ECM Quarterly Jan 2020

The number of IPOs in 2019 fell as private companies continue to assess alternative means to public listings and investors scrutinize unicorns’ path to profitability.

Stay-At-Home TV Viewing Adds to Explosive Video Streaming Growth

Streaming surges as people stay home due to COVID.

Crains Recognizes Tye Clark as Notable Veteran Executive

William Blair’s Tye Clark was named to Crain’s 2020 Notable Veteran Executives list, an honor roll of Chicago executives recognized for their business leadership and for advancing issues that affect military veterans within the workplace.

Automated Packaging Systems Has Agreed to be Acquired by Sealed Air

William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Automated Packaging Systems (APS) in its pending sale to Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) for $510 million in cash, on a cash-free and debt-free basis.

Deal of the Year Awards Highlight Technology Expertise

Two sell-side transactions that William Blair completed for technology companies were recently named deal of the year for 2018. Mergers & Acquisitions named Fortive’s $775 million acquisition of Gordian as the deal of the year for the middle market, and The Deal named Trimble’s $500 million acquisition of e-Builder as the deal of the year.

Fixed Income Going Green

Leveraged Finance Jan 2020

Bifurcation in the leveraged finance market became more pronounced during the fourth quarter, as investors continued their flight to quality. We examine this and other trends shaping leveraged finance markets as we head into 2020.

John Cultra

View biography for John Cultra, Partner, Wealth Advisor.

Surging Biotech Pipeline Creates Private Equity Opportunities

Rapid advancements in cell and gene therapies are increasing demand for outsourced drug manufacturing—and opportunities for financial sponsors to invest in this high-growth segment of the broader biopharmaceuticals sector.

Brent Smith

View biography for Brent Smith, Managing Director, Consumer Products & Services.