a portfolio company of Clearview Capital
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Director, Consumer & Retail
Brian Oleniczak is a director for William Blair based in the firm’s Chicago office. He originally joined William Blair’s investment banking team in 2012. Before joining William Blair, he worked for Mesirow Financial.
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William Blair is acting as the lead financial advisor and capital markets advisor to Black Rifle Coffee Company in its pending merger with Silver Box Engaged Merger Corp I.
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William Blair acted as financial advisor to Orbit Irrigation, a portfolio company of Platinum Equity, in connection with its pending sale to Husqvarna Group (OM: HUSQ B) for approximately $480 million.
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a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners
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William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Cardenas Markets, Inc. with its sale to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. In connection with this transaction, KKR and Victory Park Capital are purchasing Mi Pueblo Food Centers. Transaction terms were not disclosed. The transaction closed on November 29, 2016.
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William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Cornfields Inc. in connection with its sale to Eagle Family Foods Group, a portfolio company of Kelso & Company.
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William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Mallet & Company, a portfolio company of ICV Partners, in connection with its sale to Vantage Specialty Chemicals, a portfolio company of The Jordan Company.
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