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Joele Frank Reps Instant Brand's ReOrg

Wed, Jun. 14, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Instant BrandsJoele Frank is handling the Chapter 11 filing of Instant Brands, owner of the Pyrex, Corelle, CorningWare and Instant Pot brands that are found in 90 percent of US households.

Brunswick, FGS Global Work Nasdaq’s Software Deal

Mon, Jun. 12, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

NasdaqBrunswick Group represents Nasdaq as it agrees to pay $10.5B in cash and stock to acquire the Adenza software business of Thoma Bravo, which relies on FGS Global for its media relations duties.

MZ, Gateway Handle Lithium Deal

Mon, Jun. 5, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

ABMMZ Group and Gateway Group are handling the merger of American Battery Materials and Seaport Global Acquisition Corp. via a SPAC deal valued at $225M.

Kekst CNC Takes Schmid Group Public

Wed, May 31, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

SchmidKekst CNC represents Germany’s Schmid Group as the maker of capital equipment and software for the high-end electronics sector goes public via a SPAC deal valued at $640M.

Kekst CNC Works RenaissanceRe’s $3B Deal

Wed, May 24, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

RenaissanceKekst CNC represents RenaissanceRe Holdings as it acquires American International Group’s Validus Reinsurance in a deal valued at $3B.

FTI's Peniston-Bird Flies to Portland

Tue, May 23, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Tristan Peniston-BirdFTI Consulting's Tristan Peniston-Bird has joined Portland’s London office as senior partner and financial communications lead in its corporate communications practice.

Joele Frank Handles Vice Media's Reorg

Mon, May 15, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

ViceJoele Frank is handling the Chapter 11 filing of Vice Media Group as it arranges a $225M bailout from Soros Fund Management, Fortress Investment Group and Monroe Capital.

Kekst CNC Works Athenex Chapter 11

Mon, May 15, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

AthenexKekst CNC is handling the Chapter 11 filing of Buffalo-based Athenex Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on cancer treatments.

Joele Frank Handles Cyxtera's Revamp

Fri, May 5, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

CyxteraJoele Frank is handling Cyxtera as it hammers out a restructuring support agreement with lenders that will pump $50M in new financing into the Miami-based colocation and data interconnections services company.

Teneo's Maas Moves to Kekst CNC

Tue, May 2, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Andy MaasAndy Maas, who helped launch Teneo a dozen years ago, has joined Kekst CNC as a partner in New York.

Kekst CNC Works Crestview’s Investment in Gersh

Mon, May 1, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Crestview & GershKekst CNC handles Crestview Partners private equity firm as it takes a 45 percent stake in The Gersh Agency, a leading Beverly Hills and New York talent agency.

FTI’s Q1 PR Revenues Jump 4.5%

Mon, May 1, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Mark McCallFTI Consulting’s strategic communications operation posted a 4.5 percent jump in Q1 revenues to $73.1M as it enjoyed strong demand for reputational services work.

Reevemark Handles Midwest’s Antarctica Deal

Mon, May 1, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Midwest Holding InsuranceReevemark represents Midwest Holding as the life insurer/annuity company is acquired by Antarctica Capital investment firm in an all-cash deal worth $100M.