October 2011.  WHR Group, Inc. and its affiliate Government Relocation Group, Inc. (“WHR Group”) recently completed a significant growth capital transaction. The new capital will enable WHR Group to support the strong growth of its business with corporate and government customers. The Peakstone Group served as WHR Group’s exclusive financial advisor on the transaction.

Based in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, WHR Group is a leading employee relocation management company providing customized relocation solutions to many Fortune 500 corporations and the Federal government. WHR’s comprehensive suite of relocation services and its proprietary technology enable clients to reduce relocation and administrative costs, enhance employee satisfaction and provide a competitive program for an organization’s mobile workforce.

For more information, please contact:

Stephen Sleigh
(312) 346-7318
ssleigh@peakstone.com

Jeff Temple
(312) 346-7301
jtemple@peakstone.com

October 2011.  Peakstone Advises Bowie Resources, LLC on Loan Financing Transaction. Bowie is a productive coal mine in southwest Colorado with over 40 million recoverable tons of highly valuable, low sulfur steam coal. Mercuria Energy, an energy trading company based in Switzerland, provided the financing.  The proceeds were used to refinance the existing lender and provide additional growth capital to Bowie.

For more information, please contact:

Eric Dziedzic, Managing Director, (312) 204-7300, edziedzic@peakstone.com

Stephen Sleigh, Managing Partner, (312)346-7318, ssleigh@peakstone.com

January 2011.  PAG Capital Partners, LLC announced it has made a majority equity investment in MMA Warehouse, LLC, a leading internet retailer specializing in selling a wide selection of mixed martial arts gear, apparel and accessories.  MMA Warehouse sells products directly to consumers all over the world through its flagship website, www.mmawarehouse.com.  Mika Casey will continue in his role as Chief Executive Officer and has retained a significant ownership stake in the company.

Established in 2004, MMA Warehouse has grown to become one of the largest mixed martial arts retailers in the world.  The company achieved record performance in 2010 by providing its customers excellent service and an extensive selection of high‐quality merchandise from the industry’s top brands.

PAG Capital was founded in 2008 and is focused on investing in middle market companies with attractive growth opportunities.  PAG Capital’s philosophy is to partner with accomplished operators and management teams who have the desire to grow and build great companies and provide them with the strategic and financial resources to achieve their potential.

“We are very excited to have completed this transaction as we head into 2011,” said Mika Casey, CEO.  “In PAG Capital, we have found a partner that will best position us to capitalize on the strong worldwide growth of the mixed martial arts industry.  PAG Capital’s strategic and financial support will enable us to continue to invest in our platform, expand our marketing capabilities, and capitalize on the many organic growth and acquisition opportunities available to us in the industry.”

Alex Fridman, Partner at PAG Capital, said, “MMA Warehouse’s track record of growth, best‐in‐class platform and excellent customer service makes this a very exciting investment for PAG Capital.  Mika Casey and his team have built an industry‐leading company and we are committed to support them as they build on their momentum of growth and success.”

About MMA Warehouse

MMA Warehouse is one of the largest mixed martial arts retailers in the world.  The award‐winning  website, www.mmawarehouse.com, offers a broad selection of the latest MMA clothing and MMA gear, detailed descriptions and images, customer reviews, and exclusive offerings.  The company has
sponsored over one hundred professional fighters, has appeared in two recent video games, and  receives industry‐leading customer service ratings. MMA Warehouse is headquartered in Bensenville, IL.

About PAG Capital

PAG Capital is a Chicago‐based private equity firm specializing in private equity investments of middle market companies in partnership with management. Additional information can be found at  www.pagcapital.com.

December 2009.  The Peakstone Group, a leading private mergers and acquisitions firm specializing in the sale of middle-market businesses, announced today that INK2K9, Inc., a specialty veterinary facility holding company, has acquired Integrative Pet Care (IPC), a client of The Peakstone Group.

In conjunction with the transaction, Ed Heil has joined IPC as Chairman and President.  Mr. Heil has over 30 years of experience leading and growing companies.

“This transaction will position the company to move to the next level; the addition of growth capital coupled with Ed’s senior leadership will enable IPC to capitalize on the many growth opportunities that are available in the region,” stated Kellee Joost, Co-Founder of IPC.

Ed Heil, Chairman of IPC, said, “The investment in IPC is consistent with INK2K9’s objective of identifying middle market veterinary practices and supporting them with management and financial resources to take them to the next level.  The Founders of IPC have built a strong business and we are looking forward to building on IPC’s reputation of excellent customer service and patient care.”

Integrative Pet Care is a nationally recognized leader in the emerging field of veterinary rehabilitation and wellness.  IPC provides rehabilitation therapies to pets recovering from surgery or other ailments or injuries, arthritic or overweight pets, and any pets that would benefit from increased mobility and energy; and wellness programs to athletic pets and pets whose owners are interested in developing their pets’ fitness.  The company operates out of a 6,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility dedicated solely to rehabilitation, fitness and wellness.  IPC treats over 800 patients (80% dogs) annually for multiple issues related to general lameness, post-surgical support, non-surgical options, neurological concerns, obesity and age.  Using similar techniques of human physical therapy, pet owners are seeing dramatic results – from increased function, less pain, and in many cases, total resolution of their pet’s problems, making pet rehabilitation a burgeoning business model supporting local veterinarians and veterinary surgeons.

For more information, please contact:
Alex Fridman, Managing Partner, (312) 346-7303, alex@peakstone.com

March 2010.  Corporate Technology Solution, a Portfolio Company of PAG Capital, Announced the Integration of AG Systems into its Fire Alarm Division.

September 2009.  PAG Capital Partners, LLC (“PAG”) announced it has made a majority equity investment in Corporate Technology Solutions, LLC (“CTS”), a privately-held company that designs and installs advanced structured cabling systems for voice, data, video and security networks in the healthcare, education, government and commercial sectors.  Brian Rhynas, President, and Scott Tubbs, Vice President, have retained meaningful ownership stakes in CTS.

Established in 1998 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, CTS has grown to become a leading provider of low-voltage structured cabling installation services in Arizona.  CTS achieved record performance in 2008 and has continued that success in 2009 by focusing on providing high-quality design and installation services to its customers and partnering with leading integrated cabling manufacturers and suppliers to deliver the best solutions to its customers.   For additional information about CTS, please visit the Company’s website at www.ctscabling.com.

In conjunction with the transaction, Wes Dearbaugh joined CTS as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.   Mr. Dearbaugh, a PAG Operating Partner and formerly president and chief operating officer of several private and public companies, has over 30 years of experience leading and growing companies.  Brian Rhynas and Scott Tubbs will remain in their current roles.

Brian Rhynas, President of CTS, said, “We’re very excited about our partnership with PAG and the opportunity to have an executive of Wes Dearbaugh’s caliber join our team.  The addition of Wes as CEO together with PAG’s financial and operating support will enable CTS to capitalize on the many organic growth and acquisition opportunities that are available in our region.”

Stephen Sleigh, Partner at PAG, said, “Our investment in CTS is consistent with PAG’s objectives of identifying middle market companies with untapped potential and supporting them with additional management and financial resources.  Brian Rhynas and Scott Tubbs have built a strong company with significant growth opportunities ahead.  We are looking forward to working with them to continue CTS’ reputation of excellent customer service and best-in-class installation services and to expand its geographic footprint.”

PAG is a Chicago-based private equity firm specializing in private equity investments and recapitalizations of lower middle market companies in partnership with management.   We seek investment opportunities where we can utilize the strengths of our Operating Partners and investment professionals to grow and increase the profitability of our portfolio companies.  For additional information about PAG, please refer to the firm’s website at www.pagcapital.com.