Moelis & Company MC

MC Company Overview

Moelis & Company is a global independent investment bank that provides strategic and financial advisory services to corporations, governments, and financial sponsors. The firm operates within the investment banking and financial advisory industry, focusing exclusively on advisory services rather than lending or proprietary trading. Its core offerings include advice on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and recapitalizations, capital markets transactions, shareholder activism defense, and other strategic transactions. Revenue is primarily generated through advisory fees tied to completed transactions.

The firm serves large multinational corporations, mid-sized companies, financial sponsors such as private equity firms, and sovereign or government-related entities. Moelis & Company positions itself as an independent, conflict-free advisor with a partnership-oriented culture and senior-level banker involvement on transactions. Founded in 2007 by Ken Moelis, the firm was established in response to growing demand for independent advice following structural changes in the global banking sector. It completed an initial public offering in 2014 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker MC.