FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Richmond, VA – (October 1, 2010) Transact Capital is pleased to announce that James Z. Sowers has joined their team as a Director in the Investment Banking Group.
Jim brings more than 25 years of experience in acquisitions and capital markets, including investment banking experience with BB&T Capital Markets and Sovereign Advisors along with corporate experience including LandAmerica, IBM, GE and PepsiCo.
His responsibilities will include assisting regional companies in mergers and acquisitions and raising capital.
“Transact Capital is committed to bringing high quality investment banking services to the lower middle market and Jim’s extensive experience will help us continue to expand this business,” said Steve Zacharias, Managing Partner. Steve added, “Jim’s experience in both corporate and investment banking allows him to add incremental value to a company in anticipation of a sale transaction.”
Prior to joining Transact Capital, Jim was Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions with LandAmerica Financial Group. Previously, he worked as an investment banker with BB&T Capital Markets managing their restaurant and consumer products team. His earlier experience includes acquisition, financial planning, and regional CFO roles with KFC, treasury roles with PepsiCo and IBM, and financial planning with GE.
Jim holds a M.B.A. degree from Darden at the University of Virginia and a B.S. in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia.
Transact Capital is an independent mergers and acquisitions advisory firm headquartered in Richmond, VA with offices in Roanoke, VA, Lexington, KY, and Orlando, FL. Transact focuses on the needs of small privately held companies with less than $100 million in revenues. With extensive experience in owning, running, or investing in private companies or divisions of public companies, the firm’s principals are able to help many business owners exit their companies or explore other opportunities.
To learn more about Transact Capital, please call Steve Zacharias at 804-323-6868 ext. 102 or send an e-mail to Steve at Steve@TransactCapital.com.
