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



Financial Advisor & Financing

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



Financial Advisor & Financing

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



Principal Investment

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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Cain Millwork Inc.



Financial Advisor



Peotone Bank & Trust



Financial Advisor



The Peakstone Group Advises on the Sale of Integrative Pet Care



M&A Advisor

December 2009.  The Peakstone Group, a leading private mergers and acquisitions firm specializing in the sale of middle-market businesses, announced today that INK2K9, Inc., a specialty veterinary facility holding company, has acquired Integrative Pet Care (IPC), a client of The Peakstone Group. In conjunction with the transaction, Ed Heil has joined IPC as Chairman and President.  Mr. Heil has over …
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Founders Bank



Financial Advisor



Corporate Technology Solution, a Portfolio Company of PAG Capital, Announced the Integration of AG Systems into its Fire Alarm Division



M&A Advisor

March 2010.  Corporate Technology Solution, a Portfolio Company of PAG Capital, Announced the Integration of AG Systems into its Fire Alarm Division.  



The Peakstone Group’s Affiliate, PAG Capital, Announces Majority Equity Investment in Corporate Technology Solutions, LLC



Principal Investment

September 2009.  PAG Capital Partners, LLC (“PAG”) announced it has made a majority equity investment in Corporate Technology Solutions, LLC (“CTS”), a privately-held company that designs and installs advanced structured cabling systems for voice, data, video and security networks in the healthcare, education, government and commercial sectors.  Brian Rhynas, President, and Scott Tubbs, Vice President, have retained meaningful ownership stakes …
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