin, headquartered in Greenwood, South Carolina, is a full-service accounting, audit, and advisory services firm with clients across the Southeast. Manley Garvin’s Managing …
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Peakstone exclusive advisor to Invision Capital
December, 2025. Peakstone exclusive advisor to Invision Capital. About Peakstone Peakstone is a leading investment bank that specializes in mergers and acquisitions, advisory, and capital raising for middle market clients. Our team is comprised of senior investment banking professionals who have decades of experience and have executed hundreds of transactions totaling billions of dollars. For additional information, visit www.peakstone.com. …
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Peakstone Advises Mid America Paper Recycling on Sale to FV Recycling
November, 2025. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Mid America Paper Recycling (“Mid America”) in connection with its sale to FV Recycling, a portfolio company of Jones Capital. Mid America is a leading provider of integrated recycling services for paper and paperboard materials. Founded in 1926, Mid America is a family-run company headquartered in Chicago and operating from coast-to-coast. …
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Peakstone Named #1 Investment Bank for 3rd Quarter 2025 by Axial
October, 2025. We are pleased to announce that Peakstone has been named by Axial as its #1 lower middle market investment bank for 3rd Quarter 2025. Peakstone has consistently ranked as a top investment bank in Axial’s quarterly and annual league tables. Thanks to all of our clients and associates that made this possible. For the news release and additional information, please CLICK HERE. Peakstone is a leading …
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Peakstone Publishes Industry Reports
October, 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 served as exclusive financial advisor to Hunter Douglas on its acquisition of Expert Shutter Services
September, 2025. Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to Hunter Douglas Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Expert Shutter Services, Inc. Founded in 1988 and based in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Expert Shutter Services is a premier manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of storm and hurricane shutters and screens. Hunter Douglas is a leading manufacturer of window …
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Peakstone Advises Amory on Sale to Velociti
September, 2025. Peakstone advised Amory on its sale to Velociti. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. For additional information, please contact: Brad Lehl, Managing Director, 402-312-5220, blehl@peakstone.com Adam Dunlap, Managing Director, 612-720-9137, adunlap@peakstone.com Jeff Temple, Managing Partner, 312-346-7301, jtemple@peakstone.com Noah Moderwell, Associate, 312-543-9792, nmoderwell@peakstone.com About Peakstone Peakstone is a leading investment bank that specializes …
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