Simmons & Company is the only independent investment bank specializing in the entire spectrum of the energy industry. Founded in 1974, the firm has acted as financial advisor in nearly $140* billion of transactions, including 550 merger and acquisitions worth over $97 billion. Simmons has served as co-manager on over $38 billion in public debt and equity offerings. During 2008 Simmons closed 39 M&A transactions worth $8.5 billion and co-managed 8 offerings worth nearly $8 billion. The firm's clients range from small, privately held companies to multi-billion dollar public entities.