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
Sector coverage
Our sector-focused approach ensures customized solutions that address opportunities and challenges within your industry.
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.
“Exceeding expectations and delivering shareholder value is what it’s all about.”
Andrew Carolus
Managing Director | Mesirow Investment Banking
Insights
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July 2026 Market Update: Food, Beverage and Agribusiness
July US food, beverage and agribusiness M&A was defined by scale rather than breadth. Strategic buyers accounted for ~65% of M&A activity, financial sponsors ~25% and hybrid structures accounted for the remainder.
July 2026 Market Update: Aerospace & Defense
July activity showed the A&D sector operating at an elevated tempo, with air-defense operations driving growth across domestic components, materials, systems, test equipment and assembly services.
June 2026 Market Update: Aerospace & Defense
June reinforced the accelerating pace of US defense recapitalization as executive actions, major awards and capital markets activity boosted production capacity.
Events
Our professionals engage where M&A opportunities take shape. We hope to connect with you at an upcoming event.
Affiliate Summit East
Affiliate Summit East features expert-led educational sessions, an expansive exhibit hall and valuable opportunities to build partnerships and stay ahead of industry trends.
Farnborough International Airshow
The Farnborough International Airshow brings together aircraft manufacturers, airlines, defense contractors, government officials, investors, and industry leaders to showcase innovations, conduct business, and announce major
NFPA Conference & Expo
The NFPA Conference & Expo brings together fire, electrical and life safety professionals to explore the latest standards, technologies, and solutions for protecting people and property.
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Wealth Management
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CTL and Structured Debt Products
Explore high leverage, credit-backed financing and strategies to enhance execution.