Peakstone Advises Corporate Technology Solutions – Leading Integrator of Security, A/V and Low Voltage Infrastructure Solutions

October, 2023. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Corporate Technology Solutions. LLC (“CTS”) in connection with its sale to APIC Solutions, a Tower Arch Capital portfolio company.

Corporate Technology Solutions, based in Phoenix, Arizona, is a leading integrator of security, A/V and low voltage infrastructure solutions in the Southwest. CTS designs and installs advanced systems for hospitals, universities, schools, state and local municipal governments, hotels and casinos and other commercial enterprises.

APIC Solutions (“APIC”) is a trusted full-service electric services and specialty systems integrator serving the Southwest region. The Company provides electrical services, low voltage infrastructure and specialty systems, security and life safety, as well as service and preventative maintenance.

Brian Rhynas, CEO and founder of CTS said, “We have worked with the Peakstone team on a number of transactions over the past 10 years including add-on acquisitions and debt financing and they know our business and strategy very well. At every turn, they provided thoughtful advice to navigate through the sale process and evaluate our alternatives.  Ultimately, we are very happy to be a part of APIC Solutions.  They are committed to helping us grow in the Southwest and expand our team and capabilities.”

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.For additional information please contact:

Stephen Sleigh, Managing Director, ssleigh@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.

Peakstone Recognized as Leading Lower Middle Market Consumer M&A Firm

September 2023. We are pleased to announce that Axial named Peakstone as one of Axial’s top Lower Middle Market Consumer M&A Advisors. For the news release and additional information, please 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 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.

Peakstone Advises Phoenix Tool & Mold on Sale to Oneida Molded Plastics

August, 2023. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Phoenix Tool & Mold in connection with its sale to Oneida Molded Plastics, a portfolio company of Cedar Ridge Holding Company.Phoenix Tool & Mold (“PTM”), established in 1972, primarily utilizes engineered resins to produce parts with tight tolerances, complex geometries, and other critical specs.

Eric Bauerle, owner and CEO, said “We engaged Peakstone to find a partner who could build upon the unique capabilities that PTM has worked so hard to develop. PTM aligns well with Oneida’s manufacturing capabilities and culture.”

Eric also noted, “Peakstone conducted a very thorough process, and their advice, patience, and hard work helped us close a deal with Oneida and Cedar Ridge.”

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.For additional information please contact:

Mark Horita, Managing Director, 312-346-7308, mhorita@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.

Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to Global Strategies Holding Corporation

August, 2023. Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to Global Strategies Holding Corporation (“GSHC” or the “Company”), a manufacturer of heavy-duty, eco-friendly bags produced from commonly recycled plastics, in connection with a financing transaction to fund capital equipment purchases for the Company’s new manufacturing facility in South Carolina. With the new equipment, GSHC will onshore all manufacturing to the U.S. and produce products made of 100% recycled material.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.For additional information please contact:

Nick Clementi, Managing Director, 763-478-1777, nclementi@peakstone.comEric Dziedzic, Managing Director, 312-346-7314, eric@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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Update: Transportation and Logistics M&A Update – August, 2023

August, 2023

In Q2 2023, the median transaction value in Transportation & Logistics was $68 million. In Q2 2023, strategic buyers accounted for 95% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Crowley Maritime Corporation closed its acquisition of Tamarind Consolidated at an undisclosed value in June 2023.

– IAC closed its acquisition of Turo for $104 million in May 2023.

– Covenant Logistics Group closed its acquisition of Lew Thompson & Son Trucking for $130 million in April 2023.

– Blink Mobility closed its acquisition of Envoy Technologies for $36 million in April 2023.

– Fulflld closed its acquisition of Nillam Logistics at an undisclosed value in April 2023.

Update: Technology and Software M&A Update – August, 2023

August, 2023

In Q2 2023, the median transaction value in Technology and Software was $79 million. In Q2 2023, strategic buyers accounted for 93% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Socure closed its acquisition of Berbix for $70 million in June 2023.

– Databricks announced its acquisition of Mosaic ML for $1.3 billion in June 2023.

– Thomson Reuters Corporation announced its acquisition of Casetext for $650 million in June 2023.

– International Business Machines Corporation announced its acquisition of Apptin for $4.6 billion in June 2023.

– Nasdaq announced its acquisition of Adenza Group for $10.7 billion in June 2023.

Update: Pet M&A Update – August, 2023

August, 2023

In Q2 2023, the median transaction value in Pet was $14 million. In Q2 2023, strategic buyers accounted for 86% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Destination Pet closed its acquisition of Pet Palace Pet Boarding Resort at an undisclosed value in June 2023.

– HomeLife Brands closed its acquisition of PetVet.Ai at an undisclosed value in May 2023.

– Vynetic closed its acquisition of Wagz for $1 million in May 2023.

– Inspire Veterinary Partners closed its acquisition of Dietz Family Pet Hospital (Veterinary Practice and Related Assets) for $0.5 million in April 2023.

– Realty Income Corporation closed its acquisition of Pet Emergency Clinic for $18 million in April 2023.

Update: Packaging M&A Update – August, 2023

August, 2023

In Q2 2023, the median transaction value in Packaging was $135 million. In Q2 2023, strategic buyers accounted for 84% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Nefab AB closed its acquisition of Poly Flex Products at an undisclosed value in June 2023.

– PaperWorks Industries closed its acquisition of The Standard Group at an undisclosed value in June 2023.

– B2B Industrial Packaging closed its acquisition of Skylark Holdings at an undisclosed value in June 2023.

– DuPont de Nemours announced its acquisition of Spectrum Plastics Group for $1.8 billion in May 2023.

– B2B Industrial Packaging closed its acquisition of Millennium Packaging at an undisclosed value in April 2023.

Update: Infrastructure M&A Update – August, 2023

August, 2023

In Q2 2023, the median transaction value in Infrastructure was $54 million. In Q2 2023, strategic buyers accounted for 89% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– RPC closed its acquisition of Spinnaker Oilfield Services for $79 million in June 2023.

– Mayville Engineering Company announced its acquisition of Mid-States Aluminium Corp. for $96 million in June 2023.

– Blackstone announced its acquisition of Northern Indiana Public Service Company for $2.2 billion in June 2023.

– Civitas Resources announced its acquisition of Hibernia Energy III/Hibernia Energy III-B for $2.3 billion in June 2023.

– Lone Star Americas Acquisitions announced its acquisition of Carlisle Fluid Technologies for $520 million in June 2023.