RFC Announces the Acquisition of Ambrian Partners Limited

RFC Group, Australia’s leading independent mining and energy corporate advisory firm, today announces the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of London based Ambrian Partners Limited (“Ambrian Partners”) from Ambrian Capital plc.

Ambrian Partners is a well-respected mining and energy corporate advisory business, providing highly-rated equity research, corporate broking and transactional services.  Like RFC Group, Ambrian Partners is a licensed Nominated Adviser (“NOMAD”) on the London Stock Exchange plc’s AIM Market. The combined group will have the largest mining and energy client base, by number, on AIM.

“The acquisition of Ambrian Partners provides RFC Group with a London based platform on which to expand our business and adds corporate broking, equity capital markets and research coverage capabilities,” said Rob Adamson, Managing Director of RFC Group.  “RFC and Ambrian Partners operate very complementary businesses.  Both companies are recognized in their home markets as leading, independent corporate finance advisory houses in the mining and energy sectors.” 

The acquisition of Ambrian Partners facilitates RFC Group’s strategic initiative to reinforce and expand its geographic reach.  “Our clients have a global focus and we need a global presence to support them.  With offices in Sydney, Perth and, following the acquisition, London, RFC will have a major presence in three key marketplaces for minerals and energy companies,” stated Rob Adamson.

The acquisition is expected to be formally completed in the first quarter of 2012, pending regulatory approvals in London by the United Kingdom Financial Services Authority.

About RFC Group:

Established in 1985, RFC is an independent Australian financial advisory group that has become a trusted partner for a broad range of clients across a range of resource-based industries.  For over 25 years, RFC has been providing professional guidance and transaction excellence to its clients in the mining, minerals and energy industries, boasting a global network of industry contacts and a successful track record of achievement through specialist financial and technical expertise.

About Ambrian Partners:

Established in 2001, Ambrian Partners is an independent London financial advisory group providing corporate finance, corporate broking, research and equity capital markets services to the mining and energy sectors.

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