Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces that YETI Coolers, LLC (YETI), the leading provider of premium coolers, has partnered with Cortec Group (Cortec). Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to YETI. The transaction closed on June 15, 2012, and was led by Cheairs Porter from the firm’s Richmond office and Ryan Budlong from the firm’s Minneapolis office.
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Harris Williams & Co. Advises Industrial Acoustics Company Inc. in its Sale to AEA Investors
June 12, 2012
Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces the sale of Industrial Acoustics Company Inc. (IAC), a leading international provider of noise control solutions, to AEA Investors (AEA). IAC was a portfolio company of funds managed by MML Capital Partners LLP (MML). Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive financial advisor to IAC. The transaction was led by Julien Darmon and Alex Murrill from the firm’s London office, along with Bill Roman from the firm’s Boston office.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Casedhole Solutions, Inc. in its Sale to Strategic Buyer C&J Energy Services
June 7, 2012
Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces the sale of Casedhole Solutions, Inc. (Casedhole), a leading oilfield service company, to strategic buyer C&J Energy Services (C&J; NYSE:CJES) for approximately $272.5 million. Casedhole was a portfolio company of Intervale Capital (Intervale). Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to Casedhole.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Roofing Supply Group in its Sale to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
June 1, 2012
Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces the sale of Roofing Supply Group (RSG), a leading distributor of roofing supplies and related materials, to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R). RSG was a portfolio company of The Sterling Group (Sterling). Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to RSG.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Capula Group Limited in its Sale to International Strategic Buyer Imtech N.V.
May 31, 2012
Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces the sale of Capula Group Limited (Capula), a leading independent provider of IT systems focused on the energy and utilities markets, to international strategic buyer Imtech N.V. (Imtech). Capula was a portfolio company of Dunedin LLP (Dunedin). Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Capula. The transaction closed on May 30, 2012 and was led by Thierry Monjauze, Red Norrie and Nitin Khattar from the firm’s London office.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Silverchair Learning Systems, LLC in its Sale to Vista Equity Partners
May 22, 2012
Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces the sale of Silverchair Learning Systems, LLC (SLS), a leading healthcare IT (HCIT) provider delivering online learning and communication solutions to the senior care industry. SLS, a subsidiary of Silverchair Holdings, Inc. (Silverchair), was sold to Vista Equity Partners (Vista). Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to SLS.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises EAM Corporation in its Sale to International Strategic Buyer Domtar Corporation
May 11, 2012
Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces the sale of EAM Corporation (EAM), one of the world’s premier developers and manufacturers of high quality absorbent core solutions to strategic buyer Domtar Corporation (Domtar; NYSE & TSX: UFS). EAM was a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries (Kinderhook). Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to EAM. The transaction was led by Derek Lewis, Darwin Olympia and Marshall Croft from the firm’s Richmond office.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Walker Group Holdings in its Sale to Strategic Buyer Wabash National Corporation
May 9, 2012
Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces the sale of Walker Group Holdings (Walker), a leading supplier of stainless steel products, to strategic buyer Wabash National® Corporation (Wabash; NYSE:WNC) for $360 million. Walker was a portfolio company of Insight Equity (Insight), a Dallas-Fort Worth, TX based private equity firm. Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to Walker Group Holdings.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Primos, Inc. in its Sale to Bushnell Outdoor Products, Inc.
May 1, 2012
Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces the sale of Primos, Inc. (Primos), a leading manufacturer and distributor of hunting products, to Bushnell Outdoor Products (Bushnell), a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners (MidOcean). Primos was a portfolio company of Svoboda Capital Partners LLC (SC). Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to Primos.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Production Control Services in its Sale to Dover Corporation
April 25, 2012
Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, today announces the sale of Production Control Services (PCS), a leading developer, manufacturer and provider of artificial lift products and services for the oil and gas industry, to Dover Corporation (Dover; NYSE:DOV). Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to PCS. The transaction closed on April 25, 2012 and was led by Drew Spitzer, Tiff Armstrong, Matt White and Chris Burnham from the firm’s Energy & Power (E&P) Group.