Marcum Cronus Partners LLC (Marcum Cronus), the investment banking firm of the Marcum Group, was named the Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year at last night’s ACG New York Champion’s Awards. ACG® New York Inc. is the premier association in New York for middle market deal making professionals: private capital providers (both equity and debt), M&A advisors, corporate executives, accountants, attorneys and other related service providers.

An independent body of experts representing a cross-section of the middle market industry judged the finalists’ transactions, deal makers and overall firms. Selections were made from among 220 finalists. Firms with offices in New York and transactions conducted between April 1, 2011 and March 30, 2012 with a transaction value of more than $5 million were eligible for the 2012 Awards.

“The ACG New York Champion’s Awards winners represent the best of M&A in the New York area in 2012 and earned these honors by distinguishing themselves among a group of very impressive finalists,” said Roger Aguinaldo, Chief Executive Officer of the M&A Advisor. “Each winner should take pride in the award and the message it sends about the accomplishments of our industry.”

Jeffrey Rubin, Managing Director of Marcum Cronus and head of the New York office, added: “We are honored to be selected by our peers to be the recipient of this award. It is recognition of the caliber of our people and the professional excellence we provide to our clients.”

About Marcum Cronus Partners

Advising on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, sales, and private placement financings, Marcum Cronus Partners is an investment banking firm that provides financial advisory and investment banking services. The clients of the firm are publicly traded or privately owned companies that engage in middle-market transactions domestically or internationally. Marcum Cronus services are distinguished by a disciplined evaluation of client objectives and competencies and a commitment to the successful execution of strategic corporate transactions. A member of the Marcum Group, the firm is an affiliate of Marcum LLP, one of the largest independent public accounting and advisory services firms in the U.S. (with 23 offices and over 1,100 professionals).

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