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Baird's commitment to creating great outcomes for our clients, our associates and the communities we serve has earned consistent recognition from a variety of independent parties, including media, research organizations, corporations and nonprofits.
Following are some of our honors:
2013
2012
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For the eighth year in a row, The M&A Advisor honored a Baird-advised deal as “Deal of the Year”:
- The sale of Euro Car Parts Holding to LKQ Corp. was named the 2012 “Cross Border Deal of the Year.”
- The sale of Milwaukee Gear to Regal Beloit Corp. was named the 2012 “Industrial Manufacturing/Distribution Deal of the Year.”
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The Bond Buyer's 2012 "Deal of the Year" – A Baird Public Finance transaction has been recognized as the 2012 Deal of the Year. The deal recognized was the Michigan Finance Authority’s (“MFA”) $3.323 billion refinancing of its entire outstanding Federal unemployment insurance loans. Baird co-advised the MFA on the transaction. This is the fifth time since 2005 that a Baird-advised deal has been honored by The Bond Buyer. |
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Baird was again recognized among the top 20 best investment banks to work for in Vault’s “Banking 50” survey in 2013. |
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| Financial Times / StarMine "World's Top Analysts" – Eleven Baird analysts were honored with 15 awards in 2012, the second most awards of all firms recognized. Baird analysts have received StarMine awards annually since their inception in 2001.
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| The Wall Street Journal's "Best on the Street" – Two Baird analysts received recognition in 2012, the 20th year in which Baird has been represented on this annual survey.
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2012 "Greenwich Share Leader" and "Greenwich Quality Leader" – Baird was recognized for both research penetration and sales quality in these awards based on a 2012 survey of small– and mid–cap fund managers, who named Baird their No. 1 “most trusted” research firm for the ninth consecutive year and a top-five firm for research importance. Baird also continued to rank highly against competitors in numerous additional qualitative categories for sales and access. |
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FORTUNE® magazine's 2012 100 Best Companies to Work For® – Baird ranked No. 21 on the 2012 list, our ninth consecutive year among the nation's best employers. |
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Crain’s Chicago Business’ Best Places to Work – Baird ranked No. 6 on Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2012 list of the Best Places to Work in the Chicago area. This is Baird’s fourth consecutive year on the list. |
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| Baird was recognized among the top 20 best investment banks to work for in Vault’s “Banking 50” survey in 2012. |
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2011
| FORTUNE® magazine's 2011 100 Best Companies to Work For® – Baird ranked No. 14 on the 2011 list, our eighth consecutive year among the nation's best employers. |
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SIFMA Diversity Leadership Award 2011 – Baird was recognized by the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) in the Emerging Leadership category for its Women Associate Resource Group, which provides professional development programming, networking and mentoring opportunities. |
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Top–ranked Financial Advisors – Numerous Baird Financial Advisors were recognized by Barron's in 2011 among the "Top 1,000 Advisors, State–by–State" and the "Top 100 Financial Advisers."
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The M&A Advisor - Baird's Investment Banking team received several awards from this publication in 2011:
- “Investment Banking Firm of the Year”
- “Energy Deal of the Year” for the sale of Summit Energy Services to France-based
Schneider Electric.
- “Equity Financing Deal of the Year” for the initial public offering of Vera Bradley.
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Acquisitions Monthly's 2011 "Support Services Adviser of the Year" – The U.K.–based publication recognized Baird's global M&A expertise and commitment to this sector. |
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2011 "Greenwich Share Leader" and "Greenwich Quality Leader" – Baird was No. 1 for research penetration and sales quality in these awards based on a 2011 survey of small– and mid–cap fund managers, who once again named Baird their highest–quality, most important and most trusted source of equity research. Baird has consistently ranked No. 1 in multiple categories on the survey since 2004. |
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| The Wall Street Journal's "Best on the Street" – Baird received its highest rank to date in 2011 with seven analysts recognized among the top stock–pickers. |
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| Financial Times / StarMine "World's Top Analysts" – Baird analysts were again recognized among the best in the United States in 2011, receiving seven awards, including one for the No. 2 overall stock picker. |
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Preqin Top 20 "Consistent Performer" – For the fourth consecutive year, Baird Capital Partners was named one of the top "Consistent Performers" among international buyout managers in Preqin's 2011 Private Equity Performance Monitor.
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Unquote British Private Equity Award for “Small Buyout of the Year” – Baird Capital Partners Europe (BCPE) was honored in 2011 for its investment in Paddock Holdings Limited. |
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| The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA) - In 2011, MVCA recognized the 2011 sale of Accuri Cytometers to Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE: BDX) as the “Venture Exit of the Year.” |
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| Asia Pacific M&A Atlas Award - Baird Capital Partners Asia’s investment in the Xinghe Valve Co. received the 2011 Asia Pacific M&A Atlas award for “Private Equity Deal of the Year (small mid markets)” by Global M&A Network. |
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The Bond Buyer's 2011 "Deal of the Year" – Baird Public Finance was recognized for serving as lead manager for the financing of $9.5 million in financial recovery bonds for the City of Ecorse, Michigan. This is the fourth deal awarded since 2005 for which Baird served as Underwriter or Financial Advisor. |
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Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility – In 2011, Baird received its fourth consecutive recognition as an organization that uses flexibility as an effective workplace strategy to increase business and employee success. |
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Elkins/McSherry 2011 Industry Leader in Equity Trading – Based on data compiled from Elkins/McSherry's large client base, Baird ranked:
- No.1 among all U.S. full–service brokers for all types of trading
- No.1 among all U.S. full–service brokers for trades within the mid–cap space
- No. 2 among all U.S. full–service brokers for trades within the small–cap space
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| Crain's Chicago Business' Best Places to Work – Baird ranked No. 5 on Crain's Chicago Business' 2011 list of the Best Places to Work in the Chicago area. This is Baird's third consecutive year on the list. |
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| Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Top Workplaces – Baird ranked No. 3 in the Large Employer category on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's 2011 Top 100 Workplaces . This is the second consecutive Baird was recognized by the publication. |
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2010
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FORTUNE® magazine's 2010 "100 Best Companies to Work For®" – Baird ranked No. 11 on the 2010 list, our
seventh consecutive year among the nation's best employers.
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Top–ranked Financial Advisors – Numerous Baird Financial Advisors earned high rankings from respected industry sources and received national recognition in 2010.
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The M&A Advisor – Baird's Investment Banking team received several awards from this publication in 2010:
- "Corporate/Strategic Acquisition of the Year" and "Professional Services Deal of the Year" for the sale of Comsys IT Partners, Inc., to Manpower, Inc.
- "Consumer and Retail Products Deal of the Year" for the sale of a majority equity stake in Provo Craft to BAML Capital Partners
- "Consumer Services Deal of the Year" for the sale of ATI Enterprises, Inc., to BC Partners
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Acquisitions Monthly's "Manufacturing Sector Adviser of the Year" – The U.K.–based publication recognized Baird's global M&A expertise and commitment to this sector for a fourth consecutive year.
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Forbes' "Best Brokerage Analysts" – Eleven Baird research analysts earned 12 awards based on their stock–picking skills and earnings forecasting accuracy over a three–year period, through March 31, 2010.
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Integrity Research Associates' "2010 Overall Top Pick for U.S. Small Cap Research" – This equity research recognition was based on surveys conducted with 141 portfolio managers and analysts from U.S. mutual funds, pension funds and hedge funds.
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StarMine's "Top Ranked Brokers for 2010" – Baird ranked No. 2 in the United States for the accuracy of earnings estimates for Standard & Poor's 500 stocks on this survey of firms covering at least 25% of S&P 500 stocks.
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The Wall Street Journal's "Best on the Street" – Baird research analysts were again among the top stock–pickers in their industry sectors.
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Financial Times / StarMine "World's Top Analysts" – Nine Baird analysts were recognized among the best stock pickers and earnings estimators in the United States.
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Preqin Top 10 "Consistent Performer" – For the third consecutive year, Baird Capital Partners has been named
one of the top "Consistent Performers" among international buyout managers in Preqin's 2010 Private Equity
Performance Monitor.
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Leading National Underwriter of Bond Issues – According to data from Thomson Reuters, Baird's Public Finance team was the No.1–ranked underwriter in the United States. for:
- Number of issues
- Issues $50 million or less (par amount and number of issues)
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Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility – For the third consecutive year, Baird was honored among organizations that use workplace flexibility as a strategy to increase workplace effectiveness and yield positive business results.
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Crain's Chicago Business' Best Places to Work – Baird ranked No. 10 in our second consecutive year on this list of the Best Places to Work in the Chicago area.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Top 100 Workplaces – Baird ranked No. 3 in the Large Employer category on this list of top Milwaukee workplaces
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2009
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FORTUNE® magazine's 2009 "100 Best Companies To Work For®" – Baird ranked No. 14 on the 2009 list, our sixth consecutive year to be included among the nation's best employers.
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Top–ranked Financial Advisors – Numerous Baird Financial Advisors earned high rankings from respected industry sources and received national recognition in 2009
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The M&A Advisor – Baird's Investment Banking team received several awards from this publication in 2009:
- "Industrial Manufacturing and Distribution Deal of the Year" for the sale of Norwesco, Inc. to Olympus Partners
- "Equity Financing Deal of the Year" for Regal Beloit Corporation's successful follow–on stock offering
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Acquisitions Monthly's "Manufacturing Sector Adviser of the Year" – The U.K.–based publication recognized Baird's global M&A expertise and commitment to this sector for a third consecutive year.
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The Wall Street Journal's "Best on the Street" –Baird research analysts were again among the top stock–pickers in their industry sectors.
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Financial Times / StarMine "World's Top Analysts" – Ten Baird analysts were recognized among the best stock pickers and earnings estimators in the United States.
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Preqin Top 15 "Consistent Performer" – For the second consecutive year, Baird Capital Partners was one of the top "Consistent Performers" among international buyout managers in Preqin's 2009 Private Equity Performance Monitor.
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First Coverage 2009 Top Performer in Institutional Sales – Baird was ranked the No. 1 U.S. Firm and was home to the No. 1 Individual Performer Worldwide.
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The Bond Buyer's "Nontraditional Financing Deal of the Year" –Baird's Public Finance team served as the advisor for a notable municipal finance deal.
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ASTD BEST Award – For the second consecutive year, the American Society for Training & Development honored Baird, ranking us No. 13 of 39 organizations from the United States, Hong Kong and India that have demonstrated enterprise–wide success through employee learning and development.
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Leading National Underwriter of Bond Issues – According to data from Ipreo MuniAnalytics, Baird's Public Finance team was the No.1–ranked underwriter in the United States for:
- Number of issues
- Issues $50 million or less (par amount and number of issues)
- Number of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) issues
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Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility – For the second consecutive year, Baird was honored among organizations that use workplace flexibility as a strategy to increase workplace effectiveness and yield positive business results.
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Crain's Chicago Business' Best Places to Work – Baird ranked No. 16 on Crain's Chicago Business' 2009 list of the Best Places to Work in the Chicago area.
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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business "Distinguished Corporate Alumni Award" – Paul E. Purcell, Baird Chairman, President & CEO.
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United Way of Metropolitan Chicago honored Baird with two awards recognizing the firm's first Chicago–area workplace campaign.
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2008
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FORTUNE® magazine's 2008 "100 Best Companies To Work For®" – Baird ranked No. 39 in our fifth consecutive year of recognition among the nation's best employers.
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Top–ranked Financial Advisors – Numerous Baird Financial Advisors earned high rankings from respected industry sources and received national recognition in 2008.
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Buyouts magazine's "Middle Market Bank of the Year" – Baird was honored based on investment banking activities, growth and success during 2007.
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The M&A Advisor‘s "Consumer and Retail Products Deal of the Year" – Baird's Investment Banking team received its second consecutive award in this category for its role in advising Technical Concepts on its sale to Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
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Acquisitions Monthly's "Manufacturing Sector Adviser of the Year" – The U.K.–based publication recognized Baird's global M&A expertise and commitment to this sector for a second consecutive year
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Greenwich Quality Leader Awards – In the awards' first year, Greenwich Associates honored Baird for excellence in the Small– to Mid–Cap Funds categories of U.S. Research & Analyst Service Quality and U.S. Sales Quality.
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The Wall Street Journal's "Best on the Street" –Baird research analysts were again among the top stock–pickers in their industry sectors.
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Financial Times / StarMine "World's Top Analysts" – Six Baird analysts were recognized among the best stock pickers and earnings estimators in the United States.
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Preqin Top 20 "Consistent Performer" – Baird Capital Partners was among global buyout managers recognized as "Consistent Performers" in Preqin's 2008 Private Equity Performance Monitor.
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Institutional Investor's "All–America Sales Team" – Baird earned first–place honors in the rankings of "the best small– and mid–cap equity sales forces in the United States.
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The Midwest's Leading Bond Underwriter – According to Thomson Financial, Baird ranked No. 1 for negotiated issues of $50 million or less in the 11–state region for a seventh consecutive year.
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ASTD BEST Award – Baird was honored among organizations that use workplace flexibility as a strategy to increase workplace effectiveness and yield positive business results.
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Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility – Baird was honored among organizations that use workplace flexibility as a strategy to increase workplace effectiveness and yield positive business results.
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Top Milwaukee Workplaces – Baird was honored for the second consecutive year among leading medium–sized companies by The Business Journal of Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Magazine's "Best Places to Work 2008" – Baird was recognized for the fourth consecutive time, ranking No. 4 among large–sized companies in Southeastern Wisconsin.
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2007
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FORTUNE® magazine's 2007 "100 Best Companies To Work For®" – Baird ranked No. 38 in our fourth consecutive year of recognition among the nation's best employers
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Top–ranked Financial Advisors – Numerous Baird Financial Advisors earned high rankings from respected industry sources and received national recognition in 2007.
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Investment Dealer's Digest's "Middle Market Bank of the Year" – This award recognized Baird's investment banking activities, growth and success during 2006.
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The M&A Advisor – Baird's Investment Banking team received several awards from this publication in 2007:
- "Consumer Deal of the Year" for the sale of Wilton Industries to EK Success
- "Industrial Deal of the Year" for LKQ Corporation's acquisition of Keystone Automotive Industries
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The Wall Street Journal's "Best on the Street" – Baird research analysts were again among the top stock–pickers in their industry sectors.
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Financial Times / StarMine "World's Top Analysts" – Baird analysts were recognized among the best stock pickers and earnings estimators in the United States.
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The Bond Buyer's "Midwest Regional Deal of the Year" – Baird served as the advisor for a notable municipal finance deal.
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The Midwest's Leading Bond Underwriter – According to Thomson Financial, Baird ranked No. 1 for negotiated issues of $50 million or less in the 11–state region for a sixth consecutive year.
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Integrity Research Associates' "Top Pick for Small–Cap Research" – Baird ranked first of 20 firms for financial models and research that were hailed as among the deepest and best available by clients and buy–side analysts, who also cited Baird's industry contacts and unique insights.
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Bespoke Investment Group's "Analysts with Influence" – In the October issue of Barron's, Bespoke ranked Baird No. 1 for impact on market performance since 2002 among 16 leading providers of research.
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Gathering on the Green "Performing Arts Outreach Award" – Baird was the first business ever recognized by this non–profit for promoting and encouraging appreciation of the arts within its communities.
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INROADS Business Coordinator of the Year Award – INROADS' mission is to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership
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