Media Placements
 
Plastics News, Jan 23, 2012, "Deals to continue at 2011's pace" – Mesirow Financial Investment Banking Managing Director, John Chrysikopoulos, was interviewed by Plastics News for an article in their Mergers & Acquisitions Special Report issue. The article also included excerpts from the group's Packaging Perspectives newsletter, which highlights trends in the packaging industry.
Chicago Sun-Times, Jan 18, 2012, "City Council on late S-T leader Jim Tyree: `We shall not see his like again.'" – The article details the City Council approval of an honorary street designation for former Chairman and CEO Jim Tyree. Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) is quoted as saying, “Mesirow will continue as a monument to his reputation and widely-admired financial acumen. But across the face of Chicago, his true memorials are the people whose lives he changed and the families whose success he helped to ensure. ... He was a rare leader of quiet dignity and extraordinary purpose. As the old Irish would say, `We shall not see his like again.”
Flexible Packaging - Online, Jan 12, 2012, "FPA Holds Successful 2011 Fall Executive Conference" – Richard Weil, director, and Louis Mitchell, managing  director, Investment Banking, discussed recent merger and acquisition activities in the packaging industry, and their impact on flexible packaging businesses at the FPA 2011 Fall Executive Conference. View Article
CoStar Group, Jan 11, 2012, "More Debt Availability Should Mean More CRE Opportunities in 2012" – The article notes that, although growth in commercial real estate was less than expected in 2011, opportunities exist in certain sub-sectors in 2012. Alasdair Cripps, senior managing director, Institutional Real Estate, Direct, and Stephen Jacobson, senior managing director, Credit Tenant Lease Finance, are both quoted in the piece.
Investment News, Jan 06, 2012, "Securities America 'in great spot' after Mutual of Omaha deal" – The article details how Securities America added the Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. as one of its retirement plan vendors and, in doing so, is able to provide its plan sponsors with the fiduciary partnership services of Mesirow Financial’s Investment Strategies team.
Investment News, Jan 01, 2012, "Retirement plan brokers outsource fiduciary duties: Morningstar, Wilshire and Mesirow lead effort to manage small plans" – The article describes the increasing demand by retirement plan sponsors for outsourced fiduciary services, like those offered by Mesirow Financial’s Investment Strategies group. Michael Annin, senior managing director, Investment Strategies, is cited in the piece.
Chicago Sun-Times, Dec 18, 2011, "Corzine's best defense is an offensive rule" – In his "Closing Quote," journalist David Roeder cited Susan Schmidt's current outlook for the U.S. stock market at Mesirow Financial's 2012 Investment Outlook event.
Forbes, Dec 08, 2011, "Storytelling Is Overlooked in Workplace Design" – The article, which is a guest post written by Tony LaPorte, environmental branding director at Kahler Slater, describes the importance of corporate interior space as a tool with which to tell a company's story. The piece features Mesirow Financial's headquarters interiors and how it effectively communicates the firm's 75-year history.
The Deal Pipeline, Dec 02, 2011, "Spin Doctors" – Jeff Golman, vice chairman and head of investment banking, was quoted in The Deal Pipeline article titled, "Spin Doctors," discussing spinoffs as a strategy to aid ailing balance sheets during a down market.
Much Shelist Fall Newsletter, Nov 15, 2011, "Q&A/Fee Disclosure Requirements Top the Lit of Issues Facing Retirement Plan Sponsors" – Norm Schlismann, senior managing director, and David Dermenjian, senior vice president, Retirement Plan Advisory are featured in law firm Much Shelist's Fall Newsletter. The team discusses the new retirement plan fee disclosure requirements and top issues facing retirement plan sponsors.
First Business, Nov 11, 2011, "Italy in Crisis" – Susan Schmidt, managing director, U.S. Value Equity, provided insight on how Italy's most recent move to bolster its economy will affect the U.S. stock market. Watch the video.
Benefitspro Enewsletter, Nov 09, 2011, "3(21) Fiduciaries More Popular Among Plan Sponsors" – Chris Reagan, managing director, Retirement Plan Advisory was interviewed as part of an article on how plan sponsors are increasingly looking for investment advisors to act as a fiduciary on retirement plans.
WGN Radio, Nov 07, 2011, "Extension 720 with Milt Rosenberg" – Brian Shevitz, senior managing director, Investment Advisory, participated in a panel discussion on investing in turbulent times.
Registered Rep., Nov 01, 2011, "Majoring in Retirement" – Dominic Falaschetti, senior vice president, Investment Strategies, is quoted in the article that discusses the changing regulatory environment for retirement plans, and the growing need for fiduciary services.
PJStar.com, Oct 13, 2011, "District 150 looks at refinancing options" – Todd Krzyskowski, managing director, Public Finance, discusses in this article, Peoria District 105's plan to refinancing several bonds that could save the district nearly three-quarters of a million dollars. Krzyskowski states that "We've been successful on 75 to 85 percent of these efforts. That's not a guarantee, but if it doesn't happen, the district isn't out anything.
WTTW, Oct 04, 2011, "Chicago Tonight" – Susan Schmidt, managing director, U.S. Value Equity, participated in a panel discussion about the economy, the stock market and the likelihood of a double-dip recession.
WGNtv, Sep 23, 2011, "WGNtv Morning News" – Susan Schmidt, managing director, U.S. Value Equity, appeared on WGN Morning News to discuss economic factors affecting the stock market.
The Deal Magazine - Online, Sep 18, 2011, "The 100% Solution" – Jeff Golman, vice chairman and head of investment banking, was quoted in this article, which discusses the growing trend of financing deals with 100% percent equity with plans to finance down the road.
CNBC Online, Sep 13, 2011, "Analysis: U.S. court fight may not solve Chinese accounting mess" – Jim Feltman, Mesirow Financial Consulting Senior Managing Director and National Co-Leader of the Litigation, Investigation and Intelligence Services practice, was interviewed in this article discussing accounting issues in Chinese business relations. The article also appeared on Reuters.com.
The Bond Buyer, Sep 09, 2011, "Chicago's Emanuel Asks for $500M of GOs, $250M Refunding" – In this article, Mesirow Financial is listed as co-senior manager on the sale of the general obligation bonds for the City of Chicago that would finance "capital projects, equipment, and retroactive payments related to salaries for firefighters." These are the first major bond offerings from the city since Mayor Emanuel took office in May 2011.
National Public Radio, Aug 31, 2011, "All Things Considered" – Jack Williams, Mesirow Financial Consulting Senior Managing Director and National Co-Leader of the Litigation, Investigative and Intelligence Services practice, was interviewed by Tom Bowman on NPR's All Things Considered about fraud and wasteful spending in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Reuters.com, Aug 25, 2011, "Investors Game Bernanke, Bet Market Will Settle" – Steve Luetger discussed bond market pricing in this article about the probable effects of Bernanke's speech in Jackson Hole, WY.
Plastics News, Aug 12, 2011, "Resource Label Buys Pamco Printed Tape" – This article highlights the recent transaction in which Mesirow Financial's Investment Banking group acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Pamco Printed Tape & Label Co.  in its sale to Resource Label Group, a portfolio company of First Atlantic Capital.
Crain's Chicago Business, Aug 10, 2011, "Market Turmoil Puts Some Chicago Businesses on Hold" – Dominick Mondi, senior managing director in Mesirow Financial Institutional Sales and Trading, discusses the current market situation and its impact on business, "the markets have gotten tough so they look for guidance, liquidity and ideas – all things you need to provide in a marketplace that has additional layers of risk. The downgrade of U.S. debt by Standard & Poor's Corp. late Friday, the stressed U.S. economy and widening debt worries in Europe, among other things, all call for slowing down to assess major business moves."
WGNtv, Aug 05, 2011, "WGNtv Morning News" – Susan Schmidt, managing director, U.S. Value Equity, returned to the WGN Morning News to explain how concerns about debt and employment rocked the stock market, as well as why there is reason for some optimism.
FOX Chicago, Aug 04, 2011, "FOX Chicago News" – Susan Schmidt, managing director, U.S. Value Equity, tells investors what not to do when the market drops
WGNtv, Aug 04, 2011, "WGNtv Morning News" – Susan Schmidt, managing director, U.S. Value Equity, spoke to WGN Morning News about the reasons behind the precipitous stock market
The Deal Magazine, Jul 25, 2011, "Relationship Banking" – Jeff Golman, vice chairman and head of Mesirow Financial Investment Banking, was profiled by The Deal Magazine in their "Faces of the Middle Market" feature. The article discusses the firm's experience working with family-owned companies.
Paper, Film & Foil Converter - Online, Jul 12, 2011, "Second Half M&A Activity Expected Slower But Still Strong" – This article highlights Mesirow Financial Investment Banking's mid-year review and second-half outlook for the paper and packaging sector with regard to M&A activity.
Plastics News, Jul 12, 2011, "Flexible Packaging M&As Poised to Pick Up" – Mesirow Financial Investment Banking Managing Director John Chrysikopoulos and Director Rick Weil are quoted in this article, discussing the M&A environment in the paper and packaging sector, and the outlook for the second half of 2011.
Crain's Chicago Business, Jul 11, 2011, "Mesirow CEO Price Plans Acquisitions to Keep Up Growth Pace" – In this article and video, Chairman and CEO Richard Price discusses the firm’s plans for growth.
The Wall Street Journal, Jul 01, 2011, "Experts Weigh In: How Can The SFO Succeed?" – Mesirow Financial Consulting Senior Managing Director Bert Lacativo answers the question "What does the Serious Fraud Office need to do to enfore the new law?" View article
Chicago Tribune, Jun 27, 2011, "Executive Profile: Mesirow Financial's Richard Price" – Chairman and CEO Richard Price is featured in this profile that details his personal background, the events that led to his appointment as CEO and his vision for the firm moving forward.
USA Today, Jun 27, 2011, "Some 401(k) Plans Offer Lifelong Income Options" – Retirement Plan Advisory Practice Leader, Chris Reagan, is quoted in the article which discusses how the 401(k) industry has started to provide products designed to help Baby Boomers transform savings into steady paychecks. Full article.
The Deal Pipeline - Online, Jun 24, 2011, "Sun Capital Lucks Out on Exopack Dividend" – This article highlighted Sun Capital's recapitalization of Exopack Holding Corp. and Mesirow Financial Investment Banking's role as co-manager and co-documentation agent in the transaction, which included a $350 million senior secured term loan facility, a $235 million senior note offering at 10% and a $75 million revolving line of credit, as well as a divendend paid to its shareholders.
CNBC Online - NetNet with John Carney, Jun 20, 2011, "The Case For Higher Capital Requirements" – Mesirow Financial Consulting Managing Director Tom Borgers gives his take on the new Dodd-Frank regulation. Full interview
peHUB.com, Jun 20, 2011, "Sun Capital Wraps Exopack Recap" – The article highlights Mesirow Financial Investment Banking's involvement as co-manager and co-documentation agent to Exopack Holding Corp., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., in their recapitalization transactions.
FOX Chicago, Jun 17, 2011, "FOX Chicago News" – Susan Schmidt, managing director, U.S. Value Equity, discussed why stocks are still a good long-term investment
Private Equity Professional Digest, Jun 08, 2011, "Mesirow Financial Promotes Investment Banking Professionals" – The article highlights the promotions of Rocky Pontikes and Kristi Heims, two key professionals in the firm's Investment Banking group.
Bloomberg, May 25, 2011, "SEC Votes in Favor of Whistle-Blower Program to Reward 'High-Quality' Tips" – Tom Borgers, managing director of Mesirow Financial Consulting, was quoted in this article, which discusses the Dodd-Frank Act's whistle-blower program.
American Banker, May 23, 2011, "Foreclosure Audits Per Consent Orders Won't Be a Breeze After All" – Mesirow Financial Consulting Managing Director Tom Borgers was interviewed by American Banker's Katie Berry on mortgage servicing consent orders that will require big banks to conduct a thorough review of their foreclosures.
Bankruptcy Professional, May 05, 2011, "Spotlight: Melissa Kibler Knoll" – Features a Q&A with Melissa Kibler Knoll, senior managing director of Mesirow Financial Consulting, regarding her career in corporate recovery. Read the full article.
CNBC Online - NetNet with John Carney, May 03, 2011, "Following the Terror Funding Trail" – Jack Williams, senior managing director of Mesirow Financial Consulting, was interviewed about the impact of Osama Bin Laden's death on terrorist financing. Full interview.
Fox Business News, May 03, 2011, "Your World with Neil Cavuto" – Jack Williams, senior managing director of Mesirow Financial Consulting, was interviewed by Fox Business News' Neil Cavuto about the impact that Osama Bin Laden's death may have on terrorist financing.
The Wall Street Journal, May 03, 2011, "Bin Laden Left Legacy Of Stronger Controls On Terrorist Finance" – In this article Mesirow Financial Consulting Senior Managing Director Jack Williams discusses the impact that Bin Laden's death will have on terrorist financing.
American Banker, May 02, 2011, " Why Second-Lien Loans Remain a Worry" – MFC managing director, Tom Borgers, was featured in the article, which discusses the second-lien loan market and the role these loans have played in the financial crisis. This article was also featured in IDD's Structured Finance News: Asset Securitization Report.
Investment Management Weekly, Apr 28, 2011, "Fed Lowers Growth Forecast as Bernanke Warns of Deficit" – Dominick Mondi, senior managing director in Mesirow Financial Institutional Sales and Trading, is quoted as saying the municipal market is "hinging back to fundamentals again. The immediacy of crises in the Middle East and Japan has passed. We are still on the back end of the recovery for municipalities."
Private Equity Professional Digest, Apr 26, 2011, "First Atlantic Capital Acquires Resource Label Group" – This article highlights the recent transaction in which Mesirow Financial's Investment Banking group acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Resource Label Group in its sale to First Atlantic Capital. 
The National, Apr 10, 2011, "Firms Venture Into Unknown Territory" – Features a Q&A with Michael Zehfuss, senior managing director of Mesirow Financial Currency Management, regarding the firm’s joint venture in Abu Dhabi. Read the full article.
Pensions & Investments, Mar 21, 2011, "Corporate DB Plans' Investment Pace Lagging Other Institutions" – Greg Fedorinchik, senior managing director of Mesirow Advanced Strategies, Inc., is quoted in this article, which examines hedge fund allocation trends of U.S. institutional investors. Read summary of article.
Private Equity Professional Digest, Mar 16, 2011, "Mesirow Financial Advises Excel-Pac On Its Sale to Wellspring" – This article highlights the transaction in which Mesirow Financial's Investment Banking group acted as exclusive financial advisor to Excel-Pac in its sale to Packaging Solutions Holdings, a portfolio company of Wellspring Capital Management.
American Banker, Mar 14, 2011, "MBS Due Diligence Files May Compound Legal Risks" – MFC managing director, former senior investigator of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission (FCIC) and contributor to The Financial Crisis Inquiry Report, Tom Borgers, was quoted in the article, which discusses the fraud and gross negligence uncovered in relation to the securitization boom, specifically mortgage-backed securities, and the potential damage that new due diligence reports could have on firms and their executives under investigation.
Absolute Return Magazine, Mar 02, 2011, "Mesirow Plays Hardball" – Mesirow Advanced Strategies, Inc. is highlighted for its strict guidelines for hedge fund managers' terms, fees and arrangements. Read the full article.
ABA's In-House Litigator, Mar 01, 2011, "The Implications of Cloud Computing on E-discovery" – The article, co-authored by Mesirow Financial Consulting (MFC) managing director, Liam Ferguson, and John Cleaves of Latham & Watkins, discusses the multitude of benefits that cloud computing can offer, but also analyzes the virtual infrastructure from a legal and compliance standpoint, addressing the impending challenges and potential dangers that company management and general counsel could face in the event of litigation as a result of using cloud computing's virtual machines. It also highlights important considerations and appropriate steps to take in order to dodge these potential "storms."
HFM Week, Feb 09, 2011, "Know Your Board" – This article discusses the increased scrutiny on corporate governance in Cayman and Ireland and credits Mesirow Advanced Strategies for bringing the issue to the forefront. Read the full article.
HFM Week, Feb 09, 2011, "Cayman and Ireland to review corporate governance policy" – This article provides more detail on the corporate governance policy reviews taking place in Cayman and Ireland as a result of Mesirow Advanced Strategies, Inc.'s letter writing campaign. Read the full article.