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Chinook Capital Advisors represents Seattle Galvanizing Company in Acquisition by AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ)
Located in Arlington, Washington, Seattle Galvanizing Company is the largest hot-dip galvanizer in the Pacific Northwest, providing corrosion protection services to steel fabricators and contractors throughout the region. Founded in...
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Key Takeaways from the 2026 Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Report
A third of M&A engagements never close and the most common reason a deal dies is a price gap of just 11–20%. That’s one finding from the 2026 Pepperdine Private...
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Chinook Capital Advisors Welcomes Summer 2026 Interns: Aubrey Fu and Caden Peterson
We are proud to welcome Aubrey Fu and Caden Peterson as our 2026 summer investment banking analyst interns. Aubrey is an Accounting and Finance major at Gonzaga University where he...
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Chinook Capital Advisors Welcomes Julien Pitsch as Senior Analyst
Chinook Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that Julien Pitsch has joined the firm as a Senior Analyst. In his role, Julien supports the Chinook team through financial and data...
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Chinook Capital Advisors Is Proud to Announce the Promotion of Harrison Lyons to Senior Analyst
Chinook Capital Advisors is proud to announce the promotion of Harrison Lyons from Analyst to Senior Analyst. Harrison joined Chinook Capital Advisors in June 2025 after beginning his time with...
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Chinook Capital Advisors to Attend the I-90 Aerospace Corridor Conference & Expo 2026
We’re excited to share that Chinook co-founder, Ed Kirk, will be attending the I-90 Aerospace Corridor Conference & Expo 2026. This event brings together leaders across aerospace, manufacturing, and innovation...
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Chinook Capital Advisors is proud to announce the promotion of Andy Hovland to Associate
Thank you, Andy, for your continued commitment to serving business owners in the Pacific Northwest. Andy exemplifies Chinook’s core values each day through his dedication, attention to detail, and strong...
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Private Equity Is Evolving - Here’s What Business Owners Need to Know
Thank you to the WSJ for the informative article. Private equity is increasingly stepping outside traditional commingled fund structures, for good reason. A few key takeaways from this recent WSJ...
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Chinook Capital Advisors Welcomes Mitchell Carpenter as Associate - Business Development
Chinook Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that Mitchell Carpenter has joined the firm as an Associate, leading Chinook’s business development efforts and further strengthening the team’s ability to serve...
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