ACG Utah announces four 2023 Deal of the Year Award winners
Salt Lake City-based middle-market networking organization ACG Utah has named four companies as Deal of the Year Award winners for 2023. The awards recognize the most innovative and impactful transactions in Utah across different financial sectors, the ACG Utah announcement said.
Winner named for each category include:
Private Equity Buyout: Platform Accounting Group, a national network of boutique accounting firms, was awarded for its successful private equity buyout, recognizing its strategic growth and potential within the accounting industry.
Growth Equity: Nursa, a healthcare company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through data and analytics, was commended for its growth equity investment, highlighting its significant market potential and impact on the healthcare landscape.
Strategic Merger: Maverik, a convenience store chain, was lauded for its strategic merger, acknowledging the creation of a stronger, more competitive entity and its positive implications for the industry.
Public Markets: Recursion, a biotechnology company utilizing artificial intelligence for drug discovery, was recognized for its successful public offering, showcasing its groundbreaking technology and contribution to the advancement of scientific research.
“We are thrilled to honor these four exceptional companies and their remarkable transactions,” said Rob McGee, vice president of awards for ACG Utah and senior vice president at Zions Bank. “Each award winner exemplifies excellence in their respective fields and demonstrates the power of innovation and strategic thinking in driving successful deals.”
The Deal of the Year Awards highlight the critical role of major transactions in shaping the future of various industries and contributing to economic growth, ACG Utah said.
ACG Utah is an organization designed to drive business growth in Utah by building relationships among capital networks, resources and the companies they serve. ACG Utah fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation within the Utah business community through its programs, events and resources.