Update: Consumer and Retail M&A Update – October, 2025

October, 2025

As of Q2 2025, the median transaction value in Consumer & Retail was $37 million. As of Q2 2025, strategic buyers accounted for 90% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Gardens Alive closed its acquisition of Innovative Gardening Solutions for $9 million in June 2025.

– OpenAI closed its acquisition of io Products for $5.0 billion in May 2025.

– FJ Management closed its acquisition of Outlook Table Mesa for $97 million in May 2025.

– 3G Capital announced its acquisition of Skechers U.S.A. for $12.4 billion in May 2025.

– Krause Auto Group closed its acquisition of Volvo Cars Fort Myers for $14 million in April 2025.

 

 

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Update: Automotive M&A Update – October, 2025

October, 2025

As of Q2 2025, the median transaction value in Automotive was $22 million. As of Q2 2025, the strategic buyers accounted for 97% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

–Parker-Hannifin Corporation announced acquisition of Curtis Instruments for $1.0 billion in June 2025.

–Vision Marine Technologies closed acquisition of Nautical Ventures Group for $8 million in June 2025.

–Allison Transmission Holdings announced acquisition of Off-Highway Business of Dana Incorporated for $2.7 billion in June 2025.

–My Auto Import Center closed acquisition of My Auto Grand Rapids for $5 million in April 2025.

–Krause Auto Group closed acquisition of Volvo Cars Fort Myers for $14 million in April 2025.

 

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Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to Hunter Douglas on its acquisition of Expert Shutter Services

September, 2025. Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to Hunter Douglas Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Expert Shutter Services, Inc.

Founded in 1988 and based in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Expert Shutter Services is a premier manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of storm and hurricane shutters and screens.

Hunter Douglas is a leading manufacturer of window coverings as well as exterior and architectural products.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

For additional information, please contact:

Alex Fridman, Managing Partner, alex@peakstone.com

Eric Dziedzic, Managing Director, eric@peakstone.com

 

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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 banking professionals who have decades of experience and have executed hundreds of transactions totaling billions of dollars. For additional information, visit www.peakstone.com. To receive investment and proprietary acquisition opportunities, please register at www.peakzone.com.

 

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Peakstone Advises Amory on Sale to Velociti

September, 2025. Peakstone advised Amory on its sale to Velociti.

 

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

 

 

 

For additional information, please contact:

Brad Lehl, Managing Director, 402-312-5220, blehl@peakstone.com

Adam Dunlap, Managing Director, 612-720-9137, adunlap@peakstone.com

Jeff Temple, Managing Partner, 312-346-7301, jtemple@peakstone.com

Noah Moderwell, Associate, 312-543-9792, nmoderwell@peakstone.com

 

About Peakstone

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 banking professionals who have decades of experience and have executed hundreds of transactions totaling billions of dollars. For additional information, visit www.peakstone.com. To receive investment and proprietary acquisition opportunities, please register at www.peakzone.com.

 

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Peakstone Advises FreightSaver on Sale to Echo Global Logistics

August, 2025. Peakstone Group, a leading middle-market investment bank, today announced that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to FreightSaver in connection with its sale to Echo Global Logistics (“Echo”), a portfolio company of TJC LP.

FreightSaver, based in Huntington Beach, CA, is a leading provider of freight brokerage services across North America. Founded in 2014, the company quickly built a reputation for quality and service, driving strong customer retention with a blue-chip customer base.

“The M&A process was both rigorous and rewarding — a true reflection of the value we’ve built at FreightSaver. Joining forces with Echo Global Logistics wasn’t just a strategic move; it was the right move. Their resources and reputation amplify our capabilities and position us for even greater impact in the logistics space,” said Ryan Renne, CEO and Co-Founder of FreightSaver.

FreightSaver’s President and Co-Founder, Buster Schwab, commented, “The recent success of FreightSaver is a testament to what happens when smart logistics meet relentless hustle. We would like to thank the Peakstone team for their exceptional preparation and guidance throughout this highly strategic process. Their dedication and expertise were instrumental in delivering a great outcome for all stakeholders.”

“It was a pleasure working with the FreightSaver team on this successful transaction. Our advisory role highlights Peakstone’s deep expertise in the transportation and logistics sector, and we’re proud to have delivered a strong outcome by navigating a competitive process to identify the ideal strategic partner and maximize shareholder value,” said Mike Williams, Managing Director at Peakstone.

Adding a broader perspective, Al Samouelian, Managing Director at Peakstone, shared:
“I joined Peakstone in 2024 to lead the firm’s Transportation & Logistics efforts, focusing on entrepreneur-led companies in the sector. As a former CEO and operating executive in the sector, I’m incredibly impressed by the operating platform and team-based culture Buster and Ryan built and thrilled that they ended up with a great partner in Echo Logistics.”

 

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

 

For additional information, please contact:

Michael Williams, Managing Director, 917-523-2164, mwilliams@peakstone.com

Dan Sholem, Managing Director, 217-722-2444, dsholem@peakstone.com

Al Samouelian, Managing Director, 248-798-1433 al@peakstone.com

Jason Seidman, Analyst, 203-848-8090 jseidman@peakstone.com

 

About Peakstone

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 banking professionals who have decades of experience and have executed hundreds of transactions totaling billions of dollars. For additional information, visit www.peakstone.com. To receive investment and proprietary acquisition opportunities, please register at www.peakzone.com.

 

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Peakstone Publishes Industry Reports

July, 2025. 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.

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Update: Transportation and Logistics M&A Update – July, 2025

July, 2025

For Q1 2025, the median transaction value in Transportation & Logistics was $14 million. For Q1 2025, strategic buyers accounted for 89% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

–Balfour Beatty closed its acquisition of Denver Transit Operators for $8 million in March 2025.

–Smart Repair Pro closed its acquisition of Pure NJ Logistics for $3 million in March 2025.

–DP World Logistics USA announced its acquisition of Unique Logistics International for $90 million in March 2025.

–Chijet Motor (USA) Company announced its acquisition of Too Express Group for $40 million in February 2025.

–Creatd closed its acquisition of Flewber Global for $14 million in January 2025.

 

 

 

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Update: Technology and Software M&A Update – July, 2025

July, 2025

For Q1 2025, the median transaction value in Technology and Software was $52 million. For Q1 2025, strategic buyers accounted for 92% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

–Braze closed its acquisition of OfferFit for $325 million in March 2025.

–Google announced its acquisition of Wiz for $32.0 billion in March 2025.

–Francisco Partners Management announced its acquisition of Quorum Business Solutionsfor $2.4 billion in March 2025.

–FactSet Research Systems closed its acquisition of Liquidity Book for $247 million in February 2025.

–Clearwater Analytics Holdings closed its acquisition of Enfusion for $1.6 billion in January 2025.

 

 

 

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Update: Pet M&A Update – July, 2025

July, 2025

For Q1 2025, the median transaction value in Pet was $12 million. For Q1 2025, strategic buyers accounted for 100% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

–Dogs 24/7 closed its acquisition of Pampered Paw Resort at an undisclosed value in March 2025.

–Pet Food Experts closed its acquisition of Select assets of Animal Supply Company at an undisclosed value in February 2025.

–Oregon Coast Humane Society closed its acquisition of Oceanside Veterinary Hospital at an undisclosed value in February 2025.

–Mixlab closed its acquisition of The Pet Apothecary at an undisclosed value in January 2025.

–The Empire Hotels Group closed its acquisition of Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis for $12 million in January 2025.

 

 

 

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Update: Packaging M&A Update – July, 2025

July, 2025

For Q1 2025, the median transaction value in Packaging was $157 million. For Q1 2025, strategic buyers accounted for 81% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

–Conner Industries closed its acquisition of Kirkland Sales for an undisclosed amount in March 2025.

–Massman Companies closed its acquisition of ADCO Manufacturing for an undisclosed amount in March 2025.

–Triton International Limited announced its acquisition of Global Container International for $1.0 billion in March 2025.

–Rent-A-Container closed its acquisition of Fortin Construction Company for an undisclosed amount in March 2025.

–Kelly Spicers closed its acquisition of Creative Packaging Group for an undisclosed amount in January 2025.

 

 

 

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