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Mergers & Acquisitions, Others Cover Announcement of John Kreger as Director of Research
John Kreger’s appointment to the role of director of research was featured across the financial services media landscape.
Read moreIn Reuters: Yvette Babb Comments on Investor Implications of Kenya’s Elections
William Blair Investment Management portfolio manager Yvette Babb provides comment on the investor implications that will follow Kenya’s elections.
Read moreLaura Coy Featured in Sheridan Road Magazine
Laura Coy, head of philanthropy strategy and ESG integration for William Blair, was featured in a Sheridan Road magazine article, “Parting Words: Doing Good,” published August 2022.
Read moreForbes Ranks William Blair’s David Dreifuss, Andrew Feichter, Andrew Sims Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors
Forbes magazine named William Blair’s David Dreifuss, Andrew Feichter, and Andrew Sims to its 2022 Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list for Illinois published August 3. Dreifuss and Feichter also made the magazine’s national list.
Read moreWilliam Blair Ranked a Top Corporate Philanthropist in San Francisco Bay Area
William Blair was ranked among the most charitable companies and organizations in San Francisco Business Times’ 2022 Top 100 Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists list.
Read moreAnalyst’s “Buy” Rating for Wayfair Highlighted by CNBC
William Blair’s “buy” rating for Wayfair, Inc. ($W) was at the center of this CNBC story on the online retailer’s recent performance.
Read moreMatt Fleming Looks at Auto Stocks in Barron’s
William Blair Investment Management’s Matt Fleming adds his thoughts to this Barron’s story centered auto parts retailers and their related investment opportunities.
Read moreAnu Sharma Quoted in Real Deals
Anu Sharma, William Blair’s head of European investment banking, was quoted in European financial services publication Real Deals where he highlights the importance of a “selective” process for transactional activity.
Read moreInvestment Banking’s Expansion of Tech-Enabled Services Capabilities Draws Headlines
William Blair’s investment banking team recently added managing director Blake Jones, along with directors Josh Funt and Louis Oliver, to the group’s tech-enabled services practice, where they will focus on the financial services sector. The announcement was covered widely by financial services and tech industry trade publications.
Read moreFinancial News Names William Blair’s Jack Blomfield a Rising Star of Investment Banking
Jack Blomfield, a William Blair partner and a managing director in the firm’s London office, was named to Financial News Rising Stars of Investment Banking list.
Read moreThurston Discusses Chinese Stock Rally, Slowdown with Barron’s
There are numerous economic and geopolitical factors that have played into a rally in Chinese stocks, though there were signs recently that bullish investor sentiment, activity and resulting returns hit a few “speed bumps” recently. William Blair Investment Management’s Vivian Lin Thurston has her strategy mentioned in Barron’s.
Read moreYahoo! Finance Interviews Steve Maletzky on IPOs
Steve Maletzky, managing director and head of capital markets at William Blair, was featured in this Yahoo! Finance article centering on the “oversupply” of IPO activity.
Read moreNew Investment Banking MDs Profiled in The Deal
Alex Murrill, Manuel Sammut and Eric Sanschagrin, investment bankers in the firm’s London office, joined the firm in July and were subsequently featured in The Deal’s “Euro Movers and Shakers” column.
Read moreBenefits Canada Magazine Recognizes William Blair Among Fastest Growing Money Managers
William Blair topped the list of fastest growing money managers in Canada in the $1 billion to $10 billion assets under management category of Benefits Canada's 2022 Top 40 Money Managers Report.
Read moreResearch Analyst Stephen Sheldon Quoted in FundFire
William Blair research analyst Stephen Sheldon is quoted in this FundFire piece centered on Colliers International Group’s acquisition of Denver-based Versus Capital, a $6 billion real estate fund manager.
Read moreVivian Lin Thurston Quoted in the Wall Street Journal
William Blair Investment Management’s Vivian Lin Thurston was quoted recently in a Wall Street Journal article discussing the forces behind the “turbulence” of stocks in China.
Read moreWilliam Blair’s Expansion of the Private Capital Advisory Group Draws Headlines
Gage Alpert’s addition to the firm’s private capital advisory group was featured in financial services industry press.
Read moreHead of Private Capital Advisory Mike Custar Featured in Wall Street Journal
Mike Custar, head of William Blair’s private capital advisory group, was featured in a Q&A in the Wall Street Journal’s Private Equity Pro, sharing his perspective on secondary deal volume in the second half of 2022.
Read moreEmerging Markets PM Quoted in the Financial Times
Marco Ruijer, emerging markets portfolio manager at William Blair, is quoted in the Financial Times on the topic of investor sentiment and funds related to assets in developing countries.
Read moreKristina Blaschek Discusses Data’s Impact on Asset Management in Citywire
Kristina Blaschek, director of business and technology solutions for William Blair Investment Management, is quoted in this Citywire article on the usage of data in asset management.
Read moreCNN Quotes Ralph Schackart’s Outlook on Amazon, GrubHub Partnership
Amazon and GrubHub announced recently a partnership that will offer Prime members access to a free membership with GrubHub for free delivery for a year. William Blair’s Ralph Schackart wrote analyst note following the announcement which was quoted in this CNN article.
Read moreBloomberg Feature Highlights Media Coverage of Investment Banking’s Growth in Europe
In July William Blair’s investment banking team in Europe added five senior hires, a significant development that was wildly covered in financial industry media outlets in the U.K. and U.S. alike, led by a feature story.
Read moreWilliam Blair Investment Management’s Daniel Wood Quoted in Reuters
In their 1H 2022 markets recap story, Reuters included the perspective of Daniel Wood, an emerging markets debt portfolio manager for William Blair Investment Management.
Read moreBarron’s Names Three William Blair Colleagues Top Women Advisors
Louise Lane, Carlette McMullan, and Jackie Moss were named America’s top women financial advisors in Barron’s annual list released on June 18.
Read moreWilliam Blair Investment Management’s Olga Bitel Mentioned in Morningstar
After the Fed raised interest rates by the largest margin since 1994, William Blair Investment Management global strategist Olga Bitel was quoted by Morningstar.
Read moreAnalyst Jason Ader Quoted in Marketwatch
After their earnings report, Oracle’s stock soared. William Blair research analyst Jason Ader’s outlook on macro factors impacting the brand was included in Marketwatch’s coverage of the news.
Read moreWilliam Blair’s Cybersecurity Company Stock Picks Highlighted by Capital.com
Following the annual cybersecurity-focused RSA Conference held in San Francisco, William Blair’s research team highlighted three stocks they believed to be attractive investments at the moment.
Read moreWilliam Blair’s Growth Stock Conference Featured in New York Times
At William Blair’s annual Growth Stock Conference, attendees were polled about their outlook for the rest of 2022 and the results were featured in the financial services industry liveblog published by the New York Times.
Read moreBloomberg Quotes Jared Lou on Columbia’s Election and its Investor Impact
William Blair Investment Management’s Jared Lou discusses how the presidential election in Columbia is changing—or not changing—the landscape for investors interested in the country’s investment opportunities.
Read moreTrahms, Flynn Published in Waste360
William Blair Investment Banking’s Jo Trahms and Brian Flynn crafted an article—“The Future of Plastic is Shaded Green”—which was published by industry trade magazine Waste360.
Read moreCorwin, Prasad Cited by MedCity News
A research note on biotech company Arcellx written by equity analysts Sami Corwin and Raju Prasad was cited in MedCity News, an industry trade covering the sector.
Read moreWilliam Blair Expands Private Capital Advisory Practice
After launching the firm’s Private Capital Advisory practice in May, William Blair took the first step in bolstering the group’s capabilities with the addition of Tom Marking.
Read moreWilliam Blair Analyst Raju Prasad Comments on Bluebird Bio in Reuters
The FDA recently ruled bluebird bio’s blood disorder therapy as effective, and William Blair analyst Raju Prasad is quoted on the implications for the company.
Read moreMarcelo Assalin Comments on CDS Announcement on Russian Debt
As William Blair Investment Management’s head of emerging markets debt Marcelo Assalin points out, that as far as The Credit Derivatives Determinations Committee is concerned, there’s been Russian default.
Read moreBenefits Canada Ranking Shows William Blair as Fastest Growing Money Manager with Canadian Assets
Each year, Canadian HR and pensions publication Benefits Canada ranks the Top 40 Money Managers with Canadian assets, as well as the fastest growing investors. In 2022, William Blair ranked number one on the list of fastest growing investors in the $1 billion - $10 billion category, noting an impressive 136% growth year-over-year.
Read morePartnership with iMentor Highlighted in Forbes
iMentor Chicago, an organization that is committed to developing a pipeline of workplace talent that mirrors that of the residents in the communities they operate, and William Blair community partner, recently outlined their vision in Forbes, highlighting their partnership with our firm.
Read moreKen McAtamney Makes the Case for U.S. Equities in Barron’s
William Blair Investment Management’s Ken McAtamney is quoted in this Barron’s article where he shares his perspective on the opportunities that may be present in today’s current market volatility.
Read moreChristina Bresani Featured in Bloomberg
Corporate Advisory head Christina Bresani discusses her background, William Blair’s investment banking experience and her outlook for public company M&A in a feature piece in Bloomberg’s Deals newsletter.
Read moreSharon Zackfia Outlines e-Commerce Auto Market in Automotive News
William Blair research analyst Sharon Zackfia recently provided her outlook on the major e-commerce players in auto sales in a story in Automotive News.
Read moreBloomberg Quotes Louie DiPalma on In-Flight WiFi Market
In-flight WiFi service has presented some with headaches in the past. William Blair research analyst Louie DiPalma tells Bloomberg that major investments to the service have come, and will continue to be made in the near-term to help the customer experience, and the bottom line for providers.
Read moreWilliam Blair Announces Private Capital Advisory Practice
William Blair’s new Private Capital Advisory group generates excitement and widespread media coverage.
Read moreStephen Sheldon Weighs in on Commercial Real Estate Investments
Research analyst Stephen Sheldon provides insights on the incredibly active commercial real estate sector, noting that brokerages are focused now more than ever on the impact that innovation, acquisition and service line expansion can impact their bottom line.
Read moreWilliam Blair Wins Real Deals’ European Corporate Finance House of the Year Award
Real Deals recognized William Blair among the industry’s trailblazers across Europe at its 21st private equity awards event.
Read moreBloomberg Cites Johnny Chen and Clifford Lau’s Perspective on the COVID Impacts to China’s Supply Chain, Emerging Markets
As cities around China were facing a fresh round of omicron-related COVID outbreaks, local and global markets reacted accordingly, and William Blair Investment Management’s Johnny Chen and Clifford Lau added their perspective to the situation in Bloomberg.
Read moreCNBC Showcases Research Note on Amazon
Amazon’s stock took one of its hardest hits since 2006 this quarter when they announced lighter-than-expected revenue figures. William Blair’s research note provided key context for CNBC.
Read moreMergers & Acquisitions Names Two William Blair Transactions as Middle Market Deal of the Year, Two Take Home Honorable Mentions
Four William Blair-led transactions were recognized at the annual Middle Market Deal of the Year Awards hosted by Mergers & Acquisitions magazine.
Read moreMcAtamney Discusses Post-COVID Recovery with CNN Business
As key economic indicators pointed to the slowing of economic recovery in a post-COVID world, a report urging active investing released by William Blair Investment Management’s Ken McAtamney was cited by CNN Business.
Read moreJared Lou Presents Outlook on Brazilian Markets in Barron’s
Amidst a bull market in Brazil, William Blair Investment Management’s Jared Lou shares with Barron’s his outlook for investing in the country under current market conditions.
Read moreChristina Bresani Discusses the Impact of Corporate Divestitures on Public M&A Deals with Mergers & Acquisitions
Christina Bresani, William Blair’s head of corporate advisory, recently discussed with Mergers & Acquisitions how corporate divestitures is one strategy that public companies could consider to invigorate the relatively slow start to 2022’s deal volume.
Read moreBarron’s Ranks Four William Blair Advisors Top in America; Names Two Teams in Top 100
William Blair is honored to announce John Cultra, Steve Jesanis, Louise Lane, and Tom Wilson made Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors in America list.
Read moreForbes Ranks 22 William Blair Advisors Best-In-State for 2022
Forbes recognized 22 William Blair wealth advisors in its 2022 Best-In-State list, the highest number of William Blair advisors to make the magazine’s annual state rankings released on April 7.
Read moreMatt Phipps Discusses Biotech Stocks With The Wall Street Transcript
William Blair research analyst Matt Phipps provides his perspective on biotech industry stocks.
Read moreTodd McClone Quoted in Pensions & Investments on India as an Emerging Market
William Blair Investment Management’s Todd McClone shares with Pensions & Investments his thoughts on India as an emerging market in our current global economic landscape.
Read moreAnu Sharma Discusses Mid-Market Conditions with Real Deals
William Blair’s head of European investment banking Anu Sharma is quoted in this Real Deals article discussing the increased demand for investment in the middle market.
Read moreAnalyst Myles Minter Comments on COVID-19 Vax for Children
William Blair’s Myles Minter, a biotech research analyst, discusses the implications and process for approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of five with the Boston affiliate of NPR.
Read moreDaniel Wood Discusses Potential Russian Default with Wall Street Journal
William Blair Investment Management’s Daniel Wood was quoted in this Wall Street Journal article on the potential for the first-ever Russian bond default.
Read moreBenzinga Covers Research Initiation on Mister Car Wash
William Blair’s Ryan Sundby this March initiated coverage on Mister Car Wash with an outperform rating, generating interest from markets media outlet Benzinga.
Read moreBarron’s Names 14 William Blair Advisors Top in State
Barron’s magazine named 14 William Blair advisors to its 2022 top-in-state list. Honorees were among the top advisors from Illinois, Maryland, and Georgia.
Read moreBloomberg News Quotes Brian Singer on Dips, Rallies
William Blair Investment Management’s Brian Singer was quoted in Bloomberg News about his perspective and approach when markets see rallies following dips related to macroeconomic and global factors.
Read moreMarcelo Assalin Discusses Impact of Oil Prices on Markets in Reuters
As the ban on Russian oil that followed the country’s invasion of Ukraine began, William Blair Investment Management’s Marcelo Assalin added his commentary on what the impact would be both on oil prices and global markets at large.
Read moreStephanie Braming Named a Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance
Stephanie Braming, CFA, partner, global head of William Blair Investment Management LLC, was named one of the most influential women in U.S. finance by Barron’s.
Read moreMarcelo Assalin Comments on Russian Bonds in FT
William Blair Investment Management Emerging Markets Debt lead Marcelo Assalin was quoted in the Financial Times on the topic of Russia defaulting on their bonds.
Read moreCapital.com Features Insights on Descartes From Analyst Matthew Pfau
Research analyst Matthew Pfau was quoted extensively in Capital.com on the topic of Descartes (DSGX), a Canadian-based software-as-a-service provider to the global logistics industry.
Read moreSharon Zackfia Discusses E-Commerce Auto Sales with Automotive News
Research analyst Sharon Zackfia was quoted in Automotive News discussing her outlook for the e-commerce market in automotive sales, including Carvana’s next strategy to elicit growth.
Read moreThurston, Lau Featured In Guru Focus
William Blair Investment Management’s Vivian Lin Thurston and Clifford Lau shared their perspective on the Chinese economy and markets with Guru Focus.
Read moreBrent Gledhill Featured in PE Hub’s “Leaders in Private Equity” Series
Firm President and CEO Brent Gledhill discusses valuations, interest rates, ESG considerations, and philanthropy in this Q&A with PE Hub.
Read moreForbes Names 12 William Blair Colleagues to 2022 Top Women Wealth Advisors Lists
Kim Tyson Chenevey, Barbara Cummings, Eve Ellis, Jill Arkwright Harvey, Lindsey Holton, Louise Lane, Laura Linger, Carlette McMullan, Sarah Mercurio, Jackie Moss, Geralyn Sullivan, and Linda Sutkin were named best-in-state women wealth advisors by Forbes.
Read moreFinancial Planning Names William Blair Advisors to Its Top 40 Under 40 Lists
David Dreifuss, Andrew Feichter, and Andrew Sims were named to Financial Planning’s Top 40 Advisors Under 40 regional list. Dreifuss and Feichter also made the magazine’s national list.
Read moreCOO Announcement Draws Headlines
Beth Satterfield’s promotion to Chief Operating Officer was covered by leading financial services industry media outlets.
Read moreBlake Pontius Provides Outlook on ESG Investing to Crain’s Chicago
Blake Pontius, an IM director responsible for William Blair’s integration of ESG considerations into the firm’s investing approach, was included in a comprehensive review of how ESG considerations are shaping investments and companies across the globe in Crain’s Chicago.
Read moreAnu Sharma Featured in Pitchbook
Anu Sharma shares his 2022 M&A and private equity outlook for 2022 with Pitchbook.
Read moreKen Mcatamney Quoted in Citywire
Investment Management’s Ken McAtamney shared his outlook on key market drivers and associated themes with Citywire.
Read moreCEO Announcement Draws Press Coverage
Brent Gledhill’s election to CEO draws widespread press coverage.
Read moreSteve Maletzky Tells Crain’s Why “It’s Hip to Go Public”
Head of equity capital markets Steve Maletzky discussed the IPO outlook as the calendar changed from 2021 to 2022 with Crain’s Chicago Business.
Read moreSharon Zackfia Quoted in Oregon Business Media
In their 2021 “winners and losers” in the Oregon business community article The Oregonian agrees with Sharon Zackfia’s outlook on local coffee chain Dutch Bros.
Read moreNew Head of Equities Scott Mclaughlin Featured in the Media
Scott McLaughlin’s addition to the firm as Head of Equities made headlines this January.
Read moreA Trailblazer Keeps Things Fresh
William Blair wealth manager Louise Lane reflects on her career and looks ahead in a Barron’s feature.
Read moreJim Conniff’s Addition to Investment Banking Team Makes Headlines
Read about Jim Conniff’s addition to the firm’s investment banking team.
Read moreDan Furhman Unpacks The Investing Issues Facing Lawyers In Law360
In this Q&A with Law360, William Blair’s Dan Fuhrman lays the groundwork for lawyers who are looking to take a better grasp of their investing, retirement planning and overall wealth management considerations.
Read moreJo Trahms Analyzes Waste Industry M&A for Waste Today Magazine
In this contributed article for Waste Today Magazine, William Blair’s Jo Trahms outlines her perspective on the current state of M&A activity in the broad environmental services sector.
Read moreStephen Sheldon Discusses Trends For Commercial Real Estate Brokers With Bisnow
In an article for BisNow, William Blair’s Stephen Sheldon discusses the current and emerging trends that are shaping how commercial real estate brokers diversify their investment strategies and operations.
Read moreAnu Sharma Discusses London Growth With Financial News
William Blair’s London office lead Anu Sharma sat down with a reporter from Financial News to discuss the firm’s rapid growth across the European continent and how increased dealmaking work is serving to fuel the firm’s expansion in the region.
Read moreIndia Emerges Evermore Enticing To Investors, McClone Shares With NY Times
There’s no denying the amount of investor focus being placed on China as an emerging market. But, as William Blair portfolio manager Todd McClone told the New York Times, India is making its case in a big way.
Read moreTom Clarke Shares Perspective on Pound with Bloomberg
Tom Clarke, a William Blair portfolio manager, shared his perspective that any shifts to rate hikes made by the Bank of England will only benefit the pound’s value if its accompanied by surges in the economy.
Read moreRyan Sundby Discusses Outdoor Industry Trends With Retail Touchpoints Magazine
In this Retail TouchPoints article, William Blair’s Ryan Sundby shares his perspective on how the safety protocols and social distancing brought forth by COVID-19, and a desire for a more active lifestyle generally, have increased the number of people engaging in sports like running, skiing, hiking, camping and more, and how this shift is signaling change for the outdoor retail industry.
Read moreCarlette McMullan Talks Investments, Markets With Barron’s: Why I’m Bullish on Stocks
William Blair wealth advisor Carlette McMullan, ranked a top women advisor in America and top Illinois advisor by Barron’s, talks investments, markets, and career path with the magazine in a Q&A published July 23.
Read moreBarron’s Interviews Savage Wealth Advisors in Atlanta
William Blair advisors Craig Savage and Kim Tyson Chenevey share with Barron’s magazine their views on serving private wealth clients and the growing interest among them to make a societal impact.
Read moreLouise Lane Featured in Barron's
William Blair’s Louise Lane, ranked a top woman wealth advisor in America by Barron’s, discusses with the magazine how she stayed ahead in the competitive financial services industry and continues to build clients’ wealth.
Read moreBrian Singer Featured In Bloomberg’s “Where To Invest $10,000 Right Now”
Brian Singer said Vietnam is among the more attractive equity markets as we exit the pandemic-ridden year of 2020 and enter 2021.
Read moreDan Hofkin Cited In Investor’s Business Daily About Rh Stock
Dan Hofkin commented on RH (RH), a luxury furniture chain that expected "elevated spending on the home" into the year ahead.
Read moreJohn Kreger Cited In Investor’s Business Daily About Catalent Stock
John Kreger commented on Catalent (CTLT), which had contracts to make three of the leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
Read moreOlga Bitel On TD Ameritrade Network
Olga Bitel talked about the rise of durable goods, following housing.
Read moreBrian Scullion In People & Markets Profile
In a full-page feature, Brian Scullion explained the benefits of his medical background to investment banking. Published by International Financing Review.
Read moreLotta Moberg Talks to Financial Times About Rate Cuts’ Unprecedented Pace
In a Financial Times opinion piece, Lotta Moberg discussed how central bankers are cutting rates at an unprecedented pace.
Read moreDan Connolly Talks To Barron's About Mergers Rebound
Dan Connolly discusses the momentum of mergers and acquisitions during COVID-19.
Read moreSharon Zackfia Comments In S&P Story About Default Risk For Biggest U.S. Restaurants
Sharon Zackfia commented to S&P Global Market Intelligence about Dave & Buster's.
Read moreJim Golan Talks Microsoft and AMD on TD Ameritrade Network
Jim Golan discussed possible Microsoft and Tik Tok deal, plus AMD gains.
Read moreNick Heymann Weighs in on Acquisitive Honeywell in Wall Street Journal
Despite a decline and a drop in demand due to COVID-19, Honeywell was looking for acquisition targets.
Read moreSteve Maletzky Talks To Crains About Robust Chicago Ipos Despite The Virus
Steve Maletzky addressed the increased pace of IPOs in the current environment.
Read moreBloomberg: Marcelo Assalin Weighs In on Argentine Bid to Revive Debt Negotiations
Marcelo Assalin was interviewed in Bloomberg Newswire’s story Argentine Bid to Revive Debt Negotiations Sends Bonds Higher.
Read moreDan Connolly in Wall Street Journal Pro Article on Increase in Deal-Making
Dan Connolly discusses the increased merger and acquisition activity by private equity in the period prior to the election.
Read moreFinancial Planning Round-Up Shows William Blair a Winner in Recruiting
The Walsh, Amar & Associates move from Merrill Lynch was mentioned in Financial Planning feature.
Read moreIn S&P Interview, Steve Maletzky Addresses Q2 Equity Capital Market Issuance Surge
Steve Maletzky explained a U.S. record led the global trend.
Read moreJonathan Ho Tells Investor’s Business Daily Fastly Stock Benefited From Covid-Era Demand
Jonathan Ho said Fastly (at this time, biggest gainer during COVID-19 out of online content delivery networks) saw an increase in traffic and number of customers.
Read moreBlake Pontius Talks to CNN Business About “Woke” ESG Investment Strategies’ Growth, Fueled by Millenials
Blake Pontius said social themes were already becoming more important to investors, and this has been accelerated with concerns about injustice.
Read moreDylan Carden Talks to the Business Of Fashion About the Subscription Box Model
Dylan Carden weighed in on probability of ongoing success of beauty and clothing subscription boxes, which saw a surge in new customers during COVID-19.
Read moreJim Golan, David Ricci Talk to Investor’s Business Daily About Large Cap Growth Fund and Microsoft
Jim Golan and David Ricci were featured in the Investor’s Business Daily article Fund Excels with Big Bets on Microsoft, Other Stocks with an Edge.
Read moreJim Golan on Reuters
In this Reuters video interview, Jim Golan discussed stocks associated with work-from-home—not only due to the virus but the growing Millennial workforce.
Read moreJohn Cultra: How I’m Investing Now
William Blair’s John Cultra was featured in this Barron’s Advisor Profile.
Read moreKen McAtamney Featured on Moneylife: The Big Interview
Ken McAtamney talked economy, COVID-19, and accelerated change on this business and financial radio show/podcast.
Read moreIn Financial Times, Tom Clarke Addresses Hedge Funds’ Brace For Second Stock Plunge
London’s Tom Clarke told the Financial Times markets could reach new lows, but there’s no doubt in which direction policymakers want markets to go.
Read moreKen McAtamney Talks To Citywire About Tech Trends Beyond Fangs
Ken McAtamney was part of a Citywire Selector feature about rising tech stock trends beyond Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google.
Read moreBhavan Suri Speaks to CNBC Pro About Stocks Benefiting From Digital Transformation
Bhavan Suri talked to CNBC Pro about stocks benefiting in wake of digital transformation accelerated by the COVID-19 virus.
Read moreStephen Sheldon Interviewed By Wall Street Transcript On Real Estate Tech Companies
Stephen Sheldon discussed the outlook for the real estate tech sector with TWST.
Read moreOlga Bitel Talks Monetary Policy On TD Ameritrade Network
Olga Bitel was featured on TD Ameritrade TV discussing the necessity of monetary policy to avoid economic crisis.
Read moreSteve Tole Talks To Merger and Acquisitions About Dealmaking Under Quarantine
Steve Tole was featured in the Merger & Acquisitions article “Dealmaking Under Quarantine: 8 Private Equity and M&A Pros Share Strategies While Social Distancing.”
Read moreWilliam Blair Highlighted In efinancial careers For Making Interns Full-Time Offers
efinancial careers reported that in 2020, William Blair and other firms made interns full-time offers for after they graduate even before internships started.
Read moreJim Golan Joins Money Life Podcast, Advises Thinking Longer-Term
Jim Golan advised on the Money Life podcast to look for companies that will be healthy three to five years from now.
Read moreKen McAtamney On Covid-19 And Global Investment Opportunities In Advisor Perspectives
Ken McAtamney offered his perspective on how the coronavirus is reshaping global investment opportunities. He joined a podcast hosted by Advisor Perspectives.
Read moreLouie DiPalma In The Street Discussing Higher Stock Prices For Flir Systems
Louie DiPalma spoke with The Street about FLIR Systems’ stock price jump on a report of Amazon using thermal cameras to accelerate COVID screening for employees.
Read moreJonathan Ho Talks To Dallas Business Journal About Tyler Technologies
Jonathan Ho talked to Dallas Business Journal about why software firm Tyler Technologies is outpacing the market and investors are lining up.
Read moreBrian Weinstein Discusses COVID Antibody Tests on CNBC's Closing Bell
Brian Weinstein joined CNBC’s Closing Bell to discuss antibody tests, which he said have limitations.
Read moreJim Golan Discusses Market Swings on TD Ameritrade Network
Jim Golan discussed COVID-19-related market swings, upcoming earnings reports, and scenarios for a possible recovery.
Read moreWilliam Blair Ranks Seventh On Crain’s Chicago Business 2020 Money Managers List
William Blair was ranked seventh on the Crain’s Chicago Business list of 2020’s largest money managers for the second consecutive year.
Read moreThis $1 Billion Top Advisor Says 2020 Will Be A Good Year For Active Managers
Forbes interviewed William Blair’s Louise Lane and got her take on international markets, tempering client expectations, and more.
Read moreDaniel Higgins Clegg in Crain's
Daniel Higgins Clegg discusses a new LGBTQ+ group for professionals in the financial services industry with Crain's magazine.
Read moreWealth Advisor Jackie Moss Discusses How William Blair’s Community Partnerships Empower Youth
William Blair's community partnership with MetroSquash and wealth advisor Jackie Moss were featured in the November issue of Chicago’s Making It Better magazine.
Read moreHidden Gems
William Blair’s Mike Balkin and Ward Sexton tell Barron’s how they seek growing companies the market doesn’t yet see or understand.
Read moreMatt Gooch in the Netherlands' M&A Magazine
Head of European Investment Banking Matthew Gooch was profiled in The Netherlands' M&A Magazine.
Read moreChristina Bresani Featured in Mergermarket on Gender Diversity in M&A
Investment banking managing director Christina Bresani was featured extensively in a Mergermarket article on the importance of gender diversity in M&A and corporate boardrooms.
Read moreTom Clarke on CNBC's Squawk Box Europe
Portfolio manager Tom Clarke appeared on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box Europe’ program in an interview with anchor Geoff Cutmore discussing how to navigate geopolitical uncertainty.
Read moreMatt Conaty on Digital Transformation with Mergers & Acquisitons Magazine
Investment Banking Director Matt Conaty was interviewed by Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine at ACG InterGrowth.
Read moreBrett Paschke Guest Blog for Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
William Blair's head of equity capital markets Brett Paschke testified May 23 before a House subcommittee on preserving the vitality of public markets. In June, he followed-up his visit to Congress with a guest blog for the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
Read moreLarry De Maria on "Bloomberg Markets"
Analyst Larry De Maria discusses Deere & Company's recent earnings and overall outlook for industrials with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro.
Read moreMike Balkin on CNBC's "Closing Bell"
Mike Balkin appeared in a live segment from the New York Stock Exchange on CNBC's 'Closing Bell' program in a discussion with anchors Kelly Evans and Wilfred Frost, commenting on the outlook for domestic small cap equities.
Read moreBeth Satterfield Included in Dynamic Women of Chicago Listing
Beth Satterfield, managing director and head of market development for William Blair’s investment banking team, was included in CS magazine’s list of “Dynamic Women of Chicago.” The article, which appeared in the May 2018 issue, profiles 28 women who are influencers in their industries and contributors to the Chicago community.
Read moreFritz Buerger in Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine Healthcare Cover Story
Healthcare Managing Director Fritz Buerger was quoted in Mergers & Acquisitions magazine’s May 2018 cover story on investments private equity firms are making across various healthcare sectors.
Read moreBeth Pickens CNBC Interview
Consumers today want to "vote with their wallets," Beth Pickens, managing director for global consumer and retail at William Blair, said.
Read moreMergermarket Report: Navigating the Modern Deal Processes
Managing Director Mike Siska was profiled in a report on what factors matter most in the race to close an M&A deal.
Read moreMike Siska on Dealmaking in Online Meal-Kit Delivery Sector
Consumer & Retail Managing Director Mike Siska was quoted in an M&A Magazine article on the online meal-kit delivery sector.
Read moreHow to Make Sure Deals Close: Abandoned Acquisitions
Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Mark Brady participates in a videocast by The Deal on the mysteries behind why some deals are more likely than others to fail and what factors are significantly predictive of deal failure.
Read moreBrett Paschke Participates in IFR Roundtable
Brett Paschke, Head of Equity Capital Markets, participated in a IFR’s U.S. equity capital markets roundtable with other finance leaders.
Read moreMike Siska in Retail Interview with The Deal
Consumer and Retail Managing Director Mike Siska participated in a video interview with The Deal on recent consumer & retail trends and the effect on M&A.
Read moreNick Heymann on CNBC's "Squawk Box"
William Blair analyst Nick Heymann discusses the differences between Honeywell and GE with CNBC’s “Squawk Box.”
Read moreNick Heymann on CNBC's "Squawk Box"
Analyst Nick Heymann shares his top stock picks as industrial production posts gains and U.S. manufacturing is in an upswing.
Read moreJamie Wildman in The Deal
Financial Sponsors Group Managing Director Jamie Wildman was quoted throughout a recent article on the deal landscape for the remainder of 2017.
Read moreBeth Pickens Quoted in CNBC Article on Global Retail Sector
Consumer and Retail Managing Director Beth Pickens was quoted in a CNBC article on the state of global retail.
Read moreThe Fourth Industrial Revolution: Automation, Sensors, Connectivity, and IoT
In a recent Chief Executive Officer magazine article, Corey Ryan, head of William Blair’s industrial technology investment banking practice, looks at how the increasing adoption of automation, sensors, connectivity, and the Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping manufacturing environments across industries.
Read moreJohn Andrew Quoted in Euromoney
Investment banker John Andrew was quoted in a Euromoney article on the Italian investment banking sector.
Read moreKarl Palasz In Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine
Healthcare Managing Director Karl Palasz contributed an article on post-acute care software to Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine. William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Brightree, which was acquired by ResMed in 2016 and named Deal of the Year by the magazine.
Read moreMichael Collinson In The Grocer Global 50 Report
Consumer and Retail Managing Director Michael Collinson was quoted across a number of articles in hard copy and online versions of The Grocer Global 50 Report.
Read moreBeth Pickens on CNBC
London Managing Director Beth Pickens is interviewed on CNBC and discusses the differences when it comes to retailers in the UK and U.S.
Read moreStewart Licudi Quoted in Several Publications Following Hung Parliment
London Managing Director Stewart Licudi was quoted in Financial News, The Telegraph, Private Equity International, Unquote, and Private Equity News following the shock election result on Thursday, June 8.
Read moreMike Siska Featured in Auto Glass Repair and Replacement Magazine
Managing Director Mike Siska was quoted in an Auto Glass Repair and Replacement Magazine article on the ten year anniversary of the Belron acquisition of Safelite.
Read moreHow Protectionist Attitudes Impact the M&A Market
Mark Brady, global head of mergers and acquisitions, participated in a roundtable discussion with The Deal on the current cross-border deal-making environment.
Read moreRaphael Grunschlag Coverage in Private Equity News
London Managing Director Raphael Grunschlag was quoted throughout a Private Equity News article on private equity investing trends in tech M&A.
Read moreGareth Down in EP Vantage Medtech 2016 in Review
The annual EP Vantage Medtech 2016 in Review report offers analysis and expert commentary on M&A deals venture financing, initial public offerings and FDA approvals in the medtech sector during 2016.
Read moreHeather Mosbacher Reiner in Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine Video Interview
Director Heather Mosbacher Reiner recently participated in a roundtable with Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine. As part of her participation, she recorded a short video on intermediaries and how they find the right lenders.
Read moreITRS Sale from The Carlyle Group to TA Associates Featured in The Deal
London Managing Director Raphael Grunschlag was quoted in an article in The Deal on the sale of ITRS to TA Associates.
Read moreBeth Pickens on CNBC
Managing Director Beth Pickens discusses how New York and London fashion weeks have become political with CNBC.
Read moreJ.P. Young Featured in M&A Magazine on Dodd-Frank
Managing Director was interviewed by Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine on the new administration’s potential dismantling of Dodd-Frank.
Read moreStewart Licudi on Bloomberg Radio
Managing Director Stewart Licudi speaks about private equity in light of Brexit with Bloomberg Radio.
Read moreGrowth Opportunities for Own-Label Suppliers
Managing Director Michael Collinson writes about the growth opportunities for own-label suppliers for The Grocer.
Read moreDivesting for Growth: The Value of Selling Non-Core Units
Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Mark Brady is interviewed by Mergermarket and featured at length in an article on the value of selling non-core units for growth.
Read moreMergers & Acquisitions Magazine: Where is the Deal Flow?
Andy Miller, a director in the firm’s investment banking business, was part of a panel at Mergers & Acquisition Magazine’s MM360 conference in November. A write-up of the panel titled “Where is the Deal Flow?” was included online and in the January issue of the magazine.
Read moreRaphael Grunschlag in The Register
Raphael Grunschlag, head of William Blair’s European technology team, comments on the pending sale of Clearswift to RUAG in The Register.
Read moreBeth Pickens on CNBC
Managing Director Beth Pickens discusses how consumers have been trained to increasingly buy early.
Read moreNick Heymann on Bloomberg TV
Analyst Nick Heymann discusses General Electric’s and Honeywell’s third-quarter results.
Read moreStewart Licudi on Bloomberg Radio
Managing Director Stewart Licudi discusses M&A activity after the Brexit referendum on Bloomberg Radio.
Read moreBeth Pickens on CNBC's 'Sqawk Box Europe'
Managing Director Beth Pickens discusses the disruption of fashion with CNBC.
Read moreGame Theory in Investing
Brian Singer discusses the use of game theory in investing on Bloomberg Asia’s Trending Business program.
Read moreThe Case for Small Caps
William Blair’s Mike Balkin makes the case for small-cap stocks ahead of a possible Fed rate hike on CNBC's “Closing Bell.”
Read moreSteve Maletzky Globes Interview on Public Markets and Israeli IPOs
Managing Director Steve Maletzky was interviewed by the Globes, an Israeli publication, on the public markets and Israeli IPOs coming to Wall Street.
Read moreCybersecurity Firms Draw Buyers, as Hackers Invade Agencies, Campaigns, Corporations and Individuals
William Blair Managing Director Scott Stevens was interviewed by Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine for an article on cybersecurity and the growing value of cybersecurity providers.
Read moreBrett Paschke on the Tech IPO Market in the Wall Street Journal
William Blair Head of Equity Capital Markets Brett Paschke was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on the IPO market for tech companies. The article highlights Talend's stock surge as only the fifth tech IPO in 2016.
Read moreNick Heymann on CNBC's 'Squawk Box'
Analyst Nick Heymann breaks down General Electric Company’s quarterly results on a segment of CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box.’
Read moreBob Napoli on CNBC's "Power Lunch"
Analyst Bob Napoli previews American Express’s earnings in a CNBC's ‘Power Lunch’ “Bull vs. Bear” discussion.
Read moreTPG Enters Ophthalmology Sector with Beaver-Visitec Deal
William Blair Managing Director Brian Scullion, M.D. was featured in an article by The Deal on private equity firm TPG’s acquisition of ophthalmology firm Beaver-Visitec.
Read moreJim O'Connor on WGN Radio
William Blair’s head of Venture Capital, Jim O’Connor, discusses building businesses and the entrepreneurial environment with WGN’s Suzanne Muchin.
Read moreBrexit Losers
Real estate and European financials will likely bear the brunt of the Brexit fallout, says William Blair’s Brian Singer.
Read moreBrexit a Blow to EU Leadership
Tom Clarke tells The Sunday Times of London that Brexit is a big blow to EU leadership at a time when populism is on the rise.
Read moreLoser in White House Race: Banks
William Blair’s Brian Singer told Forbes.com he believes the financials sector’s challenges will persist no matter which U.S. presidential candidate wins the election in November.
Read moreMichelle Seitz Talks Blockchain
Michelle Seitz discusses the potential impact of blockchain on the asset-management industry with the Financial Times.
Read morePickens: Burberry Asia Strategy Will Pay Off
Beth Pickens, William Blair managing director of global consumer and retail told First Word Europe’s Anna Edwards that Burberry hasn’t been able to gauge which of its various strategies would pay off and now investors have to wait and see whether Burberry’s bets on Asia markets pay off.
Read moreFinancial Sponsor Secondary Activity Picks Up
William Blair Managing Director Steve Maletzky talks to The Deal on the uptick of financial sponsor secondary offering activity.
Read moreWatch Spain, Not the U.K.
William Blair’s Brian Singer, interviewed for a Bloomberg article, pins stock-market fortunes on Spain, not Brexit.
Read moreBeth Pickens on CNBC
Beth Pickens, William Blair managing director of consumer and retail investment banking out of London, explains how U.K. retailer Next can enhance its relationship with the consumer.
Read moreOpportunity in Small Caps
Mike Balkin, co-manager of William Blair’s Small Cap Growth strategy, explained why he believes small caps will provide opportunity on CNBC’s “Closing Bell.”
Read moreNick Heymann on Bloomberg Radio
Analyst Nick Heymann discusses General Electric and Honeywell earnings on Bloomberg Radio.
Read moreWilliam Blair Teams with Australia’s Allier Capital to Expand ‘Down Under’
William Blair announced a strategic alliance with Allier Capital, an Australia-based independent financial advisory firm. In an interview with Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine, Global Head of Investment Banking Brent Gledhill discusses the expanded relationship with Allier Capital.
Read moreLarry De Maria on Bloomberg Radio
Analyst Larry De Maria discusses the outlook for agriculture in a segment of Bloomberg Surveillance with Tom Keene and Michael McKee.
Read moreWilliam Blair Moves Into Ohio
William Blair announced that it has continued its strategic expansion of its public finance investment banking business by hiring a well-known Ohio municipal banking team headed by Andrew Brossart, managing director.
Read moreWilliam Blair Economist Confident Despite Selloff
William Blair Economist Olga Bitel told a Centre for Investor Education conference in Australia last week that the recent profound market selloff was not due to any worsening outlook for global growth.
Read moreHow Low Will Oil Go?
Brian Singer, Head of the Dynamic Allocation Strategies team, discusses energy prices in a recent issue of Money magazine.
Read moreBrexit and the British Pound
Tom Clarke, a portfolio manager on William Blair’s Dynamic Allocation Strategies team, recently discussed declines in the British pound surrounding the prospect of a "Brexit" in The Wall Street Journal.
Read moreNicholas Heymann on CNBC
Analyst Nicholas Heymann discusses the potential merger between Honeywell International Inc. and United Technologies Corporation and notes that there are many elements to consider if there were to be a deal.
Read moreBrian Scullion, M.D. Quoted in Two Healthcare Articles from EP Vantage
Healthcare managing director Brian Scullion shared his expertise in two recent EP Vantage articles.
Read moreBeth Satterfield Discusses the Importance of Diversity with Mergers & Acquisitions
Beth Satterfield, managing director, talks about the value of a diverse deal team and the firm’s recruitment of women with Mergers & Acquisitions.
Read moreNPR Interviews Nick Heymann
In a radio interview, analyst Nicholas Heymann discusses GM’s growth history with NPR’s Chris Arnold.
Read moreAndrew Kaye on What 2016 Will Bring Tech Stock Investors With Computer Business Review
Andrew Kaye, managing director and head of Asia for William Blair, discussed 2016 themes for technology firms with Computer Business Review magazine
Read more"Closing the Gender Gap" in Investment Banking
Mergers & Acquisitions magazine, in an article titled “Closing the Gender Gap,” profiled William Blair’s success in enhancing recruiting and career development for female professionals.
Read moreCrain's Chicago Business Highlights William Blair's Growing Investment Banking Business
Mark Brady, William Blair’s global head of mergers and acquisitions, discussed the increase in both the number and value of transactions at William Blair in a recent Crain’s article.
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