Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 7, 2012
RAYMOND JAMES HONORED WITH FOUR
INVESTMENT BANKING AWARDS FROM M&A ADVISOR
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James Investment Banking recently was recognized with four awards from The M&A Advisor for deals completed in 2011. Three of the four deals were declared “Deals of the Decade.”
The awards, deals and the Investment Banking groups honored are:
- Deal of the Decade – Acquisition of Great White Energy Services by Archer Limited – Energy Group
- Deal of the Decade – Acquisition of Bell Microproducts – Technology Services Group
- Deal of the Decade – Acquisition of Nuclear Fuel Services by The Babcock & Wilcox Company – Transportation & Industrial Services Group
- Cross-Border Deal of the Year ($200 Million and Over) – Acquisition of Great White Energy Services by Archer Limited – Energy Group
“We are honored that our bankers’ work has been recognized as some of the finest in the industry,” said Jeff Trocin, executive vice president, head of equity capital markets and investment banking. “These awards are a reflection of our commitment to provide clients in all industries with the highest levels of expertise and service.”
About Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Raymond James Financial (NYSE-RJF) is a Florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies. Its three principal wholly owned broker/dealers, Raymond James & Associates, Raymond James Financial Services and Raymond James Ltd. have approximately 5,400 financial advisors serving 2 million accounts in 2,400 locations throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. In addition, total client assets are approximately $270 billion, of which approximately $35 billion are managed by the firm’s asset management subsidiaries.
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