Stout, a global advisory firm, has been recognized as a top fairness opinion provider by Refinitiv’s Global Mergers & Acquisitions Review, formerly known as Thomson Reuters. In 2019, Stout ranked second in the United States and third globally, rendering 37 fairness opinions worldwide.

Tim Cummins, Managing Director and Transaction Opinions Practice Leader at Stout, commented, "We are pleased to have once again been recognized as one of the leading fairness opinion providers in the U.S. and globally. At Stout, we take great pride in delivering opinions that are independent, well supported, highly responsive, and are backed by our deep valuation and M&A experience. We believe that this commitment to excellence is reflected in the continuing trust that our clients place in us to provide fairness and solvency opinion services on their critical transactions."

As a leading fairness opinion provider, Stout leverages its extensive investment banking and valuation experience to assist clients in making sound business decisions and completing their critical transactions. Since 2012, Stout has consistently ranked as a top fairness opinion provider in Refinitiv’s Mergers and Acquisitions Review.* 

* Based on the total number of deals reported by more than 20 companies since 2012 in Refinitiv's Mergers and Acquisitions Review. Individual yearly U.S. rankings: 2019 (2), 2018 (2) 2017 (2), 2016 (3), 2015 (2), 2014 (1), 2013 (3), 2012 (1)