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With $12.4 billion in assets and $1.7 billion in common equity as of September 30, 2015, Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HTH) is a Texas-based diversified financial holding company specializing in banking, mortgage origination, financial advisory and insurance through its wholly owned subsidiaries, PlainsCapital Corporation, National Lloyds Corporation, and Hilltop Securities Holdings. Hilltop Holdings includes PlainsCapital Corporation, which is the holding company for Dallas-based companies PlainsCapital Bank and PrimeLending. PlainsCapital Bank is the 6th largest Texas-based bank by deposits. PrimeLending is a mortgage originator ranked 6th in the U.S. for purchase units in 2014. On Jan. 1, 2015 Hilltop announced that it had completed its acquisition of Dallas-based SWS. SWS`s broker-dealer subsidiaries, Southwest Securities, Inc. and SWS Financial Services, Inc., became subsidiaries of Hilltop Securities Holdings LLC, a holding company directly under Hilltop and the successor of SWS in the merger. In connection with the merger, FirstSouthwest and its related entities also became subsidiaries of Hilltop Securities Holdings LLC. On October 5, 2015 Southwest Securities, Inc. was renamed Hilltop Securities Inc. and SWS Financial Services, Inc. was renamed Hilltop Securities Independent Network Inc. Hilltop also includes National Lloyds Corporation (formerly NLASCO), a niche property and casualty underwriter providing homeowners insurance for low value dwellings. With origins dating back to 1948, National Lloyds Corporation has an established Texas presence and is based in Waco, TX. The Hilltop Holdings family of companies employs approximately 5,400 people in approximately 425 locations in 44 states and the District of Columbia.
Leerink Partners is a leading investment bank providing a complete suite of financial solutions comprising M&A advisory, equity, debt, and derivative capital markets, equity research, and sales and trading capabilities. The firm`s strategic focus on the healthcare industry empowers it to provide unique advice and insights to its clients. The firm is a broker-dealer registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. SVB Securities LLC is doing business as Leerink Partners.
Equity Management Associates is a Waltham, MA-based company in the Financial Services sector.
Dresner Partners is a Chicago, IL-based company in the Financial Services sector.
Ziegler is a privately held investment bank, capital markets, wealth management and proprietary investments firm. Specializing in the healthcare, senior living, education and religion sectors, as well as general municipal and structured finance, enables us to generate a positive impact on the communities we serve. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices throughout the U.S., Ziegler provides its clients with capital raising, strategic advisory services, equity and fixed income sales & trading, wealth management and research. In 1902, B.C. “Ben” Ziegler started an insurance business, loaning money to farmers in West Bend, Wisconsin. Over a century later, we are still committed to the people and organizations we serve. Ziegler`s rich heritage is grounded in integrity, teamwork and innovation. Specializing in the healthcare, senior living, religion and education sectors, Ziegler`s deep knowledge and commitment to these specialty sectors enable our teams to customize creative tailored solutions that meet our clients` strategic and financial goals. With over $24 billion of new issue debt since 2000, Ziegler is a recognized leader in not-for-profit underwritings. Our ability to distribute creative fixed-income offerings to both institutional and retail clients makes Ziegler a well-rounded and innovative financial services firm. No matter what the future holds, one thing is certain…Ziegler will remain committed to advancing the health, wealth, and well-being for our clients, our colleagues and our communities.