MINNEAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 3, 2020-- Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank and institutional securities firm, today announced it has completed its acquisition of The Valence Group , a premier international investment bank specializing in the chemicals, materials and related sectors. The Valence Group will operate as Piper Sandler’s new chemicals & materials group, adding yet another industry-leading advisory practice to the Piper Sandler platform. In addition, Peter Hall , one of the founders of The Valence Group , will now lead Piper Sandler’s expansion of investment banking in Europe .

Piper Sandler was advised by its wholly owned subsidiary, Piper Sandler & Co. , and was represented by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP . Houlihan Lokey served as financial advisor and Dentons as legal advisor to The Valence Group in connection with the transaction.

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Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR) is a leading investment bank and institutional securities firm driven to help clients Realize the Power of Partnership®. The Valence Group was acquired by Piper Sandler and is a brand name used by the chemicals & materials group of the Piper Sandler investment banking division. Securities brokerage and investment banking services are offered in the U.S. through Piper Sandler & Co. , member SIPC and NYSE; in Europe through Piper Sandler Ltd. , authorized and regulated by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority ; and in Hong Kong through Piper Sandler Hong Kong Limited , authorized and regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission . Asset management products and services are offered through separate investment advisory affiliates.

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