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News and Events

  • Investment Banking

    Thibaut Has Been Acquired by Quad-C

    William Blair acted as financial advisor to Thibaut, a portfolio company of Norwest Equity Partners, in connection with its sale to Quad-C Management.

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  • Equity Research

    Kailera Therapeutics, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. (KLRA $21.47). Kailera is advancing a portfolio of GLP-1-based obesity assets, including mono, dual, and triple agonists with both injectable and oral formats.

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  • Equity Research

    AEVEX Corp.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Aevex Corp. (AVEX $25.07), which designs, manufactures, and deploys mission-critical autonomous systems and ISR solutions for defense and national security operations.

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  • Equity Research

    Wise Group, plc: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Wise Group, plc (WSE $14.50), a technology company focused on improving the cross-border payments market. Wise commenced its listing on the Nasdaq at the start of trading on May 11 and maintains a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange.

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  • Equity Research

    Arxis, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Arxis, Inc. (ARXS $35.03), a designer and manufacturer of proprietary, mission-critical electronic and mechanical components serving the aerospace, defense, and industrial technology markets.

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  • Investment Banking

    Sedex Has Agreed to Receive a Strategic Investment from Apax Funds

    William Blair acted as lead financial advisor to Sedex, a portfolio company of Sedex Holdings Limited and LDC, in connection with its pending strategic investment from Apax Funds.

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  • Equity Research

    Madison Air Solutions Corporation: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Madison Air Solutions Corporation (MAIR $42.20), which manufactures and sells a variety of solutions focused on air quality, air safety, and energy efficiency.

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Awards and Recognition

  • Investment Banking

    Two William Blair Clients Named Middle-Market Deals of the Year by Mergers & Acquisitions

    Congratulations to William Blair clients Commodity & Ingredient Hedging LLC, a portfolio company of Falfurrias Capital Partners, and Stout, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, for being recognized on Mergers & Acquisitions’ list of 2026 Mid-Market Deals of the Year.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    Barron’s Recognizes William Blair Wealth Management Teams

    Three Private Wealth Management teams were recognized in Barron’s 2026 ranking, released on May 8.

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  • Investment Banking

    Jack Blomfield Named Rising Star by Financial News London

    Jack Blomfield was recently recognized by Financial News London on its list of Rising Stars of European Finance 2026.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    40 William Blair Advisor Named Best-in-State by Forbes

    Congratulations to the firm’s largest group for making Forbes’ annual list, released on April 7.

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  • Corporate

    William Blair Receives Top Workplaces Awards

    William Blair was recognized as a USA Top Workplace for the sixth consecutive year.

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  • Corporate

    William Blair Recognized in "Where You Work Matters" List of Top Employers

    William Blair was included in the 2026 "Where You Work Matters" list as a Platinum Employer. This independent rating uses objective data to assess workplace quality across U.S. employers.

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In The Media

  • Investment Banking

    Joe Schauenberg Joins THL Partners’ Healthcare in Action Podcast

    Joe Schauenberg, head of healthcare IT investment banking, was recently featured on THL Partners’ Healthcare in Action, a podcast that explores the latest developments and innovations transforming the healthcare sector.

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  • Investment Banking

    Steve Maletzky Quoted in Crain’s Chicago

    William Blair Head of Capital Markets Steve Maletzky was quoted in a Crain’s Chicago article focused on the current market for Chicago-based and/or tech companies looking to go public.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    Isidora Lagos and Craig Savage Explain Family Offices to Wall Street Journal Buy Side

    Isidora Lagos, director of Family Office Solutions at William Blair, and wealth advisor Craig Savage sat down with The Wall Street Journal Buy Side newsletter to discuss the unique considerations for setting up and managing a family office.

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  • Investment Management

    Alexandra Symeonidi Discusses Gold Investments in South China Morning Post

    Alexandra Symeonidi, senior corporate credit and sustainability analyst on the emerging markets debt team at William Blair Investment Management, was quoted in the South China Morning Post on the impact of the conflict in Iran on investor sentiment for gold as an asset class.

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  • Investment Banking

    Alain Harfouche Quoted in Chem Week

    William Blair investment banking managing director Alain Harfouche was quoted in chemicals industry trade public Chem Week on the current state of M&A activity and private equity interest in the sector.

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