Media Placements
| ■ | The Hedge Fund Law Report, Feb 11, 2010, "Pension Committee Case Highlights Obligations of Hedge Fund Managers to Preserve Documents and Information in Anticipation of Litigation" – The article discusses the obligations of hedge fund managers to retain records in case of litigation, as outlined in the recent opinion issued by Judge Shira Scheindlin, and how such requirements can be managed. Liam Ferguson, managing director of Mesirow Financial Consulting, notes the benefits of proactively implementing a “data map” or internal processes to identify the systems, procedures and contacts within the organization in the event such a request is made. |
| ■ | Southtown Star, Feb 04, 2010, "The Economic Good, Bad and Ugly -- Tyree Doesn't See Real Estate Turnaround Soon" – The article notes comments made by James C. Tyree, chairman and CEO, during a speech at St. Xavier University's "Breakfast With the Experts" series, where he commented on the future of the economy. Borrowing from Clint Eastwood, he noted "the good, the bad and the ugly" aspects of our current economic condition, and was quoted as stating, "As we look forward, there's one thing I'm certain of. We will get out of this (stuff)." |
| ■ |
PFFC: Paper, Film & Foil Converter -- Online,
Jan 26, 2010,
"Mesirow Financial Advises Shoreview Recapitalization" –
The article highlights the recent transaction of Corporate Investment Banking with Rohrer Corp. Rohrer is a recognized leader in the graphically intensive skin and blister packaging and thermoformed blister markets. Mesirow Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Rohrer Corp. in its recapitalization by ShoreView Industries, a private equity firm based in |
| ■ | Plastics News -- Online, Jan 26, 2010, "Packaging thermformer [sic] Rohrer sold to private equity firm" – The family that owned thermoformer Rohrer Corp. has sold its controlling interest to ShoreView Industries, a Minneapolis-based private equity firm. Mesirow Financial acted as exclusive financial advisor to Rohrer Corp. The article quotes director, Rick Weil, of Corporate Investment Banking, as saying, "They've been a model company with a lot of innovation and have fared well in a tough time." |
| ■ | Peoria Journal Star, Jan 14, 2010, "Brimfield H.S. Plans Draw Questions" – Todd Krzyskowski, managing director in Mesirow Financial's Public Finance Department, comments on whether to approve a $13.9 million bond issue to build the new high school. "The bond would mature in 2030 and the tax rate, about 70 cents higher than the current rate, would decline by that same amount." |
| ■ |
Board Converting News,
Jan 11, 2010,
"More Private Equity Input As Economy Rebounds" –
Packaging Perspectives is a periodic newsletter designed by Mesirow Financial's Corporate Investment Banking Group. It is designed to provide insight into the packaging industry. Released in January, the feature report provided a 2009 year-end review. This issue was the substance for the article in this publication.
Please click on the link to download a PDF of the aforementioned issue of Packaging Perspectives. |
| ■ | Southtown Star, Jan 10, 2010, "Kid from Beverly Buys the Newspaper" – The article discusses the humble beginnings and laudable achievements of James C. Tyree, chairman and CEO. Noting some specific challenges and successes he has experienced in his lifetime, the piece frequently notes Jim’s lifelong emphasis on integrity and education. He is quoted as stating, "I would be a street kid today if I didn't have education. It's the cure of the world." |
| ■ | Bond Buyer, Jan 03, 2010, "Governments Facing Slower Recovery and Lower Ratings" – Dominick Mondi, head of the Municipal Bond Sales and Trading department within the Institutional Sales and Trading department, is quoted, commenting on the article's theme of how state and local government finances lag the national economy's recovery: "How municipalities handle their budget issues 'is still uncharted territory…I think that will be a strong theme for the first six months of 2010.'" |
| ■ |
Bond Buyer,
Jan 03, 2010,
"Illinois, N.J. Kick Off the New Year With, Yes, More BABs" –
Mesirow Financial's Institutional Sales and Trading department is mentioned as a co-manager of the biggest deal so far in 2010 for Build America Bonds (BABs). That deal is |
| ■ | Financier Worldwide, Jan 01, 2010, "International Restructuring ? the Challenges for US Professionals" – The article was co-authored by Larry H. Lattig, executive vice president and senior managing director of Mesirow Financial Consulting, along with BTG Mesirow Financial Consulting partners Nick Hood, executive chairman, Begbies Global Network and Nigel Atkinson, partner and head of restructuring, Begbies Traynor Group. The piece discusses the challenges presented in bankruptcy filings for global corporations given the various jurisdictions and, in some cases, lack of restructuring resources and expertise in some nations. |
| ■ | Business Insurance, Dec 31, 2009, "Customer Service Trumps Productivity" – The article features a question and answer interview with Richard S. Price, president and COO, discussing Mesirow Insurance Service's consistently high productivity rankings among Business Insurance's most productive agents and brokers and the reasons for their continued success. Price is quoted in the piece as stating, "Mesirow clients cross so many lines in the organization, for us the measuring stick is really fortifying the relationship that we have with the client, figuring out how many other things we can do for them and be there to assist them with whatever their needs are." |
| ■ | FOX Channel 32, Dec 21, 2009, "Sun-Times' Tyree: I'm Just a 'Good Guy'" – The segment features James C. Tyree, chairman and CEO, discussing his tenure with Mesirow Financial, position with the Sun-Times Media Group, dedication to philanthropy as well as his humble upbringing on the south side of Chicago. Tyree is shown stating, "We southsiders have a saying,…he was a good guy and the epitome of that is thinking of others first." |
| ■ | ABC Channel 7, Sep 09, 2009, "Investors Agree to Buy Sun-Times Media Group" – The segment discusses STMG Holdings LLC, an investor group led by James C. Tyree, chairman and CEO, submission of a stalking-horse bid to acquire the Chicago Sun-Times and its sister publications. The piece cites Tyree's track record for turning around troubled companies and quoted him as saying, "Whether it’s delivered in newsprint, or kindles, or any other way that it’s going to evolve over the next three-to-five years, we’ll be there with great content." |
| ■ | CBS Channel 2, Sep 09, 2009, "Businessman Tyree Leads Group for Sun-Times Bid" – The piece discusses the stalking-horse bid submitted by STMG Holdings LLC, an investor group led by James C. Tyree, chairman and CEO, to acquire the Chicago Sun-Times and its sister publications.Tyree is quoted in the segment as saying, "Our focus is on developing the highest quality, highest integrity, extremely locally-focused content in our region." |
| ■ | Chicago Sun-Times, Sep 09, 2009, "Chicago Investor Group Bids to Buy Sun-Times Media" – The article discusses submission of a stalking-horse bid by STMG Holdings LLC, an investor group led by James C. Tyree, chairman and CEO, to acquire the Chicago Sun-Times and its sister publications. Tyree is quoted in the piece as stating, "I'm a lifelong Chicagoan, and I believe the Sun-Times and all its properties can make a positive impact on the region well into the future." |
| ■ | Bond Buyer, Aug 17, 2009, "Guest Words: Will California's Crisis Lead to a Bankruptcy Wave?" – Peter Bianchini, senior municipal strategist in Mesirow Financial's Institutional Sales and Trading department, and Michael Sweet, a San Francisco-based bankruptcy litigator co-authored an article about strategies available to municipalities to try to avoid bankruptcy proceedings: "As with any business enterprise in a time of economic distress, the sooner leaders…acknowledge looming financial shortcomings and work to address the fundamental problems, the higher the likelihood that bankruptcy can be avoided." |
| ■ | Bloomberg.com, Aug 14, 2009, "Even Mayor Daley Can't Get Rates Taxpayers Deserve for Chicago" – Traders in Mesirow Financial's Institutional Sales and Trading department, including Dominick Mondi, head of the Municipal Bond Sales and Trading department, are quoted, discussing the trading of bonds issued by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. |
| ■ | Bond Buyer, Aug 12, 2009, "Munis Quiet Amid Big Ohio, Chicago Deals" – Dominick Mondi, head of the Municipal Bond Sales and Trading department within the Institutional Sales and Trading department, is quoted, commenting on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago deal to raise capital: "This deal continues to show the depth and breadth of the BAB market. It got great distribution, it's a great credit. It was very well received by 85 different accounts, and traded up in the secondary market. And it posted a record low yield for BABs." |
| ■ | Bond Buyer, Aug 10, 2009, "The Week Ahead: Amid Summer Slump, Ohio, Minnesota Deals Lead" – Forecasting upcoming deals in the municipal bond arena, the article mentions a deal being handled by Mesirow Financial: the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Water Reclamation District planning to sell $600 million of taxable GO capital improvement direct-pay BABs. Dominick Mondi, head of the Municipal Bond Sales and Trading department within the Institutional Sales and Trading department, is quoted, commenting on who the deal will attract: "Money managers will use it in different ways and it will trickle down to retail." |
| ■ | Bloomberg.com, Aug 04, 2009, "Traders Fired in Shakeout Migrating to Firms Off of Wall Street" – The article discusses the migration of talent from the largest financial services firms — who suffered substantial losses due to fraud or the economic crisis — to mid-sized boutique firms, such as Mesirow Financial. Dominick J. Mondi, senior managing director, Institutional Sales and Trading, is featured and discusses his move from Bear Stearns to Mesirow Financial. Jim Tyree, chairman and chief executive officer, is also featured, and is quoted as stating, "Scale is not the be-all and end-all." The article adds, "Tyree says Mesirow will prosper because it offers an alternative to the model that caused Wall Street’s grief." |
| ■ | Bond Buyer, Aug 03, 2009, "Record Treasury Debt Seen to Have Minimal Short-Term Effect on Munis" – Dominick Mondi, head of Institutional Sales and Trading's Municipal Bond Sales and Trading department, is quoted in an article discussing the effect the Treasury debt movement will have on the municipal market. He comments that so far changes "have not really affected the municipal market," although the tax-exempt market is "keeping an eye on [Treasuries] for any dramatic move." |
| ■ | Insurance Journal, Aug 03, 2009, "2009 Top 100 PropertyCasualty Independent Agencies" – The complete list ranks Mesirow Financial #17 (up from #18 last year) among the nation's top 100 privately-held independent insurance agencies and brokerages whose business volume is primarily retail, not wholesale, and based on total 2008 P/C premium written. |
| ■ | Orange County Register, Jul 26, 2009, "Guest Column: More cities facing bankruptcy?" – Peter Bianchini, senior municipal strategist in Mesirow Financial's Institutional Sales and Trading department, and Michael Sweet, a San Francisco-based bankruptcy litigator co-authored an article about strategies available to municipalities to try to avoid bankruptcy proceedings: "...municipalities can, and should, take proactive steps to avoid being forced into insolvency." |
| ■ |
Sacramento Bee,
Jul 24, 2009,
"Michael Sweet and Peter Bianchini: Cities generally have alternatives to bankruptcy" –
Peter Bianchini, senior municipal strategist in Mesirow Financial's Institutional Sales and Trading department, co-authored an article with Michael Sweet, a San Francisco-based bankruptcy litigator. The piece, directed at |
| ■ | Business Insurance, Jul 20, 2009, "2009 Top 100 Brokers" – The complete list of 100 largest brokers of U.S. business,based on 2008 brokerage revenues generated by U.S. based clients, features Mesirow Financial at #26 (up from #27 last year). |
| ■ | Best's Review, Jul 01, 2009, "Top Global Insurance Brokers" – The publication's 4th annual rankings edition showcases the top 20 global insurance brokers based on 2008 brokerage revenues. Mesirow Financial is listed at #16 (up from #19 last year), among the major players in the marketplace. |
| ■ | The Deal Pipeline, Jun 23, 2009, "The Deal Pipeline Releases Rankings of the Most Active Firms and Professionals in Bankruptcy for the First Quarter of 2009" – The Deal Pipeline ranked the "Most Active Firms and Professionals in Bankruptcy" for the First Quarter of 2009. Mesirow Financial Consulting was ranked at number two among the "investment banks with the most bankruptcy petitions," for the firm's 37 cases. You may read the full piece here. |
| ■ | CUNY TV's The Stoler Report, Jun 16, 2009, "Fund Executives' View of the Market" – Joshua K. Daitch, senior managing director in Institutional Real Estate's Multi Manager Strategies group, participated in a panel discussion of the state of the real estate market. During the half-hour segment, Daitch lent insight from both a buyer and a seller's perspective on the current economy's impact on various real estate sectors. You may view the video or listen to the audio by visiting the Michael Stoler Web site and choosing "iTunes" at the top of the page. |
| ■ | Bond Buyer, Jun 10, 2009, "NFMA Urges Overseer For Munis" – A letter co-authored by Peter Bianchini, managing director and senior municipal strategist in Mesirow Financial's Institutional Sales and Trading department, is discussed in this article. The five-page letter, issued by the National Federation of Municipal Analysts (NFMA) and sent to the ranking members of the House Financial Services and Senate Banking Committees as well as Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Mary Schapiro, calls for municipal disclosure practices to be made more like corporate disclosures and urges lawmakers to provide a federal regulator with the authority to directly oversee municipal disclosures and market participants. |
| ■ | Bankruptcy Professional, Jun 04, 2009, "Spotlight" – Larry H. Lattig, executive vice president and senior managing director, Mesirow Financial Consulting, was featured in the publication's "Spotlight" section, discussing his experience in some of the most high-profile bankruptcies, including Chrysler LLC. Other notable engagements include, Kmart, UAL Corporation, Delta Air Lines, Aleris International Inc., Delphi Corporation and Lyondell Chemical Company. |
| ■ | Crain's Chicago Business, May 25, 2009, "Leveling the Field" – Greg Giles, head of Compensation and Executive Benefit Strategies, was highlighted in this article about how the issue of executive compensation has risen to the forefront, and will likely remain a hot-button issue. Giles says, "The playing field as we know it is going to change... there was a disconnect between the short-term focus of executives and the long-term focus of shareholders. The shareholders lost and the executives won. The goal is to get everyone pulling in the same direction." Read the full article. |
| ■ | Southtown Star, May 12, 2009, "Mesirow CEO Says Economy's Free Fall is Slowing, but Effect on Credit Availability Will Last Forever" – The article recaps comments made by James C. Tyree, chairman and CEO, to the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce on May 11, 2009. Tyree explained how the economy blossomed from the free flow of credit, and was quoted as saying that there was a "lack of understanding of the risks people were taking," which contributed to the decline. |
| ■ | Dow Jones DBR Small Cap, May 01, 2009, "Mover of the Week: Knoll Follows Mentor's Path to Leadership Role at ABI" – The article discusses Melissa Kibler Knoll, senior managing director, Mesirow Financial Consulting , who was recently named president-elect of the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI). Knoll is only the third woman and the second non-attorney to hold that position, and credits her mentor and predecessor, Bettina Whyte, whom she worked with at PricewaterhouseCoopers in the early 1990s, and was the second female and first non-attorney president of the ABI in 2004. |
| ■ | CNBC, Mar 19, 2009, "Checking Market's Pulse" – James C. Tyree, Chairman and CEO, was interviewed on CNBC, discussing current market volatility. Please take a moment to view the interview. |
| ■ | Chicago Sun-Times, Mar 15, 2009, "Taking stock of preferreds: Shares battered, but glittering yields attract attention" – The article discusses the pros and cons of this asset class. Paul Pliester, senior managing director in Mesirow Financial's Institutional Sales and Trading department, is quoted, commenting on the types of investments attracting attention and their stability: "...yields are making some investors take notice, but ample caution is needed. Glittering yields of more than 20 percent are available... but will those companies last or be taken over by the federal government? Better bets for those seeking income with safety might be... currently in the 10 percent to 12 percent range." |
