We have a proven ability to identify optimal transaction partners around the globe, structure and negotiate transactions, and deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
How We Can Help You
Publicly traded and privately held companies around the globe count on our M&A Advisory Group for comprehensive financial advisory services and expert guidance. We serve buyers and sellers by providing in-depth financial and strategic analysis, identifying optimal potential transaction partners, developing creative deal structures, and negotiating complex transaction terms. Since June 2019, we have completed 858 M&A transactions representing approximately $523 billion in value (as of June 30, 2024).
Our long record, leadership position in the middle market, and high level of transaction activity enable us to clear the market globally in search of the best transaction partners. Our bankers are true experts in your industry and understand the competitive landscape and deal environment facing our clients.
We provide comprehensive M&A advisory services for a variety of transaction types:
- Sell-side and corporate divestiture transactions
- Merger advisories
- Acquisition advisories
- Strategic alternatives reviews
- Corporate recapitalizations and restructurings
- Leveraged buyouts
- Shareholder rights plans and other takeover defense advisories
- Fairness opinions
- Stock repurchases and other advisory activities
- Private wealth planning for your liquidity event– Based on a deep understanding of the tax and wealth management considerations of acquisitions and capital raises, we provide tailored advice to help business owners optimize the after-tax wealth generated by corporate liquidity events.
Insights From the Front Lines
Understanding the Nuances of Full/Partial Company Sales
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Executives considering selling their business have a lot to think about, from the possible purchase price to how employees and the broader community might be affected.
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Selected Transactions
Not Disclosed
has been acquired by
a portfolio company of Hg
September 2024
Technology
William Blair served as the exclusive financial advisor to Venminder, a portfolio company of Bain Capital Ventures, Silversmith Capital Partners, MissionOG and other minority investors, in connection with its sale to Ncontracts. Simultaneously with this transaction, Ncontracts was acquired by Hg from Gryphon Investors.
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Not Disclosed
a portfolio company of PROM12
has agreed to be acquired by
Pending
Technology
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Communardo, a portfolio company of PROM12, in connection with its pending sale to Bregal Unternehmerkapital.
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Not Disclosed
has acquired
August 2024
Supply Chain & Commercial Services
Not Disclosed
a portfolio company of The Jordan Company
has been acquired by
a portfolio company of
Vista Equity Partners and Harvest Partners
August 2024
Technology
Not Disclosed
a portfolio company of AGIC Capital
has agreed to be acquired by
Pending
Aerospace Defense & Government Services
William Blair, in conjunction with its Asian affiliate, BDA Partners, acted as exclusive financial advisors to Farsound Aviation Limited, a portfolio company of AGIC Capital, in connection with its pending sale to Onex Partners Opportunities Fund.
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Not Disclosed
a portfolio company of Bain Capital
has been acquired by
August 2024
Consumer & Essential Services
Not Disclosed
a portfolio company of Great Hill Partners
and Spectrum Equity
has received a
strategic investment led by
August 2024
Technology
William Blair acted as financial advisor to Varicent, a portfolio company of Great Hill Partners and Spectrum Equity, in connection with its pending strategic investment led by Warburg Pincus, LLC, alongside existing investor Great Hill Partners, with participation from Spectrum Equity and company management.
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Not Disclosed
a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital
has acquired
Label Solutions Business
August 2024
Industrial Growth Products
William Blair acted as financial advisor to M2S Group, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P., in connection with its acquisition of Iconex’s Label Solutions Business, a portfolio company of Altas Holdings.
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Not Disclosed
a portfolio company of Sunstone Partners
has agreed to be acquired by
Pending
Healthcare IT
$1,600,000,000
has been acquired by
August 2024
Technology
William Blair acted as exclusive financial advisor to Transact Campus, a portfolio company of Reverence Capital Partners, in connection with its pending $1.6 billion sale to Roper Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROP).
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Not Disclosed
has acquired
August 2024
Supply Chain & Commercial Services
Not Disclosed
has made a growth investment in
August 2024
Financial Services
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