Moelis Expands its Global Chemicals Franchise with Appointment of Matt Knott as a Managing Director in London

London, May 19, 2026 - Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced that Matt Knott has joined the Firm as a Managing Director in London. Matt will focus on advising clients in the Chemicals industry throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Matt brings more than 20 years of investment banking experience advising corporate clients and private equity firms in the Chemicals sector, with a strong track record of executing complex, industry-defining transactions. Prior to joining Moelis, he spent more than two decades in Lazard's Financial Advisory business, including a secondment with the UK Government during his tenure.

David Faris, Managing Director and Co-Head of Industrials, Americas at Moelis, commented, "The Chemicals sector is experiencing significant strategic and financial activity globally. Matt is a highly regarded advisor with deep expertise and longstanding relationships with leading corporates and sponsors. We look forward to working closely with him to continue delivering strategic advice to clients across the industry."

"We continue to invest in senior talent across key sectors and geographies as we expand our advisory capabilities in EMEA," said Matthew Prest, Managing Director and Head of Europe & APAC at Moelis. "Matt's appointment reflects the continued momentum of our business in the region and our commitment to delivering best-in-class sector expertise to clients."

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Moelis & Company ("Moelis") is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors. The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors. Moelis's experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters. The Firm serves clients from locations across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. For further information, please visit:www.moelis.com.