Media Placements
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Chicago Tribune,
Aug 04, 2010,
"Mesirow Financial strikes 'strategic relationship' with 2nd Chicago bank" –
The article notes Mesirow Financial and Delaware Place Bank's new strategic relationship, which presents Mesirow Financial with an opportunity to serve as an investment advisor to another great Chicago-based institution. |
| ■ | MarketWatch, Aug 03, 2010, "With Euro Revival, Stock Buyers Reconsider Europe" – The article showcases how Leila Heckman's belief in European stocks has recently been rewarded. Heckman discusses how Greece, Spain and Italy are relatively attractive stock markets in today's environment. She also favors the Netherlands, where sovereign yield spreads have been higher than German bunds, while Norway is on her radar for upgrades in growth forecasts. |
| ■ | SFO Magazine, Aug 03, 2010, "Managed Futures Spotlight: Mesirow Absolute Return" – Mesirow Financial Commodities Management is highlighted in the publication's Managed Futures Spotlight. Read the full article. |
| ■ | Daily Herald, Jul 30, 2010, "Mesirow Financial boosts on trading, underwriting" – The article notes the growth of Mesirow Financial, particularly in its Global Markets division, amidst the economic crisis. Taken from a Bloomberg video interview, James C. Tyree, chairman and CEO, is quoted as saying, "We were able to bring in a whole lot of people -- and great people -- during the time when the world was in effect melting." |
| ■ | The Wall Street Journal, Jul 17, 2010, "Playing the EU Stress-Test" – On July 23, results of European regulators' "stress tests" will be released. This article examines possible outcomes of the announcement and highlights Leila Heckman's insight on opportunities in the Netherlands and Spanish markets. |
| ■ | Private Placement Monitor, Jul 16, 2010, "Jacobson to Mesirow; Blair Looking" – The article announces the arrival of Stephen Jacobson, former-head of William Blair's CTL group, as senior managing director and head of the Credit Tenant Lease Finance (CTL) group within the Global Markets division where he will provide private debt capital raising services for clients that town single-tenant, investment-grade commercial real estate properties. |
| ■ | Private Placement Letter, Jul 15, 2010, "Mesirow Hires Veteran, Starts CTL Group" – Stephen Jacobson, senior managing director and head of the Credit Tenant Lease Finance (CTL) group within the Global Markets division, is quoted as saying, "The investment market for CTL placements is ripe due to lenders seeking higher yielding investment grade products. During 2007 and 2008, the CTL market lost business to commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). After the decline of CMBS products, CTLs are once again gaining favor and are experiencing an increase in institutional demand. Additionally, since CTL transactions are done via private placements, investors typically see higher yields than they do for public offerings of the same credits." |
| ■ | Wealth Insider Alliance, Jul 14, 2010, "Allocation and Taxation" – The article highlights Leila Heckman's answer to the question: Have investors' worries about investing in the European market and contagion dissipated, or have they just quieted for the moment? Heckman, head of Mesirow Financial's International Equity business, comments that people are quick to forget crises, including those in the financial markets. She thinks while Europe's bailout will likely take place over an extended period of time, there are several positive market drivers indicating that there are good investment opportunities now. |
| ■ | Times of Northwest Indiana, Jul 06, 2010, "Appetite for improvement" – The article discusses the pain of the recession on the restaurant industry. Dan Weil, senior managing director in the firm's Property and Casualty department, is quoted saying that the biggest reason for reductions is because of the sharp decrease in people going out. |
| ■ | Financial Times, Jun 17, 2010, "Wall Street Slips on Employment Worries" – Leila Heckman, head of Mesirow Financial's International Equity business, comments that, while consumer prices declined in May, the leading economic indicators have been broadly improving and accelerating. She said: "We are still very much in the work-out mode after the credit crunch. Things don't always go smoothly." |
| ■ | Area Development Site and Facility Planning, Jun 01, 2010, "Plastics Industry Thrives Despite Automotive, Appliance Troubles" – The article cites the year-end review in Mesirow Financial's Investment Banking group's newsletter, Packaging Perspectives, noting that the year 2009 was “characterized as one of significant extremes." The article also quotes the newsletter as predicting the improvement of credit markets in 2010. |
| ■ | Barron's, May 31, 2010, "Foreign Investment -- European Trader: We're Talking Turkey" – The article quotes Leila Heckman, head of Mesirow Financial's International Equity business, with regards to Turkey's prospects as a growing emerging market. |
| ■ | Dow Jones International News, May 14, 2010, "MARKET TALK: European Peripheral Equities Worth A Look-Mesirow" – The piece highlights Leila Heckman's thoughts on investing opportunities in European peripheral equity markets as part of a well-diversified portfolio. |
| ■ | Chicago Tribune Online, May 05, 2010, "DuPage Business Leaders Optimistic After Difficult Times" – Diane Swonk, chief economist, was the keynote speaker at the DuPage County Regional Business Outlook and Executive Briefing sponsored by Choose DuPage, Ice Miller LLP and Mesirow Financial. In the article Swonk discusses the current economy and its recovery. "The [financial] crisis was like a major earthquake; we are still feeling some of its aftershocks. But here we are today in a recovery. It's remarkable what we have endured." |
| ■ | International Herald Tribune, Apr 30, 2010, "Already on the hook, Germany hesitates; Its Greek debt holdings, estimated at 28 billion euro, exceed share of bailout" – The article quotes Leila Heckman, head of Mesirow Financial's International Equity business, on the consequences of Germany's significant exposure to Greek debt. |
| ■ | The New York Times, Apr 29, 2010, "Already Holding Junk, Germany Hesitates" – The article quotes Leila Heckman, head of Mesirow Financial's International Equity business, on the consequences of Germany's significant exposure to Greek debt. |
| ■ | Peoria Journal Star, Apr 23, 2010, "School to cost taxpayers less" – Todd Krzyskowski, managing director in Mesirow Financial's Public Finance Department , explains the savings for Brimfield School District taxpayers. "Federal stimulus money was available in the form of Build America Bonds, interest rates are at a 40-year low, the school district received a good credit rating and the bidding environment for construction projects is very favorable right now. All of those factors worked in Brimfield's favor." |
| ■ | Businessweek, Apr 19, 2010, "Greek Stock Valuations Are 'Compelling,' Mesirow Financial Says" – In the article, which discusses the long-term prospects for Greece, Leila Heckman, head of Mesirow Financial's International Equity business, provides insight on how the recent fall in value of equities on the Athens bourse offers investors the chance to make long-term gains. |
| ■ | Packaging-Gateway.com, Apr 08, 2010, "Deals in Decline" – The article discusses M&A activity in the packaging industry over the last two years. John Chrysikopoulos, managing director of the firm's Investment Banking group, notes that non-paper packaging has not suffered the same decline as the paper packaging industry, and is quoted as saying, "I think we are going to see strategic buyers continuing to be more aggressive and more capable of paying high multiples for the assets they really want. The flip side of this is that we will see more of the packaging companies that are owned by financial sponsors coming to market." |
| ■ | Bankruptcy Insider, Apr 01, 2010, "SoapBox Large Filings" – Larry H. Lattig, executive vice president and senior managing director of Mesirow Financial Consulting, was ranked third among the top large-case investment bankers for new assignments gained on the biggest bankruptcy cases filed in 2009. Additionally, the firm was named sixth among the top large-case investment banks based on new mandates gained on the biggest bankruptcy cases filed in 2009. |
| ■ | Consulting Magazine, Apr 01, 2010, "Case Study: Mesirow Financial Drives Restructuring Effort at Automotive Parts Supplier" – The article describes Mesirow Financial Interim Management, LLC's, challenges and accomplishments serving as chief restructuring officer and providing interim management services and bankruptcy support in a fast-track Chapter 11 sale for Fluid Routing Solutions (FRS), a leading automotive parts company. FRS had two distinct businesses and, ultimately, the Mesirow Financial Interim Management team's efforts resulted in the healthy business being retained by its private equity owner, and the challenged business being sold to a buyer for well above liquidation value. |
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Global Turnaround,
Apr 01, 2010,
"The Lull Before the Storm" –
The article discusses the months-long lull in bankruptcy activity and if it marks the return of ‘business as usual.’ Ralph S. Tuliano, president of Mesirow Financial Consulting, is quoted in the piece as stating, “Any signs of economic recovery are illusory at this point. It has been a jobless recovery in the |
| ■ | packagePRINTING -- Online, Mar 12, 2010, "Mesirow Financial Advises Prime Graphics in Sale" – The article highlights the recent transaction in which Corporate Investment Banking acted as exclusive financial advisor to Prime Graphics, Inc. in its sale to Kollman Label & Packaging Group. |
| ■ | Insurance Journal, Mar 08, 2010, "Strong Attitude Backed by Superior Knowledge - Mesirow Financial Finds Relationships Pay Off in More Ways than One" – The article features with some individuals within our Insurance Services division about the history of the firm and how it is able to set itself apart from the competition. Norm Malter, senior managing director in the firm's Property and Casualty department, is quoted in the piece as stating, "I[n] terms of knowing our clients well, and knowing our industries well, and coming up with unique ways to solve their problems" I think that's where we kind of define ourselves." |
| ■ | CBS 2 Chicago, Mar 04, 2010, "Sun-Times Owner Talks Newspaper Business" – James C. Tyree, chairman and CEO, appeared on CBS 2 Chicago's television show, "Monsters and Money in the Morning," on March 4th. During the show, which is hosted by Mike North, Dan Jiggetts, Terry Savage and Mike Hegedus, Tyree discussed his perspective on the media industry. The segment can be viewed on the Monsters and Money in the Morning Web page, by clicking the "Sun-Times Owner Talks Newspaper Business," link. |
| ■ | 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)." |
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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." |
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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.'" |
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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." |
