Stifel Named U.S. Mid-Market Equity House of the Year by International Financing Review

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Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) has been awarded the title of 2021 U.S. Mid-Market Equity House of the Year by International Financing Review (IFR), recognizing its exceptional capital markets performance. The firm experienced its most successful year as a bookrunner, completing 89 offerings and achieving a league table credit of $4.4 billion, nearly double from 2020. Stifel's expansion into cryptocurrency and cross-border listings, along with its strategic global presence, were highlighted as key factors in its success. This marks Stifel's second recognition by IFR, having previously received the award in 2017.

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• Awarded 2021 U.S. Mid-Market Equity House of the Year by IFR.
• Achieved record bookrunner success with 89 offerings and a league table credit of $4.4 billion.
• Expanded into emerging sectors like cryptocurrency and cross-border listings.

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ST. LOUIS, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced it has been named 2021 U.S. Mid-Market Equity House of the Year by International Financing Review (IFR), recognizing outstanding capital markets achievement.

“Over the past decade, we have grown to be a full-service global investment bank across products, sectors, and geographies,” said Brad Raymond, Global Head of Investment Banking at Stifel. “We are thrilled to have IFR once again highlight the achievements of our team. This year’s award is truly a recognition of our global franchise and the heightened collaboration across all business lines.”

In announcing the award, IFR noted that Stifel “used a global footprint to push into new frontiers of cryptocurrency, cross-border listings and other emerging technologies in 2021,” specifically acknowledging the firm’s presence in London, Toronto, and Tel Aviv in addition to San Francisco, Baltimore, and New York. Stifel enjoyed its best year ever as a bookrunner with 89 total offerings, earning a league table credit of $4.4 billion, roughly doubling 2020’s activity.

“We have purposely built our equities business to support emerging companies poised to be leaders throughout their life-cycles as private and public companies,” added Seth Rubin, Head of Equity Capital Markets at Stifel. “Our success over the past several years shows that long term commitment is paying off. We see a real opportunity to continue that leadership and build on our reputation of supporting clients throughout their growth.”

IFR is a leading source of equity capital markets, fixed income, and investment banking news, analysis, and commentary. Awards are based on a number of criteria, including how an institution has progressed, what strategic goals have been met, how it has adapted to market trends, along with the diversity and complexity of its deal roster. Stifel was previously named U.S. Mid-Market Equity House of the Year in 2017.

Read IFR’s full write up of Stifel here.

Stifel Company Information
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts its banking, securities, and financial services business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. Stifel’s broker-dealer clients are served in the United States through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, including its Eaton Partners business division; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC. The Company’s broker-dealer affiliates provide securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities. Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust offer a full range of consumer and commercial lending solutions. Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A. offer trust and related services. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at www.stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit https://www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.

Media Contact
Neil Shapiro, +1 (212) 271-3447
shapiron@stifel.com

Investor Relations Contact
Joel Jeffrey, +1 (212) 271-3610
investorrelations@stifel.com

FAQ

What did Stifel Financial Corp. achieve in 2021?

Stifel Financial Corp. was named the 2021 U.S. Mid-Market Equity House of the Year by International Financing Review.

How many offerings did Stifel Financial complete in 2021?

In 2021, Stifel Financial completed 89 offerings.

What was Stifel's league table credit in 2021?

Stifel Financial achieved a league table credit of $4.4 billion in 2021.

Has Stifel Financial received any awards before 2021?

Yes, Stifel Financial was previously named U.S. Mid-Market Equity House of the Year in 2017.

What sectors did Stifel Financial expand into recently?

Stifel Financial expanded into cryptocurrency and cross-border listings in 2021.