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Overview
Kroll is a major US financial services firm offering valuation, risk, compliance, corporate finance, and other business solutions. After acquiring business services company Kroll in 2018, the firm formerly known as Duff & Phelps fully rebranded under the name Kroll in 2021.
Kroll has been focused on expanding its risk solutions, acquiring intelligence firms Resolver and Crisp to expand its capabilities.
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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
Kroll provided a fairness opinion on the sale of self-storage facility provider LAACO to rival CubeSmart. The deal allows CubeSmart to improve its presence in the southwestern United States.
Transaction Description: CubeSmart, L.P. entered into an agreement to acquire LAACO, Ltd. (OTCPK:LAAC.Z) from Stability LLC and others. CubeSmart intends to finance the purchase price at closing through a combination of net proceeds from an underwritten public offering, and the proceeds from new long-term debt financing.
Transaction Value: US$1.7B
Transaction Date: Closed December 2021
Fact Sheet
Company Name: Kroll
Description: Kroll provides proprietary data, technology, and insights to help clients stay ahead of complex demands related to risk, governance, and growth
Bank Category: Middle Market
Ticker: Kroll is not publicly traded
Founded: 1932
Employees: 5,000
Chief Executive Officer: Jacob Silverman
Headquarters: New York City, USA
Resources
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