The results are in, and we’re proud to see KBW once again take several top spots in the annual Extel (formerly Institutional Investor) All-America Research Team rankings.

Congratulations to Chris McGratty and our Midcap Banks Team for their inclusion in this year’s Extel (formerly Institutional Investor) All-America Research Team. The rankings reflect the opinion of 4,351 portfolio managers and analysts at 1,669 institutions.

KBW is pleased to serve as an exclusive financial advisor to Independent Bank Corp in its $562 million acquisition of Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. Click here to learn more: indb.rocklandtrust.com/press-releases… #depositories #buyside #mergersandacquisitions

KBW is pleased to serve as the exclusive financial advisor to MoneyLion Inc. in its $1 billion announced sale to Gen Digital Inc. Click here to learn more: prnewswire.com/news-releases/… #investmentbanking #fintechandfinancialservices #mergersandacquistions

In collaboration with Mayer Brown, KBW is excited to host a Financial Services M&A Forum. Taking place January 14th in New York City, this event will focus on trends and developments in financial services M&A. For more information contact: Ted Conway ([email protected]).

Last year, KBW advised on 19 bank transactions worth more than $11 billion in total value, making us the #1 bank M&A advisor by deal value. We look forward to helping our clients navigate 2025, when the pace of industry consolidation is likely to increase. #bankingindustry #MandA

KBW is pleased to have served as Join Bookrunning Manager to Sunrise Realty Trust Inc. in its $69 million follow- on offering. Click here to learn more: ir.sunriserealtytrust.com/news-releases/… #investmentbanking #commercialrealestate

KBW was pleased to serve as Joint Bookrunning Manager to MSC Income Fund Inc in its $85.4 million initial public offering. Click here to learn more: mscincomefund.com/investors/pres… #investmentbanking #IPO

KBW is pleased to have served as Sole Bookrunning Manager to Northpointe Bancshares, Inc. in it $151 million initial public offering. This deal represents that largest bank IPO since 2017. Click here to learn more:businesswire.com/news/home/2025… #investmentbanking #IPO

“Strong bank merger rules have always been something we need." That's what Head of U.S. Bank Research, Chris McGratty tells CNBC as the Trump administration plans to leave in place more restrictive guidelines on M&A. Watch here: cnbc.com/video/2025/02/… #Trump #banks #MandA

KBW remains an IPO leader, as our industry-leading Equity Capital Markets Group strives to ensure the most favorable strategy for our clients. Most recently, we served as sole bookrunner for the largest bank IPO since 2017. Thank you to our clients for your support & partnership!

KBW is serving as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Bancorp Financial and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Evergreen Bank Group, in its $197 million sale to Old Second Bancorp. Click here to learn more: oldsecond.com/clientuploads/… #investmentbanking #financialadvisor

KBW was pleased to serve as Left Bookrunning Manager to Independent Bank Corp in its offering of $300 million subordinated notes. #investmentbanking #leftbookrunningmanager

The KBW team had a wonderful time attending the Extel All-America and Canada Equities Awards Ceremony and Dinner, where we celebrated both our success and the achievements of other nominees. We are incredibly grateful to our clients for their support!

KBW is pleased to be serving as excusive financial advisor to Equity Bancshares Inc in its $86.9 million acquisition of NBC Corp. of Oklahoma. Click here to learn more: stifel.com/Newsletters/In… #investmentbanking #financialadvisor #Acquisition

KBW is pleased to be serving as the exclusive financial advisor to Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc in its $2 billion sale to Columbia Banking System, Inc. Learn more: investors.ppbi.com/news-webcast/p… #investmentbanking #financialadvisor

KBW is honored to be serving as the exclusive financial advisor to J.C. Flowers & Co on its announced acquisition of Elephant Insurance. Read more: prnewswire.com/news-releases/… #investmentbanking #FinancialAdvisor

Who earned a coveted spot on this year’s KBW Bank Honor Roll? We are pleased to announce the 2025 honorees! Read the full list here: globenewswire.com/news-release/2… #banks #honorroll #earnings #consistency #valuations #outperformer

KBW is pleased to have served as joint lead bookrunning manager and stabilization agent to American Integrity Insurance on its $110 million initial public offering. Click here to learn more: 32a20588.isolation.zscaler.com/profile/046029… #investmentbanking

KBW was pleased to serve as joint bookrunning manager to eToro on its $620 million initial public offering. Learn more: businesswire.com/news/home/2025… #investmentbanking #IPO