•    Spark Hire is a SaaS video-based interview platform in the HR technology sector •    Successful transaction highlights Mesirow’s expertise and relationships within the technology sector, CHICAGO May 18 2022, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Spark Hire Inc (“Spark Hire” or the “Company” on its partnership with Boathouse Capital a Philadelphia-based private equity firm specializing in high growth middle-market companies including SaaS/software technology-enabled services and IT services companies Headquartered…, About Mesirow,   Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what…, About Spark Hire,   Spark Hire is a SaaS video-based interview platform in the HR technology sector serving thousands of customers both enterprise and SMB in various end-markets Its one-way interview solution functions as a productivity and collaboration tool for both recruiters and hiring managers  

ST Paper is a leading manufacturer of tissue napkin and paper towels for the away-from-home market The acquisition will facilitate ST Paper’s growth The acquisition executed by Mesirow highlights the firm’s expertise within the paper and packaging sectors, CHICAGO May 24 2021, – Mesirow acted as exclusive financial advisor to ST Paper & Tissue (“ST Paper” or the “Company” on its acquisition of Verso Corporation’s (NYSE VRS (“Verso” idled mill in Duluth MN effective May 13 2021 ST Paper is a leading manufacturer of tissue napkin and paper towels for the away-from-home market Currently operating two tissue mills located in Oconto Falls WI and Isle of Wight VA the…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…, About ST Paper & Tissue, ST Paper manufactures tissue napkin and paper towels for the away-from-home market at two mills located in Oconto Falls WI and Franklin VA Our products are produced from 100% recycled wastepaper into parent rolls of bath tissue facial tissue paper towels and napkins ST Paper & Tissue are at the forefront of the industry in our commitment to being a responsible steward for the environment and…

Standard Bag is a leading manufacturer of multiwall and wovenpoly laminated sacks for a diverse set of long-standing customers across a range of industries and end markets, Headquartered in Beaverton Oregon with an additional facility in Lubbock Texas Standard Bag has been a family-run business since its inception in 1985,  , CHICAGO May 18 2023, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Standard Multiwall Bag Manufacturing Co (“Standard Bag” or the “Company” on its sale to Gelpac a portfolio company of Namakor Holdings Founded in 1985 in Beaverton Oregon Standard Bag is a second generation family-owned and operated manufacturer of multiwall and wovenpoly…, About Mesirow , Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with locations around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets and Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…, About Standard Bag, Standard Bag is a second-generation family-owned and operated packaging business headquartered in Beaverton Oregon The Company is a leader in the manufacture and supply of multiwall and wovenpoly laminated sacks The Company’s operating philosophy and success has been built on speed flexibility and knowledge to help elevate customers and their brands Learn more standardbagcom, About Gelpac, Founded in 1956 Gelpac is a leading North American manufacturer of packaging solutions for industrial and consumer applications Gelpac provides multiwall paper-based packaging and plastic packaging products as well as bulk bags stretch films adhesive tape and other industrial and consumer packaging products Gelpac is a portfolio company of Namakor Holdings Learn more gelpaccom, Media, Michael Herley mediainquiries@mesirowcom  |  2033081409 Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any Mesirow Financial investment vehicle(s Mesirow Financial Inc is not affiliated with Standard Bag Mfg Co Gelpac Namakor Holdings or their subsidiaries Past performance is not indicative of future results Mesirow refers to Mesirow…

CHICAGO October 6 2016,  – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Star Aviation Inc (“Star Aviation” or the “Company” on its sale to Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSECSL (“Carlisle” The Company will operate as part of Carlisle Interconnect Technologies a global provider of specialty wire and cable and interconnect components for commercial and military aircraft avionics systems in-flight…, About Carlisle Companies Incorporated, Carlisle Companies Incorporated is a diversified global company with a portfolio of businesses focused on the manufacture and distribution of highly engineered products for both original equipment and aftermarket channels Carlisle’s markets include commercial roofing energy agriculture mining construction aerospace defense foodservice healthcare sanitary maintenance transportation industrial…

STG Aerospace is a leading global supplier of photoluminescent and electric aircraft cabin emergency exit and lighting systems that meet mandated safety requirements achieve class-leading operational reliability and provide superior passenger experience  Mesirow acted as STG’s exclusive financial advisor representing another successful outcome for Mesirow’s Aerospace and Defense group , CHICAGO August 29 2022, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm has announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to STG Aerospace (“STG” or “The Company” a leading global supplier of photoluminescent and electric aircraft cabin emergency exit and lighting systems to Heads Up Technologies (“Heads Up” a leading manufacturer of lighting systems cabin management systems and flight deck…, About Mesirow,   Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what…, About STG Aerospace, Established in the UK in 1995 with the vision of making flying safer and more cost-effective STG Aerospace designed the first photoluminescent emergency guidance systems for aircraft and in 2011 pioneered the LED mood lighting system liTeMood® Today the company is well known in the commercial aviation market for its high-performing photoluminescent floor path marking system Saf-T-Glo®  

• Melanie Yermack (Managing Director and Rick Weil (Managing Director served as transaction leads • The sale of Sumter Packaging represents another corrugated transaction completed by Mesirow the most active investment banker serving the corrugated industry, CHICAGO January 23 2024, – Mesirow is proud to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Sumter Packaging Corporation (“Sumter” or the “Company” on its sale to Hood Container Corporation (“Hood Container” Founded in 1980 Sumter is a leading provider of high-graphic corrugated displays graphic packaging and corrugated packaging to the Southeast  The Company boasts more than 315000 square feet of…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…, About Sumter Packaging, Sumter Packaging Corporation provides high-graphic corrugated displays graphic packaging and corrugated packaging The Company services a variety of end markets including paper & packaging industrial products home improvement furniture healthcare food & beverage consumer products and automotive among others The Company operates three locations in Sumter SC and a location in Statesville NC…, About Hood Container, Hood Container Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hood Companies Inc Hood Container is a mill-to-market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper corrugated boxes high graphic displays and contract packaging Hood Container operates corrugated packaging manufacturing locations in seventeen states The company also owns and operates linerboard medium and multiwall paper…

CHICAGO August 26 2016, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Sypris Solutions (NASDAQ SYPR in the divestiture of the Cyber Security Solutions business (“CSS” of Sypris Electronics to Analog Devices (NASDAQ ADI The CSS business of Sypris Electronics LLC is a leader in secure system and software products and technology For more than 50 years CSS has built a proven track record of delivering high…, About Sypris Solutions, Sypris Solutions is a diversified provider of outsourced services and specialty products Sypris Solutions performs a wide range of manufacturing engineering and other technical services typically under multi-year sole-source contracts with corporations and government agencies in the markets for truck components and assemblies and aerospace and defense electronics, About Analog Devices, Analog Devices (NASDAQ ADI designs and manufactures semiconductor products and solutions ADI enables its customers to interpret the world around us by intelligently bridging the physical and digital with unmatched technologies that sense measure and connect Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any Mesirow Financial investment…

TBI is a leading technology services distributor managing cloud voice internet data security and mobility contracts The transaction creates one of the largest platforms within the technology services distribution space  The successful transaction highlights Mesirow’s expertise and relationships within the general technology and IT services sectors as well as significant experience advising…, CHICAGO February 22 2023, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm announced it acted as exclusive financial advisor to TBI Inc (“TBI” or the “Company” on its sale to AppDirect Inc (“AppDirect” TBI Inc is a leading technology services distributor managing cloud voice internet data security and mobility contracts Founded in 1991 the Company is one of the nation’s top third-party technology…, About Mesirow,   Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with locations around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets and Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what…, About TBI, TBI is one of the nation’s leading independent third-party technology service distributors For more than 30 years TBI has been assisting IT consultants VARs MSPs and more than 2000 other industry professionals to source advise and quote the right solution for each customer Learn more tbicomcom, About AppDirect, AppDirect offers a subscription commerce platform that makes it simple to sell any service through any channel on any device—including SaaS IaaS and DaaS Our platform opens up endless opportunities for commerce innovation giving businesses the freedom to grow Learn more appdirectcom, Media, Michael Herley mediainquiries@mesirowcom  |  2033081409 Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any Mesirow Financial investment vehicle(s Mesirow Financial Inc is not affiliated with TBI Inc AppDirect Inc or their affiliates Past performance is not indicative of future results Mesirow refers to Mesirow Financial Holdings Inc and…

Together Technical Machinery Solutions and Graphic Innovators designed and built a first-of-its-kind equipment line to manufacture a light weight curbside recyclable paper mailer Partnership with Pregis will maintain the Company’s culture and invest in its growth The sale executed by Mesirow highlights the firm’s collaborative nature and expertise within the Packaging and Distribution and Supply…, CHICAGO November 19 2020, – Mesirow acted as exclusive financial advisor to Technical Machinery Solutions Inc (“TMS” on its sale to Pregis LLC (“Pregis” a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus LLC and leading manufacturer of innovative protective packaging The sale also includes the Graphic Innovators Inc business (“GI” (collectively “GI / TMS” or the “Company” Headquartered in Elk Grove Village IL GI / TMS is best known…, About Mesirow , Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…, About Graphic Innovators and Technical Machinery Solutions, Graphic Innovators was founded in 1991 a service provider specializing in engineering and remanufacturing of machinery and equipment The company has been serving the graphic packaging and other manufacturing sectors to build optimize and restore equipment  As a remanufacturer of used machinery the company prevented thousands of tons of equipment in use and out of landfills Driven by an…