Evan M. Malloy
Practice Areas
Experience
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Governance
- Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures
- Partnerships, S Corps, & LLCs
- Private Equity
Biography
Evan Malloy is a corporate lawyer focused on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and capital markets. In his practice, Evan assists public and private companies in negotiating mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and controlled auctions in the U.S. and Canada and has advised clients on M&A transactions totaling over $10 billion in total consideration. Evan routinely advises on add-on acquisitions by clients owned by significant financial sponsors, including clients owned by NOVA Infrastructure, Wafra Inc., CapVest Limited, Leonard Green & Partners and KKR. He also regularly advises clients on financial reporting, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission compliance, and corporate governance matters. For issuers and investors engaging in capital markets transactions, Evan offers experience with public offerings and private placements of debt and equity securities.
Evan serves as city practice group leader for the firm’s Fort Worth Corporate & Securities practice group.
Evan has been recognized one of the â500 Leading Dealmakers in Americaâ by Lawdragon. Evan has also been recognized as a âTop Attorneyâ by 360 West and Fort Worth Magazine and as a âRising Starâ in the field of mergers and acquisitions by Thomson Reuters. In 2017, Evan was recognized as one of â40 Under 40â by the Fort Worth Business Press.
Outside of his practice, Evan served in 2018 and 2019 as an adjunct professor at the Texas A&M University School of Law, where he taught a course entitled âEntrepreneurship and the Law.â Evan also currently serves as a member of the Fort Worth Committee for the Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth.
Education
B.A., magna cum laude, Trinity University
J.D., summa cum laude, Texas Tech University School of Law
- Texas Tech Board of Barristers, Director
- Texas Tech Law Review, Articles Editor
- Order of the Coif
Bar Admissions
Texas
Mergers and Acquisitions
- Represented a privately-owned construction services company in its $330 million sale to a private equity firm
- Represented Novaria Group and its affiliates in more than 15 acquisitions of U.S. and Canadian manufacturing and machining businesses serving the aerospace and defense industries taking place from 2014 through 2023
- Represented GeoStabilization International in multiple acquisitions of excavation, rockfall mitigation and stabilization businesses taking place from 2021 through 2023
- Represented Freedom Powersports in a $130 million sale transaction to RumbleOn, Inc. (NASDAQ)
- Represented Hawthorne Global Aviation Services in its acquisition of Dolphin Aviation and its affiliated FBO and MRO operations
- Represented URGO Group in its acquisition of the assets of REALM Therapeutics
- Represented SteadMed Medical in its sale of a majority interest to an affiliate of URGO Group
- Represented Atco Rubber Products, Inc. in its sale to Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE) for approximately $162 million
- Represented Funimation in its sale to Sony Pictures Television Networks for $143 million
- Represented a private seller in its $100 million sale of a portfolio of cell phone towers and related business to a strategic competitor
- Represented New Birmingham, Inc. in its $225 million sale to U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (NYSE) and its related spin-off of its iron ore business and certain other assets
- Represented American Beacon Advisors, Inc., a portfolio company of TPG Capital and Pharos Capital Group, in its sale to Kelso & Company and Estancia Capital Management
- Represented Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ) in connection with its take-private acquisition by an affiliate of National Entertainment Collectibles Association, Inc. for a total equity value of approximately $76 million
- Represented Preferred Pump & Equipment, L.P. in the acquisition and sale of multiple water well drilling and pump distribution businesses throughout the United States from 2013 through 2023
- Represented AZZ incorporated (NYSE) in more than 10 acquisitions of galvanizing and specialty electrical process businesses in the US and Canada, including its $250 million acquisition of Aquilex Specialty Royalty and Overhaul L.L.C. and $126 million acquisition of North American Galvanizing & Coatings, Inc. (NASDAQ)
- Represented CapVest Limited, a London-based private equity firm, in an acquisition by its portfolio company of a salsa business.
Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance
- Represented a NASDAQ public retail company in connection with its stock option exchange program
- Represented NYSE and NASDAQ public companies in connection with the drafting and adoption of various equity incentive plans and with the registration of securities to be issued thereunder
- Represented NYSE and NASDAQ public companies in connection with the preparation of annual, quarterly and periodic SEC reports and proxy statements and information statements regarding annual and special meetings of shareholders
- Represented AZZ incorporated (NYSE) in a private placement of $125 million of senior unsecured notes
- Represented a public partnership in connection with its defense in a proxy fight
Capital Markets
- Represented AZZ incorporated (NYSE) in a private placement of $125 million of senior unsecured notes
- Represented AZZ incorporated (NYSE) in connection with a Private Shelf Agreement providing for possible private placements of up to $100 million of senior unsecured notes
- Represented XTO Energy, Inc. in registered public offerings of equity and debt securities with proceeds exceeding $1 billion
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America, 2025
- âTop Attorneysâ List, 360 West Magazine, 2017-2021
- Corporate Finance, 2017-2021
- Mergers & Acquisitions, 2017-2021
- Business Law, 2017-2019
- “Top Attorneys” List â Corporate Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions, Fort Worth Magazine, 2016-2020, 2022-2024
- “40 Under 40” List, Fort Worth Business Press, 2017
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers â Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2013-2017
- Moderator, “Lessons from the Sale: A CEO’s Perspective,” Association for Corporate Growth Fort Worth Series (October 2023)
- Association of Corporate Growth Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter, Co-Chair of Fort Worth Committee
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
December 20, 2024
Attorney News
âFort Worth Magazineâ Lists 27 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among the âTop Attorneysâ of 2024
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 27 Fort Worth-based attorneys to Fort Worth Magazineâs âTop Attorneysâ list for 2024. To be selected for inclusion, attorneys with an active license and who practice within the Tarrant County area must be nominated by their peers within the region. The list of nominees then goes through a ârigorous panel review to assure the highest of quality is met.â
October 22, 2024
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Congratulates 11 Attorneys Named to 2025 âLawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in Americaâ List
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 11 attorneys to Lawdragonâs list of the â500 Leading Dealmakers in America.â
December 12, 2023
Attorney News
‘Fort Worth Magazine’ Lists 16 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among the “Top Attorneys” of 2023
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 16 Fort Worth-based attorneys to Fort Worth Magazineâs âTop Attorneysâ list for 2023. To be selected for inclusion, attorneys with an active license and who practice within the Tarrant County area must be nominated by their peers within the region. The list of nominees then goes through a ârigorous panel review to assure the highest of quality is met.â
October 10, 2023
Speaking Engagements
Evan Malloy Moderates Panel Discussion at Association for Corporate Growth Fort Worth Series
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, Jackson Walker partner Evan M. Malloy will serve as the moderator during a panel discussion at the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG DFW) Fort Worth Series.
September 11, 2023
Attorney News
Evan Malloy Appointed to Fort Worth Committee for the Association of Corporate Growth Dallas/Fort Worth
Jackson Walker congratulates Fort Worth partner Evan M. Malloy on his appointment to the Fort Worth Committee within the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the Association of Corporate Growth (ACG DFW).
February 1, 2023
Attorney News
‘Fort Worth Magazine’ Lists 16 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among the “Top Attorneys” of 2022
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 16 Fort Worth-based attorneys to Fort Worth Magazineâs âTop Attorneysâ list for 2022.
October 21, 2021
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Welcomes Corporate & Securities Team Led by Evan Malloy and Chelsea Wood to Fort Worth
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the addition of Evan M. Malloy and Chelsea T. Wood as partners in the Fort Worth office, along with new associates Taylor Cummins, Kayla Matus, and Nathan McCune. Joining our Chambers-ranked Corporate & Securities practice, Evan and Chelsea and their team will expand the Firmâs experience handling mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance matters, and capital markets transactions.
Practice Experience
Mergers and Acquisitions
- Represented a privately-owned construction services company in its $330 million sale to a private equity firm
- Represented Novaria Group and its affiliates in more than 15 acquisitions of U.S. and Canadian manufacturing and machining businesses serving the aerospace and defense industries taking place from 2014 through 2023
- Represented GeoStabilization International in multiple acquisitions of excavation, rockfall mitigation and stabilization businesses taking place from 2021 through 2023
- Represented Freedom Powersports in a $130 million sale transaction to RumbleOn, Inc. (NASDAQ)
- Represented Hawthorne Global Aviation Services in its acquisition of Dolphin Aviation and its affiliated FBO and MRO operations
- Represented URGO Group in its acquisition of the assets of REALM Therapeutics
- Represented SteadMed Medical in its sale of a majority interest to an affiliate of URGO Group
- Represented Atco Rubber Products, Inc. in its sale to Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE) for approximately $162 million
- Represented Funimation in its sale to Sony Pictures Television Networks for $143 million
- Represented a private seller in its $100 million sale of a portfolio of cell phone towers and related business to a strategic competitor
- Represented New Birmingham, Inc. in its $225 million sale to U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (NYSE) and its related spin-off of its iron ore business and certain other assets
- Represented American Beacon Advisors, Inc., a portfolio company of TPG Capital and Pharos Capital Group, in its sale to Kelso & Company and Estancia Capital Management
- Represented Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ) in connection with its take-private acquisition by an affiliate of National Entertainment Collectibles Association, Inc. for a total equity value of approximately $76 million
- Represented Preferred Pump & Equipment, L.P. in the acquisition and sale of multiple water well drilling and pump distribution businesses throughout the United States from 2013 through 2023
- Represented AZZ incorporated (NYSE) in more than 10 acquisitions of galvanizing and specialty electrical process businesses in the US and Canada, including its $250 million acquisition of Aquilex Specialty Royalty and Overhaul L.L.C. and $126 million acquisition of North American Galvanizing & Coatings, Inc. (NASDAQ)
- Represented CapVest Limited, a London-based private equity firm, in an acquisition by its portfolio company of a salsa business.
Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance
- Represented a NASDAQ public retail company in connection with its stock option exchange program
- Represented NYSE and NASDAQ public companies in connection with the drafting and adoption of various equity incentive plans and with the registration of securities to be issued thereunder
- Represented NYSE and NASDAQ public companies in connection with the preparation of annual, quarterly and periodic SEC reports and proxy statements and information statements regarding annual and special meetings of shareholders
- Represented AZZ incorporated (NYSE) in a private placement of $125 million of senior unsecured notes
- Represented a public partnership in connection with its defense in a proxy fight
Capital Markets
- Represented AZZ incorporated (NYSE) in a private placement of $125 million of senior unsecured notes
- Represented AZZ incorporated (NYSE) in connection with a Private Shelf Agreement providing for possible private placements of up to $100 million of senior unsecured notes
- Represented XTO Energy, Inc. in registered public offerings of equity and debt securities with proceeds exceeding $1 billion
Recognition & Accolades
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America, 2025
- âTop Attorneysâ List, 360 West Magazine, 2017-2021
- Corporate Finance, 2017-2021
- Mergers & Acquisitions, 2017-2021
- Business Law, 2017-2019
- “Top Attorneys” List â Corporate Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions, Fort Worth Magazine, 2016-2020, 2022-2024
- “40 Under 40” List, Fort Worth Business Press, 2017
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers â Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2013-2017
Publications & Speeches
- Moderator, “Lessons from the Sale: A CEO’s Perspective,” Association for Corporate Growth Fort Worth Series (October 2023)
Community Involvement
- Association of Corporate Growth Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter, Co-Chair of Fort Worth Committee
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow