Food For Thought Sept 2020

As the pandemic response enters its seventh month, we review how COVID-19 has influenced M&A activity and the adoption of artificial intelligence across supply chains in the food and beverage industry.

Advisors John Cultra and Tom Wilson Make Barron’s Top 100 List

Client Focus Second Quarter

Kevin Fetzer

View biography for Kevin Fetzer, CFA, Partner, Consultant Relations and Business Development.

evitria and Atlas Antibodies Transaction

William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to evitria, a portfolio company of Afinum Management and SHS Capital, in connection with its sale to Atlas Antibodies, a portfolio company of Patricia Industries.

Leveraged Finance January 2021

Debt investors blocked out fourth-quarter noise to end roller-coaster year with significant momentum.

General Aviation Has Staying Power So Does M A Activity Among Fixed Base Operators

A rebound that started in the second half of 2020 portends good things for general aviation and the fixed base operators (FBO) that serve the nation’s airports—even in the face of broader economic headwinds.

William Blair Warms Up UK with Annual Coat Drive

William Blair employees kicked off the 2019 holiday season this month by collecting thousands of coats to help those in need across London.

Crain’s Lists Chube and Gardner Among 2021 Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders

William Blair’s Ellen-Blair Chube and Heather Gardner were named to Crain’s 2021 Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders list, recognizing Chicago’s top civic leaders.

Client Focus Third Quarter

Innovators in the food and agriculture sectors are finding solutions to increase the world food supply through sustainable business initiatives and investments.