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Mergers and Acquisitions

Kurt Estes

Sikich
Principal

Biography

Kurt Estes is the principal responsible for leading M&A activities for Sikich and the execution of acquisitions throughout the year. He is also a senior member of the company’s investment banking practice, where he provides leadership to the teams that facilitate client M&A activity. Kurt has more than 26 years of transaction experience that includes advising on sales and acquisitions and investing in or creating innovative technologies businesses. Prior to joining Sikich, he held senior level positions in strategy, venture capital, technology licensing and corporate innovation. He has conducted and managed dozens of transactions covering all stages of a company’s life, from helping to acquire seed investments to facilitating liquidity events. Kurt has also negotiated a wide variety of deals, including buyouts, recapitalizations, strategic partnerships, licensing agreements and various debt structures. Kurt has a scientific background and holds two engineering degrees, has published work in international scientific journals and holds over 25 patents. He is registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as a Series 24 General Securities Principal, a Series 7 General Securities Representative, a Series 79 Investment Banking Representative and a Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent.

Area of Expertise

Corporate development strategy; corporate development execution

Group Overview

Companies that join Sikich receive the support they need to accelerate their growth, backed by our extensive experience in acquisitions. Our vision is to build a first-class, future-ready professional services company. By integrating our resources with your talent and expertise, we can bring this vision to life. Our people are our most valuable asset. We have cultivated a work environment and benefits package that reflects this core value. We approach corporate development with a holistic perspective, ensuring that our values seamlessly blend across businesses and become integral to all our major pillars. This commitment is why we prioritize offering attractive benefits to both our principals and employees. By valuing and supporting our people, we create a thriving, cohesive, and successful organization.

Firm Overview

Sikich is a Chicago-based global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With approximately 2,000 employees, Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies. From corporations and not-for-profits to state and local governments and federal agencies, Sikich clients utilize a broad spectrum of services and products to help them improve performance and achieve long-term, strategic goals.

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