GCA Corporation

Airship Names Joe Russell Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Airship , the mobile app experience company, today announced Joe Russell has joined its executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Airship , the mobile app experience company, today announced Joe Russell has joined its executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer.
  • In this role, Russell will oversee Airship’s finance and business operations and report directly to CEO and president Brett Caine.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230802538842/en/
    Joe Russell has joined Airship's executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer to help scale and manage growth as the company unlocks new ways for brands to capture more customer value inside and outside of mobile apps.
  • Russell also worked at Piston Cloud Computing (acquired by Cisco), where he was VP of Finance and Business Operations.

William Blair Bolsters Investment Banking Group With Senior Hires in London

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

William Blair , the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management, announced today that it has bolstered its investment banking group in Europe with the appointment of five senior hires.

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  • William Blair , the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management, announced today that it has bolstered its investment banking group in Europe with the appointment of five senior hires.
  • Eric Sanschagrin and Daniel Fiegenschuh have joined William Blair as a managing director and director, respectively, in the technology group.
  • I am delighted to welcome Eric, Daniel, Manuel, Alex, and Shane to William Blair, said Anu Sharma , head of European investment banking for William Blair.
  • William Blair is the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management.

Salomon Brothers Alumni Rally for Historic Encore

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Friday, March 4, 2022

All three are alumni of Salomon Brothers who each spent decades at the legendary firm.

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  • All three are alumni of Salomon Brothers who each spent decades at the legendary firm.
  • Salomon Encore has struck a chord with alumni of Salomon Brothers with an outpouring of support ever since it announced the re-emergence of Salomon Brothers at the beginning of 2022.
  • There are an estimated 7,000 alumni of Salomon Brothers and over 500 have joined the Salomon community on Linkedin.
  • Salomon Encore is the modern Salomon Brothers.

Houlihan Lokey Completes Integration of GCA, Establishing Global Leadership in Technology and Mid-Cap Corporate Finance

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Monday, December 6, 2021

With 500 new colleagues around the world having now joined Houlihan Lokey, we are better positioned than ever to deliver the superior client service on which we pride ourselves, said Scott Beiser, CEO of Houlihan Lokey.

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  • With 500 new colleagues around the world having now joined Houlihan Lokey, we are better positioned than ever to deliver the superior client service on which we pride ourselves, said Scott Beiser, CEO of Houlihan Lokey.
  • Houlihan Lokey is now the most active technology advisor in the world as well as a global leader in industrials; business services; consumer, food, and retail; healthcare; and financial services M&A.
  • This combination also has created the largest private capital markets advisory group among our peers, said Scott Adelson, Co-President of Houlihan Lokey.
  • Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation.

DGAP-News: ]init[ wins Gilde Buy Out Partners as a further shareholder in addition to EMERAM Capital Partners

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Munich, 1 December 2021: ]init[ AG fr digitale Kommunikation strengthens its shareholder base with Gilde Buy Out Partners.

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  • Munich, 1 December 2021: ]init[ AG fr digitale Kommunikation strengthens its shareholder base with Gilde Buy Out Partners.
  • Funds advised by Gilde Buy Out Partners ("Gilde") have agreed to purchase a minority stake (signing).
  • Funds advised by EMERAM Capital Partners ("EMERAM") will maintain their shares in ]init[ at the same level as Gilde, once the partial sale is completed.
  • We now intend to continue this success story together with Gilde Buy Out Partners as a renowned, pan-European shareholder."

Houlihan Lokey Continues Expansion of Its Global Business Services Group With Senior European Hires

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today several senior appointments to significantly build the firms global Business Services Groups presence in Europe.

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  • Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today several senior appointments to significantly build the firms global Business Services Groups presence in Europe.
  • Guy Mullin-Henderson has joined Houlihan Lokey as a Senior Advisor to the Business Services Group in Europe.
  • James Sutch joins Houlihan Lokey as a Director with more than 15 years of experience across the business services sector.
  • We are delighted to welcome such an experienced and talented group to our global Business Services Group.

Houlihan Lokey Acquires GCA Corporation

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Monday, October 4, 2021

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, has acquired GCA Corporation (GCA) following the successful completion of a tender offer process resulting in the firm acquiring approximately 90% of GCAs common stock.

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  • Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, has acquired GCA Corporation (GCA) following the successful completion of a tender offer process resulting in the firm acquiring approximately 90% of GCAs common stock.
  • With effect from today, GCA becomes part of Houlihan Lokey.
  • This landmark transaction is a truly historic moment for Houlihan Lokey, and we welcome all of our new colleagues to the firm, commented Scott Beiser , CEO of Houlihan Lokey.
  • Team GCA looks forward to our new journey working together with Houlihan Lokey to better serve our collective clients, said Aki Watanabe , founder and Representative Director of GCA.

Houlihan Lokey Announces Expiration of Tender Offer Period for Outstanding Shares of GCA Corporation

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Shares and stock options representing approximately 90% of GCAs common stock on a fully diluted basis were validly tendered in the tender offer.

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  • Shares and stock options representing approximately 90% of GCAs common stock on a fully diluted basis were validly tendered in the tender offer.
  • The tender offer is expected to settle beginning on October 4, 2021.
  • Following settlement of the tender offer, it is expected that Houlihan Lokey will complete the acquisition of GCA through a second-step transaction at the same price.
  • Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation.

iMedia Signs Agreement to Acquire 123tv, the Leading Auction-Driven TV Retailer in Germany

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The company controls its entire value chain, from global sourcing to the interactive video point-of-sale experience, to the omnichannel sales and customer solutions.

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  • The company controls its entire value chain, from global sourcing to the interactive video point-of-sale experience, to the omnichannel sales and customer solutions.
  • We believe gamification of consumers emotion-based shopping experience is the ultimate disruption to the status quo, said Tim Peterman, CEO of IMBI.
  • With Tim and his team at iMedia we have found the best possible new owner.
  • ARCUS Capital AG is an independent investment company based in Germany that is focused on medium-sized companies in German-speaking countries.

Houlihan Lokey Announces Increase in Tender Offer Price for Outstanding Shares of GCA Corporation

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

The announced increase in HLIs total cash purchase price approximates the increase in GCAs revised forecast of its CY 2021 profit.

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  • The announced increase in HLIs total cash purchase price approximates the increase in GCAs revised forecast of its CY 2021 profit.
  • Houlihan Lokey commenced the tender offer in Tokyo on August 4, 2021 to acquire all outstanding shares of GCA for 1,380 ($12.55) per share in cash, in addition to all stock options of GCA (priced to net out applicable exercise prices).
  • The closing of the tender offer is subject to receiving certain regulatory approvals, and the tender to Houlihan Lokey of shares representing at least two-thirds of GCAs fully diluted outstanding common stock.
  • Following the successful completion of the tender offer, it is expected that Houlihan Lokey will acquire all shares not tendered through a second-step at the same price.