Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG) (Citizens) announced a definitive agreement to purchase substantially all the assets of Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., a market-leading advisory firm in the downstream energy & convenience retail sector, with additional expertise and proven success in the automotive aftermarket and outdoor recreation and marine sectors. This transaction further strengthens Citizens’ sector-focused advisory capabilities.
WilmerHale advised Citizens on the transaction.
The WilmerHale team consists of Stephanie Nicolas, Stephanie Evans, Virginia Pavlick, Wei Xiao and Reid J. Carroll, with assistance from Meghan Walsh and Stephen Gillespie.