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.
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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. 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.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises NESCO in its Sale to Platinum Equity
October 31, 2011
Harris Williams & Co., premier middle market investment bank, announces the sale of NESCO, LLC, a portfolio company of Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. (HKW), to Platinum Equity (Platinum). Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive financial advisor to NESCO. The transaction was led by Drew Spitzer and Matt White from the firm’s Energy & Power (E&P) Group along with Ned Valentine and Corey Benjamin.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises T2 Systems in a Strategic Investment from Pamlico Capital
SaaS Solutions Continue to Appeal to Investors
October 3, 2011
Harris Williams & Co., premier middle market investment bank, announces that T2 Systems has received a strategic investment from Pamlico Capital. T2 Systems is the only provider of a unified SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solution for universities, municipalities, event facilities, hospitals and private parking providers. Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to T2 Systems. The transaction was led by Jeff Bistrong, Garin Arevian and Rahul Swani from the firm’s Technology, Telecom & Digital Media (TTDM) Group.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises August Equity and Planit on its Sale to Vero Software
October 3, 2011
Harris Williams & Co. Ltd, premier middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce the sale of Planit, a portfolio company of August Equity, to Vero Software, a portfolio company of Battery Ventures. The transaction closed on September 30, 2011 and was led by Thierry Monjauze, Red Norrie, Eric Logue and Sylvain Noblet of the firm’s London Technology, Telecom, & Digital Media (TTDM) Group. Planit is the third deal executed by Harris William & Co.’s London office in the last six months.
Harris Williams & Co. Advises GSO Capital Partners in its Pending Sale of Stolle Machinery, LLC
The Transaction is Harris Williams & Co.’s Third Sale to a Japanese Buyer in Six Months
October 3, 2011
Harris Williams & Co., premier middle market investment bank, announces that Toyo Seikan Kaisha, Ltd. (Toyo Seikan; TSE:5901) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Stolle Machinery, LLC (Stolle), a portfolio company of GSO Capital Partners LP (GSO), for $775 million. The transaction is expected to close in 2011, subject to regulatory approvals. The transaction is being led by Mike Hogan, Chris Williams, John Arendale, Jershon Jones, and Karl Kirkeby from the firm’s Richmond office. Harris Williams & Co.
Harris Williams & Co. Hires Michael Wilkins as its Senior Technology Banker on the West Coast and to Head its U.S. Efforts in Internet and Digital Media
Firm Continues Global Expansion of its Technology, Telecom & Digital Media Group
September 8, 2011
Harris Williams & Co., premier middle market investment bank, announces that Michael Wilkins has joined the firm as a managing director leading the firm’s Technology, Telecom & Digital Media (TTDM) Group’s efforts on the West Coast in the U.S. Wilkins joins the firm with a wide range of experience and industry knowledge as well as strong relationships with strategic buyers and leading private equity and venture capital groups worldwide.