Advocate Capital Advisors

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Winning the TMA Turnaround of the Year 2024 award is a reflection of incredible teamwork, collaboration, and strategic execution. Restructuring the business, replacing lenders and investors, and delivering a successful multi-buyer transaction wasn’t just about saving a company—it was about safeguarding its future. This award showcases what can be achieved through creative problem-solving, perseverance, and true alignment across teams. It’s a privilege to have been part of such a transformative effort and to see the real impact on our client’s long-term success. This milestone also marked a meaningful moment in the new chapter with Harney Capital. Our journey grew Advocate Capital into a national firm with clients across the country has been filled with growth, challenges, and significant accomplishments. I know Kris and the team will take Advocate to even greater heights expanding internationally, and I look forward to seeing that success. The continued collaboration with Kris, Gene, and the Advocate team will undoubtedly lead to more co-advisory opportunities, allowing us to serve privately held companies with sophisticated investment banking services. #MergersAndAcquisitions #StrategicPartnerships #InvestmentBanking

Celebrating teamwork and transformation! This milestone reflects the dedication, expertise, and collaboration that brought Advocate Capital Advisors, Advocate Advisors, and Harney Capital together to deliver impactful solutions for our client. The?Small Turnaround of the Year 2024?award is a testament to what can be achieved through strategic thinking, perseverance, and creative problem-solving. By working together to restructure the business, replace existing lenders and investors, and execute a multi-buyer transaction, we ensured the company’s long-term success and safeguarded its future. We are proud to share this recognition with our partners and clients, and we remain committed to empowering businesses with the strategies and solutions they need to thrive. Thank you to the TMA Chicago/Midwest Chapter for recognizing this collaborative effort. #AwardWinningTeam #BusinessLeadership #AdvocateCapitalAdvisors

Celebrating teamwork and transformation! This milestone reflects the dedication, expertise, and collaboration that brought Advocate Capital Advisors, Advocate Advisors, and Harney Capital together to deliver impactful solutions for our client. The?Small Turnaround of the Year 2024?award is a testament to what can be achieved through strategic thinking, perseverance, and creative problem-solving. By working together to restructure the business, replace existing lenders and investors, and execute a multi-buyer transaction, we ensured the company’s long-term success and safeguarded its future. We are proud to share this recognition with our partners and clients, and we remain committed to empowering businesses with the strategies and solutions they need to thrive. Thank you to the TMA Chicago/Midwest Chapter for recognizing this collaborative effort. #AwardWinningTeam #BusinessLeadership #AdvocateCapitalAdvisors

We are pleased to announce that we have successfully closed a significant transaction: Advocate Capital Advisors acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Hilltop Food and Storage for its sale to Anchor Ingredients. About the Companies: Hilltop Food and Storage: - Location: Near Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Expertise: Hilltop is a manufacturer of premium pet food protein, supplying top-quality, high-nutrition ingredients to premium and super-premium pet food producers. Anchor Ingredients: - Location: Headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, with nationwide offices and warehouses. - Portfolio: Anchor offers a diverse range of premium, traceable, conventional, and organic ingredients for both people and pets. - Value-Added Services: Their soil-to-shelf services enhance the entire value chain, from farm-to-processing to logistics. Key Highlights: - Strategic Partnership: This acquisition strengthens Anchor Ingredients’ position as a premium supplier, adding value across the ingredient lifecycle. - Exclusive Representation: Advocate Capital Advisors acted as the exclusive financial representative throughout this significant transaction. This achievement underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional value and strategic solutions to our clients. Our team's expertise and dedication have been instrumental in navigating this complex transaction. We look forward to continuing to provide our clients with the highest level of service and achieving further milestones in the future. #MergersAndAcquisitions #DealAnnouncement #AdvocateCapitalAdvisors #ChicagoBusiness #SuccessStories

Congrats to all involved on another successfully closed deal from the Advocate Capital Sell-side Team

We are so happy to have found a great home for a good company! The synergies of this combination will ensure a great future together. Hats off to the whole Advocate team!

We are pleased to announce that we have successfully closed a transaction: Advocate Capital Advisors acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Instrument Sales & Service on its sale to Cablecraft Motion Controls, a Torque Capital Group Portfolio Company. About the Companies: Instrument Sales & Service (ISS): - Location: Portland, Oregon - Expertise: ISS is a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of electronic, mechatronic, and electromechanical motion control products. - Industries Served: Industrial, commercial, and consumer automotive. Cablecraft Motion Controls: - Location: A market leader in engineered motion control products. - Focus Areas: Power sports, light and heavy vehicles, aerospace, construction, and agriculture. Key Highlights: - Strategic Move: This acquisition strategically expands Cablecraft's product portfolio and customer base, positioning them for accelerated growth. - Exclusive Representation: Advocate Capital Advisors acted as the exclusive financial representative throughout the transaction. This achievement underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional value and strategic solutions to our clients. Our team's expertise and dedication have been instrumental in navigating this complex transaction. We look forward to continuing to provide our clients with the highest level of service and achieving further milestones in the future. #MergersAndAcquisitions #DealAnnouncement #AdvocateCapitalAdvisors #ChicagoBusiness #SuccessStories