Dean Marshall joins Peakstone as Managing Director

March, 2024. Dean Marshall joins Peakstone as a Managing Director in Pittsburgh, where he is responsible for transaction origination and execution. Dean has extensive experience in merger and acquisition and strategic corporate development. Dean provides sophisticated advisory services, including M&A and capital raising, to entrepreneur and family-owned businesses. Prior to joining Peakstone, Dean led U.S. Steel’s global strategy and corporate development function and subsequently led …
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Peakstone Publishes Industry Reports

March, 2024. 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 exclusive advisor to SunPro



M&A Advisor

February, 2024.  Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to SunPro.



Peakstone Named #2 Overall Lower Middle Market Investment Bank

February, 2024. We are pleased to announce that Peakstone has been named the #2 lower middle market investment bank. Peakstone has consistently ranked as a top investment bank in Axial’s 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 investment bank …
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Peakstone Advises Progressive International on Sale to Evriholder



M&A Advisor

January, 2024. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Progressive International in connection with its sale to Evriholder Products. Progressive International is an innovative provider of kitchen gadgets and food storage based in Kent, WA. Established in 1973, Progressive has an excellent reputation for innovative, high-quality kitchen products that make consumers’ lives easier. Progressive sells to department stores, specialty houseware …
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Peakstone Advises Components Express on Sale to 2Connect



M&A Advisor

November, 2023. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Components Express Inc. in connection with its sale to 2Connect, a portfolio company of Rivean Capital B.V. Founded in 1992 by Ray and John Berst, Components Express Inc. (“CEI”) is recognized worldwide as an industry leading manufacturer of high speed cable assemblies for the Machine Vision, Industrial Automation, and IIOT/Industry 4.0 …
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Peakstone Advises Watson Metal Masters Inc. in connection with its sale to American Products LLC



M&A Advisor

October, 2023. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Watson Metal Masters Inc. (“Watson”) in connection with its sale to American Products LLC (“Amprod”), a Koch Enterprises portfolio company. (Press release found here) Watson, based in Springfield, Missouri, is a leading manufacturer of stainless-steel tanks. Watson utilizes innovative proprietary technology to fabricate and repair stainless steel tanks and vessels in a …
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Peakstone Advises Corporate Technology Solutions – Leading Integrator of Security, A/V and Low Voltage Infrastructure Solutions



M&A Advisor

October, 2023. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Corporate Technology Solutions. LLC (“CTS”) in connection with its sale to APIC Solutions, a Tower Arch Capital portfolio company. Corporate Technology Solutions, based in Phoenix, Arizona, is a leading integrator of security, A/V and low voltage infrastructure solutions in the Southwest. CTS designs and installs advanced systems for hospitals, universities, schools, …
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Peakstone Recognized as Leading Lower Middle Market Consumer M&A Firm

September, 2023. We are pleased to announce that Axial named Peakstone as one of Axial’s top Lower Middle Market Consumer M&A Advisors. For the news release and additional information, please 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 banking professionals who …
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Peakstone Advises Phoenix Tool & Mold on Sale to Oneida Molded Plastics



M&A Advisor

August, 2023. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Phoenix Tool & Mold in connection with its sale to Oneida Molded Plastics, a portfolio company of Cedar Ridge Holding Company.Phoenix Tool & Mold (“PTM”), established in 1972, primarily utilizes engineered resins to produce parts with tight tolerances, complex geometries, and other critical specs. Eric Bauerle, owner and CEO, said “We …
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