Peakstone Recognized as a Leading Middle Market Consumer Advisory Firm
December 2020. We are pleased to announce that Axial named Peakstone as one of Axial’s 2020 top Consumer M&A Advisors due to our successful efforts in advising and capitalizing consumer industry businesses. CLICK HERE 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 …
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Peakstone Publishes Industry Reports
November, 2020. Peakstone has published twelve industry reports, which can be accessed through the links below. We deliver sector knowledge, experience, and relationships to every client. We welcome a chance to open dialogue with companies in these sectors to exchange information and viewpoints.
Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to Drake Waterfowl Systems
September 2020. Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to Drake Waterfowl Systems (“Drake”) on a financing transaction to support its continued growth. Founded in 2002 and based in Olive Branch, MS, Drake is a leading developer, marketer, and distributor of branded hunting, fishing, outdoor, and casual wear products. The Company’s “head-to-toe” merchandising strategy presents retailers and consumers with a wide …
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Peakstone Recognized as Leading Middle Market Investment Bank for Q3
October, 2020. We are pleased to announce that Axial named Peakstone the #5 lower middle market U.S. investment bank for the third quarter. Axial league tables take into account three main characteristics: client quality, buy-side targeting, and process effectiveness. Thanks to all of our clients and associates that made this possible. For the news release and additional information, please CLICK …
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Brad Lehl joins Peakstone as Managing Director
July, 2020. Brad Lehl joined Peakstone as a Managing Director in Omaha, Nebraska. Brad has over 20 years investment banking experience at US Bancorp, JP Morgan Chase, and BMO Harris. Brad also spent several years as a institutional equity research analyst at Jefferies and RBC Capital Markets. More recently, Brad led the M&A advisory practices at both Lutz M&A and …
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Peakstone Advises Buffalo Group, LLC
July, 2020. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Buffalo Group, LLC. Peakstone announced its role as M&A advisor to Buffalo Group (the “Company”) in its recapitalization by Kinderhook Industries (“Kinderhook”). Together with the Company’s management, Kinderhook formed Automotive Keys Group (“AKG”) as a platform for consolidation in the automotive keys industry. Buffalo Group’s founders, Rob Popkey and Ayal Sharvit, …
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Peakstone Publishes Industry Reports
June, 2020. Peakstone has published twelve industry reports, which can be accessed through the links below. We deliver sector knowledge, experience, and relationships to every client. We welcome a chance to open dialogue with companies in these sectors to exchange information and viewpoints.
Peakstone Recognized as Leading Middle Market Investment Bank
April, 2020. We are pleased to announce that Axial named Peakstone the #4 lower middle market U.S. investment bank (and the top independent investment bank). Axial reviews 823 investment banks in the United States and ranks its top 20 each quarter. Thanks to all of our clients and associates that made this possible. We look forward to continuing to grow the firm …
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Peakstone Moved!
April, 2020. We moved! Please note our new address and phone number: 550 West Van Buren Street, Suite 1460, Chicago, IL 60607. New main office number is 312-357-5900. All direct dial numbers remain the same.
Martin W Johnson joins Peakstone as Managing Director
April, 2020. Martin W Johnson is a Managing Director at Peakstone Group where he is responsible for transaction origination and execution. Martin is a leader in Central Louisiana. A long-time member of the banking community, Martin served in every position from teller to President. As Regions Bank President of Central Louisiana, he was responsible for not only the consumer and …
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