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ThinkEquity strengthens semiconductor coverage
SAN FRANCISCO — April 21, 2008 — ThinkEquity LLC, the research-centric institutional investment bank focused on the growth economy, today announced the strengthening of its semiconductor industry coverage with the addition of a new analyst, Vijay Rakesh.
Welcoming Mr Rakesh to the firm, Head of Research, Peter Coleman, said: "ThinkEquity has built an excellent reputation in making the right calls on growth economy stocks and semiconductor analysis is a strategically important sector for us.
"With an excellent industry background and contacts, Vijay is an experienced semiconductors analyst who will simultaneously strengthen and expand our overall semiconductors coverage," he said.
Media enquiries:
US:
Peter Coleman, Head of Research, ThinkEquity LLC
Tel: +1 415-249-2920
UK:
Nathaniel Webb, Global Communications Manager, Panmure Gordon & Co
Tel: +44 (0)20 7614 8333
About ThinkEquity LLC — A Panmure Gordon Company
Focused on the growth sectors of the economy, ThinkEquity provides research, equity financing, M&A advisory, institutional sales and trading, wealth management and asset management services to institutional investors, corporate and private clients, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and financial sponsors. As a Panmure Gordon company, ThinkEquity accesses the combined financial expertise of professionals based in San Francisco, New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Liverpool and Geneva. Research-driven, we remain true to our founding principles: the power of growth, focus, deep domain expertise and people. www.thinkequity.com
About the Panmure Gordon Group
Founded in 1876, Panmure Gordon & Co. (PMR.L) is a leading independent institutional stockbroker and investment bank. Encompassing its US franchise, ThinkEquity, LLC, the Group employs approximately 240 professionals across the US, the UK, Singapore and Nyon, Switzerland, offering a blend of transatlantic financial services including research, sales and trading, wealth management and asset management. www.panmure.com