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Perella Weinberg Partners (NASDAQ: PWP) is a global independent advisory firm in the investment banking and securities dealing industry. Its news flow centers on strategic and financial advisory activity, quarterly earnings, platform expansion, and senior talent moves that shape the firm’s capabilities across sectors and regions.
Company announcements highlight quarterly and half-year financial results, where Perella Weinberg reports revenues, compensation and non-compensation expenses, adjusted and GAAP pre-tax income, and effective tax rates. These releases often discuss drivers such as mergers and acquisitions activity, restructuring and liability management work, and financing and capital solutions mandates, as well as capital management actions including share repurchases, partnership unit exchanges, and dividends on Class A common stock.
Another recurring theme in PWP news is talent investment and leadership. The firm regularly announces the addition of new Partners and Advisory Partners in areas like healthcare services and technology, consumer and retail, software and European technology, and European corporate advisory. It also reports internal promotions of Managing Directors to Partner across healthcare, energy, technology, financial services, and industrials coverage, underscoring its sector-focused advisory model. Board-level developments, such as the appointment of new independent directors and committee assignments, are disclosed through both press releases and Form 8-K filings.
Perella Weinberg’s news also covers strategic platform initiatives, including the acquisition of Devon Park Advisors to form a Private Funds Advisory business focused on GP-led secondaries, GP advisory, and fund secondaries for financial sponsors and other alternative asset managers. For investors and market followers, the PWP news stream provides insight into advisory activity trends, sector coverage priorities, governance developments, and the firm’s approach to capital allocation. Bookmarking this page allows readers to monitor how these factors evolve over time.
Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) announced that Peter Weinberg will step down as CEO on January 1, 2023, transitioning to Chairman of the Board. Andrew Bednar, a founding partner and Co-President, will become the new CEO. Under Weinberg's leadership, the firm has grown to approximately 650 employees and generated around $800 million in revenue in 2021. Bednar brings over 25 years of investment banking experience, emphasizing a commitment to advising clients on complex strategic challenges and continuing the firm's mission.
Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) announced the appointment of Diego Simonian as Partner in its Advisory Business, enhancing its Global Industrials Practice. Based in New York, Simonian will focus on mergers and acquisitions, financings, private placements, and restructurings for infrastructure investors. He brings 23 years of experience from J.P. Morgan, where he served as Global Co-Head of Infrastructure Investor Coverage. Simonian's extensive sector knowledge will help PWP expand its offerings in Transportation, Power, and various infrastructure sectors.
Raj Dayalan joins PWP as Partner in Advisory Business
On September 7, 2022, Perella Weinberg Partners (NASDAQ: PWP) announced the appointment of Raj Dayalan as a Partner in its Technology Group. Based in Los Angeles, he brings nearly 20 years of investment banking experience, specializing in M&A and financing transactions in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology sectors. His expertise focuses on application software and B2B2C internet, particularly in marketing technology and data analytics. This strategic addition aims to enhance PWP's capabilities in the evolving technology landscape.
Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) has completed its exchange offer and consent solicitation for outstanding warrants. Holders of the warrants received 0.20 shares of Class A common stock for each warrant tendered, resulting in the issuance of 1,493,688 shares. The company plans to exchange all remaining untendered warrants at a ratio of 0.18 shares per warrant on September 7, 2022. Following this, no public or private placement warrants will remain outstanding. Citigroup acted as the Dealer Manager for the offer.
Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) has announced the expiration of its exchange offer and consent solicitation for its warrants, which ended on August 18, 2022. Approximately 96.39% of the Public Warrants and 47.68% of the Private Placement Warrants were validly tendered. In exchange for each warrant tendered, holders will receive 0.20 shares of Class A Common Stock. The company also secured approval for a warrant amendment, allowing for the exchange of remaining untendered warrants at a ratio of 0.18 shares of Class A Common Stock. Settlement is expected by August 23, 2022.
Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) announced that the SEC has declared effective its Form S-4 registration statement for the exchange offer regarding its Warrants. The Offer will expire on August 18, 2022. In exchange for each Warrant, holders will receive 0.20 shares of Class A Common Stock, with up to 1,573,995 shares available for exchange. A simultaneous consent solicitation aims to amend the warrant agreement, requiring 65% approval from Public Warrants holders. Currently, 45.9% of these holders have agreed to participate.
Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) reported second quarter 2022 revenues of $151.1 million, down 41% from $255.5 million in Q2 2021. Adjusted net income was $23.1 million compared to $61.7 million a year earlier. First half revenues also fell 29% to $303.0 million. GAAP net income for Q2 was $2.7 million, well below $9.0 million last year. The decline reflects lower M&A activity. With no debt and a strong balance sheet, PWP repurchased $51.7 million in shares and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share. CEO Peter Weinberg emphasized a focus on strategic growth and talent acquisition.
Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) has launched an exchange offer and consent solicitation for its Public and Private Placement Warrants. The aim is to simplify its capital structure and reduce potential dilutive impacts. Warrantholders can exchange each warrant for 0.20 shares of Class A Common Stock, with a maximum of 1,573,995 shares available. Additionally, a Warrant Amendment seeks consent to convert outstanding warrants into 0.18 shares. The offer, expiring on August 18, 2022, requires at least 65% consent from holders. Citigroup serves as dealer manager for the offer.
Perella Weinberg Partners (NASDAQ:PWP) announced it will release its Q2 2022 financial results on August 4, 2022, prior to market opening. A conference call and webcast will follow at 9:00 AM ET the same day to discuss these results. Interested parties can listen in via PWP's Investor Relations website. For further engagement, the call will be accessible through various dial-in numbers, with a replay available until August 11, 2022.
PWP is a global advisory firm offering strategic and financial advice to a diverse client base, employing around 600 professionals across multiple global offices.
Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) appoints R.A. McDonough as Partner, establishing its Power & Utilities practice and enhancing its Energy Transition initiatives. Based in Los Angeles, McDonough will provide strategic financial advice and lead PWP's North American efforts in this sector. He brings over 30 years of M&A and advisory experience, previously serving as Managing Director at J.P. Morgan. CEO Peter Weinberg emphasized the importance of McDonough's expertise to accelerate growth in the Power and Utilities market, which is seen as a significant opportunity for PWP.
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