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Larry Rogers

Larry Rogers is a Principal in the Houston office with more than thirty years of dealmaking experience as a business owner, corporate buyer, and investment banker. He has completed more than forty transactions worth over $900 million.

Before heading CFA’s Houston office, Larry was the CEO/Owner of a $20 million manufacturing business in Texas. He acquired the company from its founders, negotiated debt and equity financing, and later sold the business to a large corporate buyer. Larry was also the Vice President – Business Development for a $600 million energy company and an investment banker representing international clients. He has done deals in the US, UK, Norway, Germany, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico, and Nigeria. Some of his transactions include:

  • Sale of three oil storage terminals
  • Sale of four coal mining companies
  • Sale of an occupational training business
  • Sale of an industrial equipment manufacturer
  • Acquisition of a South Texas service business
  • Acquisition of a ‘China-proof’ OEM manufacturer
  • Acquisition of a multinational water equipment manufacturer
  • Equity placement for exploration & production in Nigeria
  • Revolving credit facility for a Houston service company
  • Long term financing for an equipment rental business
  • Re-financing for an international tanker fleet

Larry Rogers has a BS from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, an MBA from the University of Houston, and completed the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School. He is a licensed ship captain and serves as CFA’s specialist in maritime-related transactions. Larry is also the Chairman of CFA’s Equipment Industry Practice Group.

Professional

  • State Bar of Texas, Certified Mediator
  • Lloyd’s of London, Underwriting Member
  • Society of Logistics Engineers, Certified Professional Logistician
  • USCG Master of Steam, Motor & Sailing Vessels upon Oceans

Community

  • Association for Corporate Growth, Houston Chapter
  • Turnaround Management Association, Houston Chapter
  • Houston International Seafarer Center Board
  • Texas Capital Connection Committee

Selected Awards

  • CFA Platinum Dealmaker
  • Houston’s 100 Fastest Growing Businesses