• BloApCo designs and manufactures material handling equipment utilized to reduce the size and bulk of waste and scrap in the recycling supply chain • BloApCo’s material handling systems are highly engineered durable and tailored for each client’s unique application • Mesirow acted as the exclusive financial advisor on this transaction highlighting the firm’s continued track record in the…, CHICAGO February 27 2024, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm has announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Blower Application LLC (“BloApCo” or the “Company” a portfolio company of Gen Cap America (“Gen Cap” on its sale to Valesco Industries (“Valesco” Founded in 1933 BloApCo engineers and manufactures pneumatic material handling systems to reduce the size and bulk of waste and…, About Mesirow , Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…, About Blower Application LLC, BloApCo founded in 1933 and located in Germantown Wisconsin designs and manufactures customized solid waste and scrap handling systems and processing equipment primarily for the corrugated box plant and retail distribution industries For more information visit wwwbloapcocom, About Valesco, Valesco is a Dallas Texas based private equity firm that focuses on making control and non-control investments in select growth-oriented small- and lower- middle-market businesses engaged in manufacturing distribution and business-to-business services Valesco specializes in partnering with a company’s management team to support its growth objectives As long-term industry veterans the principals…

BOX Partners is a premier supplier of packaging shipping and related products for the e-commerce and distribution markets Partnership with Charlesbank will enable BOX Partners to accelerate its strategic growth objectives Successful transaction highlights Mesirow’s expertise and relationships within the paper packaging and distribution sectors, CHICAGO January 18 2022, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to BOX Partners LLC (“BOX Partners” or the “Company” on its sale to Charlesbank Capital Partners (“Charlesbank” an established middle-market private investment firm based in Boston and New York with more than $15 billion of capital raised since inception Based in Elgin…, The BOX Partners ownership group, commented “We are pleased to have completed this transaction with Charlesbank and to have Mesirow as the Company’s advisor The Mesirow team expertly prepared and guided our family and management team through the sale process and provided excellent counsel and support that resulted in a tremendous outcome We look forward to the Company’s continued growth and success alongside Charlesbank” “We were…, Rick Weil Managing Director of Mesirow Investment Banking, “The Company has developed a sophisticated and unique business model over the past thirty years It was an honor to lead the ownership and management team through this milestone event” “We believe that Charlesbank is an ideal partner to support BOX Partners’ strategic growth objectives and will enable the Company to enhance its value-proposition market position and reputation throughout the US”…, Chris Yike Director of Mesirow Investment Banking, The sale of BOX Partners to Charlesbank represents another successful assignment completed by Mesirow Investment Banking and highlights the firm’s expertise within the paper packaging and distribution sectors With extensive sector- specific expertise and deep long-standing relationships Mesirow’s team has a proven track record of completing highly tailored and successful transaction on behalf of…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…, About BOX Partners, BOX Partners is the nation’s largest wholesaler of packaging shipping and industrial supplies Helping YOU Sell Packaging® is more than just a slogan it is the driving force behind all our efforts We partner with distributors ensuring they have the most comprehensive Product Selection Product Distribution and Marketing Tools in the industry All of this is Made Easy at our website boxpartnerscom…

Braeside is a leading manufacturer of displays and dispensers for the workplace healthcare facilities and retail environments The acquisition will enable Braeside to pursue long-term growth opportunities The sale executed by Mesirow highlights the firm’s expertise within the niche manufacturing and industrial distribution sectors, CHICAGO July 14 2021 –, Mesirow acted as exclusive financial advisor to Braeside Holdings LLC (“Braeside” “Braeside Displays” or the “Company” on its sale to Colony Display (“Colony” a portfolio company of Kinzie Capital Partners and premier designer manufacturer and installer of highly customized consumer environments Headquartered in Antioch IL Braeside is an expert in the design engineering and manufacturing of…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…, About Braeside, At Braeside it is our business to make you look good  We design engineer and manufacture industry leading displays and merchandising solutions  Our custom and stock displays offer limitless possibilities and make it easy to differentiate yourself from the pack  From standout design services and prototype development through production and fulfillment our in-house team will provide a comprehensive…

Carton Group is a leading German-based European packaging business that is a portfolio company of Waterland Private Equity Headquartered in Verona Italy with production sites near Treviso and Perugia in Italy Europoligrafico is a family-run business, LONDON 18th October 2023, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Carton Group GmbH (“Carton Group” or the “Company” on the acquisition of Europoligrafico Carton Group manufactures high-quality folding boxes blanks corrugated cardboard packaging and displays for a broad range of products and industries The Company produces both small series…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 with its headquarters in Chicago Its European operations are based in London and the firm has offices across the US and in Hong Kong from which we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management…, About Carton Group, Carton Group is a leading packaging company based in Schwabach Germany and is part of the Waterland Group The company is pursuing the goal of taking a leading position in the European packaging industry – both through organic expansion and targeted acquisitions Carton Group develops innovative packaging solutions that add value and utility to goods and products while meeting the changing needs of…, About Europoligrafico, Europoligrafico is an Italian supplier of innovative and high-quality packaging solutions with an extensive portfolio With headquarters in Verona and production sites near Treviso and Perugia the company mainly serves customer in the FMCG sector Thanks to its comprehensive machinery it can offer a wide range of solutions – such as the special boxes for Panettone and Pandoro cakes The group…

Panos Foods is a leading SQF-certified broadline foodservice distributor focused on providing high quality foods and reliable service to restaurants and the foodservice industry throughout Chicagoland and the surrounding Midwest region of the US The acquisition positions Panos Foods for further growth within its core markets and product offerings Successful transaction highlights Mesirow’s…, CHICAGO January 13 2022, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Christ Panos Foods Corporation (“Panos Foods” or the “Company” on its acquisition of the foodservice distribution business (the “GDK Business” of World Food Holdings (combined operations of Grecian Delight Foods and Kronos Foods Corporation a portfolio company of…, Sam Panos President and CEO of Panos Foods, said “The deep industry knowledge and expert guidance provided by Mesirow during this process proved instrumental in executing this successful outcome for the Company” “We were honored to advise Panos Foods throughout this important process” said, Paul Mariani Managing Director of Mesirow Investment Banking, “The Company has established itself as a crucial player within the Midwest foodservice distribution market and we believe the strategic significance of the GDK Business will further enhance Panos Foods’ leadership position in the Midwest and more broadly throughout the US” The acquisition by Panos Foods represents another successful assignment completed by Mesirow Investment Banking and…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…, About Christ Panos Foods Corporation, Christ Panos Foods Corporation was founded by Christ Panos in 1975 The Company is family-owned and operated and has grown into a major independent broadline foodservice distributor led by the second generation of the Panos family The leadership team has successfully grown the business by consistently delivering high quality exclusive and national brands to local dining establishments and regional…

Clarion is a leading provider of standards-based visual safety solutions that support original equipment manufacturers facility owners and employers in reducing risk and protecting people Successful transaction highlights Mesirow’s expertise and relationships within the industrial label and safety markets, CHICAGO December 16 2021, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Clarion Safety Systems LLC (“Clarion” or the “Company” a portfolio company of Promus Equity Partners (“Promus Equity” on its sale to CNL Strategic Capital LLC which is sub-managed by Levine Leichtman Strategic Capital LLC (“LLSC” LLSC is an affiliate of Levine Leichtman…, Steve Brown Partner of Promus Equity, said “Mesirow offered unwavering support throughout this transaction utilizing their long-standing relationships and expertise within the industrial label and safety markets to identify the ideal partner to facilitate Clarion’s continued growth as a front runner in visual safety solutions We valued our partnership with the Company and look forward to its further achievements” “This new…, Ron Crawford CEO of Clarion, “We are eager to begin working with the LLSC team to build an even more comprehensive portfolio of products and services that will further our mission of reducing risk and protecting people while continuing to accelerate the positive business outcomes from our operation” The sale of Clarion to CNL Strategic Capital LLC represents another successful assignment completed by Mesirow Investment…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…, About Clarion Safety Systems, Clarion Safety Systems is a worldwide leader in product and workplace safety communication Clarion designs and produces product safety labels and facility safety signs and tags – along with offering complementary solutions and services like safety and risk assessments – needed to reduce risk and protect people The company also provides a wide range of printing services outside of the safety realm…

• Coast to Coast Logistics is a full-service non-asset-based third party logistics (“3PL” provider specializing in drayage brokerage services across the United States • Mesirow acted as the exclusive financial advisor on this transaction highlighting the firm’s continued success in the distribution and supply chain sector , CHICAGO February 13 2025, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Coast to Coast Logistics LLC (“Coast to Coast” or the “Company” on its recapitalization with Hidden Harbor Capital Partners (“Hidden Harbor” Headquartered in Deerfield IL Coast to Coast Logistics is a premier non-asset-based logistics company specializing in drayage…