Update: Industrials and Manufacturing M&A Update – December, 2024

December, 2024

As of Q3 2024, the median transaction value in Industrials and Manufacturing was $69 million. As of Q3 2024, strategic buyers accounted for 91% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

–Gogo announced its acquisition of Satcom Direct for $636 million in September 2024.

–Synergos Companies closed its acquisition of ODC Construction for $250 million in September 2024.

–WSP Global closed its acquisition of POWER Engineers for $1.8 billion in August 2024.

–Clayton, Dubilier & Rice closed its acquisition of Wilsonart International Holdings for $398 million in August 2024.

–Terex Corporation closed its acquisition of Environmental Solutions Group for $2.0 billion in July 2024.


Update: Healthcare M&A Update – December, 2024

December, 2024

As of Q3 2024, the median transaction value in healthcare was $56 million. As of Q3 2024, strategic buyers accounted for 93% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

–Cardinal Health announced its acquisition of Integrated Oncology Network for $1.1 billion in September 2024.

–Crown Laboratories announced its acquisition of Revance Therapeutics for $1.2 billion in August 2024.

–Otsuka America closed its acquisition of Jnana Therapeutics for $1.3 billion in August 2024.

–Edwards Lifesciences Corporation announced its acquisition of JenaValve Technology for $945 million in July 2024.

–Illumina closed its acquisition of Fluent BioSciences for $85 million in July 2024.


Update: Food and Beverage M&A Update – December, 2024

December, 2024

As of Q3 2024, the median transaction value in Food and Beverage was $31 million. As of Q3 2024, strategic buyers accounted for 92% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

–Danone North America Public Benefit Corporation announced its acquisition of Lifeway Foods for $290 million in September 2024.

–1-800-FLOWERS.COM closed its acquisition of Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker for $3 million in August 2024.

–Alimentation Couche-Tard announced its acquisition of GetGo Café + Markets for $1.6 billion in August 2024.

–Mars announced its acquisition of Kellanova for $36.1 billion in August 2024.

–Performance Food Group Company closed its acquisition of Cheney Bros for $2.1 billion in August 2024.


Update: Digital Commerce M&A Update – December, 2024

December, 2024

As of Q3 2024, the median transaction value in Digital Commerce was $50 million. As of Q3 2024, strategic buyers accounted for 90% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

–CSC Generation Holdings closed its acquisition of Backcountry.com at an undisclosed amount in September 2024.

–S5 Equity closed its acquisition of Hammacher Schlemmer & Company at an undisclosed amount in September 2024.

–Blue Zebra Brands closed its acquisition of Facetory at an undisclosed amount in August 2024.

–Brighton Park Capital Management; Symphony Ventures closed its acquisition of TickPick for $250 million in August 2024.

–Hudson’s Bay Company announced its acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group for $2.7 billion in July 2024.


Update: Consumer and Retail M&A Update – December, 2024

December, 2024

As of Q3 2024, the median transaction value in Consumer & Retail was $23 million. As of Q3 2024, strategic buyers accounted for 94% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

–Delta Corp Holdings announced its acquisition of Kaival Brands Innovations Group for $300 million in September 2024.

–Indo Count Global announced its acquisition of Fluvitex USA for $20 million in September 2024.

–El Puerto de Liverpool announced its acquisition of Nordstrom for $6.5 billion in September 2024.

–Mountain Warehouse Group Holdings Limited closed its Eastern Mountain Sports for $10 million in August 2024.

–Hudson’s Bay Company announced its acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group for $2.7 billion in July 2024.


Update: Automotive M&A Update – December, 2024

December, 2024

As of Q3 2024, the median transaction value in Automotive was $30 million. As of Q3 2024, the strategic buyers accounted for 98% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

–Fun Town Rv closed its acquisition of Northtown Motor Homes at an undisclosed amount in September 2024.

–ORW USA announced its acquisition of 4 Wheel Parts business of Wheel Pros for $30 million in September 2024.

–ARB Corporation Limited announced its acquisition of Poison Spyder Brand for $1 million in September 2024.

–Cornerstone Auto closed its acquisition of Cornerstone Chevrolet Stillwater at an undisclosed amount in August 2024.

–Penske Automotive Group closed its acquisition of Bill Ford Brown at an undisclosed amount in July 2024.


Peakstone Advises Altitude Trampoline Park Franchisee on Sale Transaction

October, 2024. Peakstone served as exclusive M&A advisor to the owners of a successful multi-unit franchise of Altitude Trampoline Parks in New England (the “Company”). Altitude is a leading indoor entertainment brand offering a variety of jumping activities and amenities. The franchisee owners have been a leading operator of locations in New Hampshire and Massachusetts since 2018. Peakstone advised the ownership team on its recent sale to another Altitude franchisee.

On behalf of the selling shareholders, Chris Klebba commented, “Our time in the system was both exciting and very rewarding. Altitude continues to thrive as a superb brand and leading consumer concept. We also want to thank Peakstone for its professionalism and expertise in guiding us to a great outcome. We are excited to see our parks flourish for years to come under new ownership that is committed to Altitude.”

Speaking for the buyer group, Brian Eddings said, “We could not be more excited to add these Altitude locations to our portfolio. The prior owners were among the best in the system and built a leading regional presence. We are proud to take the baton and look forward to continued success at the parks.”

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and Ishbia & Gagleard served as the Company’s legal counsel.

For additional information please contact:

Brad Lehl, Managing Director, blehl@peakstone.com

Connor Ryan, Analyst, cryan@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.


Kimia S. Shadrokh joins Peakstone as Managing Director

October, 2024. Kimia is a managing director at Peakstone focused on business development. Kimia began her career as Director of Commercial Assets at a renowned REIT, The Moinian Group, overseeing an $8 billion commercial real estate portfolio. During her 10 years there, she managed hundreds of employees and successfully completed a number of marquee deals. She spent the next several years working for Mark Cuban as an Executive Vice President at Motionloft where she developed strategies for selling companies and assets in various industries. She also assisted business owners and executives in selling their businesses using a proven process that created an exit strategy and business value improvement plan to secure their financial future and protect the company’s legacy. Additionally, she assisted company owners raising capital in various stages of their business growth.

A seasoned professional with extensive sales experience, Kimia is armed with a resolute determination to achieve success in her field. She works tirelessly to successfully find the right deals for business owner clients, marketing each deal with all tools at her disposal and negotiating the best possible value for all her clients. Armed with fortitude, work ethic and personality to persuade by using facts and arguments to win, Kimia brings these extremely valuable talents to Peakstone. Her investigative skills and motto of leaving no stone unturned translate to unprecedented results for her clients.

Kimia graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. degree from New York University. She resides in New York City and is an avid runner that takes advantage of Central Park every opportunity she gets.

About Peakstone

Peakstone is a leading investment bank that specializes in mergers and acquisitions advisory and capital raising for middle market clients. The 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.


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Update: Transportation and Logistics M&A Update – September, 2024

September, 2024

As of Q 2 2024, the median transaction value in Transportation & Logistics was $19 million. As of Q 2 2024, strategic buyers accounted for 91% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

–RXO announced its acquisition of Coyote Logistics for $1.0 billion in June 2024.

–Share Logistics closed its acquisition of Export-Import Services at an undisclosed value in June 2024.

–WB Holdings closed its acquisition of Brent Redmond Transportation at an undisclosed value in May 2024.

–EB Strategies closed its acquisition of Eb Rental for $1 million in April 2024.

–Carepool closed its acquisition of Mobility4All at an undisclosed value in April 2024.