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Mergers & Acquisitions

Overview

Stephens' long history as a principal investor provides the firm with a unique perspective on strategic transactions. We bring significant professional experience and financial resources to the table and provide our clients with expert financial, strategic and tactical advice.

Since 2004, Stephens has advised clients on more than 200 merger and acquisition transactions with aggregate transaction value in excess of $88 billion dollars. We frequently act as intimate strategic advisor to boards deliberating significant corporate transactions, and we have delivered 77 fairness opinions since the beginning of 2001. We provide independent advice when our clients need it most, including activist shareholder situations and hostile defense assignments, where shareholder value is a premium.

Small & Middle-Market Transactions

In addition to this depth of large transactional experience, Stephens has built a strong presence in the small- and middle-market M&A area, characterized by privately held and publicly traded companies valued from $50 million to $500 million.

Trusted Advisor

In many cases, Stephens M&A transactions have transformed our clients into industry leaders. Our clients rely on the depth of our knowledge and experience and on our expert strategic advice.