Centerview Partners

Trinseo to Acquire Aristech Surfaces LLC as Part of Its Transformation to a Specialty Materials and Sustainable Solutions Provider

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Architecture, General Health, Environment, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Other Transport, Packaging, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Transport, Manufacturing, Health, Plastics, Trinseo, Centerview Partners, Service companies, Finance

This is an important next step towards our goal of becoming a global specialty materials and sustainable solutions provider.

Key Points: 
  • This is an important next step towards our goal of becoming a global specialty materials and sustainable solutions provider.
  • Aristech is a global leading producer of continuous cast acrylic sheet for the wellness, architectural, transportation and industrial markets.
  • Centerview Partners LLC is serving as financial advisor and Reed Smith LLP is serving as legal advisor to Trinseo in connection with the transaction.
  • Trinseo will host a conference call to further discuss this announcement on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Aegion Board of Directors Determines Unsolicited Third-Party Proposal Could Reasonably Be Expected to Result in a “Superior Proposal”

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Monday, March 22, 2021
Intellectual property law, Labour law, Non-disclosure agreement, Secrecy, Diligence, Shearman, Centerview Partners, Articles, Law, Legal writing

Under the terms of the Third-Party Proposal, the Third Party would acquire all outstanding shares of Aegion common stock for $28.50 per share in cash.

Key Points: 
  • Under the terms of the Third-Party Proposal, the Third Party would acquire all outstanding shares of Aegion common stock for $28.50 per share in cash.
  • The Third-Party Proposal, at this point, is non-binding and subject to diligence to be conducted, among other things.
  • As a result of the Boards determination, the Company plans to enter into a confidentiality agreement and engage in diligence activities and discussions with the Third Party.
  • Centerview Partners LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Aegion, and Shearman & Sterling LLP is serving as legal counsel.

Aegion Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Acquisition Proposal

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Friday, March 12, 2021
Articles, Business, Law, Contract law, Aegion, Centerview Partners, Shearman & Sterling, Board of directors, Shearman, Due diligence

ST. LOUIS, March 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aegion (NASDAQ:AEGN) today confirmed that it has received an unsolicited non-binding proposal (the Proposal) from another party to acquire Aegion, subject to certain conditions, including due diligence.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, March 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aegion (NASDAQ:AEGN) today confirmed that it has received an unsolicited non-binding proposal (the Proposal) from another party to acquire Aegion, subject to certain conditions, including due diligence.
  • Aegions Board of Directors has not made any determination as to whether the Proposal constitutes or could reasonably be expected to result in a superior proposal under the terms of the Pending Merger Agreement.
  • There can be no assurance that any transaction or definitive agreement will result from this Proposal.
  • Centerview Partners LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Aegion, and Shearman & Sterling is serving as legal counsel.

John Rhea Joins Centerview Partners

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Monday, September 14, 2020
Finance, Consulting, Banking, Professional services, Other Professional Services, Centerview Partners, Finance, Financial services, Blair Effron, Banking

Centerview Partners, a leading independent investment banking advisory firm, announced today that John Rhea has joined the firm as a Partner in the New York office.

Key Points: 
  • Centerview Partners, a leading independent investment banking advisory firm, announced today that John Rhea has joined the firm as a Partner in the New York office.
  • In his new role, Mr. Rhea will provide senior level counsel to new and existing Centerview clients, with a focus on capital advisory, general and M&A advisory, real estate, and corporate impact.
  • I am thrilled to join Centerview Partners as the next exciting step in my career.
  • I have known John for many years and am honored that he has chosen to join the Centerview team, said Robert Pruzan, co-founder of Centerview.

Catherine Arnold Joins Centerview Partners

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Consulting, Banking, Professional services, Finance, Centerview Partners, Blair Effron, Finance, Financial services, Blair, Effron, Banking

Centerview Partners, a leading independent investment banking advisory firm, announced today that Catherine Arnold has joined the firm as a Partner in its New York office.

Key Points: 
  • Centerview Partners, a leading independent investment banking advisory firm, announced today that Catherine Arnold has joined the firm as a Partner in its New York office.
  • Centerview consistently has a seat at the table as boards and executive teams grapple with high-stakes decisions that impact strategy, valuation, and ultimately, patient outcomes.
  • Catherine is a well-known thought leader with unique and diverse experience across the life sciences sector, said Alan Hartman, a senior Partner at Centerview focusing on healthcare.
  • Catherine is an outstanding addition to our healthcare practice, which now includes nine partners across our global platform and has advised clients on some of the most notable transactions, strategic initiatives, and medical breakthroughs in recent years, added Blair Effron and Robert Pruzan, co-founders of Centerview.

Advarra Strengthens Leadership Team with the Announcement of Two New Key Executives

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Monday, June 1, 2020
Finance, Financial services, Banking, Investment banks, Centerview Partners, UBS, Investment banking

These strategic new hires will accelerate Advarra's development of integrated solutions that can better empower clinical trial research and advance human health.

Key Points: 
  • These strategic new hires will accelerate Advarra's development of integrated solutions that can better empower clinical trial research and advance human health.
  • "Jivan and Bryan bring tremendous expertise and industry perspective and I am excited to welcome them to the team," said Gadi Saarony, CEO of Advarra.
  • Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles in investment banking at Centerview Partners, UBS Investment Bank, and Bear Stearns.
  • Advarra is the premier provider of global research compliance services, including IRB, IBC, consulting, and research technology products.

Centerview Partners Opens New Office in Paris, Its First Office in Continental Europe

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Investment banks, Finance, Centerview Partners, Financial services, Money, Blair Effron, Effron, Investment banking

Centerview Partners, a leading independent investment banking advisory firm, announced today that it has opened an office in Paris.

Key Points: 
  • Centerview Partners, a leading independent investment banking advisory firm, announced today that it has opened an office in Paris.
  • Expanding Centerviews practice in Europe with the opening of the Paris office will increase the firms ability to assist existing and new clients going through complex situations.
  • Blair Effron, co-founder of Centerview, said: Our new office underscores Centerviews commitment to the French market, a key global financial center.
  • Robert Pruzan, co-founder of Centerview, commented: Expanding to Paris is a significant and logical next step in our European expansion.

Dedrone Welcomes Aaditya Devarakonda as President & Chief Business Officer

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Friday, April 3, 2020
Business, Articles, Economy, Centerview Partners, Devarakonda, Chief operating officer

SAN FRANCISCO, April 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Dedrone, the market leader in counter-drone technology, has appointed Aaditya Devarakonda as President and Chief Business Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Dedrone, the market leader in counter-drone technology, has appointed Aaditya Devarakonda as President and Chief Business Officer.
  • Devarakonda will join Dedrone co-founders Joerg Lamprecht (CEO), Rene Seeber (CTO), and Ingo Seebach (COO) as a keyexecutive overseeing global sales, marketing, business development, product, and finance.
  • Aaditya (AD) Devarakonda joins Dedrone from Centerview Partners where he was a senior member of the Technology Investment Banking Group based out of Palo Alto.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome AD to Dedrone," states Joerg Lamprecht, CEO and co-founder of Dedrone.

Rayonier Advanced Materials Announces Additional Corporate Governance Enhancements

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Friday, March 6, 2020
Consumer electronics, Technology, Manufacturing, Forest Products, Other Technology, Natural Resources, Other Manufacturing, Packaging, Mobile, Wireless, Electronic design automation, Chemicals, Plastics, Companies, Economy of the United States, Rayonier, Centerview Partners, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, Industries, David Mariano, Ivona Smith, Rayonier Advanced Materials

We are confident that the additions of David and Ivona to the Rayonier Advanced Materials Board will advance the Companys efforts to enhance stockholder value.

Key Points: 
  • We are confident that the additions of David and Ivona to the Rayonier Advanced Materials Board will advance the Companys efforts to enhance stockholder value.
  • Centerview Partners LLC is serving as Rayonier Advanced Materials financial advisor, and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is serving as legal counsel.
  • With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, Rayonier Advanced Materials employs approximately 4,000 people and generates approximately $1.8 billion of annual revenues.
  • Rayonier Advanced Materials assumes no obligation to update these statements except as is required by law.

Bristow and Era to Merge, Forming a Larger, More Diverse and Financially Stronger Global Industry Leader

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Friday, January 24, 2020
Law firms, Centerview Partners, Milbank LLP, Limited liability partnership, Companies, Organizations

Centerview Partners LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Era, and Milbank LLP is serving as Eras legal counsel.

Key Points: 
  • Centerview Partners LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Era, and Milbank LLP is serving as Eras legal counsel.
  • This release and the most recent investor slide presentation will be available in the investor relations area of Eras website at www.erahelicopters.com .
  • Except to the extent required by applicable law, Bristow and Era undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.
  • Era and Bristow also plan to file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction.