Firm ranks second in overall technology M&A

 

Palo Alto, CA - February 24, 2009 - Pagemill Partners LLC is pleased to announce that the firm was rated the number one advisor for semiconductor M&A transactions in 2008, in terms of number of deals, according to The 451 Group. Additionally, the firm was ranked second (tied with Goldman Sachs) in overall number of technology M&A deals in 2008. The report by The 451 Group ranks investment banks providing financial advisory services involving the majority purchase of US-based technology targets.

 

Pagemill Partners has exhibited consistently strong growth, particularly given the difficult economic environment, with more than 30 deals completed in 2008, a record number for the firm. In fact, the firm has completed more than 90 transactions since 2005.

 

“We are proud to have been publicly recognized for our achievements in 2008,” said Nels Nelsen, managing director at Pagemill Partners and co-head of the Semiconductor and Systems Practice. “Thanks to our team’s dedication, domain expertise and stellar track record, Pagemill’s clients have enjoyed successful results as measured by strategic and financial outcomes.”

 

 

About Pagemill Partners LLC

Pagemill Partners LLC (www.pmib.com) is a premier investment bank located in the heart of Silicon Valley. The firm specializes in mergers, acquisitions, private capital raises, and valuation and fairness opinions for companies in the technology, communications and media industries. Pagemill Partners has built a solid track record of completing successful transactions for middle market technology companies. The firm has completed more than 90 transactions since 2005, creating successful results as measured by strategic and financial outcomes.

 

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