Butcher Joseph & Co | ESOP M&A Advisory

September 2025

St. Louis Business Journal: St. Louis Investment Bank Guides Florida Produce Distributor’s Acquisition by Private Equity Firm

ButcherJoseph & Co. guides Bova Fresh acquisition by CREO Capital Partners…

August 2025

ButcherJoseph Advises Bova Fresh on its Sale to CREO Capital Partners

Founded and operated by Bob Wilhelm and Steve San Filippo, Bova Fresh serves more than 250 retail and foodservice customers nationwide….

August 2025

Is an ESOP the Smartest Exit for Owners?

Robert Reavis breaks down the real-world mechanics of employee ownership transactions—and why they’re often more compelling than traditional exits…

July 2025

How M&A and ESOPs Are Reshaping the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Industry

Robert Reavis discusses how M&A and ESOPs are reshaping the manufacturing & supply chain industry…

March 2025

Navigating M&A Trends in the Transportation, Logistics, and Energy Storage Space

The transportation, logistics, and energy storage sectors are undergoing profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements, evolving…

December 2024

Robert Reavis Featured in an Article in Technology Evaluation

In this article with Technology Evaluation, Robert Reavis, Director, ButcherJoseph & Co. discusses these key challenges, which include driver shortage…

April 2024

ButcherJoseph Promotes Two Professionals to Director

ButcherJoseph Promotes Rick Hennessey and Robert Reavis to Director…

March 2023

Finding the Right Buyer is Table Stakes: Execution Differentiates the Sell-Side Advisor

One of the most common misconceptions when hiring an advisor is the belief that there are certain sell-side advisors who have access to inconspicuous …

October 2022

How Employee Ownership Provides a Competitive Edge In Recruitment and Retention

Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) offer several advantages to employers attempting to respond to the growing demand for employee ownership while …

July 2022

How Business Owners Can Preserve Their Company Legacy

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) represent an alternative way for business owners to sell their company at fair market value, while limiting busin…

May 2021

Hiring and Retaining Talent as an ESOP Company

If hiring and retaining talent as an ESOP company is a top priority, it’s worth exploring the ways in which the ESOP itself and any management incenti…

July 2019

ButcherJoseph Announces a Key Employee Promotion

ButcherJoseph announced the promotion of key leaders within the firm. The promotion of these professionals represents significant growth to our deal t…

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