Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Advises Paine & Partners on Acquisition of Northwest Agri Products
Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Advises Wafra Partners on Acquisition of Phelps Industries
January 2013. The Peakstone Group served as exclusive financial advisor to Wafra Partners, LLC (“Wafra”) on its acquisition of Phelps Industries, LLC. Peakstone worked closely with Wafra to identify a platform acquisition in the fast growing pet treat and chews segment of the multi-billion dollar pet food industry. Ryan Wierck, Managing Director of Wafra said, “Phelps is an ideal platform …
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Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Advises Protectoseal on Acquisition of Electronic Systems Design
December 2012. The Peakstone Group served as exclusive financial advisor to The Protectoseal Company (“Protectoseal”) on its acquisition of Electronic Systems Design, Inc. Jim Honan, President of Protectoseal said, “Electronic Systems Design is a strategic acquisition that adds a complementary product offering that we can sell to our existing customers throughout the world. Peakstone understood our business and strategy, delivered …
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The Peakstone Group Adds Managing Director
November 2012. Brad Curtis joins The Peakstone Group as a Managing Director primarily focusing on the consumer sector. Brad has spent most of his career working with privately-held, middle market businesses in a wide range of consumer segments including consumer healthcare, personal care, OTC pharmaceuticals, pet products, juvenile products, food and beverage, private label, and apparel. Prior to joining Peakstone, …
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Closed Deal Announcement – Peakstone Advises USA Dawgs, Inc. on Growth Capital Transaction
October 2012. USA Dawgs, Inc. (“DAWGS”) announces completion of growth capital financing to support its expansion initiatives and drive future growth. The Peakstone Group served as DAWGS’ exclusive financial advisor on the transaction. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, DAWGS is an established designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of value and comfort-positioned casual and functional footwear for men, women and children …
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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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