Peakstone Publishes Industry Reports

July, 2022. 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 Ranked #1 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank by Axial

July 2022. We are pleased to announce that Axial named Peakstone the #1 lower middle market U.S. investment bank for the second quarter of 2022. Axial’s league tables take into account three main characteristics: client quality, buy-side targeting, and process effectiveness. Thanks to all of our clients and associates that made this possible. Peakstone is a leading investment bank that …
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Peakstone Advises Worldwide Terminals Fernandina, LLC on its sale to Transportation Infrastructure Partners



M&A Advisor

July, 2022. Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to Worldwide Terminals Fernandina, LLC (“WWTF”) on its 100% sale to Transportation Infrastructure Partners (“TIP”), a joint venture between Ridgewood Infrastructure, LLC and Savage. With the acquisition, TIP assumes the terminal operator role at the Port of Fernandina. The Port of Fernandina, northeast of Jacksonville, FL, is a strategic intermodal terminal handling …
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Peakstone Advises Builders Source Inc. on its Sale Transaction



M&A Advisor

July, 2022. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Builders Source Inc. in connection with its sale to a private acquirer. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Builders Source is a leading U.S. distributor of home appliance and plumbing products that are sold primarily through showrooms in the Southwest. The Company has built a strong reputation amongst …
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Peakstone Publishes Industry Reports

June, 2022. 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 Advises Pet Factory on its Sale to Worldwise, a Portfolio Company of A&M Capital



M&A Advisor

April, 2022. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Pet Factory, Inc. in connection with its sale to Worldwise, Inc., a portfolio company of A&M Capital Partners (“AMCP”), a middle-market private equity investment fund that is part of the A&M Capital platform.Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois, Pet Factory is a leading U.S. producer of high-quality pet chews and …
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Nader Abadi joins Peakstone as Managing Director

April, 2022. Nader Abadi is a Managing Director with Peakstone where he is responsible for transaction origination and execution. Prior to joining Peakstone, Nader was with Bank of Ann Arbor, where he sourced middle market corporate relationships and originated growth and acquisition credit facilities, commercial real estate acquisition and development financing, asset-based lending facilities, and equipment financing. Previously, Nader worked …
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Peakstone Advises EcoKind on its Sale to Primal Pet Group, a Portfolio Company of Kinderhook Industries



M&A Advisor

April, 2022. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to EcoKind LLC (“EcoKind” or the “Company”) in connection with its sale to Primal Pet Group, Inc. (“Primal Pet Group” or “Primal”), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC (“Kinderhook”).EcoKind is a leading provider of dog treats and chews, focused on all-natural premium yak cheese chews. Founded in 2013 and led by …
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Peakstone Advises Mesmerize on its Sale of BriteVision to Vidya Brands Group



M&A Advisor

April, 2022.  Peakstone served as exclusive financial and M&A advisor to Mesmerize Media LLC (“Mesmerize” or the “Company”) in connection with the Company’s sale of BriteVision LLC (“BriteVision“) to Vidya Brands Group (“Vidya” or “VBG”). “Vidya Brands Group is the ideal partner for the next chapter of BriteVision’s growth. VBG has an incredible track record in the packaging business, and we look forward to further success …
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Peakstone & Harrington Brown Advise Vidya Holdings on Real Estate Acquisition



Real Estate Advisor

March, 2022. Vidya Holdings, a family of companies focused on premium quality packaging, printing, and converting to middle market firms desiring quality, creativity and speed to market, announced that it has completed the 1031 tax deferred exchange acquisition of a 73,000 square foot retail property. Peakstone and Harrington Brown advised Vidya on the transaction. David Brown, Peakstone Managing Director and …
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