12th Annual M&A Mid-Market Awards 2019 | Source Media | 8 February 2019 | TBA, TBA

Award Categories

Deal of the Year:
-recognizes a transformative transaction that made a significant impact on the buyer’s strategy, or sector, or overall M&A. Note: The award goes only to the buyer. Corporations and private equity firms are eligible.

Dealmaker of the Year:
-honors an individual who made a significant impact on M&A, or who led a transformative transaction. Note: The award goes to an individual dealmaker. All dealmakers are eligible.

Private Equity Firm of the Year:
-recognizes a PE firm that stood out in a competitive landscape. We take into account the acquisitions, exits, fundraising and other activities made by the firm throughout the year, including growth. Thought leadership also plays a role. Note: The award goes to the firm, and only private equity firms are eligible.

Investment Bank of the Year:
-honors a bank that outshone the competition. We take into account the volume and total value of deals advised on, as well as their significance. We also consider the firm’s growth, thought leadership and influence on the M&A industry. Note: The award goes to the bank, and only full-service investment banks are eligible.

Private Equity Seller of the Year:
-recognizes a private equity firm that produced stellar exits throughout the year. Note: The award goes to the firm, and only private equity firms are eligible for this award.

Strategic Buyer of the Year:
-honors a corporation that wielded M&A to transform or significantly expand its business, or sector or overall M&A. Acquisitions and divestitures emblematic of the company’s M&A strategy are considered. Note: The award goes to the company, and only corporations are eligible.

Law Firm of the Year:
-recognizes a law firm that excelled. We take into account the volume of deals advised on, as well as their significance. We also consider the firm’s growth, thought leadership and influence on the M&A industry. Note: The award goes to the firm, and only law firms are eligible.

Lender of the Year:
-honors a lender that ran ahead of the pack. We take into account the volume of loans made, as well as their significance. We also consider the firm’s growth, thought leadership and influence on the M&A industry. Note: The award goes to the lender, and only lenders are eligible.

2018 Winners

DEAL OF THE YEAR:
• Stryker

DEALMAKER OF THE YEAR:
• Randy Jacops

PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM OF THE YEAR:
• LLR Partners

INVESTMENT BANK OF THE YEAR:
• William Blair

SELLER OF THE YEAR:
• Huron Capital

STRATEGIC BUYER OF THE YEAR:
• Campbell

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR:
• McGuireWoods

LENDER OF THE YEAR:
• Twin Brook