Peakstone Serves as M&A Advisor on the sale of Design Tanks to The Purcell Companies
October, 2019. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Design Tanks, LLC, an Aldine Capital Partners portfolio company, in connection with its sale to The Purcell Companies. Founded in 1956, Design Tanks sells a full range of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) tank sizes and accessory products for a wide range of applications. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, its products …
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Michael Taylor joins Peakstone as Managing Director
September, 2019. Michael Taylor has joined Peakstone as a Managing Director focusing on the Consumer and Retail sectors. Michael brings substantial depth to Peakstone’s Consumer and Retail practice, having completed over 100 transactions totaling over $28 billion in value for leading consumer and retail clients globally. Prior to joining Peakstone, Michael was with KeyBanc Capital Markets’ Consumer and Retail Group, …
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Peakstone Serves as M&A Advisor to Countryside Tank Company on Sale to TerraVest Industries
September, 2019. Peakstone served as the exclusive M&A advisor to Iowa Steel Fabrication LLC, (doing business as Countryside Tank Company) and Majona Steel Corporation (collectively, “Countryside Tank”) in connection with its sale to TerraVest Industries Inc. Founded in 1973, Countryside Tank is a privately-owned, Iowa-based company primarily focused on manufacturing transportation equipment for the propane and anhydrous ammonia markets as …
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Peakstone Advises on Growth Capital Transaction for Event Management Consumer Services Business
September, 2019. Peakstone served as financial advisor to 828 Venue Management Company in connection with its institutional investor growth capital raise. Founded in 2014, 828 is leading the wedding and event venue industry with unique urban locations that are perfect for the modern couple. The Company provides unmatched service for its customers including a 24-hour venue rental, the flexibility to …
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Peakstone Closed Deal Announcement: Peakstone Advises Collision Repair Business on Growth Capital Transaction
August, 2019. Peakstone served as exclusive financial and M&A advisor to Crash Champions, LLC in connection with its growth capital raise. Founded in 1999, Crash Champions is a growing multi-location collision repair operator with a strong market position in the Midwest. Crash Champions has acquired several shops with strong operations, management and locations in the fragmented collision repair industry and …
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Peakstone Closed Deal Announcement: Code Red Safety on Sale to Coyote Industrial Holding
August, 2019. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Code Red Safety, LLC in connection with its sale to Coyote Industrial Holdings, an industrial safety platform formed by Hastings Equity Partners. Founded in 1995, Code Red Safety is a leading provider of industrial safety solutions including equipment rental, standby rescue services and safety products. Code Red Safety serves a blue-chip …
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The Peakstone Group Named #2 Overall Lower Middle Market Investment Bank
July, 2019. We are pleased to announce that Peakstone has been named the #2 lower middle market investment bank (and the top independent investment bank) in the United States by Axial. Axial reviews 789 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 …
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Peakstone Publishes Industry Reports
June, 2019. 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. Automotive Consumer & Retail E-Commerce Food & Beverage Industrials & Manufacturing Infrastructure IT Services Packaging Pet Restaurant …
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Peakstone Closed Deal Announcement: Veterinary Hospital Growth Financing
May, 2019. Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to The Animal Doctor in connection with the Animal Doctor’s financing to support the Company’s expansion initiatives. Founded in 1996, The Animal Doctor is an AAHA-accredited full-service veterinary hospital, offering complete medical and surgical care for pets. The Company has several facilities in the northern Chicago suburb. Terms of the transaction were …
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Peakstone Closed Deal Announcement: Prairie City Bakery on Sale to McKee Foods
May, 2019. Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to Prairie City Bakery Company (“Prairie City” or the “Company”) in connection with its sale to McKee Foods Corporation. With annual sales of approximately $1.4 billion, McKee Foods Corporation is best known for its portfolio of Little Debbie brand of snack cakes, America’s leading snack cake brand. This transaction demonstrates Peakstone’s ability …
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