Valley View Pork is a family-owned producer focused on swine genetics and pork for consumption New ownership plans to further invest in production infrastructure and leverage capabilities to execute on a variety of strategic growth initiatives Highlights the firm’s expertise and relationships throughout the food value chain, CHICAGO July 6 2021, – Mesirow acted as exclusive financial advisor to Valley View Pork LLC (“VVP” or the “Company” on the sale of certain of the Company’s assets (the “Business” to Bowman Family Holdings Inc (“Bowman” or “BFH” a family-owned and operated investment firm based in Indianapolis Indiana Headquartered in Allendale Michigan VVP is a leading gilt multiplier and commercial pork producer providing high-…, 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 Valley View Pork, Valley View Pork LLC is an Allendale Michigan-based family-owned and operated business founded in 1996 The Company focuses on swine genetics and livestock production for human consumption and built its reputation through a strong commitment to animal welfare strict bio-security standards food safety and environmental stewardship The Company’s dedicated employees and contract growers produce more…

CHICAGO October 25 2016,  – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Vitex Packaging Group Inc (“Vitex” or the “Company” a portfolio company of Kirtland Capital Partners on its sale to ProAmpac LLC (“ProAmpac” Based in Suffolk Virginia Vitex is a leading printer and converter of flexible packaging solutions for a range of attractive and growing end markets including specialty tea pet care and…, About Vitex Packaging Group Inc, Vitex Packaging Group is a printer converter headquartered in Suffolk Virginia Vitex started in the tea business in 1954 and has continued to service both large and small companies in North America and internationally To learn more please visit  vitexpackagingcom , About Kirtland Capital Partners, Kirtland Capital Partners is a Cleveland Ohio-based private equity fund that has been investing in lower middle market companies for nearly 40 years Kirtland Capital Partners is a relationship-oriented firm with Partners who have worked together for over 15 years to help its portfolio companies achieve their growth objectives and deliver attractive returns to its investors Since its inception in…, About ProAmpac, ProAmpac is steadfast in their unwavering commitment to provide creative packaging solutions industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace It is a diversified global packaging company with over 2500 employees and 20 manufacturing centers in North America Europe and Asia For more information visit their website at  proampaccom Nothing contained…

• Vivabox Solutions LLC is a full-service provider of customized premium marketing solutions including tailored multi-brand kitting solutions and packaging products for global luxury and premium consumer brands • Mesirow acted as the exclusive financial advisor on this transaction highlighting the firm’s continued track record in the business services and distribution & supply chain sectors, CHICAGO, March 4 2024, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm has announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Vivabox Solutions LLC (“Vivabox” or the “Company” a portfolio company of Lion Equity Partners on its sale to Veritiv Corporation (“Veritiv” Vivabox is a full-service provider of customized premium marketing solutions including tailored multi-brand kitting solutions and…, 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…, About Vivabox, Vivabox provides an end-to-end suite of services including unique turnkey solutions from concept and design to project management kitting sourcing and distribution The Company serves a global client base across three main locations in Rockville MD Dallas TX and Scottsdale AZ For more information visit wwwvivaboxsolutionscom, About Lion Equity Partners, Headquartered in Denver CO Lion Equity Partners is an operations-focused private equity firm specializing in corporate divestitures and special situations Lion’s investment strategy is centered on creating value in its portfolio companies through a combination of operational improvements organic growth and strategic add-on acquisitions The firm leverages its strategic financial and operational…, About Veritiv, Veritiv Corporation headquartered in Atlanta is a leading full-service provider of packaging JanSan and hygiene products services and solutions Additionally Veritiv provides print and publishing products Serving customers in a wide range of industries both in North America and globally Veritiv has distribution centers throughout the US and Mexico and team members around the world helping shape…

  Western Shield Label and Packaging is a leading provider of pressure sensitive labels and packaging solutions Partnership with All American Label will further Western Shield’s long-term growth objectives The merger executed by Mesirow highlights the firm’s expertise within the labels and flexible packaging sectors, CHICAGO April 11 2022, – Mesirow acted as exclusive financial advisor to Western Shield Label and Packaging (“Western Shield” or the “Company” on its sale to All American Label (“AALP” a portfolio company of Heartwood Partners Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Rancho Dominguez California Western Shield is a leading provider of pressure sensitive prime labels and packaging solutions for food & beverage health…, 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 Western Shield, Western Shield is a leading provider of custom prime labels and packaging solutions For decades the Company has helped big name brands and entrepreneurs find the unique mix of practicality and design to produce great looking labels that generate sales and promote brand loyalty To learn more visit westernshieldcom Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer…

Mesirow is named to list for fourth consecutive year, Advance to #41/100 reflects firm’s focus on growing its Wealth Management business organically and through strategic acquisitions, Barron’s, Top 100 RIA Firms annually showcases financial advisors across the country that prioritize advancement and raise the standards for other firms, CHICAGO October 2 2024, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced that the firm has been named to Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms list 1 for the fourth consecutive year Barron’s bases its annual ranking of independent advisory companies on assets managed by the firms technology spending staff diversity succession planning and other metrics This year Mesirow advances to a ranking of #41…, Natalie Brown, Mesirow CEO, “Mesirow Wealth Management is our firm’s founding capability and we are proud of our 87-year history of advising families entrepreneurs and non-profits on their most important financial goals” In 2023 Mesirow announced the acquisition of Front Barnett Associates LLC further expanding Mesirow’s wealth management offering to high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients and in September 2024…, Brian Price, CEO Mesirow Wealth Management, “We look forward to continuing to serve our clients through comprehensive financial planning and expert investment selection” Mesirow Wealth Management was also recently honored to have had Wealth Advisors at the firm recognized in Forbes’ list of 2024 Best-in-State Top Next-Gen Advisors 2 Mesirow Wealth Management has more than $114 billion in assets under management / assets under advisement…, 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…

Inclusion on 2023 list marks the sixth time Mesirow has received this recognition, Chosen as one of this year’s top firms based on employee surveys, Evaluation based on workplace policies practices philosophy and demographics, CHICAGO December 11 2023, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm announced today that Pensions & Investments (P&I recognized the firm as a 2023 Best Places to Work in Money Management 1 This annual survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers in the money management industry This is Mesirow’s sixth time being recognized as a Best Places to…, $2614 billion in assets under supervision, comprising $560 billion in regulatory assets under management $573 billion in assets under advisement and $1481 billion in non-securities currency assets under management 2 “Mesirow is honored to be named as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Money Management” said, CEO, Natalie Brown, “As we continue to serve investors through traditional and alternative investment strategies we also look forward to sustaining our reputation as an employer of choice in each of the 19 cities where we operate and across our industry” P&I partnered with Best Companies Group a research firm specializing in identifying great places to work to conduct a two-part survey process of employers and…, About Mesirow , Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with locations 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…

Firm is named to list for third consecutive year, Barron’s, Top 100 RIA Firms annually showcases financial advisors across the country that prioritize advancement and raise the standards for other firms, CHICAGO October 5 2023, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced that the firm has once again been named to Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms list 1 ranking #48 in 2023 Barron’s bases its annual ranking of independent advisory companies on assets managed by the firms technology spending staff diversity succession planning and other metrics  Each year Barron’s ranks the Top 100 RIA Firms…, Natalie Brown, CEO of Mesirow, As our founding capability Mesirow Wealth Management has an 86-year history of advising families entrepreneurs and non-profits on their most important financial goals Today our wealth advisors continue to seek competitive investment returns deliver a high level of personalized financial advice and provide deep client service Mesirow recently announced the acquisition of Front Barnett Associates…, Brian Price, Head of Mesirow Advisory Services, “We look forward to ongoing organic growth and continued momentum through potential future acquisitions in the wealth management space” Mesirow has $2566 billion in assets under supervision 2 and 86 years of market experience The firm has been named one of the Best Places to Work by Crain’s Chicago Business for five consecutive years and has received a top score of 100 in the Human Rights…, 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…

  •    In-depth profile explores how Mesirow “stands out from the crowd” benefitting its clients people and communities, CHICAGO April 28 2022, – Mesirow an independent employee-owned financial services firm today announced that its President, Natalie A Brown, appears on the cover of the April 2022 issue of The CEO Magazine   In this article for the global business and C-suite executive media brand Brown discusses the firm’s independent entrepreneurial culture strategic set of diverse differentiated businesses and longstanding commitment to community engagement and workplace inclusion  In the profile Brown states •    “Mesirow’s culture is renowned –…, Richard S Price, shares what has kept him engaged at the firm – “the people and ability to bring great talent to the firm – people who want to be in an entrepreneurial environment and want to have their voices heard”  He also outlines key steps leaders can take to improve their focus on workplace inclusion  The full text of “In it Together President Natalie A Brown on the Winning Formula Behind Mesirow’s Success…, About Mesirow , Mesirow is an independent employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937 Headquartered in Chicago with locations 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…