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June 21, 2022

Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Justin Craig as Managing Director, Providing Strategic and Financial Advice to the Consumer & Retail Sector with a Focus on Food and Beverage

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Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Justin Craig as Managing Director, Providing Strategic and Financial Advice to the Consumer & Retail Sector with a Focus on Food and Beverage

New York, June 21, 2022

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced that Justin Craig has joined the Firm as Managing Director, providing strategic and financial advice to consumer and retail clients with a focus on food and beverage. Based in New York, he joins Moelis & Company’s Consumer & Retail team.

Justin was previously with Morgan Stanley for 12 years, where he led the food investment banking practice as a Managing Director.  In addition to food and beverage, Justin’s expertise also spans the consumer and retail landscape more broadly — including the consumer discretionary, pet, optical and auto services sectors. Justin has advised clients throughout the corporate lifecycle and across disciplines, with experience in M&A, leveraged buyouts, IPOs, debt and equity capital raising, shareholder defense and other strategic transactions.

“As the food and beverage industry continues to evolve and seek new avenues for growth against an ever-changing consumer backdrop, Justin brings the optimal mix of sector knowledge, deal experience and strong relationships with both corporates and sponsors to help our clients position themselves strategically amid a complex environment,” said Augusto Sasso, Managing Director at Moelis & Company. “We’re thrilled to have him join our growing Consumer & Retail platform, expanding the advice we provide to clients across this sector.”

About Moelis & Company

Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors.  The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors.  Moelis & Company’s experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters.  The Firm serves its clients from 21 locations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.  For further information, please visit: www.moelis.com or follow us on Twitter @Moelis.

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October 10, 2022

Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Rick Polhemus as Managing Director

…Navid Mahmoodzadegan, Co-President of Moelis & Company commented: “In the current environment, companies across a broad range of sectors are responding to important themes such as digitalization and sustainability. Rick’s…

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Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Rick Polhemus as Managing Director

New York and San Francisco, October 10, 2022

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced that Rick Polhemus has joined the Firm as a Managing Director, providing strategic and financial advice to companies across a range of growth-driven technology, sustainability and services sectors.  He is based in San Francisco.

Rick brings nearly 25 years of investment banking experience and has provided advice throughout the corporate lifecycle and across disciplines, with experience in M&A, leveraged buyouts, IPOs, debt and equity capital raising, shareholder defense and other strategic transactions.  Most recently he served as a Managing Director and Head of Western Region Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley where he led coverage across industrial technology, tech-enabled services, environmental and sustainability services, infrastructure and industrial services.

Navid Mahmoodzadegan, Co-President of Moelis & Company commented: “In the current environment, companies across a broad range of sectors are responding to important themes such as digitalization and sustainability.  Rick’s extensive experience helping companies navigate the changing landscape of technology and energy transition make him well-placed to collaborate with our strong team of bankers to help clients grow and shape their businesses for the future.”

Jeff Raich, Co-President of Moelis & Company added: “Clients are increasingly looking to technology and digitalization to drive growth and operational efficiencies. These dynamics create a tailwind for deal activity across a number of sectors, and Rick brings a long history of advising corporate clients and financial sponsors on the types of transformative and tech-focused transactions that help innovate and fuel growth.”

About Moelis & Company

Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors.  The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors.  Moelis & Company’s experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters.  The Firm serves its clients from 21 locations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.  For further information, please visit: www.moelis.com or follow us on Twitter @Moelis.

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October 18, 2022

Moelis & Company Announces the Appointments of Arek Kurkciyan and Dennis Crandall as Managing Directors, Expanding the Firm’s Healthcare Franchise

…those across a diverse range of industries with a broad and strategic interest in the life sciences.” About Moelis & Company Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment…

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Moelis & Company Announces the Appointments of Arek Kurkciyan and Dennis Crandall as Managing Directors, Expanding the Firm’s Healthcare Franchise

New York, October 18, 2022

Moelis & Company today announced the appointments of Arek Kurkciyan and Dennis Crandall as Managing Directors providing strategic and financial advice to clients in the life sciences and outsourced pharmaceutical services sectors. Based in New York, they will join Moelis & Company’s growing healthcare team on November 22, 2022.

Arek and Dennis bring extensive investment banking experience, having helped clients respond to some of the most significant shifts in the pharmaceutical landscape.  These include a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions that facilitate the convergence of the life sciences and outsourced pharmaceutical services industries, as well as the rise of new technologies that fuel the development of cutting-edge therapies.

Arek joins from Morgan Stanley where most recently he was a Managing Director in the Healthcare Investment Banking group. Previously he held investment banking roles at Deutsche Bank, and he began his career with various roles in the pharmaceutical industry at GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis.

Dennis was previously a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley in the Healthcare Investment Banking group. Prior to that, he worked on the M&A team at UBS Investment Bank. Earlier in his career, he held various roles at KPMG and was an investment analyst at Jacobsen Capital Management.

“The explosion of innovation in biologics, including cell and gene therapies, represents a significant source of growth for both corporates and sponsors in the life sciences sector and beyond.  Robust continued investment in expanding R&D and production expertise should continue to drive M&A activity and reshape the healthcare landscape,” said Jeff Raich, Co-President of Moelis & Company. “Arek and Dennis bring strong relationships with both large-cap corporates and private equity investors that are core to our Firm’s strategy.  Their addition to our collaborative platform expands the high quality, bespoke advice we can offer not only our healthcare clients, but also those across a diverse range of industries with a broad and strategic interest in the life sciences.”

About Moelis & Company

Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors.  The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors.  Moelis & Company’s experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters.  The Firm serves its clients from 21 locations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.  For further information, please visit: www.moelis.com or follow us on Twitter @Moelis.

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November 01, 2022

Moelis & Company Appoints Hang Yuan as Managing Director in China

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Moelis & Company Appoints Hang Yuan as Managing Director in China

New York, Beijing and Hong Kong, November 01, 2022

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced that Hang Yuan has joined the Firm as a Managing Director providing strategic and financial advice to clients across a broad range of sectors, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. Hang will help the Firm further scale its business in China and enhance its global connectivity and cross-border expertise.

Hang brings more than 15 years of experience across investment banking and private equity. Previously he was Managing Director at SINO-CEEF Capital Management Company, an affiliate of ICBC, where he led the fund’s cross-border investments into Europe. Earlier in his career, Hang spent a decade in investment banking roles at Merrill Lynch Asia Pacific and Deutsche Bank.

“As our clients look to deploy capital globally, they increasingly need high quality, independent advice to navigate cross-border transactions,” said Xiuping Zhang, Head of China at Moelis & Company. “Hang’s expertise on cross-border transactions across a broad range of sectors and his buy-side experience make him well positioned to provide the kind of senior counsel that clients in China have come to expect from a leading independent firm like Moelis. We look forward to adding his expertise to our global franchise, and continuing to invest in our business in China and globally.”

About Moelis & Company

Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors.  The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors.  Moelis & Company’s experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters.  The Firm serves its clients from 21 locations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.  For further information, please visit: www.moelis.com or follow us on Twitter @Moelis.

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July 13, 2015

Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Zach Righellis as a Managing Director Providing Financial and Strategic Advice to Semiconductor and Electronics Clients

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Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Zach Righellis as a Managing Director Providing Financial and Strategic Advice to Semiconductor and Electronics Clients

New York, July 13, 2015

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced the appointment of Zach Righellis as a Managing Director providing financial and strategic advice to corporate clients, with a focus on the semiconductor and electronics industries. Mr. Righellis will join the Firm in mid-July and will be based in Palo Alto.

Mr. Righellis will join Moelis & Company with more than 15 years of investment banking and management consulting experience during which time he has provided strategic advice to corporate clients on M&A, IPOs, capital markets and restructuring transactions. Most recently, Mr. Righellis served as a Managing Director at Barclays, formerly Lehman Brothers, in Menlo Park advising on both M&A and capital markets transactions for semiconductor and electronics companies in the U.S., Asia, Europe and Israel. Mr. Righellis joined Lehman Brothers in 2005, working across several technology sectors including software, communications technology and cleantech, and began focusing on semiconductors and electronics in 2006. Previously, Mr. Righellis was a consultant in technology and operations at Sapient Corporation.

Rick Leaman, Managing Partner of Moelis & Company, said, “The semiconductor industry is in the midst of a consolidation period that is reshaping the sector. Larger players are looking at strategic growth opportunities while smaller companies are more actively considering acquisitions, sales, or mergers as growth slows and research and development spending increases. Zach’s experience in this sector will provide unique benefits to our clients in the semiconductor space.”

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors.  The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors.  Moelis & Company’s experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings and other corporate finance matters.  The Firm serves its clients with over 550 employees based in 17 offices in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. For further information, please visit: www.moelis.com.

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June 02, 2014

Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of John Colella as a Managing Director Providing Financial and Strategic Advice to Power and Utility Clients

…having him add to our strong recent momentum in the sector.” About Moelis & Company Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice…

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Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of John Colella as a Managing Director Providing Financial and Strategic Advice to Power and Utility Clients

New York, June 02, 2014

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced the appointment of John Colella as a Managing Director providing financial and strategic advice to power and utility clients in the U.S. and internationally. Mr. Colella will join the Firm in September and will be based in New York.

Mr. Colella brings nearly 15 years of investment banking experience to Moelis & Company. He joins from JP Morgan where he was a Managing Director covering power and utility clients and he started his investment banking career at UBS Investment Bank.

Rick Leaman, Managing Partner at Moelis & Company, said, “Having worked previously with John, I know he brings his impressive industry expertise to the Firm as well as a number of strong senior-level client relationships. He joins us at a time when the power and utility sector is seeing increasing activity levels, and we look forward to having him add to our strong recent momentum in the sector.”

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors.  The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors.  Moelis & Company’s experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings and other corporate finance matters.  The Firm serves its clients with nearly 500 employees based in 15 offices in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. For further information, please visit: www.moelis.com.

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May 23, 2014

Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Robert Sorrell as a Managing Director Providing Strategic and Financial Advice to Financial Sponsor Clients

…years. With this increase in activity, we are delighted that Robert is joining the Firm.” About Moelis & Company Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that…

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Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Robert Sorrell as a Managing Director Providing Strategic and Financial Advice to Financial Sponsor Clients

London, May 23, 2014

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced the appointment of Robert Sorrell as a Managing Director providing strategic and financial advice to Financial Sponsor clients across Europe. He will be based at Moelis & Company’s European headquarters at St Paul’s in the City of London.

Mr. Sorrell joins from Sorrell Capital LLP, a partnership that focused on investment management and advisory services. Prior to this Mr. Sorrell had a 14 year career at Goldman Sachs where he held a number of roles including Managing Director and Co-Head of the Private Finance Group for Europe, Middle East, Africa.

Commenting on the appointment, Kasim Kutay, Co-Head of Europe at Moelis & Company, said: “Improvement in the macroeconomic environment, monetisation of existing sponsor portfolio assets, and new money raised by funds are all expected to drive higher volumes of financial sponsor activity in Europe in the coming years. With this increase in activity, we are delighted that Robert is joining the Firm.”

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors.  The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors.  Moelis & Company’s experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings and other corporate finance matters.  The Firm serves its clients with nearly 500 employees based in 15 offices in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. For further information, please visit: www.moelis.com.

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May 20, 2014

Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Maarten de Jong as a Managing Director Providing Financial and Strategic Advice to Healthcare Clients

…the maturation of the large biotechnology companies, will continue to drive strategic momentum in the broader Life Sciences arena.” About Moelis & Company Moelis & Company is a leading global…

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Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Maarten de Jong as a Managing Director Providing Financial and Strategic Advice to Healthcare Clients

New York, May 20, 2014

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced the appointment of Maarten de Jong as a Managing Director providing financial and strategic advice to healthcare clients in the U.S. and internationally. Mr. de Jong will join the Firm in August and will be based in New York.

Mr. de Jong brings nearly 20 years of experience to Moelis & Company having previously worked at Barclays Capital, and formerly Lehman Brothers, where he was most recently Global Head of Life Sciences. At Barclays, he focused on pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and diagnostics, and developed a portfolio of relationships across the U.S. and Europe.

Rick Leaman, Managing Partner of Moelis & Company, said, “With the continued high level of activity in the healthcare sector, Maarten’s appointment, which enhances our existing global healthcare franchise, makes us well positioned to advise clients on their strategic and financial initiatives.”

Mr. Leaman added, “We will continue to see pharmaceutical companies re-aligning their asset portfolios by separating their non-core businesses while also investing further in the growth of their core businesses. This, together with the maturation of the large biotechnology companies, will continue to drive strategic momentum in the broader Life Sciences arena.”

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors.  The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors.  Moelis & Company’s experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings and other corporate finance matters.  The Firm serves its clients with nearly 500 employees based in 15 offices in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. For further information, please visit: www.moelis.com.

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October 15, 2013

Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Jon Hammack as a Managing Director Providing Strategic Advice to Medical Technology Clients

…experience and focus.” Mr. Hammack’s hire complements the Firm’s existing healthcare coverage effort in services, life sciences, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. About Moelis & Company Moelis & Company is a…

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Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Jon Hammack as a Managing Director Providing Strategic Advice to Medical Technology Clients

New York, October 15, 2013

Moelis & Company, the global independent investment bank, today announced the appointment of Jon Hammack as a Managing Director responsible for providing strategic advice to medical technology clients globally. Based in New York, he joins the Firm on November 11.

Mr. Hammack joins Moelis & Company from Morgan Stanley where he was responsible for the Medical Technology practice. Previously, he worked in the Healthcare Investment Banking Groups at Credit Suisse and Bank of America.

Rick Leaman, Managing Partner at Moelis & Company, said, “We expect to see significant activity in the medical technology space as companies better position themselves for growth and adapt to the evolving healthcare landscape. Clients looking for independent, expert and innovative advice will benefit from Jon’s experience and focus.”

Mr. Hammack’s hire complements the Firm’s existing healthcare coverage effort in services, life sciences, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides financial advisory, capital raising and asset management services to a broad client base including corporations, institutions and governments.  With 600 employees, Moelis & Company serves its clients around the world through its offices in New York, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, Palo Alto, Paris and Sydney.  For more information, please visit www.moelis.com.

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November 07, 2013

Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Anthony Root as a Senior Advisor in Asia

…office in 1993, and briefly at Rogers & Wells. He started his career as a banker at Morgan Guaranty Trust Company (now JP Morgan). About Moelis & Company Moelis &…

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Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Anthony Root as a Senior Advisor in Asia

Hong Kong, November 07, 2013

Moelis & Company today announced the appointment of Anthony Root as a Senior Advisor based in Hong Kong.  Mr. Root, whose distinguished legal career spanned nearly 30 years, will provide senior level advice and expertise to clients throughout the region.

Mr. Root joins from Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy where was the Managing Partner for Asia from 2001.  He was also the head of Milbank’s Asia corporate practice, its China practice and its Beijing and Hong Kong offices.  During his tenure, Milbank grew in Asia from 15 to more than 70 lawyers, opened the Beijing office and acquired Hong Kong law capability.

Ken Moelis, Chief Executive Officer of Moelis & Company, said, “Anthony is one of the most talented and respected corporate attorneys in Asia.  He will provide his unique insights and expertise to our clients throughout the region and globally.”

Mr. Root said: “I have been impressed by the extraordinarily talented team that Ken has built in the United States, Europe and Asia.  I am proud to join the team and look forward to helping the firm provide world class, independent financial advice and solutions to its clients.”

Prior to joining Milbank in 1996, Mr. Root worked at Davis Polk & Wardwell, where he helped open their Hong Kong office in 1993, and briefly at Rogers & Wells.   He started his career as a banker at Morgan Guaranty Trust Company (now JP Morgan).

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides financial advisory, capital raising and asset management services to a broad client base including corporations, institutions and governments.  With 600 employees, Moelis & Company serves its clients around the world through its offices in New York, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, Palo Alto, Paris and Sydney.  For more information, please visit www.moelis.com.

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April 09, 2014

Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Perry Hall as a Managing Director Providing Financial and Strategic Advice to Retail Sector Clients

…CEOs at public and private companies including U.S. and international firms. Rick Leaman, Managing Partner of Moelis & Company, said, “As the retail sector has matured, companies are increasing their…

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Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Perry Hall as a Managing Director Providing Financial and Strategic Advice to Retail Sector Clients

New York, April 09, 2014

Moelis & Company, the global independent investment bank, today announced the appointment of Perry Hall as a Managing Director providing financial and strategic advice to retail sector clients. He will be based in New York covering U.S. and international clients.

With more than 20 years of investment banking experience, Mr. Hall joins from Bank of America Merrill Lynch where he was most recently a Managing Director in the Investment Bank’s Retail and Consumer Group. During his 15 year career there, he provided strategic advice and specialty retail sector coverage to CEOs at public and private companies including U.S. and international firms.

Rick Leaman, Managing Partner of Moelis & Company, said, “As the retail sector has matured, companies are increasing their level of M&A activity as a means of alternative growth, and many are looking for international expansion. Perry’s sector and banking expertise bolsters Moelis & Company’s capabilities thereby ensuring that clients will benefit from our independent advice as they look to assess their strategic alternatives.”

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides financial advisory, capital raising and asset management services to a broad client base including corporations, institutions and governments.  With 600 employees, Moelis & Company serves its clients around the world through its offices in New York, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, Palo Alto, Paris and Sydney.  For more information, please visit www.moelis.com.

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September 19, 2013

Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of William Nook as a Managing Director Providing Strategic Advice to Global Asset Management Firms

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Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of William Nook as a Managing Director Providing Strategic Advice to Global Asset Management Firms

New York, September 19, 2013

Moelis & Company, the global independent investment bank, today announced the appointment of William Nook as a Managing Director responsible for advising global asset management firms. Based in New York, Mr. Nook joins the Firm on November 21st, 2013.

Mr. Nook joins Moelis & Company from Deutsche Bank where he was most recently Managing Director and Head of Asset Management for the America’s Financial Institutions Group, focusing on asset management and alternative investment companies. Previously, he was a member of the Global Financial Institutions Group at UBS Securities.

Rick Leaman, Managing Partner of Moelis & Company, said, “Bill’s hire is timely as there continues to be meaningful consolidation in the asset management space. Clients here in the United States and internationally will benefit from his experience in the sector. Between continued consolidation and the convergence between traditional and alternative asset managers, we see this space being particularly active.”

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides financial advisory, capital raising and asset management services to a broad client base including corporations, institutions and governments.  With 600 employees, Moelis & Company serves its clients around the world through its offices in New York, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, Palo Alto, Paris and Sydney.  For more information, please visit www.moelis.com.

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June 12, 2017

Moelis & Company Declares Special Dividend of $1.00 Per Share

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Moelis & Company Declares Special Dividend of $1.00 Per Share

New York, June 12, 2017

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special dividend of $1.00 per share payable on July 6, 2017 to common stockholders of record on June 22, 2017.

“Today’s special dividend announcement is consistent with our commitment and track record of returning excess capital to our shareholders.  We remain focused on profitable organic growth and shareholder returns, which has allowed us to return $7.43 per share, including today’s dividend, in the three years since our IPO,” said Ken Moelis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Moelis & Company.

About Moelis & Company

Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors.  The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors.  Moelis & Company’s experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters.  The Firm serves its clients with about 650 employees based in 17 offices in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.  For further information, please visit: www.moelis.com or follow us on Twitter @Moelis.

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March 06, 2018

Rick Haythornthwaite Joins Moelis & Company as an Advisory Partner

…750 employees in 19 geographic locations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. For further information, please visit: www.moelis.com or follow us on Twitter @Moelis….

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Rick Haythornthwaite Joins Moelis & Company as an Advisory Partner

London, March 06, 2018

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced the appointment of Rick Haythornthwaite as an Advisory Partner, based in London.

Mr. Haythornthwaite’s executive and non-executive experience across the energy, industrial, and technology sectors spans nearly 40 years. In his capacity as an Advisory Partner, Mr. Haythornthwaite will continue his service as a non-executive board member at a number of companies, including his role as Chairman of MasterCard Inc., Chairman of Centrica PLC, and Chairman and Founder of QiO Technologies Ltd.

Mr. Haythornthwaite began his career at BP PLC, having held various executive roles throughout his 17-year tenure, including Chief Geologist at BP France, General Manager of Magnus Oilfield and President of BP Venezuela.  Following his work at BP, he continued to build leadership experience in the energy and industrials industries as Corporate and Commercial Director of Premier Oil PLC for two years and four years as CEO of Blue Circle Industries until its merger with Lafarge in 2001. Mr. Haythornthwaite went on to serve as CEO of Invensys PLC between 2001 and 2005 and most recently as a Partner at Star Capital Partners Ltd until 2013.

Ken Moelis, Chairman and CEO of Moelis & Company, said, “Rick is an incredibly successful and highly-regarded industrialist. His decades of experience building and leading public companies in the energy, industrials, and technology sectors will be a valuable resource for our clients in Europe and around the world. Throughout Rick’s career, in both executive and non-executive roles, he has led numerous companies through mergers, acquisitions, and other complex transactions at nearly every stage of the business life cycle. Our clients will undoubtedly benefit from Rick’s deep relationships and unique background as they continue to navigate the disruption in the industries in which he specializes.”

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors.  The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors.  Moelis & Company’s experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters.  The Firm serves its clients with 750 employees in 19 geographic locations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.  For further information, please visit: www.moelis.com or follow us on Twitter @Moelis.

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April 15, 2020

Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Mark Renton as a Managing Director Providing Financial and Strategic Advice to Oil & Gas Companies

…experience advising oil and gas companies around the globe across all of our core capabilities in M&A, capital solutions, and restructuring & recapitalizations.” About Moelis & Company Moelis & Company…

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Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Mark Renton as a Managing Director Providing Financial and Strategic Advice to Oil & Gas Companies

New York, April 15, 2020

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced the appointment of Mark Renton as Managing Director in the Oil & Gas Group.  Effective this week, Mr. Renton is based in New York.

Mr. Renton has more than 30 years of experience advising clients in the United States and internationally, with his primary focus in energy particularly in the upstream and oilfield services sectors.  He has held a number of senior investment banking roles, most recently as Managing Director of the Energy Group at Lazard Frères & Co. and previously Vice Chairman of the Global Energy Group at Citigroup Global Markets.  Also at Citigroup, Mr. Renton was Co-Head of the Public Sector Group where he oversaw strategic advisory, capital markets and transaction services engagements with government and public sector entities globally.

David Cunningham, Head of US Oil & Gas at Moelis & Company, said, “With energy companies throughout the world experiencing unprecedented challenges, Moelis is well positioned to provide clients with the financial solutions needed to navigate this volatile period.  Our clients will benefit from Mark’s experience advising oil and gas companies around the globe across all of our core capabilities in M&A, capital solutions, and restructuring & recapitalizations.”

About Moelis & Company

Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors.  The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors.  Moelis & Company’s experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters.  The Firm serves its clients from 20 geographic locations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.  For further information, please visit: www.moelis.com or follow us on Twitter @Moelis.