Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Hazen Final Mile on its Sale to TransForce, Inc.
August, 2015. Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to Hazen Final Mile on its sale to Dynamex, a division of TransForce, Inc. Headquartered in Taylor, Michigan, Hazen Final Mile is a rapidly growing white glove delivery business serving over 20 of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States. The combined business will operate in over 70 markets. “Our acquisition …
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Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor to eComfort.com on Sale to Power Equipment Direct
June, 2015. Peakstone serves as exclusive financial advisor to Ecomfort Holdings Inc. on the sale transaction to Power Equipment Direct. eComfort.com, based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, is a leading online retailer of HVAC and related equipment to retail consumers. Powerequipmentdirect.com, based in Bolingbrook, IL, is a leading online retailer of outdoor power equipment. “The Peakstone team was instrumental in helping …
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Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Precision Spine on Recapitalization Transaction with MC Credit Partners LP
February, 2015. Peakstone serves as exclusive financial advisor to Precision Spine, Inc. on recapitalization transaction with MC Credit Partners. Precision Spine is a rapidly growing, innovative developer and manufacturer of implants for spinal surgery. “This financing transaction is an important milestone for Precision Spine,” said Jim Pastena, Precision Spine’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “It positions the company to pursue …
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Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Serves as M&A Advisor on Outward Hound’s purchase of Bionic Pet Products
January 2015. Outward Hound, a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, has acquired Bionic Pet Products, a maker of dog toys, as an add-on to its Outward Hound platform company. Peakstone initiated and led this transaction. This is the first add-on acquisition for Outward Hound since being acquired by Riverside in August 2013. Outward Hound, formerly known as Kyjen Company, …
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Peakstone Awarded Strategic Acquisition of the Year at the 13th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
January 2015. Peakstone is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Corporate/Strategic Acquisition of the Year for the 13th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. Peakstone was the exclusive financial advisor to The Allstate Companies (Allstate Insulation Corporation, Allstate Insulation, LLC, State Insulation Corporation, and State Laminating Corporation), in the sale of its businesses to Distribution International, Inc., a portfolio company …
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Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Ashford.com on Recapitalization Transaction with Prudential Capital Partners
December 2014. Peakstone serves as exclusive financial advisor to Ashford.com on recapitalization transaction with Prudential Capital Partners. Ashford.com is the leading global online retailer of fine watches and specialty jewelry, and sells thousands of products from over 70 brands in over 100 countries annually. “Peakstone has been an important trusted advisor as we execute on our global strategy. Peakstone delivered …
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Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Advises The Oak Group on Strategic Alliance with Total Warranty Services, Inc.
October 2014. The Oak Group has entered into a strategic alliance partnership with Total Warranty Services, Inc. (“TWS”) of West Palm Beach Florida. Founded in 1975, The Oak Group (including its related affiliates) is a leading master general agency and third-party administrator of vehicle service contracts (“VSCs”) and related ancillary products sold through automotive dealerships nationwide. Oak’s managing principals, Steve …
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Peakstone Selected as a Finalist for the 13th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
September 2014. Peakstone is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a finalist for Corporate/Strategic Acquisition of the Year for the 13th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. “Since the inception of the M&A Advisor Awards in 2002, we have been recognizing the leading dealmakers, firms and transactions. And each year we celebrate the creativity, perseverance and ingenuity of our …
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Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Advises Food Evolution on Sale Transaction
September 2014. Food Evolution has been sold to Akoya Capital Partners LLC in partnership with Balance Point Capital Partners, Plexus Capital, LLC and current management. Food Evolution, based in Chicago, IL, is a leading producer of upscale convenience foodservice products and fresh outsourced commissary solutions. The Company develops and produces a full range of upscale “grab-and-go” sandwiches, wraps, salads, and …
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