Tampa, Fla. – November 14, 2024 — Hyde Park Capital (HPC) is pleased to announce that the firm has been nominated for 11 awards at The 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards, presented by The M&A Advisor. These nominations recognize excellence across various categories within the Investment Banking landscape. “These outstanding individuals and firms have distinguished themselves from an impressive group of nominees,” said Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor. “In light of the challenges and volatility in the M&A landscape in recent years, we are proud to honor the top transactions, firms, and professionals who exemplify excellence in their field.”
The awards include:
Nomination for Mid-Size Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year: Following another record year for Hyde Park Capital, this nomination recognizing of the hard work and dedication of the firm. “This is a tremendous honor, marking the most recognition Hyde Park Capital has received in our 24-year history, and the best year in that quarter century,” said John Hill, Managing Partner at Hyde Park Capital. “We’re continuing to strengthen our team by adding expertise and senior bankers, and we’re extremely excited about the future and our commitment to serving our clients with excellence and integrity.”
HPC’s work on the Joint Venture between the Orthopedic Institute of Wisconsin, Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, & affiliates and Surgery Partners is nominated for Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year ($100MM to $1B) and Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year ($250MM TO $1B). Hyde Park Capital advised on the successful closing of a strategic partnership between Surgery Partners and eleven leading Wisconsin based physician owned entities to form Midwest Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Alliance (“MOMA”). MOMA will be the premier Wisconsin based provider of general orthopedic care, joint replacement, sports medicine, physical therapy, and interventional pain amongst other musculoskeletal services. HPC’s clients in this significant transaction included Orthopedic Institute of Wisconsin (“OIW”); Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center S.C.; TS Ortho LLC (Physician ownership entity in Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital “MOSH”); Orthopedic Specialists, LLC & ASMS Holdings, LLC (Physician ownership entities in The Surgery Center); Innovative Pain Consultants; Great Lakes Anesthesia & Pain Specialists; Franklin Orthopedics; Butler Orthopedics; Steven Nakata, M.D., S.C.; and OrthoLazer.
HPC’s work on the Acquisition of St. Armands Baking Company by Engelman’s Bakery, a portfolio company of Shoreline Equity Partners is nominated for Consumer Staples Deal of the Year (UNDER $100MM). Hyde Park Capital’s client, St. Armands Baking Company (“St. Armands”), a Florida commercial bakery offering local delivery, fresh and frozen availability, custom baking, and co-packing, has been acquired by Engelman’s Baking Co. (“Engelman’s”), a leading wholesale bakery offering a complete line of fresh and frozen bread products. Engelman’s is a portfolio company of Shoreline Equity Partners, LLC. Hyde Park Capital served as the exclusive investment banker to St. Armands for this transaction.
HPC’s work on the Acquisition of Accuhealth Technologies by Sunstone Partners is Nominated for Information Technology Deal of the Year, Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year ($50MM to $100MM) and Private Equity Deal of the Year ($75MM TO $100MM). Hyde Park Capital’s client, Accuhealth Technologies (“Accuhealth”), a leading healthcare technology company with a focus on remote patient monitoring and chronic care management solutions, received a growth investment from Sunstone Partners (“Sunstone”), a leading growth-oriented private equity firm focused on tech-enabled services and software companies. Hyde Park Capital served as the exclusive investment banker to Accuhealth for this transaction.
HPC’s work on the Acquisition of EMI Industries by LSI Industries is nominated for Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year ($50MM TO $75MM). Hyde Park Capital’s client, EMI Industries (“EMI”), an award-winning metal and millwork manufacturer, has been acquired by LSI Industries (“LSI”), a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial lighting and display solutions. Hyde Park Capital served as the exclusive investment banker to EMI for this transaction.
HPC’s work on the Strategic Partnership between Pinnacle Home Care with HCS-Girling is nominated for Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year ($100MM TO $250MM). Hyde Park Capital’s Client, Pinnacle Home Care (“Pinnacle”), one of the largest home healthcare companies in Florida, has entered into a strategic partnership with HCS-Girling (“Girling”), a leading provider of home health and home care services. Hyde Park Capital served as the exclusive investment banker to Pinnacle.
HPC’s work on the Acquisition of Sunniland Corporation by SRS Distribution is nominated for Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year ($250MM TO $1B) and M&A Deal of the Year ($250MM TO $500MM). Hyde Park Capital’s client, Sunniland Corporation (“Sunniland”), a distributor of residential & commercial roofing products and related accessories and supplier of professional grade fertilizers, has been acquired by SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”), one of the largest and fastest-growing building product distributors in the United States based in McKinney, Texas. SRS is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. and Berkshire Partners LLC. Hyde Park Capital served as the exclusive investment banker to Sunniland for this transaction.
These nominations underscore Hyde Park Capital’s continued leadership and excellence in middle-market mergers and acquisitions. The M&A Advisor Awards are a hallmark of achievement in the M&A industry, recognizing top professionals, firms, and deals that have made significant contributions over the past year.
Winners will be announced at the prestigious Black-Tie Awards Gala, held during the 2024 Future of Dealmaking Summit on November 19 & 20 in New York City. As The M&A Advisor marks its 26th anniversary, this year’s award finalists represent the very best of the mergers and acquisitions industry for 2023-24.
For additional information, please visit: 23rd_Annual_MA_Advisor_Awards_Finalist_Press_Release.pdf (maadvisor.com)