Prairie Capital Advisors Inc. wins two Deal of the Year Awards from M&A Atlas

Prairie Capital Advisors Inc., a corporate advisory and investment banking firm in Oakbrook Terrace, is proud to announce that it has received two awards at the U.S.A. M&A Atlas Awards:

• U.S.A. Valuations Firm of the Year

• ESOP Deal of the Year (Transaction Size: Below $100 Million): The Douglas Company Sale of Douglas Construction Group, Employee Stock Ownership Trust

Global M&A Network recognized the achievements of successful dealmakers, outstanding firms and the best growth-delivering transactions during the third annual M&A Atlas Awards held virtually May 25-26.

"Prairie is proud to accept these awards," said David Diehl, CEO of Prairie. "Being named U.S.A. Valuations Firm of the Year affirms our success in our mission to provide every client with independent advice and highly personalized service that helps them meet their objectives and maximize shareholder value. I'm thrilled to see our efforts recognized."

"We are pleased to be acknowledged for our work advising The Douglas Company on this transaction," commented Franco Silva, Director at Prairie. "This transaction marks another successful construction engagement completed by Prairie as we proceed to advise other middle-market family- and founder-owned businesses in this industry."

About Prairie Capital Advisors

Prairie offers investment banking, ESOP advisory, valuation advisory and financial reporting valuations to support the growth and ownership transition strategies of middle-market companies. Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, the company is a leading advisor to closely-held companies nationwide. Prairie was named the 2020 Valuations & Fairness Opinions Advisor of the Year by M&A Atlas. For more information, visit www.prairiecap.com.