October, 2017. Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to TABS Analytics on its acquisition of Pivotstream. Operating since 1998, TABS Analytics, based in Shelton, Conn., is a technology-enabled analytics firm and its mission is to simplify and improve the way analytics are conducted in the consumer products industry. Operating since 2009, Pivotstream, based in Seattle, Washington, is a global business intelligence firm focused on CPG companies and helps them turn complex data assets into on-demand, self-service reporting so they can fully leverage their data investment.

“The acquisition of Pivotstream represents an important step in TABS’ growth strategy and its platform will be a core component of our service offerings going forward. Pivotstream greatly enhances our technology and business intelligence capabilities,” said TABS Analytics CEO Dr. Kurt Jetta. “The combination of massive data scale, end-user self-service BI, and analytics capabilities against large data sets will enable our current and future clients to amplify the ROI on their data and intelligence investments. Peakstone has been very helpful in our acquisition strategy, provided sound advice, and guided the transaction to closing efficiently and smoothly.”

“We are very excited about being part of TABS Analytics,” said Jeff Elderton, CEO and founder of Pivotstream. “TABS is well-known as the leader in analytical innovation and has a robust arsenal of intellectual property as well as deep consultative expertise. This acquisition accelerates product development and improves the delivery of our joint solutions.  Peakstone was essential to completing this transaction, and did outstanding work facilitating the transaction to a successful close.”

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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.

October, 2017. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Market Fresh Produce LLC in connection with the Company’s recapitalization by Marquette Capital Partners, in partnership with C3 Capital Partners and Management. Founded in 1998, Missouri-based Market Fresh Produce is a value-added supply chain manager of branded fresh vegetables and fruit to grocery retailers, grocery wholesalers and foodservice providers nationwide. The Company utilizes an international distribution and repackaging network that provides its customers consistency and superior quality year-round.Marquette Capital Partners is a private investment firm specializing in junior capital investments in mature, lower middle-market companies.

“We are very excited with the new partnership between Marquette Capital, C3 Capital and Market Fresh Produce LLC. Our strategic initiatives will be bolstered by the strength of the combined resources,” noted Market Fresh’s CEO, Steve Phipps. “The team from Peakstone helped us identify several attractive capital partners to support the continued growth of our Company. Their thoughtful guidance and deep understanding of our business resulted in a great outcome for the Market Fresh team.”

The press release can be found at  http://mailchi.mp/marquettecapital/marquette-capital-partners-acquires-market-fresh-produce?e=f0c4f49db9

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

For additional information please contact the following:

Eric Dziedzic, Managing Director, 312-346-7314, eric@peakstone.com

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.

September, 2017. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to LG Medical Technologies in connection with the company’s sale to Insight Imaging. Headquartered in East Dundee, IL, LG Medical Technologies rents diagnostic imaging equipment to a variety of hospitals, medical centers and healthcare facilities throughout the U.S.  LG Medical Technologies offers a range of short-term, long-term and interim rental options for advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) equipment.

Insight Imaging is an affiliate of Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI), one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology services through its network of centers and mobile imaging solutions. Insight Imaging provides advanced mobile diagnostic imaging services featuring comprehensive MRI, PET/CT and CT mobile solutions that meet the unique needs of hospitals, health care providers and communities across the U.S. and Canada.

“The combination of LG Medical Technologies and Insight Imaging brings many benefits to our existing customers and expands Insight Imaging’s national reach and capabilities,” said Jim Gallagher, President of LG Medical Technologies. “We celebrated the 10 year anniversary of our founding and believe that now is the right time to transition our ownership. Peakstone negotiated an optimal transaction with an established industry leader and was an invaluable partner throughout the entire sale process.”

Ken Lancaster, CFO of LG Medical Technologies, added “Peakstone’s unwavering commitment to achieving our objectives was essential to completing this transaction.  Their team did an outstanding job managing a comprehensive sale process and guiding all parties to a successful close.”

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

For additional information please contact the following:

Eric Dziedzic, Managing Director, 312-346-7314, eric@peakstone.com

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

About Peakstone

The Peakstone Group 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.

September, 2017. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to Fairrington Transportation Corp. (“Fairrington”) on its sale to LSC Communications, Inc. (“LSC” NYSE: LKSD).

Founded in 1981, Fairrington is a leading full-service postal logistics provider based Bolingbrook, Illinois.  LSC is a global leader in print and digital media solutions.  Fairrington brings to LSC valuable expertise in postal logistics, substantial investments in technology and people, strong customer relationships, and a longstanding reputation for excellence in the marketplace.

Victor G. Warren, founder and CEO of Fairrington, said, “The transaction with LSC is an important milestone for Fairrington.  LSC is a global leader with a large operational footprint, a broad array of technical capabilities, and a shared commitment to impeccable customer service. I am extremely excited to be partnering with LSC and very energized about the additional value we can now bring to the market.”

The Peakstone team provided excellent advice and guided our team through every aspect of the transaction with thoughtfulness and professionalism,” continued Mr. Warren. “They were effective in highlighting the strengths of our business and running a disciplined process. Peakstone worked seamlessly with our team and outside advisors to deliver an outstanding outcome for the company.”

Fairrington will continue to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of LSC, and Victor Warren will continue to serve as President

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

For additional information please contact the following:

Andy Savarie, Managing Director, 312-560-5199, asavarie@peakstone.com

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

About Peakstone

The Peakstone Group 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.

September, 2017. Peakstone served as exclusive financial advisor to Southern Imperial, Inc. on its sale to FFR Merchandising, Inc.  Southern Imperial, based in Rockford, Illinois, was founded in 1957 and has been employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) since 1997.

Southern Imperial is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of high value-added point-of-purchase retail product display and loss prevention solutions.  The Company creates and delivers a broad range of products designed to enhance the visual presentation of retail goods, reduce product shrink, and increase retailers’ sales and profit margins.  Southern Imperial sells over 15,000 SKUs to many of the leading retailers in the U.S. and Canada.

FFR Merchandising, headquartered in Twinsburg, Ohio, is a portfolio company of Olympus Partners.  Following the transaction, FFR is one of the largest suppliers of merchandising, loss prevention, and operational efficiency solutions in North America.

Steve Vandemore, former Chief Executive Officer of Southern Imperial and now Chief Executive Officer of FFR, said, “Selling an ESOP-owned company is an incredibly complex transaction process. Peakstone negotiated a great sale price for the ESOP participants and provided thoughtful, technical and strategic advice throughout the process.  Peakstone recognized the strength of the Southern Imperial management team and was able to deliver an outstanding valuation by finding a partner that could utilize the incredibly talented and dedicated Southern Imperial workforce and management team, providing everyone with great opportunities in the future.”

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

For additional information about this transaction, contact:

Stephen Sleigh, Managing Director, 312-346-7318, ssleigh@peakstone.com

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

About Peakstone

The Peakstone Group 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.