Press Releases

Middle-Market M&A - Lower Middle-Market Trends - US by Ted Rieple
Global Reference Guide 2011 - Mergers & Acquistions
Financier Worldwide
FOR THE LOWER middle-market or transactions with total enterprise value (TEV) of $10-$250m, 2010 was a year of recovery that took hold in the second half of the year. Deal flow and EBITDA multiples increased significantly while the improving senior debt market showed signs of strength. [read more]

Jim Chamnes Joins 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC As Managing Director
December 17, 2010
1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Chamnes as a Managing Director. [read more]

Fabian Barrutia Franco Joins 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC As Managing Director - Mexico
December 10, 2010
1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Fabian Barrutia Franco as a Managing Director - Mexico. [read more]

Steven Conner Joins 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC As Managing Director
September 29, 2010
1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Conner as a Managing Director. [read more]

1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC acted as a financial advisor to
Tellory, Inc. in its sale to Sartori
PLYMOUTH, Wisconsin (September 6, 2010) - Tellory, a leading manufacturer of premium pesto, dips and spreads has joined with Sartori, a renowned producer of high quaility cheese to form Sartori Inspirations. [read more]

Mergers & acquisitions environment in South America by Ted Rieple
Global Reference Guide 2010 - Mergers & Acquistions
Financier Worldwide
South America is off to its best start in a decade through the first half of this year, despite M&A transactions being off to a slow start around the globe. [view complete guide] or [view article only]

Gil Cisneros Joins 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC As Senior Advisor - Latin America
August 16, 2010
1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Gil Cisneros as a Senior Advisor - Latin America.
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Chamber of the Americas Elects New Officers and Directors
August 20, 2009
Ted Rieple, Partner in 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions appointed to the Board Of Directors of the Chamber Of The Americas.
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James Duncan Joins 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC As Managing Director
August 6, 2009
1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC is pleased to announce the addition of James Duncan as a Managing Director.
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Carlos Bissot Joins 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC As Managing Director
July 15, 2009
1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Carlos Bissot as a Managing Director.
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Managing Transactional Risk Roundtable
Financier Worldwide - May 2009
The financial crisis has raised the stakes for both acquires and vendors. Economic fluctuations are frequently unpredictable, financial markets have withdrawn their support for riskier transactions, and shareholders are ready to pounce on boards whose decisions destroy value. For these and other reasons, both acquires and sellers need to adapt their M&A practices to suit the new market conditions.
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Dieter Obstoj Joins 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC As Managing Director
May 1, 2009
1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Dieter Obstoj as a Managing Director.
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Rodolfo Biasca, Joins 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC As Managing Director
March 27, 2009
1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Rodolfo Biasca as a Managing Director.
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Carlos Ledesma, Managing Director de 1st WEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC, realizó una presentación en el curso de la Misión Comercial desarrollada por la Cámara de Las Americas de Denver, Colorado, llevada a cabo en Lima, Perú el 1 de Marzo pasado.
Jueves,  Marzo 26, 2009
Carlos Ledesma, Managing Director en el Perú, fue invitado por la Cámara de Las Americas para brindar una presentación, en el curso de la "Misión de Comercio y Desarrollo al Perú".
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James DeLeeuw, Joins 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC As Managing Director
March 19, 2009
1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC is pleased to announce the addition of James DeLeeuw as a Managing Director.
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Carlos Ledesma, Managing Director of 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC, makes  presentation to the Chamber of the Americas Trade & Development Mission to Peru on March 1, 2009.
March 16, 2009
Managing Director of Peru, Carlos Ledesma, was invited by the Chamber of the Americas (COTA) to speak on March 1, 2009 in Lima, at their Trade & Development Mission to Peru.
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Rob Monaco, Joins 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC As Managing Director
February 27, 2009
1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Rob Monaco as a Managing Director.
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1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions advises PVS Chemicals, Inc. on the sale of PVS Chemicals Germany GmbH to Chemie Kelheim Holding GmbH.
December 19, 2008
1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC announced the sale of PVS Chemicals Germany GmbH to Chemie Kelheim Holding GmbH.
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Tim Jeffries, Joins 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC As Managing Director
August 26, 2008
1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Tim Jeffries as a Managing Director.
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Chamber of the Americas - 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions Press Release
June 10, 2008
1stWEST Mergers and Acquisitions LLC is a full-service international investment banking and advisory firm that is focused on the lower middle market of companies with sales of $10 to $100 million.
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Carlos Ledesma, Joins 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC As Managing Director
June 10, 2008
1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Carlos Ledesma as a Managing Director.
[read more]

James Wygand, Joins 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC As Managing Director
June 6, 2008
1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC is pleased to announce the addition of James Wygand as a Managing Director.
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1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC Announces Expansion Into Latin America
June 5, 2008
1stWEST M&A is pleased to announce their expansion into Latin America.  The company  announced plans for their Latin American Division with coverage in the major capital cities of Latin America.  The firm currently has Managing Directors in Central America, Peru, Brazil, and Argentina and expects to have its expansion plans completed by the end of 2008.
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1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC Announces Key Hire
January 4, 2008
1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC, is pleased to announce that Olga Koecher has joined the 1stWEST M&A team as an Analyst.
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1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC Announces Its New Venture
October 1, 2007
Founding partners, Jerry Oldham and Ted Rieple are pleased to announce the formation of 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions LLC, a boutique investment banking company specializing in purchases, sales and recapitalizations in the $10 to 100 million transaction size.
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