Rocky Pontikes (Senior Managing Director Co-Head of Investment Banking and  Melanie Yermack (Managing Director Co-Head of Packaging served as transaction leads The Kennedy Group’s sale to Inovar Packaging Group represents the tenth packaging transaction Mesirow has completed in the last year highlighting the firm’s expertise and relationships within the broader Packaging industry, CHICAGO August 7 2024, – Mesirow is proud to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to The Kennedy Group LLC (“The Kennedy Group” or the “Company” on its sale to Inovar Packaging Group (“Inovar” Family-owned and operated since 1974 The Kennedy Group is a premier label and packaging platform with two facilities based in Willoughby Ohio and Levittown Pennsylvania  The Kennedy Group has a well-known…

The Leaders Group is a national independent broker-dealer for brokerage general agencies and independent financial advisors  Founded in 1994 by Dave Wickersham and based in Littleton Colorado The Leaders Group is a leading distributor of variable universal life insurance The transaction executed by Mesirow highlights the firm’s business services expertise and long-standing relationships, CHICAGO August 22 2023, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to The Leaders Group Inc (“The Leaders Group” or the “Company” on its sale to Simplicity Group Holdings Inc (“Simplicity” a leading distributor of financial products Founded in 1994 by Dave Wickersham The Leaders Group is a national independent broker-dealer for brokerage…, 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…

The Nelmar Group of Companies operates as a leading vertically integrated producer of extruded film form fill and seal (“FFS” films and plastic valve bags as well as tamper-evident security packaging solutions Partnership with Balcan will further the long-term growth objectives of the Nelmar Group of Companies The sale executed by Mesirow is one of six completed in the flexible packaging sector…, CHICAGO February 16 2021, – Mesirow acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Nelmar Security Packaging Systems Inc (“Nelmar” Plastixx Extrusion Technologies Inc (“PET” and Plastixx FFS Technologies Inc (“PFT” collectively referred to as the “Nelmar Group of Companies” or the “Company” on its sale to Balcan Based in Montreal Canada the Company is a leading producer of extruded film FFS films and plastic valve bags as…, 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 the Nelmar Group of Companies, The Nelmar Group of Companies is a leading producer of extruded film FFS films and plastic valve bags utilized in a variety of industrial and consumer applications as well as security packaging and tamper-evident bags for the safe transfer of currency checks and other valuables in Canada and internationally Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy…

CHICAGO July 6 2023, – Mesirow acted as the exclusive financial advisor to The Standard Group (“Standard Group” or the “Company” on its sale to PaperWorks Industries Founded in 1932 The Standard Group is a fourth-generation converter of custom printed folding cartons for a diverse set of end markets including branded and private-label food household goods and personal care products among others The Company’s 220000-…, About Mesirow , Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with locations 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 and Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…

Valid is a global technology provider offering payment mobile data and identity solutions Valid USA’s payment and identity solutions businesses include three manufacturing facilities in Illinois and Indiana Giesecke+Devrient is a Munich-based global security technology group The successful transaction further exemplifies Mesirow’s significant divestiture and cross-border experience along with…, CHICAGO December 12 2022, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm announced it acted as exclusive financial advisor to Valid USA (“Valid” or the “Company” on the sale of its payment and identity assets to Giesecke+Devrient (“G+D” Valid is a global technology provider offering payment mobile data and identity solutions Valid’s payment and identity solutions businesses include three manufacturing…, About Mesirow,   Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with locations 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 and Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what…, About Valid USA, Valid is a global technology provider that offers a complete portfolio of solutions in Payment Mobile Data and Identity Solutions as well as Digital Marketing and Digital Certification Valid develops physical and digital solutions that allow companies government agencies consumers and citizens to identify themselves connect communicate and make secure practical financial and data transactions…, About Giesecke+Devrient, Giesecke+Devrient (G+D is a global security technology group headquartered in Munich As a trusted partner to customers with the highest demands G+D secures the essential values of the world with its solutions The company develops technology with passion and precision in four major playing fields payment connectivity identities and digital infrastructures Learn more gi-decom  

Valley View Pork is a family-owned producer focused on swine genetics and pork for consumption New ownership plans to further invest in production infrastructure and leverage capabilities to execute on a variety of strategic growth initiatives Highlights the firm’s expertise and relationships throughout the food value chain, CHICAGO July 6 2021, – Mesirow acted as exclusive financial advisor to Valley View Pork LLC (“VVP” or the “Company” on the sale of certain of the Company’s assets (the “Business” to Bowman Family Holdings Inc (“Bowman” or “BFH” a family-owned and operated investment firm based in Indianapolis Indiana Headquartered in Allendale Michigan VVP is a leading gilt multiplier and commercial pork producer providing high-…, 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 Valley View Pork, Valley View Pork LLC is an Allendale Michigan-based family-owned and operated business founded in 1996 The Company focuses on swine genetics and livestock production for human consumption and built its reputation through a strong commitment to animal welfare strict bio-security standards food safety and environmental stewardship The Company’s dedicated employees and contract growers produce more…

CHICAGO October 25 2016,  – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Vitex Packaging Group Inc (“Vitex” or the “Company” a portfolio company of Kirtland Capital Partners on its sale to ProAmpac LLC (“ProAmpac” Based in Suffolk Virginia Vitex is a leading printer and converter of flexible packaging solutions for a range of attractive and growing end markets including specialty tea pet care and…, About Vitex Packaging Group Inc, Vitex Packaging Group is a printer converter headquartered in Suffolk Virginia Vitex started in the tea business in 1954 and has continued to service both large and small companies in North America and internationally To learn more please visit  vitexpackagingcom , About Kirtland Capital Partners, Kirtland Capital Partners is a Cleveland Ohio-based private equity fund that has been investing in lower middle market companies for nearly 40 years Kirtland Capital Partners is a relationship-oriented firm with Partners who have worked together for over 15 years to help its portfolio companies achieve their growth objectives and deliver attractive returns to its investors Since its inception in…, About ProAmpac, ProAmpac is steadfast in their unwavering commitment to provide creative packaging solutions industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace It is a diversified global packaging company with over 2500 employees and 20 manufacturing centers in North America Europe and Asia For more information visit their website at  proampaccom Nothing contained…

• Vivabox Solutions LLC is a full-service provider of customized premium marketing solutions including tailored multi-brand kitting solutions and packaging products for global luxury and premium consumer brands • Mesirow acted as the exclusive financial advisor on this transaction highlighting the firm’s continued track record in the business services and distribution & supply chain sectors, CHICAGO, March 4 2024, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm has announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Vivabox Solutions LLC (“Vivabox” or the “Company” a portfolio company of Lion Equity Partners on its sale to Veritiv Corporation (“Veritiv” Vivabox is a full-service provider of customized premium marketing solutions including tailored multi-brand kitting solutions 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…, About Vivabox, Vivabox provides an end-to-end suite of services including unique turnkey solutions from concept and design to project management kitting sourcing and distribution The Company serves a global client base across three main locations in Rockville MD Dallas TX and Scottsdale AZ For more information visit wwwvivaboxsolutionscom, About Lion Equity Partners, Headquartered in Denver CO Lion Equity Partners is an operations-focused private equity firm specializing in corporate divestitures and special situations Lion’s investment strategy is centered on creating value in its portfolio companies through a combination of operational improvements organic growth and strategic add-on acquisitions The firm leverages its strategic financial and operational…, About Veritiv, Veritiv Corporation headquartered in Atlanta is a leading full-service provider of packaging JanSan and hygiene products services and solutions Additionally Veritiv provides print and publishing products Serving customers in a wide range of industries both in North America and globally Veritiv has distribution centers throughout the US and Mexico and team members around the world helping shape…