Global Hunter Securities Announces Analyst Update

NEW ORLEANS, June 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Hunter Securities, LLC (GHS), a full-service investment bank focusing on natural resources-related sectors, announced today that Omar Nokta, Managing Director and Senior Shipping Analyst, has decided to pursue other opportunities with an expected transition in the fall of 2014. The firm has started a search for his replacement.

"Omar has been a great analyst for GHS and while we are saddened to see him go, we wish him all the best as he pursues his career in the sector he is clearly passionate about," commented Ed Lainfiesta, President of GHS.

"I have sincerely enjoyed my time at GHS," commented Mr. Nokta. He added, "I have been and continue to be impressed with the firm and its people. I believe GHS is very well positioned for continued growth, and the combination with the Seaport Group should accelerate that. I wish them well and look forward to seeing their continued success."

Mr. Nokta will continue his role as a publishing analyst and will be available to clients during the transition.

About Global Hunter Securities

Headquartered in New Orleans, LA, GHS is a full service investment bank focusing on natural resources-related sectors including Energy, Shipping and Industrials.  GHS provides insightful research, innovative capital raising and financial advisory and restructuring services supported by a nation-wide sales and trading staff.  GHS has offices in Calgary, Chicago, Ft. Worth, Houston, New York, New Orleans and Orange County, CA. For more information about GHS, please visit www.ghsecurities.com.

Contact: Justin Cable
Global Hunter Securities, LLC
Director of Research
(949) 274-8055
[email protected]

SOURCE Global Hunter Securities, LLC