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Mike Siska

Michael Siska

Managing Director, Consumer Products & Services

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About Mike

Mike Siska is a managing director for William Blair based in the firm’s Chicago office. He originally joined William Blair’s investment banking team in 2002. Before joining William Blair, he worked for Allstate Private Equity, 3i Group, and Andersen Corporate Finance LLC.

Board Membership

A Better Chicago – Leadership Council

Notable Transactions

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has made a
significant investment in

a portfolio company of Cortec Group

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has been acquired by

William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to TileBar, a founder-led business co-owned by the founder and LongueVue Capital, in connection with its sale to AEA Investors LP.

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has been acquired by

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a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

has been acquired by

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has made a growth investment in

William Blair acted as the financial advisor to LightBay Capital in connection with its growth investment in Burton. Burton is a leading provider of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services.

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has been acquired by

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has been acquired by

William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Home Brands Group Inc., the parent holding company of Re-Bath, a portfolio company of Webster Equity Partners and Sorenson Capital, in connection with its sale to TZP Group LLC.

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$400,000,000

has been acquired by

William Blair acted as financial advisor to Marshall Retail Group, a portfolio company of Brentwood Associates, in connection with its pending acquisition by WH Smith PLC.

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has been acquired by

$393,000,000

has been acquired by

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has been acquired by

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has been acquired by

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Consumer & Essential Services

Amid rapidly evolving consumer preferences and the proliferation of new brands and channels, our experience and relationships throughout the consumer and retail industry have allowed us to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients. Corporate boards, management teams, and business owners turn to us for execution excellence, sector expertise, deep relationships with strategic, financial, and family buyers, and creative public and private capital market solutions.

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William Blair is a premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet our clients’ evolving needs. As an independent and employee-owned firm, together with our strategic partners, we operate in more than 20 offices worldwide.*

1935

Year William Blair was founded

1,900+

Employees worldwide

149 billion+

Client assets

89 Years

Independent and employee-owned

20+

Offices worldwide

~650

Companies under coverage

As of September 30, 2024
*Includes strategic partnerships with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Capital Markets.

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