Harris Williams is an American multinational independent investment bank and financial services company specializing in advisory services and financing for middle-market companies. The firm provides a variety of advisory services including mergers & acquisitions, fairness opinions, and restructuring advisory. Harris Williams operates as a subsidiary of PNC Financial Services.

Harris Williams is a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver superior outcomes to help them grow.

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Several trends are driving value-creation opportunities in the food and beverage ingredients sector, including foodservice channel growth, a challenging labor environment, and an increasing consumer preference for natural and premium products. In this article, senior bankers from our Consumer Group discuss the tailwinds for food ingredient companies that serve customers across the foodservice and consumer packaged goods channels and the traits that drew strategic and financial buyers to three recent Harris Williams clients. https://lnkd.in/et8dYn-C

Tim Alexander, Brant Cash, Ryan Freeman, Andy Warczak

Our Consumer Group and our Technology Group recently surveyed a cross-section of 1,000 consumers to understand their shopping behaviors and preferences. The results provide valuable insight into the e-commerce sector’s long-term growth, today’s dynamic consumer journey, and the opportunities for brands going forward. Here, they summarize the 2024 survey with the key findings from this research and implications for brands and investors.  https://lnkd.in/eckJz7pq

William Bain, Ryan Budlong, Brian Titterington, Bernardo Villar

Across the post-acute market, several secular trends are driving heightened investor interest in software solutions. Due to factors ranging from an aging U.S. population and a sharpening focus on managing healthcare costs to the evolving artificial intelligence landscape, providers are increasingly embracing technology to create competitive advantages in post-acute care. Access our latest report to learn more about these trends and how they’re impacting M&A in the space. https://lnkd.in/eamYBhWX

James Clark, Dan Linsalata, Michael Mahoney

We recently advised an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital on their acquisition of CHA Consulting, Inc. CHA is a leading full-service engineering, design, consulting, and program management firm providing a range of technology-enabled services to public, private, and institutional clients. We look forward to following their future success. https://lnkd.in/eT7wkXdu #mergersandacquisitions

Greg Waller

We recently advised Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC, a portfolio company of RHV Capital, LLC, on their sale of a majority stake to Knox Lane. Based in Rockville, Maryland, Guardian is a one-stop-shop provider of fire protection services across a diverse base of customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. We look forward to following their continued success in partnership with Knox Lane. https://lnkd.in/ezZuSTaB #mergersandacquisitions

Brian Lucas, Taylor Morris, Bill Greven

Strong tailwinds are generating significant value-creation opportunities in the pet food sector. The pet food companies that differentiate themselves will be best positioned for growth going forward. In this latest article, senior professionals from our Consumer Group share important pet food trends driving investor interest and how recent Harris Williams clients Butternut Box | B Corp and IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients exemplify the growth potential within premium pet food and specialty ingredients. https://lnkd.in/ggZsBiiC

William Bain, Ryan Budlong, Andreas Poth, Daniel Wang, Konstantin Molinari, Bernardo Villar

We recently advised WRM Companies (Waste Resource Management), a portfolio company of NGP Energy Technology Partners, on their sale to Ridgewood Infrastructure. WRM is a mission-critical provider of liquids and wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal serving the commercial and industrial market. We look forward to following their continued success. https://lnkd.in/ecqYprJC #mergersandacquisitions

Brian Lucas, Luke Semple, Taylor Morris, Patrick Fitzsimmons

We recently advised Patriot Pickle, a portfolio company of Swander Pace Capital, on their acquisition by H.I.G. Capital. Based in Wayne, New Jersey, Patriot Pickle is a leading refrigerated pickle and fermented foods platform. The company provides branded, co-manufactured, and private label solutions to both grocery retail and foodservice. We look forward to following their future success. https://lnkd.in/ehKF_H5f #mergersandacquisitions

Brant Cash, Ryan Freeman, Tim Alexander, Richard Furseth

We recently advised The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, a portfolio company of SBJ Capital on their sale to PNC Riverarch Capital. Founded in 1988, The Perfect Purée is a leading U.S. producer of premium frozen purées, concentrates, blends, and zests and is well known amongst chefs, pastry chefs, mixologists, and other culinary professionals. We look forward to following their continued success. https://lnkd.in/edT4c6vi #mergersandacquisitions

Brant Cash, Andreas Poth, Andy Warczak

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