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==About== |
==About== |
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===History=== |
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Financo was founded in 1971 by [[Wharton School]] graduate Gilbert Harrison, who has previously worked with [[American Eagle Outfitters|American Eagle]], [[Max Azria|BCBG Max Azria]], and [[Bear Stearns Merchant Banking]]. It completed over 140 deals in its first fourteen years. In 1985, the firm was acquired by [[Shearson Lehman Brothers]] (at the time owned by [[American Express]]) and became the Lehman Brothers Middle Market Group, still headed by Gilbert Harrison. In 1989, Harrison reacquired the Financo name and re-established the firm independent of Shearson Lehman. In 2020, the firm was acquired by [[Raymond James Financial]] for an undisclosed sum. The firm |
Financo was founded in 1971 by [[Wharton School]] graduate Gilbert Harrison, who has previously worked with [[American Eagle Outfitters|American Eagle]], [[Max Azria|BCBG Max Azria]], and [[Bear Stearns Merchant Banking]]. It completed over 140 deals in its first fourteen years. In 1985, the firm was acquired by [[Shearson Lehman Brothers]] (at the time owned by [[American Express]]) and became the Lehman Brothers Middle Market Group, still headed by Gilbert Harrison. In 1989, Harrison reacquired the Financo name and re-established the firm independent of Shearson Lehman. In 2020, the firm was acquired by [[Raymond James Financial]] for an undisclosed sum. The firm continued to operate under the Financo name within Raymond James. |
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Financo has regularly hosted a discussion panel during the [[National Retail Federation]] Convention |
Financo has regularly hosted a discussion panel during the [[National Retail Federation]] Convention about topics related to the retail and fashion industries.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.financo.com/img/Financo-Frolic-NRF-1.html |title=Financo Press<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2007-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110093838/http://www.financo.com/img/Financo-Frolic-NRF-1.html |archive-date=2010-01-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Their 2011 Annual CEO Panel was hosted by CNBC's Nicole Lapin. Panelists included Dan Schock ([[Google]]), Ben Fischman (Rue La La), Chip Wilson ([[lululemon]]), and Stephen Zangre ([[Facebook]]).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2010/01/19/business-looking-up-for-luxury-retailers.html |title=Business Looking Up For Luxury Retailers |access-date=2017-09-09 |archive-date=2012-10-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015101330/http://www.cnbc.com/id/34934042/Business_Looking_Up_For_Luxury_Retailers |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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===Structure=== |
===Structure=== |
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| ⚫ | The company has two divisions. The first division is investment banking, which has three departments specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions, Financo Securities, and Special Situations. The second division, Financo Global Consulting (FGC), provides business consulting services. Some consultants have previously been employed as Chairman of [[Neiman Marcus]], Chairman and CEO of [[Macy's]] East, Chairman and CEO of [[Sears]], and CEO of [[Anne Klein (fashion designer)|Anne Klein]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.financo.com/services/consulting/index.php |title=Financo, Inc. – Global Consulting<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2007-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012143810/http://financo.com/services/consulting/index.php |archive-date=2007-10-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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The company has two divisions. Investment banking has three departments consisting of: Mergers & Acquisitions, Financo Securities, and Special Situations. |
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| ⚫ | The second division, Financo Global Consulting (FGC), provides business consulting services. Some consultants have previously been employed as Chairman of [[Neiman Marcus]], Chairman and CEO of [[Macy's]] East, Chairman and CEO of [[Sears]], and CEO of [[Anne Klein (fashion designer)|Anne Klein]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.financo.com/services/consulting/index.php |title=Financo, Inc. – Global Consulting<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2007-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012143810/http://financo.com/services/consulting/index.php |archive-date=2007-10-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Investment Banking |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Headquarters | New York, NY, United States |
Key people | John Berg (CEO) |
Number of employees | 40 (2020) |
| Website | www.financo.com |
Financo, Inc. is a New York-based boutique investment bank focused on the merchandising and retail sector, with offices also in Los Angeles and London. It was founded in 1971 by Gilbert Harrison.
About
[edit]History
[edit]Financo was founded in 1971 by Wharton School graduate Gilbert Harrison, who has previously worked with American Eagle, BCBG Max Azria, and Bear Stearns Merchant Banking. It completed over 140 deals in its first fourteen years. In 1985, the firm was acquired by Shearson Lehman Brothers (at the time owned by American Express) and became the Lehman Brothers Middle Market Group, still headed by Gilbert Harrison. In 1989, Harrison reacquired the Financo name and re-established the firm independent of Shearson Lehman. In 2020, the firm was acquired by Raymond James Financial for an undisclosed sum. The firm continued to operate under the Financo name within Raymond James.
Financo has regularly hosted a discussion panel during the National Retail Federation Convention about topics related to the retail and fashion industries.[1] Their 2011 Annual CEO Panel was hosted by CNBC's Nicole Lapin. Panelists included Dan Schock (Google), Ben Fischman (Rue La La), Chip Wilson (lululemon), and Stephen Zangre (Facebook).[2]
Structure
[edit]The company has two divisions. The first division is investment banking, which has three departments specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions, Financo Securities, and Special Situations. The second division, Financo Global Consulting (FGC), provides business consulting services. Some consultants have previously been employed as Chairman of Neiman Marcus, Chairman and CEO of Macy's East, Chairman and CEO of Sears, and CEO of Anne Klein.[3]
External links
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ "Financo Press". Archived from the original on 2010-01-10. Retrieved 2007-09-30.
- ^ "Business Looking Up For Luxury Retailers". Archived from the original on 2012-10-15. Retrieved 2017-09-09.
- ^ "Financo, Inc. – Global Consulting". Archived from the original on 2007-10-12. Retrieved 2007-09-30.