Jordan Knauff & Company Named as a Finalist for Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year, Deal-Maker of the Year and Middle-Market Deal of the Year

The M&A Advisor has selected Jordan Knauff & Company (JKC), a middle-market investment bank with offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Kansas City, Missouri, as a finalist for The 9th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. JKC was named as a finalist in three major categories: Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year, Deal Maker of the Year and Middle-Market Deal of the Year (deal size of $100 million to $250 million).

The M&A Advisor Awards honor excellence in deal making. An independent body of industry experts will be judging the awards and winners will be announced at The 9th Annual M&A Awards Gala and Summit at the New York Athletic Club in New York City on December 14, 2010.

Mr. Thomas E. Knauff was named as finalist for Deal Maker of the Year for his formation and ongoing transaction support of Liberty Propane LLC, a consolidation strategy in the retail propane distribution industry. Over the course of six years, Liberty Propane grew through 26 acquisitions to become the ninth largest retail propane distributor in the United States before its sale in December 2009.

Mr. Miguel A. Pachicano was named as finalist for Middle-Market Deal of the Year (deal size of $100 million to $250 million) for his work in the sale of two wind portfolios in Poland to The AES Corporation. The transactions were the largest of their kind in Poland and serve as the cornerstone for future capital flows into the renewable industry in Poland by major global players.

“We are pleased to be recognized by The M&A Advisor for the work that our professionals have done in the middle-market this year,” said Mr. G. Cook Jordan, Jr., Managing Principal of Jordan Knauff & Company. “To be included in such a distinguished group of finalists is a testament to the creativity and persistence of the entire JKC team and their dedication to completing deals.”

The 9th Annual M&A Advisor Awards and Summit brings together over 400 of the leading M&A deal makers, deal team members, and key service providers in an exclusive gathering. The Summit will feature the industry’s leading M&A professionals including industry stalwarts Wilbur L. Ross, Robert “Steve” Miller, John K. Castle, John Borer, Charles W. Downer, Marshall Sonenshine, and John “Jack” Butler keynoting and participating in exclusive interactive forums.

About Jordan Knauff & Company
Jordan Knauff & Company is a knowledgeable and experienced provider of a comprehensive line of investment banking services to private companies in North America. Services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, capital formation, and strategic financial services to companies in a variety of industries. Typical transaction sizes range from $10 million to $300 million in total consideration.

To learn more about Jordan Knauff & Company, please visit www.jordanknauff.com or contact Mr. G. Cook Jordan, Jr. at cj@jordanknauff.com or 312-254-5901.

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