Why the Roofing Industry Is the Next Frontier in Essential Services
Like other parts of essential services—a broad category that covers everything from pool maintenance to landscaping—roofing has captured investors’ attention. The market is not only massive and fragmented but inherently non-discretionary, given the enduring need for functional roofs.
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Preserving Capital Beyond Peak Earning Years for Long-Term Financial Security
Peak earning years may create wealth, but long-term financial security depends on how that wealth is structured, sustained, and ultimately, transferred.
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Franchise Times Recognizes William Blair’s Restaurant and Franchising Expertise
Congratulations to our client, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, for being recognized by Franchise Times’ 2026 Dealmakers Awards. This was the publication’s 14th annual Dealmakers event, which highlights excellence in franchising M&A.
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Monthly Macro: Resilient Equities, Rising Yields, and a Shifting Playbook
As geopolitical tensions persist and inflation concerns resurface, equity markets remain resilient while bond markets signal a more cautious outlook. Richard de Chazal unpacks what’s driving this divergence, the durability of the U.S. consumer, and why quality may be coming back into focus.
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Autonomous Vehicles and the Evolving Auto Insurance Market
In this installment of On Risk: Leading Insurers Discuss Emerging Trends, Adam Klauber, William Blair’s group head of financial services and technology research, sits down with Andrew Robinson, CEO of Skyward Specialty Insurance; Mark Haushill, CFO of Skyward Specialty Insurance; Chris Moore, president of Apollo; and Taryn McHarg, CFO of Apollo, to explore how the autonomous vehicle (AV) ecosystem is reshaping insurance markets.
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William Blair Advises Capital A on Raising a Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle for DJZ
William Blair served as the exclusive financial advisor to Capital A Investment Partners (Capital A) on both the raising of its single-asset continuation fund and the concurrent refinancing process of De Jong Zuurmond (DJZ).
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