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Equity Research
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage
William Blair initiated research coverage of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD $37.21), a specialty insurance company that writes complex risks in underserved commercial markets.
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Transact Campus Has Agreed to be Acquired for $1.6B by Roper Technologies and CBORD
William Blair acted as exclusive financial advisor to Transact Campus, a portfolio company of Reverence Capital Partners, in connection with its pending $1.6 billion sale to Roper Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROP).
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Korro Bio, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage
William Blair initiated research coverage of Korro Bio, Inc. (KRRO $35.97), a company pioneering ADAR-based RNA-editing therapies for rare diseases with its proprietary OPERA platform.
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AMCS has Agreed to Receive a Majority Investment From EQT Private Equity
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to AMCS, a portfolio company of Insight Partners, Clearlake, Highland Europe, Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, and Enterprise Ireland, in connection with its pending majority sale to EQT Private Equity.
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M-Files Has Agreed to Receive a Majority Investment Led by Haveli Investments & Bregal Milestone
William Blair acted as exclusive financial advisor to M-Files, the leader in knowledge work automation, in connection with its pending majority recapitalization led by Haveli Investments and Bregal Milestone.
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Applied Therapeutics, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage
William Blair initiated research coverage of Applied Therapeutics, Inc. (APLT $5.04), a development-stage biotechnology company with a pipeline that includes late-stage assets in several rare diseases and some opportunities in larger indications.
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Modine Manufacturing Company: Initiation of Research Coverage
William Blair initiated research coverage of Modine Manufacturing Company (MOD $99.50). Modine provides thermal management solutions across two segments: climate solutions and performance technologies.
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Private Wealth Management
Congratulations to Our 2024 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors
Forbes magazine named six William Blair wealth advisors to its 2024 Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors and Best-in-State lists, published on August 8.
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Stephanie Braming Named to Forbes’ 50 Over 50 List
Stephanie Braming, CFA, partner, global head of William Blair Investment Management, has been named to Forbes’ fourth annual 50 Over 50 list, which is dedicated to spotlighting women across industries.
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Five William Blair Advisors Make Barron’s 2024 Top Women Financial Advisors List
Congratulations to Lindsey Holton, Louise Lane, Laura Linger, Sarah Mercurio, and Jackie Moss, named in Barron’s list released on July 19.
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Our 2024 William Blair Cares Awards Recipients
We’re thrilled to announce our new employee-led and –inspired volunteer recognition program and the 2024 winners.
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William Blair Receives 2024 New York City Top Workplace Award
William Blair earned a 2024 New York City Top Workplace award on June 13.
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Three William Blair Clients Named in Middle-Market Deals of the Year by Mergers & Acquisitions
Congratulations to William Blair clients Authentic Restaurant Brands, Banyan Acquisition Corp., and CorEvitas LLC for being recognized on Mergers & Acquisitions’ list of 2024 Middle-Market Deals of the Year.
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Investment Banking
Three William Blair Clients Named in Middle-Market Deals of the Year by Mergers & Acquisitions
Congratulations to William Blair clients Authentic Restaurant Brands, Banyan Acquisition Corp., and CorEvitas LLC for being recognized on Mergers & Acquisitions’ list of 2024 Middle-Market Deals of the Year.
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Expansion of Private Wealth Management’s Footprint in Philadelphia Draws Headlines
William Blair’s announcement of the expansion of the firm’s Private Wealth Management presence in Philadelphia with the addition of Fernberger Wealth Management was widely covered by industry and regional press.
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Greg South Quoted in Middle Market Growth’s Tech M&A Report
Greg South, managing director on William Blair’s technology investment banking team, was quoted in Middle Market Growth, a publication of the Association of Corporate Growth, for its story titled “Tech Dealmakers Tread Lightly as M&A Stabilizes.”
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Brian Oleniczak, Maggie Wilmouth Quoted by Women’s Wear Daily
William Blair’s Brian Oleniczak and Maggie Wilmouth, both directors on the firm’s consumer & retail investment banking team, were quoted by Women’s Wear Daily, where they shared their insights into what’s driving private equity’s interest in the companies—manufacturers, packagers, and more—behind the top names in cosmetics.
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Three William Blair Advisors Ranked Top 100 in America by Barron’s; Four Teams Make Top 250 Teams List
William Blair is proud to announce John Cultra , Craig Savage , and Tom Wilson were named to Barron’s 2024 Top 100 Financial Advisors in America list, released on May 10.
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