Piper Jaffray in 2019

Yep, still active and busy as far as I’m aware. Certain things did improve a little bit from what I heard (better production room support, for example), and I think Saturdays are slightly better enforced now. But still a place where you’ll get worked.

Thanks for the insight guys. Have seen both of your names pop on this site as I have researched certain Midwest cities, have appreciated all of the contributions you both have made. Any thoughts on groups that have a more "active" lifestyle vs. others?

Thanks for the input, Tony! Was just wondering if you had any more specific info on the groups in the SF office?

Is there any reason why you would consider HC in SF less "strong" than HC in Minn?

Is it comparing capital mkts activity to M&A, relative weakness in biotech, or something else?

I'd add their Houston office to the list. Simmons has great deal flow and MD's have hung around after merger. They worked on something like 7/10 MM OFS deals.

There have been many SAs and analysts that have jumped from Piper Jaffray to Jefferies in recent years. I know for a fact that top Piper management holds Jefferies in high regard and have all but explicitly stated that they are trying to be more like Jefferies. Can't speak so much on the others (especially when it comes to groups), but the fact that top people at Piper have mentioned Jefferies to me several times seems revealing enough to me.

if you're at a target just avoid piper lmfao