Investment Banking

We deliver middle market expertise to entrepreneurs, financial sponsors and large corporations, customizing advice and programs to help clients maximize corporate growth and value potential over time.

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"Exceeding expectations and delivering shareholder value is what it's all about."

Andrew Carolus, Managing Director

Mesirow Advises Hammond’s on its Sale to Lolli & Pops, a Portfolio Company of TerraMar Capital

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Founded in 1920 in Denver, Colorado, Hammond’s develops, manufactures and markets specialty candies and snacks. As one of the preeminent U.S. manufacturers and marketers of handmade candy, the Company offers a diverse portfolio of products under three national brands: Hammond’s, Old Dominion and McCraw’s. Products are sold through the specialty retail, grocery, convenience, home improvement, hospitality, gifting and e-commerce channels.

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M&A advisory

In serving as a trusted advisor to the middle market, our dedicated, relationship-driven bankers provide merger and acquisition advisory services, domestically and abroad, across industry sectors. We advise entrepreneurs, financial sponsors and large corporations, providing creative and sophisticated solutions to maximize corporate value and growth.

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Mergers & acquisitions

Sell-side advisory
Corporate divestitures
Buy-side advisory

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CAPITAL ADVISORY

Debt advisory
Growth equity
Private placements
Restructurings and recapitalizations

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BOARD ADVISORY

Special committee
Fairness opinions
Solvency opinions
Management buyouts

Sectors

A sector-focused approach ensures customized solutions to address opportunities and challenges within your industry. Our expertise spans ten sectors, including those featured below as well as consumer & retail and business services.

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EVENTS

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Senior leaders

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Adam J. Oakley

Senior Managing Director | Co-Head of Investment Banking

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Rocky Pontikes

Senior Managing Director | Co-Head of Investment Banking

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Brian D. Price

CEO, Wealth Management | Chairman, Investment Banking

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Jeffrey A. Golman

Managing Director | Business Services and Diversified Industrials

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