FDP Receives M&A Advisor Turnaround Award

Fort Dearborn Partners is pleased to announce that it was named the recipient of the M&A Advisor 20th Annual Turnaround Awards in the Restructuring category ($25MM to $100MM) for its role in the successful ABC sale of Northern Wholesale Supply.

This recognition reflects FDP's disciplined, results-driven approach to complex restructuring and transaction situations, as well as its commitment to delivering outcomes that preserve enterprise value and stabilize stakeholder relationships. The award was presented to members of the team at an official reception on March 24, 2026.

The M&A Advisor Awards program received hundreds of nominations, each evaluated by an independent panel of industry experts through a rigorous, peer-reviewed selection process. This distinction underscores the quality and impact of Fort Dearborn Partners' work within the turnaround and restructuring community.

While industry recognition is meaningful, Fort Dearborn Partners views its greatest measure of success as the tangible, positive outcomes achieved for its clients—particularly in challenging situations requiring decisive action, strategic clarity, and execution excellence.

M&A Advisor Award List

Pictured (from left to right): Roger Aguinaldo, Founder, The M&A Advisor. Fort Dearborn Partner Deal Team Members:  Kevin Cleary, Founder and President; Mark Kroeger, Shareholder and Senior Director. Deal Team Member not pictured: Robert Cleary, Shareholder and Senior Director.