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…

• College Fresh is a national provider of food services management solutions to the higher education channel with a focus on fraternities sororities and private residence halls • College Fresh represents another successful transaction completed by Mesirow Investment Banking’s Food Beverage & Agribusiness team highlighting their expertise within the institutional food services sector, CHICAGO January 21 2025, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to College Fresh Inc (“College Fresh” or the “Company” on its sale to Upper Crust Food Service (“Upper Crust” The transaction closed on January 7 2025 Founded in 2010 and based in Champaign IL College Fresh provides comprehensive food service management solutions to…

Covertech is a leading provider of custom film insulation and flexible packaging products Partnership with Balcan will invest in Covertech’s growth Sale executed by Mesirow one of the most active advisors in the paper plastics and packaging sectors, CHICAGO February 1 2021, – Mesirow acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Covertech Fabricating Inc (“Covertech” or the “Company” on its sale to Balcan Founded in 1990 and based in Toronto Canada Covertech is a leading full-service provider of top-quality high performance insulation film and flexible packaging products used in a variety of end market applications Equipped with a robust portfolio of premium products…, 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 Covertech Fabricating Inc, Founded in 1990 Covertech is a full-service Canadian provider of top-quality high-performance insulation film and flexible packaging products used in a variety of end market applications  The company’s diverse manufacturing capabilities including film extrusion narrow and wide web flexo-printing laminating and bag manufacturing which allow the Company to provide custom packaging film and…

•    Crownhill is a unique specialty packaging distribution and value-added services platform •    Acquisition by SupplyOne will enable Crownhill to accelerate its strategic growth objectives •    Successful transaction highlights Mesirow’s expertise and relationships within the paper packaging and distribution sectors •    Rick Weil (Managing Director Melanie Yermack (Managing Director and Chris…, CHICAGO January 16 2024, – Mesirow announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Crownhill Packaging (“Crownhill” or the “Company” on its sale to SupplyOne a Wellspring Capital Management portfolio company Founded in 1986 and based in Toronto Ontario Crownhill Packaging is among the largest full-service packaging suppliers in North America Crownhill offers a comprehensive portfolio of packaging products 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 Crownhill Packaging, As one of the largest full-service packaging suppliers in North America Crownhill packaging is renowned for its commitment to providing businesses with high-quality and reliable packaging products and supplies Crownhill offer all-inclusive services from customer packaging services to logistics and distribution to help streamline your supply chain reduce costs and improve customer service For more…, About SupplyOne, SupplyOne is the largest independent supplier of corrugated and other value-added packaging products equipment and services in the US It provides mid-sized manufacturers food processors medical and e-commerce companies industry-leading packaging programs products and supply chain solutions from a single point of contact to unlock efficiency and direct cost savings Since its founding in 1998…