Harris Williams

Brant Cash, a managing director in our Consumer Group, recently spoke with Mergers and Acquisitions - themiddlemarket.com to share his thoughts on what is driving M&A interest in the baked goods subsector. Bakery is a highly fragmented segment in which scale and sophistication can bring multiple advantages in terms of costs and geographic reach. Private equity firms and strategic buyers in the U.S. and Europe appreciate this strong value proposition backed by steady underlying demand. Read more insights in the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eRga7GqU 

We recently advised SkyKnight Capital on their growth investment in Ampirical Solutions, a leading engineering firm specializing in services and software for the power end market. The company offers a wide range of solutions, including transmission and distribution line, substation, and protective relay design engineering and SaaS and cybersecurity products tailored to the power industry. Ampirical’s team of highly skilled engineers and technical specialists is dedicated to delivering innovative, efficient, and reliable power solutions to blue-chip investor-owned utilities, electrical co-ops, municipalities, and renewable energy developers. We look forward to following their continued success. https://lnkd.in/edKDrAf5 #mergersandacquisitions 

Several dynamics are contributing to a rapidly evolving non-profit software landscape, including competition for fundraising dollars and the utilization of AI and analytics, among others. In this report, our Technology Group shares perspectives on these trends and key segments to watch in the sector. https://lnkd.in/eZA8Q8Cs

Our London office recently hosted a career preparation event with students from underrepresented backgrounds. The volunteer event was held in partnership with Dartmouth Partners' Classroom to Boardroom Foundation, which aims to provide students with equal access to education opportunities and brilliant careers, regardless of their economic background. Participants, who plan to study a finance related degree at university or through an apprenticeship, engaged in multiple learning sessions, including an investment banking overview, an interactive case study, and mentorship breakouts.     The event is just one example of our efforts to advance educational, entrepreneurial, and economic opportunities with our DEI community partners. To learn more about life at Harris Williams, please visit: https://lnkd.in/giAdqqAr   

We recently advised Mevotech, a portfolio company of Penfund, on their sale to TorQuest Partners. Toronto-based Mevotech is a North American leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of automotive aftermarket steering and suspension parts. Mevotech drew strong interest due to their industry-leading product capabilities, including their reputation for being “first to market” with new, innovative products. We look forward to following their future success. https://lnkd.in/eUqy7zSU #mergersandacquisitions Joe Conner, Elliott Yousefian, Michael Meyer

We are advising Hg on CPP Investments | Investissements RPC pending investment in team.blue. Ghent-based team.blue is a leading digital enabler for entrepreneurs and small- and medium-sized businesses in Europe, with customers across 22 countries. The company’s product offerings cover a wide range of their customers’ evolving needs, helping them remain relevant, competitive, and successful in their digital journey. We look forward to following their continued success. #mergersandacquisitions https://lnkd.in/eYs62bFA Thierry Monjauze, Sylvain Noblet, Luke Clifford

We are advising Lintbells | Home of YuMOVE, a portfolio company of Inflexion, a leading European mid-market private equity firm, on their pending sale to Vetnique® Labs, a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors. Lintbells, home of YuMOVE, is a globally recognized leader in pet supplements and provides pets and their owners with scientifically supported products to address chronic health conditions. We look forward to following their continued success. https://lnkd.in/eS3jpBjG #mergersandacquisitions William Bain, Ryan Budlong, Will Baker 

We recently advised Insulation Technology Group, a portfolio company of PHI Industrial, on their sale to TJC (The Jordan Company). ITG is a leading provider of high-voltage porcelain insulators for substations and transmission infrastructure worldwide. Within the industry, ITG is one of the few companies with a true international footprint, as most direct competitors are smaller and regionally focused. The group was founded by the merger of two major brands, LAPP Insulators and PPC Insulators. We look forward to following their continued success. https://lnkd.in/exVS9uNm #mergersandacquisitions Drew Spitzer, Florian Ripperger, Neha Shah, Patrick Fitzsimmons 

Managing Directors Sam Hendler and Dan Linsalata of our Healthcare & Life Sciences Group recently spoke with PE Hub, sharing their thoughts on the exponential increase in healthcare data and how it presents significant opportunities for private equity investors to help healthcare businesses solve important challenges. Read more about the M&A trends impacting the healthcare IT sector in the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e3eYxMA5

We recently advised Recochem Inc., a portfolio company of CapVest, on their acquisition of KIK Consumer Products' Auto Care business. KIK is a portfolio company of Centerbridge Partners, L.P. KIK's Auto Care business is comprised of Prestone in North America and Holts in the U.K. They develop, manufacture, and market antifreeze/coolant and other essential automotive fluids and car appearance products in North America and other key international markets. We are looking forward to following their continued success. https://lnkd.in/e4u_KyNk #mergersandacquisitions Joe Conner, Elliott Yousefian, Christopher Flight