Not Disclosed
has been acquired by
a portfolio company of ACON Investments
August 2024
Consumer Products & Services
Sam Longenecker
Founder-Owned Business Advisory
About Sam
Sam Longenecker is part of the Founder-Owned Business Advisory group based in the firm’s Chicago office. She focuses on helping owner-operators understand their liquidity options, the different types of investors/partners available, and how best to prepare for a future transaction. Sam originally joined William Blair's investment banking team in 2018 and rejoined in 2022. Previously, Sam was a member of the Technology investment banking team, and she co-led Client Service upon her return to William Blair.
Notable Transactions
Not Disclosed
has partnered with
July 2024
Healthcare Services
$565,000,000
has been acquired by
July 2024
Industrial Growth Products
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Rytec Corporation (Rytec) in connection with its pending sale to Nucor Corporation (Nucor).
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$600,000,000
has been acquired by
May 2024
Industrial Growth Products
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Nehring Electrical Works Company in connection with its pending sale to Mueller Industries, Inc.
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Not Disclosed
has been acquired by
a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors
April 2024
Supply Chain & Commercial Services
William Blair acted as exclusive financial advisor to G.A. Fleet Associates and Fleet Pump, in connection with its sale to Vessco Water, a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors.
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Not Disclosed
has been acquired by
a portfolio company of KKR
April 2024
Industrial Growth Products
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Nothum Food Processing Solutions in connection with its sale to Fortifi Food Processing Solutions, a KKR portfolio company.
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$160,000,000
has been acquired by
April 2024
Medical Tech
Not Disclosed
has been acquired by
April 2024
Industrial Growth Products
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to RedViking in connection with its sale to Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ: LECO).
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Not Disclosed
has received a
significant investment from
March 2024
Tech Enabled Services
Not Disclosed
has been acquired by
January 2024
Industrial Growth Products
Not Disclosed
has been acquired by
January 2024
Healthcare IT
Not Disclosed
has sold a majority stake to
January 2024
Financial Services
Transactions are representative of William Blair and not indicative of banker deal activity.
A Trusted Partner for Founder-Owned Businesses
For nearly nine decades, William Blair has guided owners of closely held businesses and their trusted advisors through monumental decisions. Our relationship-driven approach empowers owners to maximize the value of their businesses—and turn that capital into an enduring legacy. We invite you to learn more about the ways we support and advise business owners and help our clients capitalize on the tremendous opportunities available to them today.
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Founder-Owned Business Resources
For family- and founder-owned businesses, there are more options than ever when it comes to generating liquidity and transitioning a business. But with more options come more questions—lots of questions. To help company leaders and their trusted advisors, William Blair has developed an in-depth resource library, based on our extensive transaction experience advising family- and founder-owned businesses.
See our founder-owned business resources
About William Blair
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.*
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1935Year William Blair was founded
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1,900+Employees worldwide
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149 billion+Client assets
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89 YearsIndependent and employee-owned
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20+Offices worldwide
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~650Companies under coverage
As of September 30, 2024
*Includes strategic partnerships with Allier Capital, BDA Partners, and Poalim Capital Markets.