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News and Events

  • William Blair Deepens Sector Expertise With Strategic Hires Across Chemicals, Energy, and Equity Capital Markets

    William Blair today announced another step in its continued growth with the addition of three managing directors, expanding the firm’s Industrial Growth Products team to provide enhanced coverage in the chemicals and specialty materials and in the energy transition, power, and electrification sectors, while also bolstering its comprehensive Equity Capital Markets capabilities.

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  • Alcon Inc. and RxSight, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    Analyst Steven Lichtman initiated research coverage of Alcon Inc. (ALC $80.42) and RxSight, Inc. (RXST $9.11) and resumed William Blair’s coverage of The Cooper Companies, Inc. (COO $80.48) and Sight Sciences, Inc. (SGHT $6.03). All four companies are in the medical technology industry and specialize in vision and eye care products.

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  • Carlisle Companies Incorporated: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL $341.01), the leading manufacturer of single-ply commercial roofing membranes and a variety of building envelope solutions.

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  • Community Engagement at William Blair: A Year in Review

    Colleagues across the firm stepped up in extraordinary ways in 2025, dedicating their time, expertise, and passion to causes that matter most to them.

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  • Equine Network Has Agreed to be Acquired by Global Sport Group

    William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Equine Network, a portfolio company of Growth Catalyst Partners, in connection with the pending sale to Global Sport Group, a portfolio company of CVC Capital Partners plc.

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  • Boyne Capital Partners Raises Single-Asset Continuation Fund for Pilot Energy

    William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Boyne Capital Partners in connection with the raising of its single-asset continuation fund to acquire Pilot Energy from BCM Fund I, LP and other shareholders.

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  • Xylem Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

    William Blair initiated research coverage of Xylem Inc. (XYL $142.91), the world’s largest pure-play water company.

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Awards and Recognition

  • 14 William Blair Women Wealth Advisors Named Best-in-State by Forbes

    "We’re incredibly proud to celebrate the growing number of William Blair women wealth advisors recognized on Forbes’ list,” said Ryan DeVore, head of William Blair Private Wealth Management.

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  • Laura Van Peenan Honored Among Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A

    Laura Van Peenan was recently named one of the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A by Mergers & Acquisitions.

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  • Record 29 William Blair Teams Named by Forbes as Best-in-State

    Congratulations to our William Blair private wealth management teams on making Forbes’ list, released January 7.

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  • William Blair Investment Management Named a 2025 Best Place to Work

    William Blair Investment Management was named a Best Place to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments magazine for the 13th year.

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  • The Cultra Wealth Management Group Recognized as a Top Team by Forbes

    Congratulations to the Cultra Wealth Management Group for being named on Forbes magazine’s America’s Top Wealth Management Teams list, released November 12.

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    William Blair Investment Management Wins Citywire Asia Asset Management Award

    William Blair Investment Management was named Best Emerging Markets Local Currency Fixed Income Manager by Citywire Asia at their Asset Management Awards 2025.

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In The Media

  • Dan Polsky Quoted in Mergermarket

    William Blair investment banking syndicate managing director Dan Polsky was quoted in Mergermarket’s story focused on the “obstacles”—from the government shutdown slowing SEC review to global economic factors—facing companies interested in going public in December.

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  • Michael Patchen Published in Institutional Asset Manager

    William Blair Investment Management global equity research analyst Michael Patchen was published in Institutional Asset Manager, stemming from his article on how the current geopolitical landscape has shifted how the EU and its member states need to think about defense spending.

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  • Sharon Zackfia Highlights Impact of Millennials, Gen Z on Cruise Industry for the Financial Times

    William Blair research analyst Sharon Zackfia was quoted in the Financial Times’ coverage of how millennials and Gen Z consumers are having a significant impact on the cruise sector after the COVID-19 pandemic slowed the industry to a crawl.

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  • Vivian Lin Thurston Guests on Bloomberg’s “The China Show”

    William Blair Investment Management portfolio manager Vivian Lin Thurston was a featured guest on Bloomberg’s “The China Show,” where she discussed how, among other factors, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut led to shifts in investor sentiment for certain Chinese assets and classes.

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  • The Wall Street Journal Turns to Dylan Carden for Commentary on TJ Maxx

    William Blair research analyst Dylan Carden was quoted in The Wall Street Journal’s coverage of the forecast from T.J. Maxx’s parent company, TJX, for holiday 2025 and how it continues to lure budget-conscious to its brands, which also include Marshalls and Home Goods.

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+1 312 364 5290
pswanton@williamblair.com

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+1 312 364 8565
cthonis@williamblair.com

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