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Overview
Harris Williams is a middle market investment bank that focuses on M&A advisory services. Harris Williams has built a very strong presence in the U.S. middle market technology sector and is often the bank of choice for middle market software companies.
Harris Williams is owned by PNC Financial Services, which offers a variety of financial solutions for individuals, small businesses, and large corporations.
Harris Williams was named the best private equity M&A investment bank in 2022.
Remember that in order to craft a great answer to the common question "Why this Firm?", it's your responsibility to read articles and speak with employees. If you are interviewing with Harris Williams, you should make sure you know:
1 deal that the investment banking group has done
1 person at the firm (ideally someone who would have influence over your recruiting process)
1 business model-specific detail to mention
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Selected Transaction
Harris Williams served as an advisor to healthcare company Lifemark through its sale to Canadian pharmacy chain Shoppers Drug Mart.
Transaction Description: Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., a subsidiary of Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L), agreed to acquire Lifemark Health Group. from Audax Management Company, LLC.
Transaction Value: C$845M
Transaction Date: Closed May 2022
Fact Sheet
Company Name: Harris Williams
Description: Harris Williams, an investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, collaborates as one firm to advise and advocate for clients through critical milestones and during the lives of their business to strategically create value
Bank Category: Middle Market
Ticker: Harris Williams is not publicly traded
Founded: 1991
Employees: 400
Chief Operating Officer: Paul Poggi
Headquarters: Richmond, USA
Resources
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