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News and Events

  • Investment Banking

    Blackstone Has Agreed to Acquire Flow Control Holdings

    William Blair acted as financial advisor to Blackstone in connection with its pending acquisition of Flow Control Holdings from Audax Private Equity.

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  • Equity Research

    Clean Harbors, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH $317.13), the leader in hazardous waste and environmental solutions in North America.

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  • Investment Banking

    NextGen Security Has Been Acquired by Apax Funds

    William Blair acted as the lead financial advisor to NextGen Security LLC and Dunes Point Capital, LP in connection with the Company’s sale to Apax Funds.

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  • Investment Banking

    Orgvue Has Been Acquired by Main Capital Partners

    William Blair acted as exclusive financial advisor to Orgvue, a portfolio company of One Peak Partners and Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, in connection with its sale of a majority stake to Main Capital Partners.

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  • Equity Research

    Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc. (OBX $16.82). Obsidian is developing amsoki-cel (OBX-115), an engineered tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for the treatment of oncology conditions.

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  • Investment Banking

    VWE Automotive Has Agreed to be Acquired by Main Capital Partners

    William Blair acted as exclusive financial advisor to VWE Automotive, a portfolio company of NewPort Capital, in connection with its pending sale to Main Capital Partners.

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  • Investment Banking

    William Blair Announces Pete Dalrymple’s Return as Vice Chair of Investment Banking

    William Blair today announced that Pete Dalrymple will return to the firm as managing director, vice chair of investment banking. Based in Boston, Dalrymple will advise technology clients and work across William Blair’s global investment banking platform to deepen senior client relationships, support strategic advisory opportunities, and advance the firm’s Technology sector coverage.

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Awards and Recognition

  • Corporate

    William Blair Receives Top Workplaces Awards

    William Blair has received numerous Culture Excellence awards in 2026.

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    Private Wealth Management

    William Blair Wealth Advisors Named to Forbes’ 2026 Top Next-Gen List

    Forbes recognized five William Blair wealth advisors in the top next-generation advisors list.

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  • Investment Management

    Lewis Jones, Marcelo Assalin, and Marco Ruijer Named to Euro Stars 2026

    Three William Blair emerging markets debt portfolio managers were named to Citywire's Euro Stars 2026 list, ranking among the top 0.5%.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    Three William Blair Advisors Named to Barron’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors

    The annual ranking recognizes women advisors demonstrating excellence in wealth management and client service.

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  • Community Engagement

    Recognizing Our 2026 William Blair Cares Awards Recipients

    We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 William Blair Cares Awards, our annual program recognizing the exceptional volunteer efforts and impact of our colleagues across the firm.

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  • 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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In The Media

  • Investment Banking

    Brian Flynn, Michael Loffredo Outline Market Trends in Packaging Strategies

    Brian Flynn and Michael Loffredo discuss how energy prices, digital printing, and sustainability regulations could shape packaging M&A activity.

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  • Investment Management

    Lewis Jones, Marcelo Assalin, and Marco Ruijer Named to Euro Stars 2026

    Three William Blair emerging markets debt portfolio managers were named to Citywire's Euro Stars 2026 list, ranking among the top 0.5%.

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  • Private Wealth Management

    Three William Blair Advisors Named to Barron’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors

    The annual ranking recognizes women advisors demonstrating excellence in wealth management and client service.

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  • Investment Management

    Marcelo Assalin Joins Bloomberg’s “FICC Focus” Podcast

    William Blair Investment Management portfolio manager Marcelo Assalin joined Bloomberg’s “FICC Focus” podcast to discuss why he remains bullish on investing opportunities in emerging markets and the fundamental and technical factors that are driving interest in EM assets from investors.

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  • Investment Banking

    Michael Allwin Addition Draws Headlines

    Willam Blair investment banking’s addition of Michael Allwin as a managing director and head of its biopharma investment banking practice was covered by numerous financial services publications.

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