Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Advises Pivotal 5, Inc. on the Acquisition of KettleWorx
September 2012. Pivotal 5, Inc. (“Pivotal 5”) announces the purchase of fitness brand KettleWorx, the dominant brand in kettlebell training. The acquisition came after Pivotal 5, Inc. had been a long-time partner with KettleWorx in both product supply and retail distribution. KettleWorx joins Pivotal 5’s portfolio of brands which also includes Rejuvenation | Prevent + Perform + Recover, Natural Fitness, …
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Peakstone Adds Tom Juedes to Lead Transportation and Logistics Industry Vertical
August 2012. The Peakstone Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions firm focused on middle market companies, today announced that Tom Juedes has joined as Senior Advisor to lead the Transportation and Logistics industry vertical. Tom will focus on advising business owners on capital transactions, including the sale of companies, acquisitions, and debt and equity capital raising. Tom will focus on …
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Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Advises Duray, Inc. on the Sale of the Company
August 2012. Duray, Inc. recently completed the sale of the company to a private investor group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Duray, Inc., based in Chicago, Illinois, has been a leading designer and manufacturer of custom lighting solutions, serving customers in electrical distribution, display lighting, and OEM manufacturing for over 50 years. The company is well known for …
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Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Advises Pivotal 5, Inc. on Growth Financing
July 2012. Pivotal 5, Inc. (“Pivotal 5”) recently completed a growth capital transaction to support management’s strategic initiatives and help the Company achieve its objective of becoming a leading global wellness business. Access to the additional capital will enable Pivotal 5 to expand into new markets, service a broader range of customers and enhance its portfolio of new products. The …
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Peakstone Adds Nick Clementi to Lead Packaging Industry Vertical
April 2012. The Peakstone Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions firm focused on middle market companies, today announced that Nick Clementi has joined as Senior Advisor to lead the Packaging, Paper and Plastics industry vertical. Nick will focus on advising business owners on capital transactions, including the sale of companies, acquisitions, and debt and equity capital raising. He will focus …
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Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Advises Recycling Services, Inc. on Sale to Waste Management, Inc.
February 2012. Recycling Services, Inc. (“RSI”), based in Chicago, Illinois, has been an industry leader delivering comprehensive recycling solutions of office paper and corrugated cardboard in the Midwest for over 27 years. RSI is well known for developing and marketing innovative and compelling office paper recycling programs. Waste Management Inc. (NYSE: WM), based in Houston, Texas, provides waste management services …
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Peakstone Welcomes Jay Kemper and Dan Fuhrman
December 2011. The Peakstone Group, a leading investment bank focused on middle market companies, announces that Jay Kemper has joined the firm as Managing Director focused on the Consumer and Food & Beverage sectors and Dan Fuhrman as Senior Advisor focused on the Automotive and Aerospace & Defense sectors. Jay brings over 30 years of experience in the Consumer and …
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Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Advises WHR Group, Inc. on Growth Capital Transaction
October 2011. WHR Group, Inc. and its affiliate Government Relocation Group, Inc. (“WHR Group”) recently completed a significant growth capital transaction. The new capital will enable WHR Group to support the strong growth of its business with corporate and government customers. The Peakstone Group served as WHR Group’s exclusive financial advisor on the transaction. Based in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, WHR Group …
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Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Advises Bowie Resources, LLC on Loan Financing Transaction
October 2011. Peakstone Advises Bowie Resources, LLC on Loan Financing Transaction. Bowie is a productive coal mine in southwest Colorado with over 40 million recoverable tons of highly valuable, low sulfur steam coal. Mercuria Energy, an energy trading company based in Switzerland, provided the financing. The proceeds were used to refinance the existing lender and provide additional growth capital to Bowie. For …
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The Peakstone Group’s Affiliate, PAG Capital, Announces Majority Equity Investment in MMA Warehouse, LLC
January 2011. PAG Capital Partners, LLC announced it has made a majority equity investment in MMA Warehouse, LLC, a leading internet retailer specializing in selling a wide selection of mixed martial arts gear, apparel and accessories. MMA Warehouse sells products directly to consumers all over the world through its flagship website, www.mmawarehouse.com. Mika Casey will continue in his role as …
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