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• ResMed wins Deal of the Year for the purchase of Brightree, underscoring trends in healthcare M&A

  

  The sleep disorder specialist gained a developer of cloud-based software that aims to improve clinical and business performance for post-acute-care providers.

  Demitri Diakantonis March 23

  Demitri Diakantonis March 23

• Gregory Sandfort, CEO of Tractor Supply, takes home Dealmaker of the Year for accelerating foray into pet care

  

  Sandfort has grown Tractor Supply into the largest operator of rural lifestyle stores in the U.S.

  Strategic buyers Kamaron Leach March 23

  Strategic buyers Kamaron Leach March 23

• Francisco Partners earns Private Equity Firm of the Year for a stellar 2016 that included buying Dell’s software group

  

  From the Dell software group, Francisco Partners carved out Quest Software and SonicWall, properties the tech-focused firm had previously tried to buy.

  Mary Kathleen Flynn March 23

  Mary Kathleen Flynn March 23

• Harris Williams scores Investment Bank of the Year for expanding significantly

  

  Celebrating its 25th year in business, Harris Williams exemplified successful leadership transition.

  Investment banking Danielle Fugazy March 23

  Investment banking Danielle Fugazy March 23

• The Halifax Group wins Seller of the Year for three significant and profitable exits

  

  The private equity firm sold Envision Pharma Group to Ardian, HGO Capital and Envision management for $331.4 million.

  Private equity funds Danielle Fugazy March 23

  Private equity funds Danielle Fugazy March 23

• Dover wins Strategic Buyer of the Year for acquiring six companies

  

  The $780 million purchase of Wayne Fueling Systems leverages the upgrade to chip-reading payment systems at retailers, including gas stations, throughout the world.

  Strategic buyers Demitri Diakantonis March 23

  Strategic buyers Demitri Diakantonis March 23

• Kirkland & Ellis scores Law Firm of the Year for advising on many deals, including tech-focused PE fund formations

  

  The law firm advised on the $7.6 billion Thoma Bravo Fund XII, the $1.84 billion HGGC Fund III and ParkerGale’s debut $240 million fund.

  Middle market Keith Button March 23

  Middle market Keith Button March 23

• Golub Capital scores Lender of the Year for growth in all areas

  

  The lender expanded its staff significantly as well as its buy and hold capacity.

  Danielle Fugazy March 23

  Danielle Fugazy March 23