CHICAGO, July 18, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- RSM EquiCo, a global investment bank serving mid-sized companies, today announced that two new professionals have been added to its Chicago office. Kipp M. Lykins and William R. Shiry have both joined RSM EquiCo Capital Markets, the firm's broker-dealer subsidiary.
"The addition of Kipp and Bill will be an asset to our firm and our clients," said Brian Boyle, managing director and head of the firm's Chicago office. "Their extensive origination and execution experience will effectively complement our existing team's capabilities and strengths."
Lykins will serve as director, helping to close M&A transactions on behalf of the firm's clients. With over 18 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, capital formation, valuation and financial advising, he has led or participated in approximately 45 transactions totaling over $750 million. Lykins previously worked for two Chicago-based boutique investment banks and most recently served as president of his own advisory firm.
As regional investment banking officer, Shiry will provide M&A advisory services to midwestern clients of the firm's affiliate RSM McGladrey, a provider of business and tax consulting services. Prior to joining RSM EquiCo, Shiry acted as consultant to several boutique corporate finance advisory firms that provide private placement, merger and acquisition and general advisory services to middle-market companies. He also held positions at Ernst & Young Corporate Finance, Heller Financial and Bank of America.
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RSM EquiCo (www.rsmequico.com) is a global provider of investment banking services to private companies with annual revenues of up to $500 million. We bring together companies, capital and creativity on a national and international scale to help our clients achieve their personal and strategic objectives.
As specialists in facilitating mergers and acquisitions and providing access to capital markets, we play a unique role in the underserved "middle-market" field. Our financial resources, in-depth research capabilities, industry knowledge, banking expertise and ability to access national and international buyer pools on behalf of clients are unmatched in the North American middle-market business arena.
RSM EquiCo is part of RSM McGladrey, Inc., one of the nation's largest providers of business and tax consulting, wealth management, retirement resources and payroll services to mid-sized companies. RSM McGladrey, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of H&R Block, a diversified financial services company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
RSM EquiCo is licensed by the SEC (Securities & Exchange Commission) and all state securities authorities, and is a member of the NASD (National Association of Securities Dealers) and SIPC (Securities Investor Protection Corporation).
RSM EquiCo's international headquarters are located in Costa Mesa, California. We also have offices in Chicago and London.