Stifel to acquire Bryan Garnier.

Stifel, a full service brokerage and investment banking firm, agreed to acquire Bryan Garnier, a growth investment bank that provides companies and their investors with independent growth strategic advice. Financial terms were not disclosed. “As a leading European middle market investment bank in the healthcare and technology verticals, Bryan Garnier represents an ideal partner, Its culture and long-term history of providing clients with high quality advice in two of our largest investment banking growth verticals is highly complementary with Stifel’s business. This combination is a logical next step in the evolution of Stifel’s global advisory business,” Ronald J. Kruszewski, Stifel Chairman and CEO.