Armory Securities, LLC is pleased to announce the successful closing of the acquisition of Clutch Coffee Bar (“Clutch Coffee”) by Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS). Clutch Coffee is a regional drive-thru coffee platform operating 20 locations across North Carolina and South Carolina. The transaction closed in January 2026. Armory served as the exclusive financial advisor… Read more »
Armory Securities, LLC Announces Sale of GlobalMeet to Harris Computer
The Cosine Group, a division of Armory Securities, is excited to congratulate Pivotal Group, a Phoenix-based technology investor and builder of companies, on their sale of GlobalMeet, a leading enterprise webcasting and virtual events platform, to N. Harris Computer Corporation (an Operating Group of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU)). The acquisition expands Harris’s footprint in… Read more »
Armory Group Welcomes Kathleen Lauster and Matthew Lapish
Armory Group Expands New York Presence with the Addition of Kathleen Lauster Armory Group, LLC, a leading financial advisory firm serving the middle market, is pleased to welcome Kathleen Lauster as a Managing Director based out of Armory’s New York office. Kathleen will partner with Armory’s senior leadership team to build and expand the firm’s… Read more »
Jim Alwan Joins Armory Group as Managing Director
Armory Group, LLC, a leading financial advisory firm serving the middle market, is pleased to welcome Jim Alwan as a Managing Director. Based out of the Los Angeles office, Jim brings over 25 years of executive management and operating experience in technology and the healthcare industry, having led early-stage firms as well as large multinational… Read more »
Armory Securities, LLC Announces Sale of National Railway Equipment Co.
Armory Securities, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of National Railway Equipment Co. The transaction closed on May 2, 2023. Armory served as the exclusive financial advisor to the company for the transaction. National Railway Equipment Co. (“NRE”) is a premier provider of specialized Locomotive and Marine engine remanufacturing services, including modernization, rebuilds, repairs,… Read more »
Armory Securities, LLC Wins Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year at the 21st Annual M&A Advisor Awards
ARMORY WINS M&A ADVISOR HEALTHCARE/LIFE SCIENCES DEAL OF THE YEAR AWARD We are pleased to announce that Armory Securities, LLC has been honored with the 2022 Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year category award presented by The M&A Advisor. The award is in recognition for Armory’s work as exclusive financial advisor to Ventec Life Systems…. Read more »
Armory Securities, LLC Announces Recapitalization of 21st Amendment Brewery
Armory Securities is pleased to announce the recapitalization of 21st Amendment Brewery (“21A”). Armory served as exclusive placement agent and financial advisor to 21A for the transaction. 21A is a top pacific region and large national craft beer brand with a 20+ year history and strong customer following. Nationwide distribution in 30+ states with 100+… Read more »
Middle Market Should Look to 2022 With Caution As Headwinds Loom: Armory’s Nick Tell Op-ed
Armory’s Co-Founder Nick Tell was featured in a recent Op-ed by M&A magazine titled, ‘Middle Market Should Look to 2022 With Caution As Headwinds Loom’. Click here to read Nick’s op-ed.
Armory Co-Founder Nick Tell comments on, “S&P 500 suffers biggest 3-day string of declines since October 2020 as investors monitor Russia-Ukraine crisis”
Armory’s Co-Founder Nick Tell is quoted in a recent article by MarketWatch, “S&P 500 suffers biggest 3-day string of declines since October 2020 as investors monitor Russia-Ukraine crisis”. To read Nick’s viewpoint, read the whole article here.
Nick Tell Interview: Market Outlook for Middle Market Fundraising in 2022
Market Outlook for Middle Market Fundraising in 2022 With multiple rate increases likely this year from the Federal Reserve and a continued tapering of securities purchases, the tightening liquidity in the economy will become a key theme for middle market companies raising capital. As public markets continue to look poised for a correction and investors… Read more »