Today our firm announced that SNL Financial has ranked M&A tied for advising the most financial technology transactions in 2009. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Credit Suisse (USA) Inc. also tied for first.
“We are delighted that SNL Financial recognized our continued success as a trusted advisor to financial technology companies,” said M&A Founder and Managing Partner Ken Marlin. “We do believe that we offer unique competencies for middle market financial technology companies. We are humbled to be in such strong company and grateful to our clients who trust us. We look forward to another strong year in 2010.”
| 2009 Rank | 2008 Rank | Firm | Number of Deals |
| 1 | 1 | Citigroup Global Markets Inc. | 4 |
| 1 | 11 | Credit Suisse (USA) Inc. | 4 |
| 1 | 9 | Marlin & Associates | 4 |
| 4 | 4 | Bank of America Merrill Lynch | 3 |
| 4 | 4 | Financial Technology Partners | 3 |
| 4 | 25 | Greenhill & Co. Inc | 3 |
| 4 | 4 | Morgan Stanley | 2 |
| 8 | NR* | Allen & Co. LLC | 2 |
| 8 | 25 | Deloitte & Touche LLP | 2 |
| 8 | 25 | Evercore Partners Inc. | 2 |
NR* = not ranked