Alberto Toribio del Pilar
Managing Director
Albert is a Managing Director and a key member of the leadership team at ButcherJoseph & Co. He has over 20 years of global corporate finance, capital markets and ESOP experience at industry-leading investment banks.
Albert began his career at Merrill Lynch where he helped execute over 50 equity and equity-linked investment offerings totaling more than $18 billion. He then joined the Credit Suisse capital markets group in New York where he collaborated on 45 public equity offerings totaling $6 billion. Afterwards, Albert joined the Sao Paolo office, working on cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to ButcherJoseph & Co., he was a member of the Global Industrials Group at Morgan Stanley, where he advised public and privately held companies on corporate finance, capital markets and the structuring and execution of shareholder liquidity transactions involving the sale of equity to employees, management, and private equity investors.
Albert was chosen as one of the Top 100 St. Louisans to Know to Succeed in Business in 2022 by St. Louis Small Business Monthly. In 2014, he was selected as a winner of The M&A Advisor’s 40 Under 40 Dealmaker Recognition Awards. As a champion for employee ownership, Albert is a member of Employee-Owned S Corporations of America (ESCA), The ESOP Association (TEA) and the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO).
Albert graduated cum laude from Harvard College and holds a Master of Science degree in foreign policy from Georgetown University where he was recognized for academic excellence. He has also served on the board of the St. Louis International Institute Community Development Corporation and the Glenridge Children’s Center.
Alberto’s Blogs
News & Insights
Albert del Pilar discusses Succession Planning for Family-Owned Businesses with the Commercial Carrier Journal
Crafting a succession plan in a family-owned business ensures its survival and growth and also enhances cohesion and preserves the entrepreneurial spi…
Using IRC Section 1042 for Retirement and Exit Planning for Business Owners
If a business owner is contemplating a complete or partial sale of their business, planners can help them evaluate potential tax savings with a Sectio…
Albert del Pilar Discusses Current M&A Trends on ITR Economics TrendsTalk
Alberto Toribio del Pilar discusses the current state of the M&A space on TrendsTalk….
Why ESOPs Are a Great Sale Alternative to a Traditional Third-Party Sale
In this podcast, Albert del Pilar discusses many of the unique characteristics of an ESOP transaction, such as how the transaction is structured, char…
Drilling Deep: Selling a Company Into an ESOP
Alberto Toribio del Pilar talks with FreightWaves about Rapid Response, Inc., a Midwest carrier that was sold recently to its employees through an Emp…
ButcherJoseph Advised Rapid Response, Inc. on a Sale to Its Employees
ButcherJoseph Advised Rapid Response, Inc. on Sale to Its Employees. Starting in 1982 with one straight truck and one furniture delivery customer, ra…
ButcherJoseph Advised NEDCO Supply on Its Sale to Codale Electric Supply
ButcherJoseph served as exclusive financial advisor to NEDCO Supply on Its sale to Codale Electric Supply. …
Alberto Toribio del Pilar Named Top 100 St. Louisans to Know
Alberto Toribio Del Pilar Named Top 100 St. Louisans To Know to Succeed in Business. Pilar, along with 99 other St. Louisans were chosen for this pres…
How ESOPs Can Help Preserve a Founder / CEO’s Legacy
Founders and owners of businesses must weigh many factors when considering selling the company they worked a lifetime to build. There are, of course, …
How ESOPs Can Help Narrow the Wealth Gap
A lack of retirement security for the average American is a pressing challenge facing our country. But ESOPs can help narrow the wealth gap….
How to Sell Your Business and Defer Capital Gains Tax
Most owners who are thinking about selling their business generally know of two options: you can sell your company to a private equity firm or to a co…
Are You Worried About Capital Gains Tax?
What will the new rate be? Will it be enacted retroactively? Is there any chance changes won’t go into effect until 2022?…
How to Deal with Unsolicited Purchase Offers
Whether or not your company is currently for sale, you need to understand what should happen when offers are made or solicited. Owners who plan ahead…
Does Your Company Need Additional Capital for Future Growth?
When an ESOP-owned company is actively seeking growth opportunities, whether through new products or new markets, establishing a solid plan is key. Bu…
ButcherJoseph Advises C&K Market Inc. on Sale to Employees
ButcherJoseph & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to C&K Market on its sale to the C&K Employee Stock Ownership Plan….
Managing Your Business Through the Coronavirus
Business leaders across the globe are wondering about the coronavirus’ (COVID-19) impact on the economy and what a company can do to help its employ…
The Business of the Future is Employee Owned
Rethinking scalable employee ownership structures may help us capitalize on this historic opportunity. Employee ownership structures can be numerous a…
ButcherJoseph Advises Village Park Homes in Its Sale to Dream Finders Homes
ButcherJoseph & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to Village Park Homes, LLC in its sale to Dream Finders Homes. Village Park Homes delivers a…
Is an ESOP right for my company?
Selling to an ESOP is one way to maintain a company’s existing operations and jobs within its community that may otherwise be replaced or absorbed w…
ButcherJoseph & Co. Advises Helicopters, Inc. on Employee Buyout
ButcherJoseph & Co. served as the exclusive financial advisor to Helicopters, Inc. on its sale to the Helicopters, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan….
Planning Your Exit Strategy
Learn more about the benefits and considerations of all the exit options available to owners who are considering a sale in this whitepaper….
Preparing to sell a business
Preparing to exit a business can be a daunting task. Once the seller has gone through the process of determining the right time to sell, it can take a…
ButcherJoseph & Co. Hires Rick Hennessey and Patrick O’Neil
ButcherJoseph & Co. is pleased to announce that Rick Hennessy and Patrick O’Neil have joined the firm as Analysts.
…
ButcherJoseph & Co. Advises McBride & Son in the Sale of Builder’s Bloc Division to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
ButcherJoseph served as the lead financial advisor to McBride & Son Companies in the sale of its Builder’s Bloc subsidiary to an ESOP. …
Alberto del Pilar Announced as Winner of the 5th Annual 40 Under 40 Recognition Awards
Butcher Joseph Hayes is proud to announce that Alberto del Pilar, Managing Director, has been selected as a winner of The M&A Advisor’s 40 Under 40 …
Butcher Joseph Hayes Adds Robert Reavis to Analyst Team
Butcher Joseph Hayes, an investment bank based in St. Louis, Missouri, is excited to announce the recent addition of Mr. Robert Reavis to their bankin…
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has been acquired by the Arch Telecom Employee Stock Ownership Trust
Consumer
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has been recapitalized. Financing provided by

Consumer
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has been acquired by the Builder's Bloc Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Construction & Real Estate
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has been recapitalized. Financing provided by

Government Services
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has been recapitalized into a partnership through a private placement and a buyback of shares. Financing provided by

Distribution
Consulting Services

Distribution
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has been recapitalized through a private placement and a buyback of shares. Financing provided by

Distribution
ESOP Advisory

The Kelly, Anderson & Associates, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan acquired common stock of KAA Federal Solutions
Government Services
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has been recapitalized into a partnership through a private placement.
Construction & Real Estate
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has been recapitalized through a private placement and a buyback of ESOP shares. Financing provided by

Construction & Real Estate
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has been recapitalized. Financing provided by

Distribution
ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the NSD Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Business Services
M&A Advisory

has been acquired through a majority recapitalization by an undisclosed buyer
Advisor to the Seller
Business Services
ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the Paschall Truck Lines, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Transportation & Logistics
ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the Path Medical Center Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Healthcare
ESOP Advisory

The Spinx Company, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan has acquired common stock of Spinx Company, Inc.
Advisor to the Buyer
Consumer
Consulting Services

Construction & Real Estate
Hospitality
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has been acquired by

Advisor to the Seller
Construction & Real Estate
Hospitality
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has been recapitalized into a partnership through a private placement and a buyback of shares. Financing provided by

Distribution
Recapitalization

has been recapitalized through a private placement and a buyback of shares. Financing provided by

Distribution
Consulting Services

Distribution
Recapitalization

has been recapitalized through a buyback of shares. Financing provided by

Distribution
News & Insights
Key Financial Strategies to Thrive in a Challenging Market
In an industry with tight profit margins and fluctuating fuel prices, cost control is essential for staying resilient in the face of economic challeng…
Albert del Pilar discusses Succession Planning for Family-Owned Businesses with the Commercial Carrier Journal
Crafting a succession plan in a family-owned business ensures its survival and growth and also enhances cohesion and preserves the entrepreneurial spi…
Using IRC Section 1042 for Retirement and Exit Planning for Business Owners
If a business owner is contemplating a complete or partial sale of their business, planners can help them evaluate potential tax savings with a Sectio…
Albert del Pilar Discusses Current M&A Trends on ITR Economics TrendsTalk
Alberto Toribio del Pilar discusses the current state of the M&A space on TrendsTalk….
Why ESOPs Are a Great Sale Alternative to a Traditional Third-Party Sale
In this podcast, Albert del Pilar discusses many of the unique characteristics of an ESOP transaction, such as how the transaction is structured, char…
Drilling Deep: Selling a Company Into an ESOP
Alberto Toribio del Pilar talks with FreightWaves about Rapid Response, Inc., a Midwest carrier that was sold recently to its employees through an Emp…
ButcherJoseph Advised Rapid Response, Inc. on a Sale to Its Employees
ButcherJoseph Advised Rapid Response, Inc. on Sale to Its Employees. Starting in 1982 with one straight truck and one furniture delivery customer, ra…
ButcherJoseph Advised NEDCO Supply on Its Sale to Codale Electric Supply
ButcherJoseph served as exclusive financial advisor to NEDCO Supply on Its sale to Codale Electric Supply. …
Alberto Toribio del Pilar Named Top 100 St. Louisans to Know
Alberto Toribio Del Pilar Named Top 100 St. Louisans To Know to Succeed in Business. Pilar, along with 99 other St. Louisans were chosen for this pres…
How ESOPs Can Help Preserve a Founder / CEO’s Legacy
Founders and owners of businesses must weigh many factors when considering selling the company they worked a lifetime to build. There are, of course, …
How ESOPs Can Help Narrow the Wealth Gap
A lack of retirement security for the average American is a pressing challenge facing our country. But ESOPs can help narrow the wealth gap….
How to Sell Your Business and Defer Capital Gains Tax
Most owners who are thinking about selling their business generally know of two options: you can sell your company to a private equity firm or to a co…
Are You Worried About Capital Gains Tax?
What will the new rate be? Will it be enacted retroactively? Is there any chance changes won’t go into effect until 2022?…
How to Deal with Unsolicited Purchase Offers
Whether or not your company is currently for sale, you need to understand what should happen when offers are made or solicited. Owners who plan ahead…
Does Your Company Need Additional Capital for Future Growth?
When an ESOP-owned company is actively seeking growth opportunities, whether through new products or new markets, establishing a solid plan is key. Bu…
ButcherJoseph Advises C&K Market Inc. on Sale to Employees
ButcherJoseph & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to C&K Market on its sale to the C&K Employee Stock Ownership Plan….
Managing Your Business Through the Coronavirus
Business leaders across the globe are wondering about the coronavirus’ (COVID-19) impact on the economy and what a company can do to help its employ…
The Business of the Future is Employee Owned
Rethinking scalable employee ownership structures may help us capitalize on this historic opportunity. Employee ownership structures can be numerous a…
ButcherJoseph Advises Village Park Homes in Its Sale to Dream Finders Homes
ButcherJoseph & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to Village Park Homes, LLC in its sale to Dream Finders Homes. Village Park Homes delivers a…
Is an ESOP right for my company?
Selling to an ESOP is one way to maintain a company’s existing operations and jobs within its community that may otherwise be replaced or absorbed w…
ButcherJoseph & Co. Advises Helicopters, Inc. on Employee Buyout
ButcherJoseph & Co. served as the exclusive financial advisor to Helicopters, Inc. on its sale to the Helicopters, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan….
Planning Your Exit Strategy
Learn more about the benefits and considerations of all the exit options available to owners who are considering a sale in this whitepaper….
Preparing to sell a business
Preparing to exit a business can be a daunting task. Once the seller has gone through the process of determining the right time to sell, it can take a…
ButcherJoseph & Co. Hires Rick Hennessey and Patrick O’Neil
ButcherJoseph & Co. is pleased to announce that Rick Hennessy and Patrick O’Neil have joined the firm as Analysts.
…
ButcherJoseph & Co. Advises McBride & Son in the Sale of Builder’s Bloc Division to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
ButcherJoseph served as the lead financial advisor to McBride & Son Companies in the sale of its Builder’s Bloc subsidiary to an ESOP. …
Alberto del Pilar Announced as Winner of the 5th Annual 40 Under 40 Recognition Awards
Butcher Joseph Hayes is proud to announce that Alberto del Pilar, Managing Director, has been selected as a winner of The M&A Advisor’s 40 Under 40 …
Butcher Joseph Hayes Adds Robert Reavis to Analyst Team
Butcher Joseph Hayes, an investment bank based in St. Louis, Missouri, is excited to announce the recent addition of Mr. Robert Reavis to their bankin…