Specialty Distribution Investment Banking

The Raymond James Specialty Distribution Investment Banking team is a middle-market advisor to leading value-added distribution businesses, both domestically and internationally. The team’s coverage spans multiple distribution verticals, with notable expertise in the industrial, construction, electrical, and flow/motion control products sectors. We pursue a heavily data-oriented approach to understanding and positioning trends within our clients’ distribution industries, as well applicable end-markets. In addition, the Specialty Distribution team provides business model expertise in collaboration with sector partners across the investment banking group. Through advising on some of the industry’s most high profile transactions, and active participation at industry events, the team has developed strong connectivity with the industry’s leading stakeholders. The Raymond James platform facilitates a full-service offering spanning sell-side and buy-side M&A, initial public offerings, and equity and debt securities offerings.

Specialty Distribution Subsector Expertise

 

  • Chemicals and adhesives
  • Construction products
  • Cutting and power tools
  • Electrical
  • Flow and motion control
  • HVACR, plumbing and PVF
  • Industrial and MRO
  • Material handling
  • Safety and jan-san

Specialty Distribution Insights

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Senior Banking Team

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Carl Gatenio

Managing Director

Chicago

+1.312.655.2615
 
Carl GatenioView Bio
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Gareth Hughes

Managing Director

St. Petersburg

+1.727.567.5979
 
Gareth HughesView Bio
Russell Green
Russell Green

Managing Director

Vancouver

+1.604.659.8323
 
Russell GreenView Bio
Alastair Rogers
Alastair Rogers

Managing Director

London

+44.203.798.5744
 
Alastair RogersView Bio
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Casey Brecher

Vice President

St. Petersburg

+1.727.567.8647
 
Casey BrecherView Bio

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