Managing Director, Consumer & Retail
Michael Sabo is a managing director for William Blair based in the firm’s Chicago office. He originally joined William Blair's investment banking team in 2016. Before joining William Blair, he worked for Robert W. Baird, Chilmark Partners, and Credit Suisse. Prior to starting his career in finance, Michael was a professional golfer on the Canadian PGA Tour and Web.com Tour.
has been acquired by
a portfolio company of Sycamore Partners
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Svendsen Sport, a portfolio company of Maj Invest Equity, in connection with its sale to Pure Fishing, a portfolio company of Sycamore Partners.
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has made a growth investment in
William Blair acted as the financial advisor to LightBay Capital in connection with its growth investment in Burton. Burton is a leading provider of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services.
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a portfolio company of Tenex Capital Management
has been acquired by
a portfolio company of Leonard Green and Berkshire Partners
William Blair acted as the lead financial advisor to AquaCentral, a portfolio company of Tenex Capital Management, in connection with its sale to Heritage Pool Supply Group.
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has been recapitalized by
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to RefrigiWear in connection with its recapitalization by Sentinel Capital Partners.
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a portfolio company of Sterling Investment Partners
has been acquired by
William Blair acted as the lead financial advisor to All My Sons, a portfolio company of Sterling Investment Partners, in connection with its sale to Golden Gate Capital.
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has been acquired by
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to SiOnyx, a privately held company, in connection with its sale to DC Capital Partners.
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has been acquired by
has been acquired by
a portfolio company of BDT Capital Partners
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Amid rapidly evolving consumer preferences and the proliferation of new brands and channels, our experience and relationships throughout the consumer and retail industry have allowed us to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients. Corporate boards, management teams, and business owners turn to us for execution excellence, sector expertise, deep relationships with strategic, financial, and family buyers, and creative public and private capital market solutions.
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