Raymond James Financial : Restructuring Investment Banking wins Turnaround Deal of the Year from the Global M&A Network

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May 5, 2016

RAYMOND JAMES RESTRUCTURING INVESTMENT BANKING WINS TURNAROUND DEAL OF THE YEAR FROM THE GLOBAL M&A NETWORK

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - For the second year in a row, the Raymond James Restructuring Investment Banking team has been recognized for multiple awards, notably as deal of the year award winner at the Global M&A Network's 8 Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards.

Winners will be honored at the awards gala ceremony held at the Harvard Club, during the Restructuring Intelligence Forum, on May 17 in New York City.

The Raymond James Restructuring Investment Banking team will accept the award for Industrial Services Restructuring of the Year for theout-of-court sale of Utica/Marcellus O&G Waste Service Company completed by Raj Singh and Mike Pokrassa.

'This honor speaks to the strength of our firm, our bankers and their commitment to provide the best results to our clients through our deep industry expertise, extensive relationships and commitment to service,' said Jim Bunn, head of Raymond James Investment Banking.

The Turnaround Atlas Awards exclusively honor industry-leading transactions, professionals and firms for excellence in international restructurings, special situations M&A, judicial and out-of-court reorganizations. Winners are selected by an independent panel of judges.

'I'm proud of the work completed by our Restructuring team. This recognition represents not only the expertise of our team but also the commitment we maintain to delivering strategic solutions for our clients,' said Raj Singh, head of the Restructuring Investment Banking group.

This is the latest award in a string of honors awarded to the Restructuring Investment Banking team. The Global M&A Network also recognized the Restructuring Investment Banking team last year with two deal of the year awards. The M&A Advisor has also named Raymond James the Turnaround Firm of the Year two years in a row and awarded them with three restructuring deal of the year awards in 2015.

About Raymond James Investment Banking
Raymond James Investment Banking offers highly regarded capital formation and financial advisory services. Since 2009, we have participated in raising $600 billion in capital for our corporate clients and completed more than 450 advisory assignments, including nearly 400 M&A buy-side or sell-side advisory assignments.

About Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) is a leading diversified financial services company providing private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. The company has approximately 6,700 financial advisors serving in excess of 2.8 million client accounts in more than 2,700 locations throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are approximately $514 billion. Public since 1983, the firm has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1986 under the symbol RJF. Additional information is available at www.raymondjames.com.