Alphabetical Index | Geographical Index | Specialty Index
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
22 Vanderbilt Ave., 18th flr., New York, NY 10017
212/355-4449
[email protected]
www.joelefrank.com
Corporate media relations, investor relations, M&A and integration management, shareholder activism defense, crisis (incl. management, financial, ethics violations, cybersecurity, litigation support), restructuring/bankruptcy, ESG, private equity.
Founded: 2000.
Agency Statement:
Joele Frank provides strategic counsel and tactical support for high-stakes, high-profile special situations as well as for ongoing public and investor relations. The Joele Frank team is recognized by peers, the financial community and journalists for their quality work, strategic acumen and creative approach to challenging issues. The firm's clients range from large, global public companies to smaller, private enterprises across virtually all industries.Joele Frank consistently ranks among the top PR firms in M&A, shareholder activism defense and bankruptcy communications and has leading crisis, ESG, and private equity practices. It leverages in-house design and digital teams to support its client work.
Joele Frank, mng. partner; Matthew Sherman, pres.; Andrew Brimmer, vice chmn.; Daniel Katcher, vice chmn.; Eric Brielmann, Michael Freitag, Barrett Golden, Jonathan Keehner, Tim Lynch, Jamie Moser, Aaron Palash, Leigh Parrish, Adam Pollack, Aura Reinhard, Jed Repko, Meaghan Repko, Andrea Rose, Arielle Rothstein, Joe Sala, Mahmoud Siddig, Andrew Siegel, Sharon Stern, Kelly Sullivan, Ed Trissel, partners
West Coast Office: One California St., #2275, San Francisco, CA 94111
415/869-3950
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | Joele Frank Handles Thrasio’s Chapter 11Wed., Feb. 28, 2024...brands, scale our infrastructure and enable future opportunities,” CEO Greg Greeley said in a statement. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Michael Freitag, Jed Repko and Kara Sperry represent Thrasio.... |
| • | FTI Consulting Adds Joele Frank’s TempleWed., Feb. 14, 2024...communications unit’s restructuring team. She is based in Boston. Temple was a managing director at Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher , where she handled bankruptcies and restructurings. She worked on restructuring assignments for Avianca Holdings, Cyxtera... |
| • | Joele Frank Works Endeavor Energy’s $26B DealMon., Feb. 12, 2024...company will be headquartered in Midland, TX. The deal is expected to close by yearend. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Aaron Palash, Andrew Siegel and Lyle Weston represent Endeavor.... |
| • | Shopify's Feng Joins Edelman SmithfieldMon., Jan. 29, 2024...executive VP and senior leader in New York. She also worked at financial PR powerhouses Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher as managing director and Abernathy McGregor as executive VP. Earlier, Feng did stints at JMP... |
| • | What Would Harold Burson Think?Thu., Jan. 25, 2024...its proposed merger with Nippon Steel. It shows that representatives of USS financial communications advisor Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher attended virtual special meetings held by the board of directors and senior managers to... |
| • | Joele Frank’s Kaufman Heads to FTI ConsultingWed., Jan. 17, 2024... Tanner Kaufman Tanner Kaufman, a 10-year veteran of Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher , has joined FTI Consulting’s strategic communications practice as managing director in its M&A &... |
| • | FGS, Joele Frank Works $35B Chips DealTue., Jan. 16, 2024...is expected to close during the first-half of next year. FGS Global handles Synopsys, while Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher work Ansys.... |
| • | Joele Frank Handles Southwestern Energy's DealThu., Jan. 11, 2024...are anticipated as Chesapeake and Southwestern account for only seven percent of US gas production. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Andrew Siegel and Jed Repko represent Southwestern.... |
| • | Teneo Handles Nippon Steel Takeover of USSMon., Dec. 18, 2023...chairman, heads the NSC team that includes senior managing directors Monika Driscoll and Tucker Elcock. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Kelly Sullivan and Ed Trissel represent USS.... |
| • | FGS Global Defends Wyndham Against Choice's RaidWed., Dec. 13, 2023...Sleep Inn and Comfort brands. FGS Global’s Danya Al-Qattan, Paul Scarpetta and Stephen Pettibone represent Wyndham. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Andy Brimmer, Kelly Sullivan and Allison Sobel represent Choice Hotels.... |
| • | Joele Frank, FGS Global Hop On Parks DealThu., Nov. 2, 2023...Sandusky, OH, where Cedar Fair’s HQ is located. Six Flags is based in Arlington, TX. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Joele Frank, Andrew Siegel and Lucas Pers handle Cedar Fair. FGS Global has Robin Weinberg,... |
| • | Joele Frank Pilots Air Methods' Chapter 11Wed., Oct. 25, 2023...medical care for generations to come.” American Securities, private equity firm, acquired Air Methods in 2017. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Andy Brimmer and Aura Reinhard represent Air Methods.... |
| • | Joele Frank Backs Choice’s Run at WyndhamWed., Oct. 18, 2023...Sleep Inn and Comfort brands while Wyndham runs Travelodge, LaQuinta, Days Inn and Wyndham units. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Andy Brimmer, Kelly Sullivan and Allison Sobel represent Choice Hotels.... |
| • | Joele Frank Tends to Rite Aid's BankruptcyMon., Oct. 16, 2023...takes over for interim Rite Aid CEO Elizabeth “Busy” Burr. Rite Aid employs about 47K people. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher has Michael Freitag, Meaghan Repko, Aaron Palash, Aura Reinhard, Charlotte Burch and Nick Jannuzzi... |
| • | Joele Frank Handles Startek's DealTue., Oct. 10, 2023...targeted for expansion. Founded in 2014 in Singapore, Capital Square Partners has $1.4B in assets under management. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Matt Sherman, Viveca Tress and Kaitlin Kikal.... |
| • | Joele Frank Readies MEI’s DefenseMon., Sep. 18, 2023...Car nominees in according with corporate governance guidelines and its fidiciary duties to all stockholders. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher has Dan Katcher and Aaron Palash repping San Diego-based MEI.... |
| • | Joele Frank Rises to Defense of USSMon., Aug. 14, 2023...competitiveness to come out of a combination of our two iconic American companies is exceptional.” Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Kelly Sullivan and Ed Trissel represent USS.... |
| • | Gagnier Comms., Joele Frank Work Restaurant DealMon., Aug. 7, 2023...Alex Macedo, ARB chairman. Gagnier Communications’ Dan Gagnier and Lindsay Barber represent ARB and Garnett Station. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Matthew Sherman, Aaron Palash and Nick Jannuzzi handle Fiesta.... |
| • | Joele Frank Works KSL’s Luxe Hotel DealThu., Jul. 27, 2023...our success.” KSL, which has raised $21B, invests in the travel, hospitality and real estate sectors. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Jon Keehner, Kate Thompson and Erik Carlson handle KSL. Magrino PR’s Olivia Scrofani represents Sereno... |
| • | Joele Frank Reps Instant Brand's ReOrgWed., Jun. 14, 2023...IL-based company has appointed Adam Hollerbach, partner and managing director at AlixPartners, chief restructuring officer. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Aaron Palash, Rose Temple and Rachel Goldman work the media for Instant Brands.... |
| • | Joele Frank Handles Chevron’s $6B Deal for PDC EnergyMon., May 22, 2023...Colorado’s Denver Julesburg Basin and add to its holdings in the Permian Basin in Texas. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Andrew Siegel and Mahmoud Siddig represent PDC Energy.... |
| • | Joele Frank Handles Vice Media's ReorgMon., May 15, 2023...in a statement. Vice Media Group expects to complete the sale in two to three months. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Dan Moore and Scott Bisang represent Vice Media Group.... |
| • | Standard General's Tegna Deal Goes Down to WireMon., May 8, 2023...FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel saying the acquisition would be in New York City’s best interest. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Andy Brimmer, Jamie Moser and Jack Kelleher handle Standard General.... |
| • | Joele Frank Handles Cyxtera's RevampFri., May 5, 2023...Q1 revenues to $196.7M. Its $325.4M net loss, includes a non-cash impairment charge of $278.2M. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Aaron Palash and Meaghan Repko represent Cyxtera.... |
| • | Joele Frank Defends BlackbaudFri., Mar. 31, 2023...Blackbaud in play. Non-profits and educational institutions use Blackbaud’s software for fundraising, grantmaking and financial management. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Jamie Moser and Nick Lamplough represent Blackbaud. Lambert’s Jennifer Hurson is working for Clearlake Capital... |
| • | Joele Frank Handles SVB Financial's BankruptcyFri., Mar. 17, 2023...to operate and serve clients, led by their longstanding and independent leadership teams,” said Kosturos. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Michael Freitag, Jed Repko and Aaron Palash work the media for SVB Financial’s reorganization.... |
| • | FGS Squares Off with Joele Frank in 3-D Printer BidFri., Mar. 10, 2023...communicated with Stratasys and wants to work toward a mutually acceptable deal. Stratasys, which uses Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher for financial PR, promises to review the bid. FGS Global has Kal Goldberg, Bryan Locke... |
| • | JF Reps Standard General as it Fights for Tegna DealMon., Feb. 27, 2023...actions yet were all approved in a timely manner.” Tegna owns 61 stations in 51 markets. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Andy Brimmer, Jamie Moser and Jack Kelleher represent Standard General.... |
| • | Joele Frank Handles Travel Centers DealThu., Feb. 16, 2023...truck stops in 44 states, had received unsolicited takeover bids from companies other than BP. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher has Andrew Segel and Jack Kelleher representing TA.... |
| • | Kekst CNC Works Public Storage's Takeover BidTue., Feb. 7, 2023...sites in 37 states. Kekst CNC’s Jeremy Fielding, Lyndsey Estin and Nicholas Capuano represent Public Storage. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Andrew Siegel and Dan Moore handle Life Storage.... |
| • | Joele Frank Puts Serta Simmons to BedWed., Jan. 25, 2023...2012. The mattress maker generated $2.4B in sales for the one-year period ended June 30, 2022. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Ed Trissel, Aaron Palash and Viveca Tress handle Serta Simmons.... |
| • | Joele Frank Faces FGS Global in Emerson/NI ClashTue., Jan. 17, 2023...says it will evaluate Emerson’s $7.6B takeover offer as part of its strategic review process. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher has Jim Golden, Joseph Sala and Tanner Kaufman handling Emerson. FGS Global’s John Christiansen, Pete... |
| • | FGS Global, Joele Frank Handle Satellite DealFri., Dec. 16, 2022...Estes, who served in the Air Force. FGS Global’s Bryan Locke and Jeremy Pelofsky represent Advent. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Scott Bisang, Eric Brielmann and Jack Kelleher handle Maxar.... |
| • | Joele Frank Works Vivint Smart Home DealTue., Dec. 6, 2022...closing stock price. The transaction consists of $2.8B cash and the assumption of $2.4B in debt. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Ed Trissel, Joseph Sala and Kara Sperry represent Vivint.... |
| • | Gasthalter & Co. Targets ChimerixThu., Nov. 10, 2022...company of this size and with such an onerous cost of capital.” Chimerix, which uses Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher , does not believe liquidation is in the best interests of shareholders as it would... |
| • | Joele Frank Handles Emerson’s Climate Tech DealMon., Oct. 31, 2022...Dhabi Investment Authority and GIC, Singapore’s state fund, are investing with Blackstone in Climate Technologies. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Joseph Sala and Tanner Kaufman represent Emerson.... |
| • | Joele Frank, Brunswick Check Out Kroger/Albertsons MergerFri., Oct. 14, 2022...system" and "accelerates our position as a more compelling alternative to larger and non-union competitors." Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher 's Steve Frankel, Mahmoud Siddig, Tim Lynch and Lucas Pers handle Kroger. Brunswick Group's Jayne Rosefield,... |
| • | Joele Frank Handles Aztec’s iGrad DealTue., Oct. 4, 2022...levels.” Aztec is backed by NextPhase Capital, which invests in the software, healthcare and consumer markets. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Jon Keehner and Kate Thompson represent Aztec Software, which is based in Morristown, NJ.... |
| • | Joele Frank Works Forma Therapeutics' DealFri., Sep. 2, 2022...for patients is a step forward in enhancing our sickle cell disease pipeline.” added Helftogg. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Jamie Moser and Greg Klassen represent Forma Therapeutics.... |
| • | Joele Frank Works Broadcom’s $69B VMW DealThu., May 26, 2022... Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher represents Broadcom as it moves to acquire VMware cloud software company in a $69B... |
| • | Joele Frank Shores Up Paramount GroupFri., Feb. 25, 2022...drive financial growth as the company repositions assets to fit the needs of high-quality tenants.” Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Jon Keehner and Andrew Siegel represent Paramount Group.... |
| • | Joele Frank Handles Jilted Aerojet RocketdyneTue., Feb. 15, 2022...times the size of our annual sales and a strong macroeconomic environment underpinning our portfolio," Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Sharon Stern and Katelyn Villany represent Aerojet Rocketdyne.... |
| • | Joele Frank, SVC Pilot Frontier, Spirit Air MergerMon., Feb. 7, 2022...underserved small- and mid-sized cities across the US and add 10K new employees by 2026. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Ed Trissel and Joseph Sala work the Frontier business, while Sard Verbinnen’s Andrew Cole,... |
| • | Joele Frank Helps Southwest Gas Fend Off IcahnWed., Nov. 17, 2021... Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher represents Southwest Gas Holdings as the Las Vegas-based company seeks to fend off a... |
| • | ICR Powers EO Charging's Go-Public DealFri., Aug. 20, 2021...for any business.” ICR works with the media and investment community for EO, while Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher handles First Reserve. ... |
| • | Joele Frank Helps Make Hippo a Public CompanyMon., Aug. 2, 2021...guided RTP’s merger with Joby Aviation, maker of electrical vertical takeoff/landing aircraft, earlier this year. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Ed Trissel and Scott Bisang work on the RTP business, while Chris Mammone of... |
| • | Joele Frank Helps Media Digest Big Food DealWed., May 19, 2021...is subject to antitrust approval, is expected to close during the second half of 2022. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher has Aaron Palash and Jack Kelleher representing Core-Mark.... |
| • | Brunswick Group Coaches Coherent in Takeover WarTue., Mar. 23, 2021...Sard Verbinnen & Co. (George Sard, Jared Levy and David Isaacs). Lumentum depends on Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher (Eric Brielmann and Kelly Sullivan).... |
| • | Joele Frank Pilots Joby Air Taxi DealWed., Feb. 24, 2021...$1T opportunity overseas. Hoffman believes “Joby is well-positioned to create a transformative new human-centered mobility network." Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher has Ed Trissel, Jon Keehner and Scott Bisang representing RTP.... |
| • | Joele Frank Works Belk’s BankruptcyMon., Feb. 8, 2021...Sycamore, KKR and Blackstone Credit have agreed to provide $225M in financing to the chain. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ’s Michael Freitag and Arielle Rothstein represent Sycamore in the Belk reorg.... |
