Deal Timeline
Plotted by close date where disclosed, otherwise announcement. Select any marker to jump to the deal entry.
The Acquisition Playbook.
Three patterns run through Evercore's acquisitions — what it looks for, how it pays, and how it folds in what it buys.
The Full Deal Book
11 acquisitions — each with the deal value, financing structure, target revenue, and executive commentary where disclosed.
01 Protego Asesores (Protego) · Mexico City and Monterrey, Mexico $7.0M
Mexico City- and Monterrey-based advisory and asset management firm founded by Pedro Aspe. Evercore LP acquired Protego and its subsidiaries (including a 70% interest in Protego Casa de Bolsa, the Mexican asset management subsidiary) and Protego SI as part of the corporate reorganization completed immediately prior to Evercore's August 2006 IPO. $7.0 million aggregate principal amount of non-interest-bearing notes plus Evercore LP partnership units.
- Established Latin American advisory and asset-management platform led by former Mexican finance minister Pedro Aspe
- extending Evercore beyond the U.S
On August 10, 2006 we combined with Protego Asesores S. de R.L. ('Protego') in Mexico, with offices in Mexico City and Monterrey.Evercore FY2006 10-K — Business description
02 Braveheart Financial Services Limited · London, United Kingdom $27.8M
U.K.-based boutique financial advisory and investment management firm led by Bernard Taylor and Julian Oakley, both former JP Morgan / JP Morgan Cazenove bankers. The team operated from London under the Evercore Partners name following the acquisition. $27.8 million (total purchase price; comprised of 1,771,820 Evercore Class A shares valued at $21.9 million, $3.0 million interest-bearing notes, $0.4 million cash, and $2.5 million acquisition costs).
- Senior London advisory team (Bernard Taylor became a Co-Vice Chairman of Evercore) to anchor a European advisory build-out
We are fortunate to be joining forces with the enormously talented Braveheart team, led by our close friend, Bernard Taylor. Our long term goal is to achieve the same market leading position in Europe, among boutique advisory and investing firms, which we have achieved in the United States.Roger Altman — Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Evercore Partners
03 Private Funds Group of Neuberger Berman (PFG) · United States $1.0M
Private funds placement business acquired from Neuberger Berman. The transaction added private-fund advisory and placement mandates and client relationships to Evercore's Investment Banking segment. Initial consideration of approximately $1.0 million plus revenue-based contingent (earn-out) consideration.
- Added private-fund placement mandates and limited-partner client relationships to the Investment Banking segment
In February 2010, the Company acquired assets of PFG for initial consideration of $1,000 and contingent consideration based on future revenues earned. The transaction resulted in goodwill of $990 and intangible assets relating to Acquired Mandates and Client Relationships.Evercore FY2011 10-K — Acquisitions note (dollars in thousands)
04 MJC Associates · United States $2.0M
Commercial real estate advisory boutique. The terms included $2.0 million cash payable at closing, $1.0 million cash on each of the three anniversary dates of closing, and $3.0 million of restricted stock contingently issuable based on minimum future revenues. $2.0 million cash at closing, $1.0 million cash on each of three closing anniversaries, plus $3.0 million of contingently issuable restricted stock.
- Added commercial real estate advisory capability and client relationships to the Investment Banking segment
In April 2010, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire MJC Associates, a commercial real estate advisory boutique. The terms of the acquisition include $2,000 of cash payable at the closing, $1,000 of cash payable on each of the three anniversary dates of the closing and $3,000 of restricted stock, which is contingently issuable based on minimum future revenues.Evercore FY2011 10-K — Acquisitions note (dollars in thousands)
05 Atalanta Sosnoff Capital, LLC · New York, United States $68.6M
New York-based investment manager focused on managing large-cap U.S. equity and balanced accounts for institutional, high-net-worth and broker-advised clients. Evercore purchased an interest representing a 49% economic interest; senior management of Atalanta Sosnoff retained the remaining 51% economic interest. $68.6 million cash for a 49% economic interest (cash paid of approximately $68,992 thousand at close).
- Stable
- recurring institutional and high-net-worth client relationships in large-cap U.S. equity management
On March 4, 2010, Evercore Partners Inc. entered into a definitive Purchase and Sale agreement with Atalanta Sosnoff Capital, LLC, a New York based investment manager ('ASC') ... to purchase an interest in ASC representing, as of the closing date, 49% of the economic interests for a cash purchase price of approximately $68.6 million, subject to adjustment.Evercore Partners 8-K — Item 1.01 (March 5, 2010)
In May 2010, the Company purchased an interest in Atalanta Sosnoff Capital LLC, representing a 49% economic interest, for a cash purchase price of $68,992. Atalanta Sosnoff was purchased to expand the Company's asset management capabilities.Evercore FY2011 10-K — Acquisitions note (dollars in thousands)
06 Morse, Williams and Company, Inc. · United States $1.35M
Registered investment advisor providing separate management services for tax-exempt institutions and taxable clients. Acquired through Evercore Wealth Management (EWM). Share-based initial consideration of approximately $1.35 million plus contingent consideration based on future investment fees.
- Added registered-investment-advisor client relationships to Evercore Wealth Management
In May 2010, the Company, through Evercore Wealth Management ('EWM'), acquired Morse Williams and Company, Inc., a registered investment advisor that provides separate management services for tax-exempt institutions and taxable clients. The terms of the acquisition included share-based initial consideration of $1,350 and contingent consideration based on future investment fees earned.Evercore FY2011 10-K — Acquisitions note (dollars in thousands)
07 G5 Holdings S.A. (G5 advisors) · Sao Paulo, Brazil $20M
Sao Paulo-based independent investment banking boutique and investment management firm whose partners advised on some of the largest and most complex transactions involving Brazilian companies over the prior two decades. Evercore acquired a 50% interest, accounted for as an equity-method investment. $20 million in cash and Evercore securities at closing ($10,867 thousand cash and $10,319 thousand in restricted Class A shares), plus performance-based earn-outs through 2013.
- Top Brazilian advisory franchise with two decades of experience on the largest Brazilian transactions
- extending Evercore's Latin American footprint
Under the terms of the purchase agreement, Evercore will pay $20 million in cash and Evercore securities at closing, with the potential for earn out payments based on performance through 2013. ... Following the closing, the partners of G5 advisors will own the remaining 50% of the company. Evercore will have an opportunity to acquire the remaining 50% beginning in 2014.Evercore Partners 8-K — Item 8.01 (September 14, 2010)
In October 2010, the Company acquired a 50% interest in G5. The terms of the investment includes initial consideration of $10,319 in restricted shares of Evercore Class A common stock and $10,867 in cash plus contingent consideration based on multiples of G5's net income over the years 2010 through 2014.Evercore FY2011 10-K — Acquisitions note (dollars in thousands)
08 The Lexicon Partnership LLP · London, United Kingdom $86M
U.K.-incorporated limited liability partnership advisory firm. Evercore acquired all of the outstanding partnership interests. Lexicon was purchased to expand the Company's advisory capabilities and was fully integrated into Evercore's existing operations during the fourth quarter of 2011. Approximately GBP 86 million purchase price (announced); total fair value of purchase price of $62,070 thousand at close, comprising cash and Class A shares.
- Scaled London advisory team to deepen Evercore's European M&A coverage
On June 7, 2011, Evercore Partners Inc. entered into a definitive sale and purchase agreement to acquire all of the outstanding partnership interests in The Lexicon Partnership LLP, a U.K. incorporated limited liability partnership ('Lexicon'), for a purchase price of approximately GBP 86 million.Evercore Partners 8-K — Item 1.01 (June 9, 2011)
On August 19, 2011, the Company completed its acquisition of all of the outstanding partnership interests of Lexicon ... In the aggregate, the sellers will receive approximately GBP 46,142, or $76,167, in cash and 1,911 shares of the Company's Class A common stock.Evercore FY2011 10-K — Acquisitions note (dollars in thousands)
09 ABS Investment Management, LLC · Connecticut, United States $45.1M
Connecticut-based, institutionally focused equity long/short hedge fund-of-funds manager. Evercore acquired a 45% non-controlling interest; the remaining 55% is owned by ABS's founders and employees. Accounted for as an equity-method investment. Cash purchase price of $45,104 thousand for a 45% non-controlling interest, subject to post-closing adjustments.
- Institutionally focused hedge fund-of-funds platform to broaden Evercore's Investment Management offerings
On November 11, 2011, Evercore LP, a majority owned subsidiary of Evercore Partners Inc., entered into a definitive Purchase and Sale agreement with ABS Investment Management, LLC, a Connecticut based institutionally focused equity long/short hedge fund-of-funds manager.Evercore Partners 8-K — Item 1.01 (November 14, 2011)
On December 29, 2011, the Company completed its acquisition of a 45% non-controlling interest in ABS ... for a cash purchase price of $45,104, subject to certain adjustments after the closing. ... Accordingly, this transaction is accounted for as an equity method investment.Evercore FY2011 10-K — Acquisitions note (dollars in thousands)
10 International Strategy & Investment (ISI Group) / Evercore ISI · United States (seven principal U.S. offices) and London, United Kingdom $8M
Elite independent, institutionally oriented investment research firm founded in 1991, providing macroeconomic, policy and fundamental equity research. At announcement ISI had 28 research analysts covering 345 companies in 10 major industry sectors and 226 employees across seven principal U.S. offices plus a London office. Evercore also acquired the approximately 40% interest in its Institutional Equities business it did not already own. The combined business operates as Evercore ISI. Up to approximately 8 million Evercore share equivalents across the two transactions, with almost 70% of the consideration dependent on the combined business's financial performance over the five years following closing.
- ISI's 28 analysts were among the most highly regarded in the industry
- with 32% ranked #1 or #2 by Institutional Investor
- covering ~60% of the combined market cap of the S&P 500 and serving more than 1
- 500 institutional investors globally
These transactions bring together two teams of exceptional professionals delivering highly regarded research and corporate and policy maker access, which, when combined with our exceptional advisory business, brings us closer to our goal of creating the most elite independent investment banking advisory firm in the world.Ralph Schlosstein — President and Chief Executive Officer, Evercore
We greatly look forward to joining the Evercore team.Ed Hyman — Founder and Chairman, ISI
11 Robey Warshaw · United Kingdom $146M
Highly successful independent advisory firm headquartered in the United Kingdom, founded in 2013, with a reputation as a trusted advisor to prominent multinational companies in Europe. Five Senior Managing Directors joined Evercore from the acquisition. GBP 146 million / USD 196 million payable in two tranches, plus potential performance-based additional consideration over a multi-year period.
- Deep
- long-standing relationships with leading European multinationals and a strong UK advisory franchise in Europe's largest M&A market
Robey Warshaw brings extraordinary, long-standing relationships with some of the world's leading multinational companies. Their addition to Evercore strengthens our global platform and creates exciting opportunities to expand the value we deliver to clients around the world.John S. Weinberg — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Evercore
Since its inception in 1995, Evercore has expanded its team and its capabilities every year. This approach has enabled us to become the third largest investment banking advisory firm in the world, as ranked by revenue. Now, we are taking another big step forward by combining with Robey Warshaw.Roger C. Altman — Founder and Senior Chairman, Evercore
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