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Harris Williams Advises Continental Batteries on its Sale to H.I.G. Capital

January 21, 2021

Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Continental Batteries (Continental), a portfolio company of Incline Equity Partners (Incline), on its sale to H.I.G. Capital (H.I.G.). Continental is a leading distributor of aftermarket batteries to the electric utility vehicle, automotive, commercial, marine and industrial markets. The transaction was led by Brian Lucas, Graham Gillam and Jay Reynolds of the Harris Williams Specialty Distribution Group and Nicholas Petrick of the firm’s Transportation & Logistics (T&L) Group.

Harris Williams Advises Single Use Support GmbH on its Investment from Pall Corporation

January 14, 2021

Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised the founders of Single Use Support GmbH (SUSupport) and SHS Gesellschaft für Beteiligungsmanagement mbH (SHS) on an investment from Pall Corporation (Pall) in SUSupport. With its single-use products and associated equipment, SUSupport defines a new standard in the management of high value liquids in biopharma and regenerative medicine. Pall will provide a significant investment and partner with SUSupport to distribute the RoSS platform which enhances Pall’s integrated solutions and will make the RoSS platform more accessible to biopharma customers around the globe. The transaction was led by Jeffery Perkins and Brad Morrison of the Harris Williams Industrials Group and Paul Hepper, Stephan Döring and Christopher Dürolf of the firm’s Healthcare & Life Sciences (HCLS) Group.

Transition to Clean Energy Fuels M&A

Mergers & Acquisitions

January 11, 2021

The energy transition is driving growth for businesses seeking to capitalize on trillions of dollars of market opportunity. Read our take in Mergers & Acquisitions.

Harris Williams Advises TricorBraun on its Pending Sale to Ares Management Corporation and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board

January 7, 2021

Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it is advising TricorBraun, a portfolio company of AEA Investors LP (AEA), on its pending sale to funds managed by Ares Management Corporation’s Private Equity Group (Ares) and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers’). TricorBraun is North America’s largest primary packaging distributor and one of the largest providers of packaging in the world. The transaction is being led by Bob Baltimore, Graham Gillam and Bill Greven of the Harris Williams Specialty Distribution Group and Brandt Carr and Dan Savage of the firm’s Industrials Group.

Harris Williams Advises Protective Industrial Products, Inc. on its Sale to Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC

January 5, 2021

Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP), a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity (Audax), on its sale to Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC (Odyssey). PIP is a leading global provider of high performance personal protective equipment (PPE) and industrial safety products. The advisory engagement was led by Tim Webb and Shinik Patel of the Harris Williams Industrials Group and Brian Lucas of the firm’s Business Services Group.

Harris Williams Advises LYNX Franchising on its Sale to MidOcean Partners

January 5, 2021

Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised LYNX Franchising, a portfolio company of Incline Equity Partners (Incline), on its sale to MidOcean Partners (MidOcean). LYNX Franchising is a multi-brand franchise platform with a complementary collection of B2B essential services. The transaction was led by Brent Spiller, Beau Pierce and Trey Shehan of the Harris Williams Consumer Group.

M&A Forecast 2021: Logistics Deals Soar, as Covid Fuels E-Commerce

Mergers & Acquisitions

January 4, 2021

As COVID-19 fuels e-commerce, we expect deal activity to remain strong in the logistics sector. Access insights from Managing Director Frank Mountcastle in Mergers & Acquisitions.

Harris Williams Advises Jonathan Engineered Solutions on its Sale to JLL Partners

January 4, 2021

Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Jonathan Engineered Solutions (JES), a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC (LLCP), on its sale to JLL Partners (JLL). JES designs and manufactures highly engineered enclosure solutions that support mission critical electronic equipment across defense, aerospace and industrial applications.

Harris Williams Advises Brady Industries on its Sale to Individual FoodService

January 4, 2021

Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Brady Industries (Brady), a portfolio company of A&M Capital Partners (AMCP), on its sale to Individual FoodService (IFS), a portfolio company of Kelso & Company (Kelso). Brady is a full-line janitorial supply, equipment and foodservice distributor. The transaction was led by Bob Baltimore, Graham Gillam, Pete Morgan and Maury Nolen of the Harris Williams Specialty Distribution Group.

Harris Williams Advises Knox Lane on its Strategic Investment in Fingerpaint

January 4, 2021

Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Knox Lane, a leading middle market investment firm focused on the consumer and services sectors, on its strategic investment in Fingerpaint, a full-service health and wellness marketing agency with five offices across the U.S. The transaction was led by Paul Hepper of the Harris Williams Healthcare & Life Sciences (HCLS) Group and Dan Linsalata of the firm’s Technology Group.

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