Architecture, Engineering, & Construction Services, Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
CLA Meridian Capital Acquires Seattle Division of Moss Adams Capital
Published November 23, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE // SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
CLA Meridian Capital (“CLA Meridian Capital”) announced today its acquisition of the Seattle division of Moss Adams Capital (“MAC Seattle”),a move that will further strengthen CLA Meridian Capital’s position as one of the leading middle market investment banking firms in the Western U.S. Select MAC Seattle team members and client engagements will transition to CLA Meridian Capital which is scheduled to be effective January 1, 2021.
“We are excited to have the MAC Seattle team join CLA Meridian Capital as we believe there is strong cultural alignment between our organizations,” said Brian Murphy, CLA Meridian Capital’s President and Managing Director. “This acquisition is in line with CLA Meridian Capital’s long-term growth plan, particularly with the addition of incremental depth in complementary industries where the MAC Seattle team has expertise. Furthermore, we look forward to continuing our collaboration with the accounting, consulting and wealth management professionals at Moss Adams LLP in serving shared clients and privately held business owners across the Western U.S.”
Acquisition Deepens Firm’s Industry & Regional Coverage
The experienced team at MAC Seattle will augment CLA Meridian Capital’s current Pacific Northwest-presence and will add additional industry leadership in agribusiness, engineering, construction, and building products. Joining CLA Meridian Capital will be Managing Director James Rothenberger and Associates Brandon Leyert, Devon Asmussen, and Paul Huiras.
Following the transition, CLA Meridian Capital will have 30 investment banking professionals providing dedicated coverage and deep transaction experience across nine core industry teams.
“CLA Meridian Capital provides the ideal platform for the continued development of our team members and success of our clients,” commented Rothenberger, “We look forward to joining the firm and accelerating the growth of our agribusiness and construction, engineering and building products practice groups.”
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About Meridian Capital
Meridian Capital LLC is a leading independent middle market M&A advisory firm with locations in Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, the Bay Area, Raleigh, and Orange County. Meridian has served as a trusted advisor to business owners on complex corporate finance, M&A and strategic challenges for over 30 years. The firm differentiates itself through its deep industry insights, highly customized service approach, and end-to-end commitment to execution. With a unique combination of financial, transactional, and operational professionals on your side, Meridian offers the depth and breadth of experience required to serve leading middle market companies in multiple sectors including aerospace defense & space, food, beverage & agribusiness, business services, consumer, diversified industrials, engineering & construction, building products, technology, and telecommunications. Meridian also offers clients unparalleled cross-border capabilities through its REACH M&A Partners network.
