The transaction represents another successful assignment completed by Mesirow Financial's Investment Banking group
Image: Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Vanguard Packaging. Photo: Courtesy of Adam Radosavljevic from Pixabay.
Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Vanguard Packaging, Advanced Logistics & Fulfillment, and Great Plains Packaging, on its investment from Dunes Point Capital.
Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Vanguard is an independently owned and operated manufacturer of high-graphic corrugated displays, retail-ready packaging, industrial packaging products as well as related fulfillment and logistics services. Vanguard is a customer-centric company that provides a comprehensive one-stop solution. The company emphasizes responsiveness, innovation, and the delivery of high-quality products and services through the use of sustainable business practices, establishing the Company as one of the most sustainable packaging companies in North America.
“Over the past four decades, Vanguard has developed a reputation for unparalleled client service, innovation and commitment to sustainability,” said Mark Mathes, CEO of Vanguard. “We believe that our partnership with Dunes Point Capital will provide us with the resources and support to continue to service our customers’ needs at the highest level. We are looking forward to strong growth in this next chapter.”
Karen Mathes, president of ALF, commented on the transaction, “Mesirow Financial’s extensive experience in the packaging industry and expert guidance were pivotal in securing a successful outcome for Vanguard Companies, its employees and its customers.”
“We are honored to have represented Vanguard throughout the transaction process,” said Bill Hornell, managing director in Mesirow Financial’s Investment Banking group. Melanie Yermack, director in Mesirow Financial’s Investment Banking group, added, “We believe that Dunes Point Capital is an ideal partner to support Vanguard’s growth objectives and will enable the Company to continue providing exceptional packaging solutions and service to its customers.”
The transaction represents another successful assignment completed by Mesirow Financial’s Investment Banking group. Mesirow Financial is one of the most active advisors in the paper, plastics, packaging and specialty printing sectors, having completed over 125 transactions in recent years.
Source: Company Press Release