Evercore has announced its agreement to acquire Robey Warshaw, a successful independent advisory firm in the UK, founded in 2013. Robey Warshaw is recognized for its strong advisory relationships with prominent multinational companies in Europe.
The acquisition consideration totals GBP 146 million, or USD 196 million, payable in two tranches: the first in Evercore stock at closing and the second in stock or cash one year later. There is potential for additional compensation based on performance criteria over several years.
Evercore expects this acquisition to enhance its Adjusted and GAAP EPS starting in the first full year. The deal is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.
This move is significant for Evercore as it will:
- Strengthen its presence in the UK, the largest M&A advisory market in Europe, and expand client opportunities in the EMEA region.
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Enhance global client service through Robey Warshaw’s established relationships and advisory expertise.
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Provide financial benefits and support Evercore’s long-term growth in global markets.
KEY QUOTES:
“Robey Warshaw brings extraordinary, long-standing relationships with some of the world’s leading multinational companies. Their addition to Evercore strengthens our global platform and creates exciting opportunities to expand the value we deliver to clients around the world.”
John S. Weinberg, Evercore’s chairman and chief executive officer
“Since its inception in 1995, Evercore has expanded its team and its capabilities every year. This approach has enabled us to become the third largest investment banking advisory firm in the world, as ranked by revenue. Now, we are taking another big step forward by combining with Robey Warshaw. This will elevate the firm further in the UK, across Europe and globally. We have long admired Simon Robey and his colleagues, and their standard of excellence. This is a fortuitous and timely combination.”
Roger C. Altman, Evercore’s founder and senior chairman
“Robey Warshaw is a highly respected firm with a long-standing track record of advising on some of the largest and most complex mandates in the UK and Europe. Their team is highly complementary to ours and the combination reinforces our commitment to building the premier advisory firm across the region and globally.”
Matthew Lindsey-Clark, co-head of Evercore’s EMEA Investment Banking business
“I admire the way Evercore has grown its business so strongly and in the right way. We and Evercore share commitments to client service, excellence, integrity and independent advice. We also have a shared ambition to drive further growth. Our clients will continue to get the personal attention and care we have always strived to provide. They will also be able to benefit from greater global reach, broad product capabilities and sector expertise. Evercore is the right home for all of us, and I’m personally very excited to have made a long-term commitment to playing my part in its future.”
Simon Robey, co-founder of Robey Warshaw
“The combination with Evercore is an excellent fit and creates an outstanding opportunity to provide more to our clients, whilst maintaining the highest standards of excellence that have been at the heart of Robey Warshaw. We are looking forward to working together.”
Simon Warshaw, co-founder of Robey Warshaw
