Matt guides private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and other businesses through complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and equity investments. He helps clients achieve their strategic growth objectives and maximize value across diverse sectors, such as professional services, entertainment and media, health care, technology, manufacturing, and financial services.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Represented high-profile talent and consumer brands in equity-based partnership transactions.
Advised the shareholders of Bi-Link Metal Specialties, Inc. and its affiliates on a cross-border, multi-jurisdictional sale to Donpon Precision, Inc., a Taiwan-listed precision manufacturer.
Advised The University of Chicago in its sale of the Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP) to Morningstar.
Representative Experience
Represented high-profile talent and consumer brands in equity-based partnership transactions.
Advised the shareholders of Bi-Link Metal Specialties, Inc. and its affiliates on a cross-border, multi-jurisdictional sale to Donpon Precision, Inc., a Taiwan-listed precision manufacturer.
Advised The University of Chicago in its sale of the Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP) to Morningstar.
Advised Trivest Partners, a private equity firm, on its platform acquisition of Direct Metals, Inc., expanding its industrial services portfolio.
Represented MOREgroup Holdings, Inc., a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, in its acquisition of RossTarrant Architects, strengthening its position in the architecture sector.
Represented Epika Fleet Services, Inc., a portfolio company of Trivest Partners, in its majority stake sale to Ares Capital, securing a significant exit for the client.
Represented Hub International Midwest Limited in its acquisition of the business of Dansig, Inc., an insurance agency, expanding Hub’s Midwest regional footprint.
Represented Concord Music Group, Inc. in its acquisition of Stem Disintermedia, Inc., enhancing its music distribution capabilities.
Represented Fortress Investment Group in various equity investment matters.
Represented Hub International Insurance Services Inc. in its acquisition of the business of Malloy Imrie & Vasconi Insurance Services, LLC, growing its insurance brokerage services in the wine industry.
Represented Encoda LLC in its sale of certain assets to Sustainable Medical Billing, LLC, facilitating a strategic divestiture in the health care IT sector.
Represented Florida Eye Health Services, LLC in its sale to Eye Health America, LLC.
Represented Hub International Insurance Services Inc. in its acquisition of the business of Woods Insurance Service, Inc., further expanding its insurance capabilities in the Southwest.
Represented Hub International New England, LLC in its acquisition of the business of Fairfield County Bank Insurance Services, strengthening its regional presence in New England.
Represented Leeds Equity Partners in various co-investment transactions.
Represented Dreamscape Media, LLC on its sale to RBmedia, achieving a successful exit for the media client.
Represented Florida Eye Health Holdings, LLC on its sale of the Beraja Medical Institute, streamlining its health care assets.
Represented Florida Eye Health Holdings, LLC on its sale of Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida, P.A., further optimizing its medical practice portfolio.
Represented Wheels Financial Group with its acquisition by Base Point Capital, securing a strategic investment for the financial services client.
Represented Ardian US LLC in a significant co-investment opportunity.
Represented various portfolio companies of Golden Gate Capital in numerous add-on acquisitions, supporting their growth strategies across various industries.
Represented Envoy Solutions, LLC in its acquisition of A Janitor’s Closet, Inc. and Janitor’s Closet of Orlando LLC, Florida distributors of janitorial supplies, foodservice disposables, and paper supplies.
Represented Envoy Solutions, LLC, in its acquisition of Knight Marketing Corporation of New York, a northeast distributor of janitorial supplies, foodservice disposables, and paper supplies.
Represented Hub International Midwest Limited in its acquisition of the business of James L. Miniter Insurance Agency, Inc., expanding its insurance services in the New England region.
Represented Blueprint Education Subsidiary Holdings, LLC, a provider of online prep courses and portfolio company of New Harbor Capital, in its add-on acquisition of Sarah Michelle NP Reviews LLC.
Represented Envoy Solutions, LLC in its acquisition of Bio-Shine, Inc., a northeast distributor of janitorial supplies, foodservice disposables, and paper supplies.
Represented Envoy Solutions, LLC in its acquisition of Weiss Bros., a distributor of janitorial and safety products, foodservice disposables, industrial packaging, and maintenance equipment.
Represented Envoy Solutions, LLC in its acquisition of Swish White River Ltd., a premier distributor and provider of janitorial and foodservice solutions.
Represented Envoy Solutions, LLC in its acquisition of Valley Janitor Supply Company, a market-leading distributor and provider of high-quality cleaning products and solutions.
Represented Envoy Solutions, LLC in its acquisition of General Chemical & Supply, Inc., a northeast distributor of janitorial supplies, foodservice disposables, and paper supplies.
Represented Blueprint Education Subsidiary Holdings, LLC, a provider of online prep courses for the LSAT and MCAT, and portfolio company of New Harbor Capital, in its add-on acquisition of Rosh Review LLC.
Represented Nelson Global Products, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners and manufacturer of exhaust components, in multiple add-on acquisitions.
Represented Aurora Plastics, a Wind Point portfolio company, in its sale to Nautic Partners, achieving a significant exit.
Represented a founder-owned business process outsourcing firm in its sale to a portfolio company of a US-based private equity sponsor, facilitating a successful acquisition.
Represented Imperial Dade, a portfolio company of Bain Capital, in six add-on acquisitions of foodservice packaging and janitorial supply distribution businesses across various states.
Represented Revolos, a full-service finance and insurance solutions provider and portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital, in its sale to Protective Life Corporation, a U.S. subsidiary of Dai-Ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
Represented Protective Business & Health Systems, Inc., a provider of digital marketing solutions for health care organizations, in its sale to Revenue Well Systems, LLC, a portfolio company of Marlin Equity Partners.
Represented a start-up beverage co-packaging company in a $65 million revolving/term loan financing, securing essential capital for growth.
Credentials
Education
Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D.
- Miami University, B.A.
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Illinois
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