Raymond James Investment Banking recognized with three "Deal of the Year" awards by M&A Advisor

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James Investment Banking was recognized with top honors in the 18th annual M&A Advisor Awards. The awards were presented at a ceremony held during the 2019 M&A Advisor Summit on November 19 in New York.

This year, the Raymond James Technology & Services and Real Estate teams were recognized with three deal of the year awards.

  • Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year (OVER $5B): Merger of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust with LaSalle Hotel Properties by Brad Butcher and Preston Puryear from Real Estate group.
  • Private Equity Deal of the Year (OVER $1B): Acquisition of Millennium Trust Company by Abry Partners by Brendan Ryan, Garrett DeNinno, Graham Hurtt and Richard Durkes from the Technology and Services group.
  • Technology deal of the Year ($500MM-$1B): Majority investment in Invoice Cloud from General Atlantic completed by Jon Steele, Christian Clifford and Paul Fricilone from the Technology and Services group.

“This recognition is a testament to the strength of our teams and the results we deliver for our clients,” said Jim Bunn, president of Global Equities & Investment Banking at Raymond James. “The M&A Advisor awards some of the very best in the industry, and we are honored to be recognized.”

The 18th Annual M&A Advisor Awards Gala honored the professionals whose activities set the standard for M&A transactions. This year, over 200 nominees, representing over 500 companies, became finalists for the awards. An independent judging committee of 28 top M&A industry experts determined the ultimate recipients of the awards.


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