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 over $123* billion of transactions, including 511 merger and acquisitions worth over $88 billion. Simmons has served as co-manager on over $30 billion in public debt and equity offerings. During 2007 Simmons closed 49 M&A transactions worth $26 billion and co-managed 10 offerings worth $4.9 billion. The firm's clients range from small, privately held companies to multi-billion dollar public entities.