MLV & Co. Expands Equity Research Team in Energy Sector

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MLV & Co., a boutique investment bank focused on capital intensive industries, announced today that Michael D. Peterson has joined the firm's equity research team as Managing Director and Senior Energy Research Analyst where he will expand MLV's product offerings in the energy sector.

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"We are pleased to welcome Michael to MLV as we continue our strategic build-out as an independent investment bank and institutional broker-dealer with a core focus of servicing corporate and institutional clients in capital intensive industries and raising capital efficiently for participants in these industries," said Patrice McNicoll, CEO and founding partner of MLV & Co.  "Michael is a highly regarded analyst who will infuse value in the coverage of this segment, enhancing our energy expertise.  His market insight, strong relationships and differentiated research fit perfectly into MLV's core competencies."

Dean Colucci, President of MLV, further commented, "MLV has grown dramatically since its inception in 2009 despite challenging market conditions.  Research is an important pillar of this growth, and we are proud that MLV's coverage universe has expanded to a broad range of capital intensive sectors including energy, metals and mining, life sciences and real estate.  Michael's exceptional analytical skills and strong industry background reaffirms our commitment to the energy sector and demonstrates our commitment to providing exceptional investment ideas to our clients."

Mr. Peterson commented, "I welcome the opportunity to join such a talented team of professionals.  MLV's differentiated approach to delivering enhanced capital market efficiency for its clients uniquely positions the firm for exceptional growth opportunities in the years ahead.  This is an exciting platform from which to cover the dynamic energy sector and I look forward to expanding MLV's research coverage and providing value-added insight to our clients."

Prior to joining MLV & Co., Mr. Peterson covered Integrated Oil, Refining and Exploration & Production equities for International Strategy & Investment Group, Morgan Stanley and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey.  He also traded energy commodities for Duke Energy and equity index products at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange for Prudential Securities.  Mr. Peterson holds an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago in International Finance, an M.S. from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Financial Markets & Trading, and a B.A. from the University of Denver in Political Science and Economics.

ABOUT MLV & Co.:

MLV is a boutique investment bank and institutional broker-dealer focused on providing independent financial advice and unique capital markets expertise to corporate and institutional clients in capital intensive industries such as energy, metals and mining, life sciences and real estate.  With a focus on raising money efficiently for clients, MLV has been the leading Wall Street firm in the At-the-Market (ATM) transaction market in both 2010 and 2011.  MLV is a member of FINRA and the SIPC.  For more information please visit www.mlvco.com or contact Randy Billhardt at 212-542-5882 ([email protected]).

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