Citizens M&A Advisory

Citizens M&A Advisory is the investment banking division of Citizens Financial Group, headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1828, it specializes in mergers and acquisitions, as well as debt and equity capital markets, providing financial and strategic advisory services. Citizens M&A Advisory is known for its comprehensive product suite, which is enhanced by sector intelligence and a cohesive coverage model. The firm has strengthened its capabilities through acquisitions, including Western Reserve, Bowstring Advisors, Trinity Capital, DH Capital, and JMP Group. As part of one of the oldest and largest financial institutions in the United States, Citizens M&A Advisory serves a diverse client base, offering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses across various industries.

Randall Black

Controller and Executive Vice President

Daniel Fink

Director - Financial Sponsor Coverage

Daniel Fitzpatrick

President

Donald Haddad

Senior Vice President

Ronald Iorii

Vice President and Relationship Manager

Timothy Ludwick

Director

Bruce Van Saun

Chairman and CEO

Hani Zabaneh

Managing Director-Capital Markets and Advisory, Financial Sponsor Coverage

44 past transactions

Lehigh Gas Partners LP is a distributor of branded petroleum for motor vehicles in the United States. We have a network of almost 800 gas station locations in 12 states: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Florida, Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia. We strive to be the industry leader. Our employee team is committed to working with our dealer network and helping them build solid businesses. We want to remain one step ahead in developing solutions that best serve our dealers, our dealers’ customers and communities, and the petroleum industry.
Newport Tree Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a healthy growing urban forest through planting program.

Recreational Realty

Debt Financing in 2022
Recreational Realty owner, operator, and developer of specialized recreational vehicle and marine storage facilities.

Goalsetter

Series A in 2021
Goalsetter is a goal-based savings and gifting platform designed specifically for children, allowing families to contribute to their kids' future aspirations instead of purchasing additional consumer goods. The platform integrates features from both savings tools and gift registries, aiming to engage millennial parents. It encourages healthy financial habits by providing a first savings vehicle for kids, allowing automatic deposits on a weekly or monthly basis. Additionally, Goalsetter offers debit cards with parental controls and incorporates financial literacy quizzes to help young users make informed financial decisions. The platform is centered around making saving engaging through games, memes, and elements of pop culture, fostering a culture of saving among the younger generation.

SageSure

Debt Financing in 2021
Provider of insurance services intended to protect valuable assets. The company manages general underwriting of residential property in the United States and provides insurance products, solutions, and comprehensive coverage to homeowners in underserved areas and selects the right policy as per customers' needs, helping customers save on premiums without sacrificing coverage.

Investors Bancorp

Acquisition in 2021
n 1926, the bank was incorporated as the Washington Rock Building and Loan Association. Sixteen years later, its name changed to Investors Savings and Loan. Through mergers, acquisitions and internal expansion, the bank grew and prospered. Today, we aim to become the largest community bank headquartered in the State of New Jersey. In 1997, Investors changed from a New Jersey-chartered mutual savings bank to a New Jersey-chartered stock savings bank, and we reorganized as a two-tiered holding company. Investors Bank became a wholly owned subsidiary of Investors Bancorp, Inc., a Delaware-chartered, mid-tier stock holding company, and Investors Bancorp Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Investors Bancorp MHC. In addition, we formed a mortgage-banking subsidiary, Investors Bank Mortgage Co., LLC. This greatly enhanced our ability to deliver a wide range of lending products and services. In 2005, Investors Bancorp Inc. became a partially public company, and completely public in 2014. Today, we trade shares of common stock on the NASDAQ (ticker symbol: ISBC).

3 Broke Girls Salon

Grant in 2020
3 Broke Girls Salon offering customized salon facilities solutions specializes in Men, Women, and kid's hair cuts.

Square Medical Group

Grant in 2020
Square Medical Group offering specific behavioral health services including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), substance-use disorder treatments, and assistance for all mental health conditions, SMG specializes in assisting those seeking help for both substance-use disorders along with one or more mental health conditions. SMG offers a fully-integrated model by providing psychiatric therapy and medication management, along with individual and group counseling, intensive outpatient (IOP) services, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant depression.
Maribeth Crupi Physical Therapy is a practice of clinicians devoted to highly individualized physical therapy treatments.
Stay Clean Power Washing is a company that wants to develop a highly successful and all-around impeccable pressure washing, snow plowing, and roof washing business.

NU Kitchen

Grant in 2020
NU Kitchen operates a restaurant that focuses on providing a healthy dining experience. It offers a diverse menu that includes breakfast bowls, sandwiches, waffles, juices, smoothies, burgers, coffee, and craft beer. The establishment provides both dine-in and takeaway options, catering to a variety of customer preferences. NU Kitchen is dedicated to using wholesome ingredients and mindful preparation, aiming to create an uplifting atmosphere that inspires a healthy lifestyle within the community. Through attentive service, the restaurant seeks to enhance the experience of entertaining and dining for its patrons.

Today’s Wellness

Grant in 2020
Today’s Wellness is a general medical practitioner,extending high-quality medical care that ensures optimal health and wellness of our patients.
Big East Security Integrations is a top Security System Supplier. We lead the local industry in customer approval and strive to provide world-class service for every contract, large or small. Whether we’re working with an individual client or a company, we guarantee you’ll receive only the best quality products and service from us.

Fresh Truck

Grant in 2020
Fresh Truck is to strengthen communities by getting fresh food closer to the households that need it most.
Reading Endodontics PC specializes in root canal treatment.

East Point Adhc

Grant in 2020
East Point Adhc is a provider of the Social Assistance Industry.

Mirage Hair Design

Grant in 2020
Mirage Hair Design is a specialist in all of your hair care needs as well as other beauty needs. Mirage Hair Design love for you to relax and enjoy your experience. Mirage Hair Design primarily uses Wella color hair products but have also included Framesi and Redken so we are able to satisfy every client’s hair needs.
Goodfellas Doggy Daycare is owned and operated by a family of knowledgeable, experienced, dog lovers who refer to their dogs as their children.

SocialMadeSimple

Grant in 2020
SocialMadeSimple is a provider of social media marketing tools and services tailored for small businesses and individual professionals. The company combines its innovative platform with a team of marketing experts to offer affordable, full-service social media solutions. Their approach focuses on creating unified and cohesive social media strategies that generate results for multi-location brands on a hyper-local level. SocialMadeSimple reaches its target market through a blend of direct sales and marketing efforts, forming Whitelabel partnerships with larger companies that already offer marketing tools, as well as collaborating with local marketing agencies and smaller affiliates. This strategy allows them to effectively serve a diverse clientele and enhance their social media presence.
Can-Do Handyman Services provides the highest quality workmanship at reasonable prices.

Lex Communicate

Grant in 2020
Lex Communicate offers a full range of speech, language, and family support services, specializing in executive functioning and social communication.

Lovin' Spoonfuls

Grant in 2020
Headquartered in Boston, MA, Lovin' Spoonfuls is a MA registered, 501c3 non-profit organization that facilitates the rescue and distribution of perishable, prepared and unserved foods that would otherwise be thrown away and wasted. We deliver this food to local crisis centers, soup kitchens and other social assistance entities. Lovin' Spoonfuls was incorporated in 2010, and is committed to do its part to help eradicate hunger in Massachusetts. We are proud to be a small contribution to a large effort. Truckload by truckload and spoonful by spoonful we can do our part to get wholesome, ready to eat food to the people who need it most. We are a local organization committed to serving our community and doing our part to make sure that those who are hungry, are fed. There IS enough food- let's go get it.

Aceituna Grill

Grant in 2020
Aceintuna Grill is healthy eating should be delicious, convenient & best enjoyed in a warm hospitable environment.

Vitra Visiting Nurse Agency

Grant in 2020
Vitra Visiting Nurse Agency is a home health agency that offers a wide range of health care services that can be given in your home for an illness or injury.
GRIT is a social enterprise startup based in Boston, Massachusetts. We believe in a stakeholder driven design process, where the people who use a technology help to design it. We started as the MIT Mobility Lab where we invented the Leveraged Freedom Chair (LFC), a lever-powered all-terrain wheelchair. After four years of testing the LFC in the field, we founded GRIT in 2012 to bring the LFC to market. We help people with disabilities get off-road and on with their lives.

Aphios

Grant in 2020
Aphios Corporation is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative drug delivery platforms and enhancing therapeutic products for health maintenance and disease treatment. Established in 1993 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, Aphios manufactures quality-of-life medicines and active pharmaceutical ingredients, alongside research chemicals for standards. The company's therapeutic offerings include various products targeting cancer, infectious diseases, and central nervous system disorders, such as Zindol, a ginger-derived product, and APH-0911, a nanotechnology formulation aimed at improving the bioavailability of cancer treatments. Additionally, Aphios develops advanced technologies like SuperFluids for drug discovery and manufacturing, including equipment for microbial cell disruption and the crystallization of natural products. The firm also provides virology testing services to ensure the safety of pharmaceuticals, including viral clearance studies. Through its enabling technology platforms, Aphios collaborates with partners to enhance drug safety and efficacy, contributing to advancements in biotechnology and nanotechnology.

Mechanical Solutions

Grant in 2020
Mechanical Solutions specializing in heating and plumbing systems for residential and commercial clients.
Millennium Campus Network is a Boston based global non-profit training the next generation of social impact leaders.
Conservation Solutions has provided customers with creative solutions to energy and water problems in their facilities and buildings. Conservation Solutionsaccomplish the energy and water savings while keeping people comfortable and satisfaction a priority. In industrial facilities, Conservation Solutions increase efficiency and improve production.

Parlor Skis

Grant in 2020
Parlor Skis is a provider of handcraft skis in the pursuit of the perfect turn, and a better line down the mountain.

J.C. Jacobs Plumbing

Grant in 2020
J.C. Jacobs Plumbing has been providing advanced plumbing solutions for commercial or residential.
The Boston Smoked Fish Company produces the highest quality smoked fish available using sustainably harvested fish, locally sourced ingredients, and all-natural preparation.
BodiScience Wellness Center & Spa is a passionate commitment to providing you with world-class services with cutting-edge technology that are healthy for your mind and body.

Trinity Capital

Acquisition in 2020
Trinity Capital LLC is a boutique investment firm that specializes in investment banking and financial advisory services for middle-market businesses. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Los Angeles, with an additional office in New York, the firm offers a range of services including mergers and acquisitions, private placements, divestitures, fairness opinions, and debt and equity financing. Additionally, Trinity Capital provides restructuring advisory services. The firm serves diverse industries such as real estate, retail, consumer products, food and agriculture, and hospitality. Its client roster includes notable firms like Lee Equity Partners, Bain Capital, and The Carlyle Group. Trinity Capital operates as a subsidiary of Citizens Capital Markets, Inc.
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. is a provider of cloud, digital, messaging, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, primarily serving markets in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers a range of platforms, including tools for digital experience management, multi-channel messaging, and IoT management for various applications such as smart cities and smart buildings. Key products include ActivationNow and ConvergenceNow, which facilitate transaction management and workflow solutions for communications service providers. Additionally, Synchronoss provides a secure, white-label Personal Cloud platform that enables users to manage and protect their personal content. The company derives revenue from subscription services and transaction-based fees, and it markets its offerings through a direct sales force and strategic partnerships. Founded in 2000, Synchronoss is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

Clarfeld Financial Advisors

Acquisition in 2018
Clarfeld Financial Advisors, Inc. is a wealth management firm founded in 1981 and based in Tarrytown, New York, with an additional office in New York City. The firm specializes in providing a range of financial services, including financial planning, investment counseling, estate and trust planning, tax planning, risk management, and asset protection, specifically tailored for corporate executives, professionals, business owners, and their families. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Clarfeld is committed to delivering personalized wealth management solutions. In 2019, Clarfeld Financial Advisors became a subsidiary of Citizens Bank, National Association, enhancing its capacity to serve high-net-worth clients.

Four Spring Capital Trust

Debt Financing in 2018
Four Springs Capital Trust is a United States-based real estate investment trust that specializes in acquiring and managing a diversified portfolio of single-tenant net lease properties. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lake Como, New Jersey, the firm focuses on industrial, medical, retail, and office properties leased to high-quality tenants. These properties typically feature remaining lease terms of over ten years, along with contractual rent increases, which provide a stable income stream. Through its strategy, Four Springs Capital Trust aims to build a robust and diversified tenant base, ensuring steady returns for its investors.
Franklin American Mortgage Company (FAMC) is a privately held mortgage banking firm located in Franklin, Tennessee. The company specializes in providing residential mortgage loans and financing services. Its offerings include a variety of mortgage plans designed to meet the needs of individuals, mortgage brokers, and both small and large lenders. FAMC also supports its clients with corresponding lending programs and an internal software solution that facilitates access to loan information, pipeline management, reporting, guidelines, and pricing. This comprehensive approach allows clients to effectively manage their mortgage financing needs.

ANI Pharmaceuticals

Post in 2017
ANI Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and markets branded and generic prescription medications primarily in the United States and Canada. The company focuses on producing a range of products, including controlled substances, oncolytics, hormones, and steroids, as well as complex formulations such as extended-release and combination products. ANI's diverse therapeutic offerings address various medical conditions, including cancer, hypertension, depression, and pain management. The company manufactures oral solid dosage forms, liquids, and topical solutions, and it also engages in contract manufacturing for other pharmaceutical firms. Its products are distributed through retail pharmacy chains, wholesalers, distributors, mail-order pharmacies, and group purchasing organizations. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Baudette, Minnesota, ANI Pharmaceuticals is committed to delivering high-quality pharmaceuticals made in the U.S.A.

Western Reserve Partners

Acquisition in 2017
Western Reserve Partners is a financial advisory firm founded in 2004 and based in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm specializes in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and restructuring services for middle-market companies across various industries, including industrial, healthcare, technology, and real estate. Its client base includes notable companies such as Anomatic, Astrup, Bronx, Excel, LESCO, and Yoder. Western Reserve Partners is recognized for its comprehensive approach to financial advisory, particularly in sell-side and buy-side advisory, financial valuations, and navigating complex restructuring situations.

Calgon Carbon

Post in 2016
Calgon Carbon Corporation is a leading provider of products and services aimed at safeguarding human health and the environment from harmful contaminants in water and air. The company operates through three main segments: Activated Carbon, Alternative Materials, and Advanced Water Purification. In the Activated Carbon segment, Calgon Carbon manufactures granular and powdered activated carbon for various applications, including the removal of organic compounds from liquids and gases, and offers reactivation services for spent carbon. The Alternative Materials segment supplies filtration media such as diatomaceous earth and perlite, as well as carbon cloth for diverse applications in food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals. Meanwhile, the Advanced Water Purification segment specializes in designing and operating ultraviolet light and ion exchange systems. Calgon Carbon markets its products and services through a direct sales force and a network of agents and distributors across various sectors, including potable water, industrial processes, and environmental management. Founded in 1942 and headquartered in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon is a subsidiary of Kuraray Holdings U.S.A., Inc.

Hibernia Networks

Debt Financing in 2016
Hibernia Networks operates a comprehensive global fiber optic network that connects North America, Europe, and Asia, boasting over 220 Points of Presence across 89 markets in 25 countries. The company specializes in delivering a variety of services, including secure dedicated Ethernet, DTM, wavelengths, and carrier-grade IP transit. Hibernia Networks caters to a diverse clientele, including wholesale, finance, media, and high-bandwidth sectors, by offering flexibility, support, and service excellence. Additionally, the company provides cloud connectivity and low latency solutions, along with HiberniaCDN for efficient content delivery. Its media services ensure reliable transmission of video signals over fiber for both dedicated and occasional broadcasts worldwide.

T5 Data Centers

Debt Financing in 2013
T5 Data Centers specializes in building, owning, and operating server-ready data centers across North America, catering to the needs of corporate users. The company offers customizable and reliable computing environments designed to support mission-critical applications. Their facilities feature robust designs with redundant power and telecommunications systems, ensuring high availability and reliability. T5 provides enterprise colocation services, enabling organizations to efficiently manage their data needs while minimizing operational costs. With a focus on state-of-the-art technology and scalable solutions, T5 Data Centers aims to deliver peace of mind to clients regarding the performance and reliability of their critical applications.

MediaRenaissance.com

Venture Round in 2000
Media Renaissance has developed a leading global technology platform that enables web sites to cost effectively meet the increasing need to provide targeted, high quality, measured Interactive Entertainment Content to their audience. Using proprietary technology, They provide a network service that locates, digitally facilitates, and deploys multi-channel Internet Entertainment Content and then uniquely measures the success of that programming on an ongoing basis. Using patent-pending technology, Dynamic Dialog Manager, They digitally facilitate the interchange between marketers and content providers as well as provide feedback and measurement in a dynamic, unique, and on-going manner.
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