Investment Banking

M&A advisory, corporate finance, and capital markets services for entrepreneurs, private equity firms, family offices, and corporations. Our sector expertise, long-standing relationships and entrepreneurial culture position us to drive exceptional outcomes for our clients.

How we serve clients

Mergers and acquisitions

Sell-side advisory
Corporate divestitures
Buy-side advisory

Capital advisory

Debt advisory
Growth equity
Private placements
Restructurings and recapitalizations

Board advisory

Special committee
Fairness opinions
Solvency opinions
Management buyouts

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Whether you're evaluating strategic options, pursuing growth, or seeking liquidity, our team is ready to partner with you.

Sector coverage

Our sector-focused approach ensures customized solutions that address opportunities and challenges within your industry.

Aerospace & Defense

Consumer & eCommerce

Distribution & Supply Chain

Diversified Industrials

Food, Beverage & Agribusiness

Healthcare

Industrial Technology

Packaging

Technology  & Services

Debt Advisory

Financial Sponsor Coverage

Mesirow Advises Prestige Distribution, Inc. on its Sale to Vector Building Products

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Northbrook, IL, Prestige Distribution furnishes and distributes a broad portfolio of commercial building products nationwide, including toilet partitions, lockers, window treatments, washroom accessories, visual display surfaces, wall protection, and much more, for commercial and multi-family residential properties. These offerings typically fall within the Division 10 and Division 12 architectural scopes of work. In addition to being one of the industry’s largest distributors of Division 10 and Division 12 products, Prestige has built one of the country’s largest installation and labor networks to deliver and install the products it provides.

Insights

Explore insights across all Mesirow Investment Banking sectors

Aerospace & Defense
Diversified Industrials

September 2026 Market Update: Aerospace & Defense

A&D equities fell sharply in September, diverging from broader benchmarks.

Food, Beverage & Agribusiness

September 2026 Market Update: Food, Beverage and Agribusiness

Total transaction activity increased to 48 from 41, principally reflecting public equity offerings rather than an increase in M&A.

Aerospace & Defense
Diversified Industrials

August 2026 Market Update: Aerospace & Defense

August delivered a clean split between the sector and the broader tape.

Events

Our professionals engage where M&A opportunities take shape. We hope to connect with you at an upcoming event.

October 20-22, 2026

NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition

Las Vegas, NV

NBAA-BACE is an aviation event that brings together industry professionals to explore the latest aircraft, technologies, solutions and trends shaping the future of aviation.

October 20-21, 2026

Securing New Ground (SNG)

New York, NY

Securing New Ground (SNG) is the security industry's conference, bringing together business leaders, investors, and industry experts to discuss emerging trends, market opportunities, and the future of the se

Senior leaders

Adam Oakley
Senior Managing Director, Co-Head
Investment Banking
Rocky Pontikes
Senior Managing Director, Co-Head
Investment Banking

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