LK Capital Invests in Beer Drop

Peakview Partners is pleased to announce that private equity firm LK Capital has invested in Beer Drop and Craft Alley, leaders in the direct-to-consumer alcohol delivery market. Peakview served as the advisor to LK Capital.

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Successful Sale of The William Fall Group

Peakview Partners is pleased to announce that The William Fall Group, an Ohio-based appraisal management company, and its related brands, Valuation Partners and Summit Valuation Solutions, have been acquired by Opteon, an Australian-based international provider of valuation and advisory services. Peakview served as the exclusive M&A advisor to The William Fall Group and its related entities in this transaction.

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Successful Sale of Altitude Control Technologies

Peakview Partners is pleased to announce that Altitude Control Technologies has been acquired by Altitude Control Technology, an acquisition-entity established by a Denver-based investment group. Peakview served as the exclusive M&A advisor to Altitude Control Technologies in this transaction.

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Peakview Partners Transaction Update

Peakview Partners recently completed an analysis of our closed sell-side advisory transactions over the last three years. These transactions encompassed a broad cross-section of industries, including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, distribution, energy, consumer and business services.

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2020 Year in Review

2020 Year in Review

2020 was a highly productive year for Peakview Partners and our clients, culminating in: six closed M&A transactions, 5 sell-side and 1 buy-side; 4 strategic acquirors, including 2 public companies and one international acquiror; 2 private equity buyers, including one acquisition as a brand new platform; 6 industry sectors: business services, energy, healthcare, industrials, manufacturing, and technology; 5 more deals currently in the marketplace – anticipating 2021 closings; and the most important number: $178,000,000 in total transaction value for our clients.

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WesTest acquired by Atlas Technical Consultants

Peakview Partners is pleased to announce that WesTest LLC (“WesTest”) has been acquired by Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc. (“Atlas”) (NASDAQ: ATCX). Peakview served as the exclusive M&A advisor to WesTest in this transaction.

Eric West, Founder of WesTest, said “We are excited about the opportunity represented by a partnership with Atlas. Peakview Partners was instrumental at every step of the process. Their extensive transaction experience, strong organizational skills and frequent communication with our team allowed us to navigate, negotiate and favorably close the deal. We would recommend Peakview for even the most complicated transaction!”

Established in 1998, WesTest is a leading geotechnical engineering and materials consulting firm specializing in materials design and testing for the construction industry in Colorado and Wyoming. Known for a high level of service and customer care, WesTest staff are the most knowledgeable and highly respected asphalt materials engineers and managers in the Rocky Mountain Region. For more information, visit www.westest.net

As a world-class organization of over 3,300 professionals generating nearly $500 million of gross revenue, Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas delivers solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets. For more information, visit www.oneatlas.com.

Guidestar Optical Systems acquired by General Atomics

Peakview Partners is pleased to announce that Guidestar Optical Systems, Inc. (“Guidestar”) has been acquired by General Atomics. Peakview served as the exclusive M&A advisor to Guidestar in this transaction. Guidestar will be integrated into the General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Group. Guidestar’s cutting-edge innovations in adaptive optics align with General Atomics’ focus on delivering groundbreaking technologies for the defense and space markets.

Aaron Buckner, Guidestar’s Co-Founder, said “The Peakview team provided crucial guidance throughout the negotiations and due diligence process, was consistently available to address our questions and requests, and approached all aspects of the transaction with professionalism and integrity. Peakview played a critical role in getting our deal to the finish line, and I would recommend this firm to any business owners interested in engaging an investment banking advisor.”

Founded in 2013, Guidestar Optical Systems is an optical systems research and development company focused on the design and development of innovative optical solutions for uses in directed energy, free space laser communications, and sensing and imaging through optical turbulence. For more information, visit www.guidestaroptical.com.   

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) Group is a global leader in the research, design, and manufacture of first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ history of research, development, and technology innovation has led to an expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions supporting aviation, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and processing and monitoring applications for critical defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. For further information, visit www.ga.com/ems.

The Women’s Health Group, P.C. acquired by Shore Capital Partners

Peakview Partners is pleased to announce that The Women’s Health Group, P.C. (“WHG”) has been acquired by Shore Capital Partners (“Shore”). Peakview served as the exclusive M&A advisor to WHG in this transaction. 

Stephen M. Volin, M.D., founding partner of The Women’s Health Group, said “I researched a ton of investment banks before deciding on Peakview Partners – it was one of my best decisions and maximized our value. The senior partners at Peakview were seasoned deal experts and true professionals. They skillfully guided us through the complicated process. It was also critical to have their even tempered advice, as we have discovered there is an emotional component to selling your business. Peakview helped us navigate all those pitfalls. Thanks!”

The Women’s Health Group is the leading independent obstetrics and gynecological practice serving the greater Denver metropolitan area. Founded in 1994, WHG specializes in all aspects of care for women, offering a wide array of services including routine gynecological annual care, low and high risk obstetrics, complex pelvic and pain surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and other high-margin ancillary services such as birth centers, ultrasound, fertility, hormone therapy, weight loss treatment, aesthetics, and onsite laboratory services. For more information, visit www.whg-pc.com.  

Shore Capital Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on microcap investments within the Healthcare and Food & Beverage industries. Shore supports management partners with capital, business development expertise, and industry knowledge to accelerate growth, fund acquisitions, and generate value to shareholders. Shore targets investments in proven, successful private companies with superior management teams, stable cash flow, and significant growth potential, including organic and growth through industry consolidation. Shore has approximately $1 billion of equity capital under management through various investment vehicles. For more information, visit www.shorecp.com