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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Peakstone Publishes Industry Reports
February, 2019. Peakstone has published eleven updated 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 IT Services Packaging Pet Restaurant …
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John Eck joins Peakstone as Managing Director
February, 2019. John Eck has joined Peakstone as a Managing Director. John will focus on deal origination and execution in a number of areas including real estate, financial services, senior living, manufacturing and other industries. John also has expertise in distressed financial assets and bankruptcy transactions. John has over 30 years of experience in financial services including commercial and investment …
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Peakstone Closed Deal Announcement: Third-Party Logistics and E-Commerce Fulfillment Company
February, 2019. Peakstone is pleased to announce that iD Commerce + Logistics (IDC) has been acquired by Symbia Logistics, a Colorado-based warehousing, logistics and e-commerce fulfillment company. Founded in 1998, IDC is a Chicago-based leader in third-party logistics (3PL) and e-commerce fulfillment services. Dan Arriola, who has served as CEO of IDC, will join the Symbia executive team. Arriola said, …
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Peakstone Closed Deal Announcement: Vertical Farming Company
February, 2019. Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to 80 Acres Farms in connection with the Company’s recent investment from Virgo Investment Group, a San Francisco Bay Area based private equity firm that invests in companies transforming and disrupting high-potential industries. Terms of the financing were not disclosed. Founded in 2015, 80 Acres Farms provides customers with a wide variety …
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Peakstone Publishes Industry Reports
November, 2018. Peakstone has published eleven updated 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 IT Services Packaging Pet Restaurant …
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Peakstone Closed Deal Announcement – Logistics Services Company
October, 2018. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to HA Logistics, Inc. in connection with its sale to SunteckTTS, a Comvest Partners portfolio company. Founded in 1984, HA Logistics has built an extensive offering of transportation services and solutions for its customers throughout North America. Alan Huttmann will continue as President of HA Logistics. “We are pleased to be the …
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