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April 30, 2025

Moelis Accelerates Momentum of Private Funds Advisory Business with Appointments of Jeff Hammer and Paul Sanabria

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Moelis Accelerates Momentum of Private Funds Advisory Business with Appointments of Jeff Hammer and Paul Sanabria

New York, April 30, 2025

Reflects the Firm’s ambition to build a premier platform in secondaries and sponsor-led capital solutions

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced the appointments of Jeff Hammer and Paul Sanabria as Managing Directors. They will join the Private Funds Advisory team in May, which will be led by Matt Wesley as Global Head upon his arrival, as the Firm continues its expansion in secondaries advisory and sponsor-led capital solutions.

Jeff Hammer and Paul Sanabria, who will be based in New York and Boston respectively, each bring over 25 years of experience advising financial sponsors and institutional investors. They previously served as global co-heads of Manulife Investment Management‘s GP-led secondaries unit. Prior to that, they led Houlihan Lokey’s private capital solutions efforts, where they built and scaled one of the market’s most active businesses for complex secondaries. Their work has spanned GP-led transactions, LP portfolio sales, and bespoke liquidity solutions.

“We are aggressively building one of the market’s leading platforms in private capital advisory, and this is another important step in that direction,” said Navid Mahmoodzadegan, Co-Founder and Co-President of Moelis. “Jeff and Paul’s decision to join Moelis underscores our ambition to lead in the secondaries advisory space by delivering high-impact advice where and when clients need it most.”

Jeff Raich, Co-Founder and Co-President of Moelis, added, “Rapidly building a deeply experienced team is a proven formula for success in private capital advisory. The appointments of Jeff and Paul, along with our announcement that Matt will be leading the group, reflect our commitment to that strategy. With an expanded team and plans for further hires, we’re well positioned to provide tailored solutions to our financial sponsor clients.”

Ken Moelis, Chairman and CEO, commented, “We’ve built this Firm by backing the right people and growing with purpose. The additions of Jeff and Paul, along with Matt and our existing team, give us a best-in-class group that knows how to think strategically and execute at the highest level.”

About Moelis & Company

Moelis & Company (“Moelis”) 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’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 clients from locations across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. For further information, please visit: www.moelis.com.

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January 04, 2017

Moelis & Company Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.37 Per Share on Expected 2016 Fiscal Year End Results

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Moelis & Company Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.37 Per Share on Expected 2016 Fiscal Year End Results

New York, January 04, 2017

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of thirty seven cents ($0.37) per share on its Class A common stock, an increase of five cents ($0.05) per share on its regular quarterly dividend, payable on March 17, 2017 to holders of record of such Class A Common Stock outstanding at the close of business on March 3, 2017.

The Firm declared its fourth increase in its quarterly dividend since going public based on expected fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016 revenues in the range of approximately $196 million to $200 million and fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 revenues in the range of approximately $605 million to $609 million.

“We are pleased to announce an increase in our quarterly dividend and strong year-end results.  We continue to grow our Company organically, without acquisitions, and with a focus on return on capital and cost discipline.  Our ability to return meaningful cash back to our investors is a result of the strength of this model and our commitment to shareholders.  Including the dividend announced today, we will have returned $6.06 per share to investors since our IPO,” said Ken Moelis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Moelis & Company.

The preliminary financial information included herein reflects management’s estimates based solely upon information available to the Firm as of the date of hereof and is the responsibility of management.  When the Firm’s actual financial results for such periods are finalized, they will include any adjustments necessary, in the opinion of management, for a fair presentation of such information and will also include the other financial metrics necessary for a comprehensive review of the Firm’s financial results for such periods. The Company’s audited results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 will not be available until its Annual Report on Form 10-K is filed for such period and may differ materially from these estimates.  For additional information regarding the Firm’s preliminary financial results, you should read the Firm’s Current Report on Form 8-K, to be filed on January 4, 2017.  You should also read the Firm’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in the preliminary financial information included herein.  

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.

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June 14, 2007

Moelis & Company Announces Kenneth A. Viellieu has Joined as a Managing Director and Head of its Chicago Office

…matters to clients and establishing a Midwestern footprint further enhances our ability to support our clients in this important region.” About Moelis & Company Moelis & Company is an investment…

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Moelis & Company Announces Kenneth A. Viellieu has Joined as a Managing Director and Head of its Chicago Office

New York and Chicago, June 14, 2007

Moelis & Company announced today that Ken Viellieu has joined the firm as a Managing Director and Head of its Chicago Office. Mr. Viellieu, who has almost 25 years of investment banking experience, will lead the firm’s expansion into Chicago and build-out of its Midwestern client coverage effort.

Mr. Viellieu was previously with Bear Stearns which he joined in 2001 as a Senior Managing Director and expanded the firm’s investment banking presence in the Chicago area as the Head of Midwest Investment Banking. While at Bear Stearns, Mr. Viellieu advised clients in a broad range of industries on the full spectrum of corporate finance matters, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged finance transactions, public and private equity offerings, and corporate restructurings. In particular, he worked closely with clients in the food and drug retailing, consumer products, industrial and transportation, financial services, healthcare, and media sectors. Prior to joining Bear Stearns, Mr. Viellieu was a Managing Director and Co-Head of Midwest Investment Banking at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette and before this, a First Vice President at Drexel Burnham Lambert in Los Angeles.

“We have worked with Ken for many years and are thrilled to have him back on our team to lead our expansion into the Midwest,” said Ken Moelis, Chief Executive Officer of Moelis & Company. “Ken’s extensive experience and knowledge of the region will be tremendously valuable to our company and clients. As a relationship-based firm, we believe that proximity matters to clients and establishing a Midwestern footprint further enhances our ability to support our clients in this important region.”

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is an investment bank that provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and other corporate finance matters and manages investment funds which integrate capital solutions with the firm’s advisory expertise. Moelis & Company serves a broad client base through its offices in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and Chicago.

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May 13, 2010

Moelis & Company Hires John P. Joliet and Brian M. Webber as Managing Directors in Technology Investment Banking

…know they will be a strong complement to the team we have already built in this important sector.” About Moelis & Company Moelis & Company is a global investment bank…

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Moelis & Company Hires John P. Joliet and Brian M. Webber as Managing Directors in Technology Investment Banking

Los Angeles, May 13, 2010

Moelis & Company today announced that John Joliet and Brian Webber have joined the firm as Managing Directors based in Los Angeles. They will expand the firm’s coverage of the technology sector with a particular focus on business and technology services and software companies.

Mr. Joliet has over 15 years of investment banking experience and was most recently Managing Director and Global Head of Software Investment Banking at UBS Investment Bank. He also served as the Head of UBS Investment Bank’s Los Angeles office. Prior to joining UBS in 2001 he worked at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette.

Mr. Webber has over 17 years of investment banking experience. He joined UBS Investment Bank in 2001 and was most recently Managing Director and Global Head of Technology Investment Banking. Prior to joining UBS he worked at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette and was the Head of Business and Technology Services Investment Banking. He previously worked in technology product development at Ford Motor Company.

“The technology sector is a key strategic area of focus for the firm and we are pleased to deepen our client coverage with the addition of experienced bankers like John and Brian,” said Ken Moelis, Chief Executive Officer of Moelis & Company. “We look forward to working with them and know they will be a strong complement to the team we have already built in this important sector.”

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is a global investment bank that provides financial advisory services and capital raising solutions to clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and other strategic matters. The firm also manages investment funds that integrate capital with its advisory expertise. With over 320 employees, Moelis & Company serves a broad client base through its offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.moelis.com.

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June 28, 2016

Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Greg Starkins as a Managing Director Providing Strategic Advice to Diversified Industrials and Aerospace and Defense Clients

…and defense companies. He will join the Firm in September and will be based in New York. Mr. Starkins brings to Moelis & Company nearly 25 years of investment banking…

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Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Greg Starkins as a Managing Director Providing Strategic Advice to Diversified Industrials and Aerospace and Defense Clients

New York, June 28, 2016

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced the appointment of Greg Starkins as a Managing Director providing strategic advice to diversified industrials and aerospace and defense companies. He will join the Firm in September and will be based in New York.

Mr. Starkins brings to Moelis & Company nearly 25 years of investment banking experience advising companies across the Industrials sector and the Aerospace & Defense subsector. He joins from Deutsche Bank where he most recently served as a Managing Director, Co-Head of Diversified Industrials, Capital Goods, and Services Coverage, and the Global Head of Aerospace & Defense Coverage. Prior to Deutsche Bank, he was a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch and served as the firm’s Global Head of Aerospace & Defense Sector Coverage. Mr. Starkins began his career as a lawyer in Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom’s M&A practice.

“We are delighted to have Greg join our Firm,” said Navid Mahmoodzadegan, Co-President of Moelis & Company. “As companies across the Industrials sector continue to explore new opportunities to deploy capital, Greg’s multifaceted expertise in advising both large and mid-cap diversified industrial and aerospace and defense companies positions him well to serve as a trusted adviser to our clients.”

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 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.

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September 13, 2022

Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Igor Sokolovsky as Managing Director

…of important sectors which will bolster our ability to provide comprehensive advice to our clients as they ensure their strong positioning for the future.” About Moelis & Company Moelis &…

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Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Igor Sokolovsky as Managing Director

New York, September 13, 2022

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced the appointment of Igor Sokolovsky as a Managing Director in the Firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions group, providing senior level advisory solutions to clients across a variety of sectors with a focus on healthcare. He is based at the Firm’s New York headquarters.

Igor joins from Guggenheim Securities where he spent eight years as a Managing Director focusing on M&A transactions across the healthcare, media and information services sectors. Previously he held investment banking roles in healthcare M&A at Citigroup, J.P. Morgan and Lehman Brothers. Before his career in investment banking, Igor served as a management consultant at Stern Stewart & Company.

“Strategic transactions remain an important avenue for corporates, boards and sponsors to incorporate the accelerating advancements in technology into their growth plans,” said Jeff Raich, Co-President of Moelis & Company. “Igor brings expertise across a number of important sectors which will bolster our ability to provide comprehensive advice to our clients as they ensure their strong positioning for the future.”

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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March 19, 2015

Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Jan-Philipp Pfander as a Managing Director Providing Financial and Strategic Advice to Clients in the Chemicals Sector

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Moelis & Company Announces the Appointment of Jan-Philipp Pfander as a Managing Director Providing Financial and Strategic Advice to Clients in the Chemicals Sector

London, March 19, 2015

Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced the appointment of Dr. Jan-Philipp (JP) Pfander as a Managing Director providing financial and strategic advice to clients in the chemicals and related materials sectors internationally. He will join the Firm in June and will be based in London.

Dr. Pfander was most recently Head of the Chemicals Group for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at JP Morgan and has over 20 years of experience in the chemicals sector. Prior to JP Morgan, Dr. Pfander was Head of European Chemicals at Lehman Brothers and spent nearly a decade at McKinsey & Company in Germany.

Kasim Kutay, Co-Head of Europe at Moelis & Company, said, “The chemicals industry is experiencing a pick-up in M&A activity as companies are increasing their exposure to differentiated technologies and growth markets while exiting underperforming assets. Global consolidation continues to create shareholder value in an industry benefitting from long-term mega trends. We are delighted that JP is joining us to provide our clients with his deep industry expertise and global perspective in chemicals.”

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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May 27, 2009

Moelis & Company Announces Stuart Goldstein to Join as a Managing Director in Technology

…with its advisory expertise. Moelis & Company serves a broad client base through its offices in New York, London, Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles. For more information, please visit www.moelis.com….

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Moelis & Company Announces Stuart Goldstein to Join as a Managing Director in Technology

Los Angeles, May 27, 2009

Moelis & Company announced today that Stuart Goldstein will join the firm in June as a Managing Director based in Los Angeles.  Mr. Goldstein, who has 12 years of investment banking experience, will provide advisory services to clients in the technology sector.

Mr. Goldstein joins from Citigroup, where he was most recently a Managing Director and the Head of West Coast Technology Investment Banking.  In this role, he provided strategic advisory services to technology companies on the full spectrum of corporate finance matters, in particular mergers and acquisitions.  Mr. Goldstein was previously a Managing Director in Citigroup’s Mergers and Acquisitions Group and managed its Enterprise Software and Communications Equipment M&A franchises.  Prior to joining Citigroup, Mr. Goldstein was a law clerk for the Honorable Anthony J. Scirica of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

“Stu’s extensive experience and deep technology expertise will be a tremendous asset to our clients in this important sector,” said Ken Moelis, Chief Executive Officer of Moelis & Company.  “Adding Stu is consistent with our strategy of attracting leading talent to expand our reach into new sectors of focus and provide world class advice to our clients.”

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is an investment bank that provides financial advisory services and capital raising solutions to clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and other strategic matters.  The firm also manages investment funds that integrate capital with its advisory expertise.  Moelis & Company serves a broad client base through its offices in New York, London, Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles.  For more information, please visit www.moelis.com.

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May 20, 2009

Moelis & Company Announces Alexander S. Rubin to Join as a Managing Director in Real Estate

…with its advisory expertise. Moelis & Company serves a broad client base through its offices in New York, London, Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles. For more information, please visit www.moelis.com….

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Moelis & Company Announces Alexander S. Rubin to Join as a Managing Director in Real Estate

New York, May 20, 2009

Moelis & Company announced today that Alex Rubin will join the firm in June as a Managing Director based in New York.  Mr. Rubin, who has 18 years of investment banking experience, will be responsible for providing advisory services to clients in the real estate sector.

Mr. Rubin joins from Citigroup, where he was a Managing Director in Global Real Estate Investment Banking.  In this role, Mr. Rubin advised public and private real estate clients such as REITs, real estate finance companies and private equity investment firms on a wide range of corporate finance transactions including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings and recapitalizations.  Prior to joining Citigroup, Mr. Rubin was a Managing Director and Co-Head of European Real Estate Investment Banking at UBS based in London as well as a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch in New York.

“Alex has a long history of delivering exceptional advice to clients in the real estate sector, and we are thrilled to have him on board to build out our coverage of this critical client base,” said Ken Moelis, Chief Executive Officer of Moelis & Company.  “In addition to his expertise in the United States, Alex’s extensive experience in Europe will further strengthen our growing EMEA business.”

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is an investment bank that provides financial advisory services and capital raising solutions to clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and other strategic matters.  The firm also manages investment funds that integrate capital with its advisory expertise.  Moelis & Company serves a broad client base through its offices in New York, London, Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles.  For more information, please visit www.moelis.com.

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March 12, 2009

Moelis & Company Announces Stanley W. Holtz has Joined as a Managing Director

…“Stan’s deep relationships and extensive telecom experience will be of tremendous value as we strengthen our coverage of this important industry.” About Moelis & Company Moelis & Company is an…

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Moelis & Company Announces Stanley W. Holtz has Joined as a Managing Director

Chicago, March 12, 2009

Moelis & Company announced today that Stan Holtz has joined the firm as a Managing Director based in Chicago.  Mr. Holtz, who has almost 20 years of investment banking experience, will lead the firm’s coverage effort in the telecommunications sector.

Mr. Holtz joins from Bank of America, where he was most recently a Managing Director and Head of US Telecom Investment Banking.  While at Bank of America, Mr. Holtz built a leading franchise advising telecom companies on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, restructurings and leveraged buyouts.  Prior to joining Bank of America, Mr. Holtz was a Managing Director and Head of US Wireless Communication Services Investment Banking at UBS as well as a Managing Director in the Media and Telecommunications Group at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette.  Mr. Holtz began his career at Smith Barney.

“We have worked with Stan for many years and are very pleased to have him join our team as we add new sectors of expertise and continue to expand our footprint in the Midwest,” said Ken Moelis, Chief Executive Officer of Moelis & Company.  “Stan’s deep relationships and extensive telecom experience will be of tremendous value as we strengthen our coverage of this important industry.”

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is an investment bank that provides financial advisory services and capital raising solutions to clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and other strategic matters.  The firm also manages investment funds that integrate capital with its advisory expertise.  Moelis & Company serves a broad client base through its offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, London and Los Angeles.  For more information, please visit www.moelis.com.

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November 09, 2010

Evan Winkler Joins Moelis & Company as a Managing Director in Mergers & Acquisitions

…and governments. With over 450 employees, Moelis & Company serves its clients through offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.moelis.com….

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Evan Winkler Joins Moelis & Company as a Managing Director in Mergers & Acquisitions

Los Angeles, November 09, 2010

Moelis & Company today announced Evan Winkler has joined the firm as a Managing Director based in Los Angeles. He will be responsible for providing senior level advisory services to clients on M&A transactions and other corporate finance initiatives.

Mr. Winkler has a 13-year career advising management teams and corporate directors on critical strategic transactions. He has extensive experience in the technology, media and telecommunications (“TMT”) sectors as well as in retail, consumer products and manufacturing. Mr. Winkler most recently served as Managing Director and Co-Head of TMT M&A at UBS Investment Bank and prior to this as Head of Technology M&A. He joined UBS in 2003 from Credit Suisse First Boston where he specialized in TMT M&A for five years. He began his career in July 1997 at Deutsche Morgan Grenfell as a member of the M&A team.

“As M&A activity picks up and clients need experienced advisors at their side, we are adding talented M&A professionals like Evan to our team,” said Ken Moelis, Chief Executive Officer of Moelis & Company. “Evan’s breadth of transaction experience enhances our M&A capabilities and further strengthens our TMT expertise. We have a strong history with Evan and know he will bring valuable service and solutions to our clients.”

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company, named Best Global Independent Investment Bank in 2010 by Euromoney, is a global investment bank that provides financial advisory, capital raising and asset management services to a broad client base including corporations, institutions and governments. With over 450 employees, Moelis & Company serves its clients through offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.moelis.com.

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July 19, 2010

Roger Wood Joins Moelis & Company as Managing Director in Power and Infrastructure

…over 325 employees, Moelis & Company serves a broad client base through its offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.moelis.com….

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Roger Wood Joins Moelis & Company as Managing Director in Power and Infrastructure

New York, July 19, 2010

Moelis & Company today announced Roger Wood, a senior advisor to power and infrastructure companies globally, has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the firm’s headquarters in New York. Mr. Wood joins from Rothschild where he was Head of North American Utilities and Infrastructure and Global Co-Head of both Utilities and Infrastructure. He will focus on providing senior level advisory services to companies in the power, infrastructure and related energy sectors.

“Roger is one of the leading power and infrastructure bankers in our industry and we are very pleased that he is joining us to provide unique expertise and trusted advice to our clients in these important sectors,” said Ken Moelis, Chief Executive Officer of Moelis & Company. “He has a wealth of experience to offer our clients and will be a tremendously valuable member of our senior team as we continue to broaden our global industry coverage.”

Mr. Wood has 24 years of investment banking experience during which time he has advised some of the largest global power and infrastructure companies on critical strategic transactions both in the US and internationally. Prior to joining Rothschild in 2005, he was a Managing Director in the Mergers and Acquisitions Group at Citigroup in New York focused on the electric utility and independent power sectors. Mr. Wood previously worked in Energy Investment Banking at JP Morgan in New York and London and began his career as a member of JP Morgan’s Mergers and Acquisitions Group in London.

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company, named Best Global Independent Investment Bank in 2010 by Euromoney, is a global investment bank that provides financial advisory services and capital raising solutions to clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and other strategic matters. The firm also manages investment funds that integrate capital with its advisory expertise. With over 325 employees, Moelis & Company serves a broad client base through its offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.moelis.com.

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July 06, 2010

Rick Leaman Joins Moelis & Company as Managing Director and Member of Management Committee

…over 325 employees, Moelis & Company serves a broad client base through its offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.moelis.com….

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Rick Leaman Joins Moelis & Company as Managing Director and Member of Management Committee

New York, July 06, 2010

Moelis & Company today announced Rick Leaman has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the firm’s headquarters in New York. Mr. Leaman will be a member of the firm’s Management Committee and will provide senior-level strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions. Mr. Leaman joins the firm from UBS Investment Bank where he was most recently Chairman of the Investment Banking Division and a member of the Investment Bank’s Executive Committee.

“Rick is a world class M&A banker and one of the most experienced, respected and trusted bankers I know. We are very pleased that he is joining the firm to provide our clients with the highest quality advice,” said Ken Moelis, Chief Executive Officer of Moelis & Company. “He brings 25 years of deep client relationships and global experience to the firm. Having worked with Rick for many years, I know that he will immediately add value to our clients.”

Mr. Leaman has 25 years of experience in investment banking and was appointed as Global Head of UBS’s Investment Banking Division in 2009. From 2005 to 2009 he was Joint Global Head of Investment Banking, overseeing over 2,000 bankers for coverage of capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and advisory services to corporate and institutional clients, governments and financial sponsors. He was previously Joint Global Head of M&A at UBS as well as Co-Head of Healthcare Banking at Dillon Read & Co. Inc., which was acquired by UBS in 1997. He began his career in investment banking at Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Co. Incorporated.

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is a global investment bank that provides financial advisory services and capital raising solutions to clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and other strategic matters. The firm also manages investment funds that integrate capital with its advisory expertise. With over 325 employees, Moelis & Company serves a broad client base through its offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.moelis.com.

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June 03, 2010

Anton Sahazizian to Join Moelis & Company as Managing Director in New York Office

…over 325 employees, Moelis & Company serves a broad client base through its offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.moelis.com….

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Anton Sahazizian to Join Moelis & Company as Managing Director in New York Office

New York, June 03, 2010

Moelis & Company today announced Anton Sahazizian will join the firm in August as a Managing Director. He will be based in the firm’s New York headquarters and will provide senior level advisory solutions principally to clients in the Industrials sector. Mr. Sahazizian has over 15 years of experience advising clients on mergers & acquisitions and was most recently a Managing Director in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at UBS Investment Bank in New York.

Mr. Sahazizian worked at UBS for nearly 10 years, and in his most recent role was the senior banker responsible for the origination and execution of M&A transactions for some of the largest global industrials companies in the chemicals, capital goods, paper, packaging, forest products and energy sectors. He advised on numerous high-profile strategic M&A transactions within the sector and was responsible for related coverage of corporate clients as well as private equity firms.

“Anton has a proven track record advising clients on structuring, managing and executing complex cross-border M&A transactions as well as extensive experience in corporate carve-outs,” said Ken Moelis, Chief Executive Officer of Moelis & Company. “We are pleased to add another experienced banker and continue to build on our strategy of providing thoughtful, high-level, conflict-free advice and solutions to our clients.”

Mr. Sahazizian started his investment banking career in the Los Angeles office of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette and was one of the founders of UBS’ Los Angeles office and their Exclusive Sales and Divestitures Group. Previously, he was a securities lawyer in Toronto, Canada, with McMillan Binch and Goodman and Carr.

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is a global investment bank that provides financial advisory services and capital raising solutions to clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and other strategic matters. The firm also manages investment funds that integrate capital with its advisory expertise. With over 325 employees, Moelis & Company serves a broad client base through its offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.moelis.com.

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April 05, 2010

Moelis & Company Hires John T. Grady as Senior Advisor

…over 290 employees, Moelis & Company serves a broad client base through its offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.moelis.com….

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Moelis & Company Hires John T. Grady as Senior Advisor

New York and Boston, April 05, 2010

Moelis & Company today announced John T. Grady has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor, based in Boston. Mr. Grady will be responsible for working closely with client coverage bankers and product specialists to broaden client relationships and provide senior level advice and expertise to the firm and its clients.

Mr. Grady has over 25 years of experience in financial services in senior positions across asset management, private wealth management and banking. He was most recently a Managing Director and Head of New Business Development at Athena Capital, an investment management firm based outside Boston. Prior to that role, he was the Managing Director responsible for the Lehman Brothers Investment Management Division in New England. Previously Mr. Grady spent 14 years at State Street Global Advisors, where he was a Managing Director in the Global Private Client group, a member of State Street Corporation’s Executive Operating Group and was responsible for institutional sales, client service, consultant relations and charitable asset management.

“John brings us a wealth of experience and unparalleled high-level relationships with management of many key companies,” said Ken Moelis, Chief Executive Officer of Moelis & Company. “His deep knowledge of the financial services sector as well as his long-term connections within the New England business community will greatly enhance our client service and coverage.”

Mr. Grady is a member of the Board of Overseers at Brigham Women’s Hospital and serves on the Board of Directors of the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies. He is also a member of the Executive Committee and Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees for the Belmont Hill School.

About Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company is a global investment bank that provides financial advisory services and capital raising solutions to clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and other strategic matters. The firm also manages investment funds that integrate capital with its advisory expertise. With over 290 employees, Moelis & Company serves a broad client base through its offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.moelis.com.