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.
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Harris Williams & Co. Advises Silverchair Learning Systems, LLC in its Sale to Vista Equity Partners
May 22, 2012
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.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Baby Jogger in an Equity Recapitalization by The Riverside Company
April 23, 2012
Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces that Baby Jogger, LLC (Baby Jogger), a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance strollers, has partnered with The Riverside Company (Riverside). Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Baby Jogger. The transaction closed on April 20, 2012 and was led by John Neuner, Brent Spiller and Chip Duggins from the firm’s Richmond office.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises GreenLine Foods in its Sale to Strategic Buyer Apio, Inc.
April 23, 2012
Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces the sale of GreenLine Foods, Inc. (GreenLine), the largest provider of fresh-trimmed packaged green beans in North America, to strategic buyer Apio, Inc. (Apio). Apio is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landec Corporation (Landec; NYSE:LNDC). GreenLine was a portfolio company of The Riverside Company (Riverside). Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to GreenLine.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Help/Systems in its Sale to Summit Partners
April 18, 2012
Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces the sale of Help/Systems Holdco, LLC (Help/Systems), a leading independent provider of data center automation, business intelligence, and security software solutions, to Summit Partners (Summit). Help/Systems was a portfolio company of Audax Group (Audax). The transaction closed on April 17, 2012. Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to Help/Systems.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Primos, Inc. in its Pending Sale to Bushnell Outdoor Products, Inc.
April 18, 2012
Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces the pending 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 is a portfolio company of Svoboda Capital Partners LLC (SC). Harris Williams & Co. is acting as the exclusive advisor to Primos.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Sterling Investment Partners in its Sale of Cambridge International, Inc.
April 11, 2012
Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces the sale of Cambridge International, Inc. (Cambridge), a manufacturer of custom-built conveyor belts and related woven metal mesh solutions, to Industrial Growth Partners (IGP). Cambridge was a portfolio company of Sterling Investment Partners (Sterling). The transaction closed on April 10, 2012 and was led by Derek Lewis, John Klim and Ben Ross from the firm’s Richmond office, along with Bill Roman from the firm’s Boston office. Harris Williams & Co.