PJT Partners (PJT) to Acquire deNovo Partners

PJT Partners Inc. (the “Company” or “PJT Partners”) (NYSE: PJT) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire deNovo Partners (“deNovo”), a leading advisory firm focused on the Middle East and headquartered in Dubai. This acquisition builds upon the highly successful strategic alliance PJT Partners and deNovo entered into in 2020.

Founded in 2010 by May Nasrallah, deNovo’s team of more than 20 professionals provides financial advisory services to clients in the Middle East. Since inception, deNovo has advised on more than 100 transactions, including the region’s two largest private sector M&A transactions this year. deNovo has a broad range of clients around the globe including corporates, government-related entities, and investors.

“We are pleased to welcome the deNovo team to PJT Partners as we continue to expand our global footprint. We look forward to building upon our strong partnership to better serve clients in the Middle East as well as international clients with business interests in the region,” said Paul J. Taubman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PJT Partners.

“We are excited to join PJT Partners, a firm that shares our commitment to delivering the highest quality advice. We look forward to joining forces with this leading advisory firm,” said May Nasrallah, Founder and Executive Chairwoman of deNovo. “I have worked closely with the PJT leadership team for decades and have a deep admiration for the world-class platform they have established in such a short period of time. Together, we will build upon this strong foundation by enhancing our capabilities and better serving clients globally.”

May Nasrallah will continue her existing leadership role in the Middle East, including covering the firm’s important clients in the region, while also becoming a key part of PJT Partners’ senior team as the firm expands internationally. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and is expected to close in October 2024.

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