Costa Mesa, Calif. – July 28, 2008 – Global investment bank McGladrey Capital Markets LLC (formerly RSM EquiCo Capital Markets) is continuing its move up the rankings of the nation’s most active merger and acquisition advisory firms, according to Factset Mergerstat LLC. Factset Mergerstat, an authoritative provider of international M&A data and information, listed McGladrey Capital Markets No. 13 on the basis of completed deals during the first half of 2008. The investment bank was ranked No. 2 for deals below $100 million in transaction value.
For 2007, the firm was ranked No. 19 overall and No. 3 for deals below $100 million. McGladrey Capital Markets first appeared in the national rankings in 2005 and has been ranked in the top 20 every year since then.
Hector J. Cuellar, the investment bank’s president, said his firm’s success demonstrates the market’s validation of its distinct business strategy. “Probably the greatest factor influencing our growth is the increasing recognition of our industry expertise. Our deal teams really understand their respective industries, which both reassures clients and significantly enhances our dealmakers’ effectiveness. Moreover, clients appreciate that experienced, senior-level professionals are intimately involved in every step of the process,” he said.
“We also have invested considerable time and money expanding our global capabilities, and have proven our ability to handle cross-border transactions. And we have worked hard to build relationships within the private equity community. Thankfully, our growing reputation has enabled us to minimize the impact of the economic slowdown, which has affected many investment banks.”
McGladrey Capital Markets’ ranking among U.S. M&A advisors is based on data compiled by Factset Mergerstat and covers transactions closed between January 1 and June 30, 2008. The firm completed 22 deals during that period.
About McGladrey Capital Markets
McGladrey Capital Markets LLC (www.mcgladreycm.com) is a global provider of investment banking services to private and public companies with annual revenues of up to $1 billion. The firm’s services include mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, capital raising, fairness opinions and restructurings. McGladrey Capital Markets, which offers in-depth expertise in 13 distinct industry sectors, brings together companies, capital and creativity on a national and international scale to help clients achieve their personal and strategic objectives.
McGladrey Capital Markets is affiliated with RSM McGladrey Inc., a professional services firm providing accounting, tax and business consulting. Both firms are units of H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB), the world’s preeminent tax services provider.
McGladrey Capital Markets’ international headquarters are located in Costa Mesa, Calif. It also has offices in Chicago, Dallas, Boston, New York and London. The firm is a member of FINRA and SIPC.