Gilsbar is a leading independent third-party administrator providing a fully-integrated approach to health benefit plan administration and care management programs Partnership will advance HealthComp’s establishment of a leading national TPA of self-insured health plans Highlights the firm’s expertise and relationships within the healthcare industry, CHICAGO January 20 2022, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Gilsbar Holdings LLC (“Gilsbar” or the “Company” on the sale of its Third-Party Administrator (TPA and Care Management (“MedCom” divisions to HealthComp Holding Company LLC (“HealthComp” a leading independent TPA of healthcare benefits for self-funded employers and…, Ryan Haun CEO of Gilsbar Holdings LLC, said “Mesirow’s ability to tailor a transaction process to meet our specific objectives proved instrumental in finding the ideal partner to invest in the TPA’s continued growth and success Drawing upon their substantial experience and deep industry relationships the Mesirow team secured the optimal outcome for all parties” “We greatly valued the opportunity to advise Gilsbar throughout this…, Lance Bell Managing Director of Mesirow Investment Banking, “For more than 60 years the Company has committed itself to providing best-in-class service and capabilities and represents a compelling platform for growth We believe HealthComp will maintain the Company’s industry-leading reputation and invest in Gilsbar’s ability to deliver even greater value to the TPA market” The sale of Gilsbar’s TPA and Care Management divisions represents another…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…, About Gilsbar, Established in 1959 Gilsbar Holdings LLC® is one of the largest privately held insurance services organizations in the country Recognized as a catalyst for creating healthy businesses while delivering health plan savings Gilsbar LLC offers self-funded and fully-insured benefit plan management services along with Wellness Advocacy and overall Population Health Management Gilsbar Specialty…

GLI is a leading provider of custom pool products Partnership with Pamplona Capital Management and Latham will maintain GLI’s culture and drive further investment in growth The transaction executed by Mesirow highlights the firm’s collaborative nature and expertise within the Consumer and Industrials sectors, CHICAGO November 12 2020, – Mesirow acted as exclusive financial advisor to GLI Pool Products (“GLI” or the “Company” on its strategic partnership with Pamplona Capital Management (“Pamplona” and its portfolio of companies Pamplona is also the majority investor in Latham Pool Products Inc (“Latham” The Youngstown Ohio-based GLI is a known service leader in shipping custom inground swimming pool liners and safety covers…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…, About GLI Pool Products, GLI Pool Products is a privately held and locally owned manufacturer They currently employ over 340 people operating three shifts within their Youngstown facility GLI utilizes lean manufacturing processes to manufacture and ship custom pool liners and safety covers worldwide GLI is committed to delivering their products particularly custom pool liners and safety covers quickly and professionally…

Golden Ceramic manufactures custom dental prosthetic appliances for dental support organizations group practices and dentists across the United States Mesirow acted as the exclusive financial advisor on this transaction highlighting the firm’s experience with founder-owned companies its continued success in the healthcare sector and relationships throughout the middle market private equity…, CHICAGO September 12 2024,  – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm has announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Golden Ceramic Dental Lab (“GCDL” “Golden Ceramic” or the “Company” on its recapitalization with The Zabel Companies (“Zabel” a private investment firm based in Charlotte NC  Based in Prospect Heights IL GCDL is a leading full-service dental laboratory that manufactures…

CHICAGO July 26 2016, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Graphic Paper Inc (“Graphic Paper” or the “Company” on its sale to Lindenmeyr Munroe (“Lindenmeyr” a paper merchant and distributor of quality paper and packaging products and a subsidiary of Central National Gottesman Inc (“CNG” Headquartered on Long Island New York Graphic Paper is a leading Northeastern and mid-Atlantic wholesale…, About Central National Gottesman Inc, Central National Gottesman Inc is a $55 billion sales and marketing organization in the global pulp paper tissue packaging and plywood industry Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Purchase NY CNG operates through established industry entities in its Distribution Publication Papers and Central National divisions building on 130 years of family ownership market knowledge and adaptability to create…

Hammond’s Candies is a privately-owned manufacturer and marketer of high quality nostalgic and artisanal sweets and snacks Founded in 1920 and based in Denver Colorado Hammond’s Candies has built a reputation rooted in tradition for its handmade colorful canes pops and twists uniquely flavored chocolate bars flat taffy and seasonal and novelty sweets, CHICAGO November 13 2024,  – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Hammond’s Candies (“Hammond’s” or the “Company” on its sale to Lolli & Pops a portfolio company of TerraMar Capital (TerraMar Founded in 1920 in Denver Colorado Hammond’s develops manufactures and markets specialty candies and snacks As one of the preeminent US…

Jeff Golman (Managing Director and Melanie Yermack (Managing Director Co-Head of Packaging served as transaction leads ID Label’s sale to River Associates represents the eleventh packaging transaction Mesirow has completed in the last year and the ninth label transaction in the last three years highlighting the firm’s expertise and relationships within the broader Packaging and Label industry, CHICAGO November 27 2024, – Mesirow is proud to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to ID Label Inc (“ID Label” or the “Company” on its sale to River Associates Investments (“River Associates” Founded in 1994 and based in Lake Villa IL ID Label is an industry-leading manufacturer of variable information barcode labels and warehouse signage for 3PLs and multi-site manufacturers The Company provides…

IDENTCO is a leading manufacturer of industrial label solutions for a wide range of end markets Partnership with Mason Wells will advance numerous near-term growth opportunities Highlights the firm’s expertise and relationships within the industrial labels market, CHICAGO December 17 2021, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to IDENTCO International Corporation (“IDENTCO” or the “Company” on its sale to Mason Wells Buyout Partners V LLC (“Mason Wells” the fifth fund of Milwaukee-based private equity firm Mason Wells IDENTCO is a leading manufacturer of high-performance industrial label solutions…, Louis Mitchell Managing Director of Mesirow Investment Banking, “We believe Mason Wells is an excellent strategic partner to maintain the Company’s leading market position and invest in the expansion of its cutting-edge portfolio of products”, Rocky Pontikes Managing Director of Mesirow Investment Banking, added “IDENTCO has built a reputation for exceptional high-quality solutions and customer service Mason Wells will be a strong partner to help the Company execute its strategic growth initiatives” The sale of IDENTCO to Mason Wells represents another successful assignment completed by Mesirow Investment Banking and its 27th label industry transaction Mesirow is one of the most active advisors in…, About Mesirow, Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world we serve clients through a personal custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management Capital Markets & Investment Banking and Advisory Services we invest in what matters…, About IDENTCO, Headquartered outside Chicago IDENTCO has been delivering technology-driven high-performance labeling solutions since 1986 It develops innovative solutions that can withstand any number of extremes and meet the strictest performance standards With ISO-certified manufacturing facilities in the US Mexico and Germany IDENTCO has both a global presence and local expertise For more information visit…