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Equity Research
Economics Weekly: And Now for the Inventory Correction
In this Economics Weekly, we examine the current inventory situation—with supply chains now clearing but demand slowing, companies are getting a better sense of stock levels and of how much is too much.
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Legend Biotech Corporation: Initiation of Research Coverage
William Blair initiated research coverage of Legend Biotech Corporation (LEGN $66.54), a commercial-stage company focused on the development and commercialization of cell therapies for the treatment of cancer.
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Economics Weekly: What Past Easing Cycles Tell Us About the Future
In this Economics Weekly, we examine previous easing cycles—how long rates stay at their peak levels before easing starts, how large is the first cut, and how much do rates decline in 12 months and over the entire cycle—and whether we can draw any conclusions regarding the easing cycle we might be in for when the next one finally gets underway.
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GrowthZone Has Been Acquired by Lead Edge Capital
William Blair acted as exclusive financial advisor to GrowthZone, LLC, a portfolio company of Greenridge Growth Partners, in connection with its sale to Lead Edge Capital.
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Economics Weekly: The Banking System—Not Out of the Woods Just Yet
In this Economics Weekly, we highlight the four key problems in the banking system, how these issues are being addressed, what it means for the Fed, and what credit markets are telling us about their view of the situation.
Read moreAmino Health Has Received an Equity Investment and a Senior Secured Credit Facility
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Amino Health in arranging debt and equity capital to refinance its existing indebtedness and support its continued growth.
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SPX Technologies Has Agreed to Acquire ASPEQ
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to SPX Technologies (NYSE:SPXC) in connection with its pending acquisition of ASPEQ Heating Group, a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners.
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Private Wealth Management
Four William Blair Advisors Are Ranked Top in America by Barron’s; Three Teams Make Top 100
William Blair’s John Cultra, Steve Jesanis, Craig Savage, and Tom Wilson were named to Barron’s 2023 Top 100 Financial Advisors in America list released on April 14. In addition, three William Blair wealth management teams were ranked among the top 100 in the nation.
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Private Wealth Management
Forbes Names 25 William Blair Advisors Best in State for 2023
William Blair was honored to have 25 wealth advisors recognized as best in state by Forbes, the firm's largest group to make the magazine’s annual state listing released on April 4.
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Investment Banking
Mergers & Acquisitions Names William Blair’s Solange Velazquez one of the 2023 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A
Solange-Marie Velazquez, a managing director in William Blair’s technology investment banking group, was named to Mergers & Acquisitions’ 2023 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A list published February 27.
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Corporate
Crain’s Chicago Names Top Chicago Money Managers
Crain’s Chicago Business recently named its Top Money Managers in Chicago, where William Blair was ranked No. 7.
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Investment Management
Barron’s Names Stephanie Braming an Influential Woman 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 for a second consecutive year.
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Investment Management
William Blair Investment Management Shortlisted in Three Categories for UK Pensions Awards
Professional Pensions, an industry publication covering the institutional investment management sector, recently named William Blair Investment Management to the shortlist in three categories at its annual UK Pensions Awards.
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Private Wealth Management
Four William Blair Advisors Are Ranked Top in America by Barron’s; Three Teams Make Top 100
William Blair’s John Cultra, Steve Jesanis, Craig Savage, and Tom Wilson were named to Barron’s 2023 Top 100 Financial Advisors in America list released on April 14. In addition, three William Blair wealth management teams were ranked among the top 100 in the nation.
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Josh Ollek Discusses Aviation Deal with MiBiz
William Blair investment banking’s Josh Ollek was quoted in regional business magazine MiBiz following the announcement of Northern Jet Management’s merger with SpeedBird.
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Forbes Names 25 William Blair Advisors Best in State for 2023
William Blair was honored to have 25 wealth advisors recognized as best in state by Forbes, the firm's largest group to make the magazine’s annual state listing released on April 4.
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Private Capital Advisory Additions Featured in Private Equity International
William Blair’s addition of three senior hires in the firm’s Private Capital Advisory group led to positive media coverage in the financial services sector.
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Mergers & Acquisitions Names William Blair’s Solange Velazquez one of the 2023 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A
Solange-Marie Velazquez, a managing director in William Blair’s technology investment banking group, was named to Mergers & Acquisitions’ 2023 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A list published February 27.
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