Harris Williams & Co., a premier middle market investment bank, announces the sale of Boot Barn Holding Corporation (Boot Barn), the largest western and work wear specialty retailer in the U.S., to Freeman Spogli & Co. (Freeman Spogli). Boot Barn is a portfolio company of Marwit Capital. Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to Boot Barn. The transaction was led by Todd Morris, Andy Dixon and David Bhattacharyya from the firm’s San Francisco office along with Glenn Gurtcheff from the firm’s Consumer Group.
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Harris Williams & Co. Advises Boot Barn Holding Corporation in its Sale to Freeman Spogli & Co.
Investors Continue to Seek Out Market Leading Consumer-Oriented Businesses
December 13, 2011
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Niagara LaSalle Corporation in its Sale to Optima Specialty Steel, Inc.
Strategic Buyer Appetite Remains Strong for Leading Middle Market Companies
December 6, 2011
Harris Williams & Co., a premier middle market investment bank, announces that Niagara LaSalle Corporation (Niagara LaSalle) has been acquired by strategic buyer Optima Specialty Steel, Inc. Niagara LaSalle is a portfolio company of Kohlberg & Company, LLC, a leading U.S. private equity firm. Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to Niagara LaSalle.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Tri-Star Electronics International, Inc. in its Sale to Carlisle Companies Incorporated
December 2, 2011
Harris Williams & Co., premier middle market investment bank, announces that Tri-Star Electronics International, Inc. (Tri-Star), a portfolio company of Brockway Moran & Partners, has been acquired by an affiliate of Carlisle Companies Incorporated (Carlisle; NYSE:CSL) for $285 million. The transaction was led by Jon Nemo, Chris Rogers, Chris Smith and Mike Rohman from the firm’s Aerospace, Defense & Government Services (ADG) Group, along with Darwin Olympia from the firm’s Richmond office. Harris Williams & Co. acted as the lead advisor to Tri-Star.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Unifrax in its Sale to American Securities
November 29, 2011
Harris Williams & Co., premier middle market investment bank, announces that Unifrax Holdings I Corporation (Unifrax), a leading producer of high temperature insulation products, has been acquired by American Securities. Unifrax is a portfolio company of AEA Investors (AEA). The transaction closed on November 28, 2011. Harris Williams & Co. acted as the lead advisor to Unifrax. The transaction was led by Chris Williams, John Neuner, John Arendale, Brent Spiller and Matt McLain from the firm’s Richmond office.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Installed Building Products on its Financial Restructuring and Refinancing
November 22, 2011
Harris Williams & Co., premier middle market investment bank, recently advised Installed Building Products (IBP) in a series of recapitalization and refinancing transactions. Geoffrey Frankel, head of Harris Williams & Co.’s Restructuring Advisory practice, led the assignment with the assistance of Jeremy Eberlein, director in the firm’s Restructuring Advisory practice.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Niagara LaSalle Corporation in its Pending Sale to Optima Specialty Steel, Inc.
Strategic Buyer Appetite Remains Strong for Leading Middle Market Companies
November 22, 2011
Harris Williams & Co., premier middle market investment bank, announces that Niagara LaSalle Corporation (Niagara LaSalle) has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by strategic buyer Optima Specialty Steel, Inc. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Optima Specialty Steel will acquire 100% of Niagara LaSalle. Niagara LaSalle is a portfolio company of Kohlberg & Company, LLC, a leading U.S. private equity firm. Harris Williams & Co.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc. in its Sale to Brockway Moran & Partners
November 21, 2011
Harris Williams & Co., premier middle market investment bank, announces the sale of Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc. (CPI), a portfolio company of The Riverside Company (Riverside), to Brockway Moran and Partners. CPI is the world’s leading training organization specializing in the safe management of crisis situations and disruptive behavior. The transaction closed on November 18, 2011. Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to CPI. The transaction was led by Ned Valentine, Derek Lewis, John Arendale and Karl Kirkeby from the firm’s Richmond office.
Harris Williams & Co. Continues to Invest in Senior Leadership
Harris Williams & Co. Promotes Four Senior Professionals and Welcomes Ryan Nelson to Firm
November 17, 2011
Harris Williams & Co., premier middle market investment bank, announces that it has promoted four senior professionals from the firm’s Boston and San Francisco offices. Sam Hendler and Jay Hernandez have been promoted to director while Matt Conaty and Matt Volinsky have been promoted to vice president. The promotions expand the senior capabilities across several of the firm’s offices and dedicated industry groups.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Tri-Star Electronics International, Inc. in its Pending Sale to Carlisle Companies Incorporated
November 15, 2011
Harris Williams & Co., a premier middle market investment bank, announces that Tri-Star Electronics International, Inc. (Tri-Star), a portfolio company of Brockway Moran & Partners, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Carlisle Companies Incorporated (Carlisle; NYSE:CSL) for $285 million. The transaction is being led by Jon Nemo, Chris Rogers, Chris Smith, and Mike Rohman from the firm’s Aerospace, Defense & Government Services (ADG) Group, along with Darwin Olympia from the firm’s Richmond office. Harris Williams & Co.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises GSO Capital Partners in its Sale of Stolle Machinery, LLC
The Transaction is Harris Williams & Co.’s Third Sale to a Japanese Buyer in Just over Six Months
November 7, 2011
Harris Williams & Co., premier middle market investment bank, announces the sale of Stolle Machinery, LLC (Stolle), a portfolio company of GSO Capital Partners LP (GSO), to strategic buyer Toyo Seikan Kaisha, Ltd. (Toyo Seikan; TSE:5901), for $775 million. The transaction closed on November 3, 2011 and was led by Mike Hogan, Chris Williams, John Arendale, Jershon Jones and Karl Kirkeby from the firm’s Richmond office. Harris Williams & Co. acted as the advisor to Stolle, and was also the advisor to Stolle in 2008 in its sale to GSO.