Peakstone Advises on Sale of Precision Machining Business



M&A Advisor

December 2020. Peakstone served as exclusive advisor to Dahlquist Machine, Inc. in its sale to CORE Industrial Partners’ portfolio company, Incodema Holdings LLC. Founded in 1969, Dahlquist Machine is a privately-owned, Minnesota-based company primarily focused on the high-speed precision machining of light metals, aluminum, and plastic parts on a just-in-time basis. “Dahlquist Machine is readily identified by its customers as …
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Peakstone Recognized as a Leading Middle Market Consumer Advisory Firm

December 2020. We are pleased to announce that Axial named Peakstone as one of Axial’s 2020 top Consumer M&A Advisors due to our successful efforts in advising and capitalizing consumer industry businesses.  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 …
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Peakstone Publishes Industry Reports

November, 2020. Peakstone has published twelve industry reports, which can be accessed through the links below.  We deliver sector knowledge, experience, and relationships to every client.  We welcome a chance to open dialogue with companies in these sectors to exchange information and viewpoints.



Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to Drake Waterfowl Systems



Financing

September 2020. Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to Drake Waterfowl Systems (“Drake”) on a financing transaction to support its continued growth. Founded in 2002 and based in Olive Branch, MS, Drake is a leading developer, marketer, and distributor of branded hunting, fishing, outdoor, and casual wear products.  The Company’s “head-to-toe” merchandising strategy presents retailers and consumers with a wide …
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Peakstone Recognized as Leading Middle Market Investment Bank for Q3

October, 2020. We are pleased to announce that Axial named Peakstone the #5 lower middle market U.S. investment bank for the third quarter.  Axial 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. For the news release and additional information, please CLICK …
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Brad Lehl joins Peakstone as Managing Director

July, 2020. Brad Lehl joined Peakstone as a Managing Director in Omaha, Nebraska.  Brad has over 20 years investment banking experience at US Bancorp, JP Morgan Chase, and BMO Harris.  Brad also spent several years as a institutional equity research analyst at Jefferies and RBC Capital Markets. More recently, Brad led the M&A advisory practices at both Lutz M&A and …
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Peakstone Advises Buffalo Group, LLC



M&A Advisor

July, 2020. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Buffalo Group, LLC. Peakstone announced its role as M&A advisor to Buffalo Group (the “Company”) in its recapitalization by Kinderhook Industries (“Kinderhook”). Together with the Company’s management, Kinderhook formed Automotive Keys Group (“AKG”) as a platform for consolidation in the automotive keys industry. Buffalo Group’s founders, Rob Popkey and Ayal Sharvit, …
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Peakstone Publishes Industry Reports

June, 2020. Peakstone has published twelve industry reports, which can be accessed through the links below.  We deliver sector knowledge, experience, and relationships to every client.  We welcome a chance to open dialogue with companies in these sectors to exchange information and viewpoints.



Peakstone Recognized as Leading Middle Market Investment Bank

April, 2020. We are pleased to announce that Axial named Peakstone the #4 lower middle market U.S. investment bank (and the top independent investment bank). Axial reviews 823 investment banks in the United States and ranks its top 20 each quarter. Thanks to all of our clients and associates that made this possible. We look forward to continuing to grow the firm …
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Peakstone Moved!

April, 2020. We moved! Please note our new address and phone number: 550 West Van Buren Street, Suite 1460, Chicago, IL 60607. New main office number is 312-357-5900. All direct dial numbers remain the same.