Specialty Distribution Investment Banking

A trusted, hands-on approach.

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

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

Senior Banking Team

Carl Gatenio
Carl Gatenio
Managing Director
Chicago
   
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Gareth Hughes
Director
St. Petersburg
   
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Russell Green
Managing Director
Vancouver
   
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Alastair Rogers
Alastair Rogers
Managing Director
London
   
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Paul Ryan
Vice President
Chicago
   
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Transaction History

Transaction history may include a transaction completed by a Raymond James banker while at a former firm.

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