About Canaccord GenuityBy Geoffrey Richards

Introduction

Formerly with Giuliani Capital Advisors

and William Blair & Company,

Geoffrey Richards possesses more

than 18 years of experience in

restructuring and other areas of

finance. Since August 2013, Geoffrey

Richards has been leading the U.S.

Special Situations and Restructuring

Group at Canaccord Genuity.

About Canaccord Genuity

The global capital markets division of Canaccord Financial, Inc., CanaccordGenuity functions as an independent investment bank for institutional and corporate clients from around the world. Canacord Genuity’s investment bankers focus on 18 key industries within the global economy, and uses this knowledge to guide the firm’s endeavors in research, investing, and trading.

About the Advisory Services

The division’s corporate advisory services cover a wide range of areas, including mergers and acquisitions, debt, and strategic advice. Its financial restructuring division consists of professionals who can recommend formal and informal solutions to financially challenegd companies . Bankers provide guidance in situations involving Chapter 11, the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, and the Companies Creditors’ Arrangement Act. They also assist during negotiations and the formation of recapitalization strategies.

Conclusion

Businesses in fields ranging from agriculture and energy to sustainability and telecommunications have benefited from Canaccord Genuity’sguidance. In recognition of its achievements, the department has won Best Discretionary Service awards from The Daily Telegraph, Deal of the Year awards from Acquisitions Monthly, and an Asset Manager of the Year Award from Spear’s.