Allegiance Capital Corporation is Plantinum Sponsor and Speaker at the Texas ACG Capital Connection

Allegiance Capital Corporation, a Dallas based investment bank specializing in the lower middle market, is sponsoring the Texas ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) Capital Connection for the fourth consecutive year as a Platinum Sponsor. Each year the Texas ACG Capital Connection attracts about 1,100 capital providers, intermediaries, service providers, business owners and executives from around the country. The event will be held Wednesday, February 22 - Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX.

John Sloan, Vice Chairman of Allegiance Capital Corporation, will leverage his 25 years of M&A experience as one of the heavy hitters presenting on the panel “Factors Affecting M&A and Financing Transactions in Today’s Market”, featured at 3:00 PM Thursday, February 23 in room 400.

Connie Mahmood, Allegiance Capital’s Secretary-Treasurer, is a past president of the Dallas chapter of ACG and served on the national board for two years. Connie states, “Through my involvement with ACG, I have made many good friends and wonderful contacts that have been extremely helpful in developing and growing Allegiance Capital Corporation’s business.”

Today ACG has over 12,000 members from corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms representing Fortune 500, Fortune1000, FTSE 100 as well as mid-market companies in 53 chapters in North America and Europe. Leaders in corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms focused on building value in their organizations belong to ACG.

David Mahmood, Chairman and Founder of Allegiance Capital Corporation added “the Texas ACG Capital Connection is a real opportunity to meet other professionals in the industry from attorneys, accountants, and lenders to investment bankers. It provides a valuable education and up to date insights as to what is happening in our industry. Allegiance Capital Corporation has found it an invaluable resource and one that we are happy to support. Each year we meet many talented people who provide us new insights and information on our industry, which is particularly valuable in these tough economic times.”

About the Texas ACG Capital Connection

The Texas ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) Capital Connection is the largest and most significant private equity event in Texas and the Southwest. This national conference is one of the largest in the country and brings 100 of the nation’s leading private equity and mezzanine firms to Texas representing more than $100 billion of capital available for investment. The event enables business owners, executives, intermediaries and other service providers in the Southwest to network with the nation’s leading sources of private equity and debt capital. For more information visit: www.acgtexas.org.

About Allegiance Capital Corporation

Allegiance Capital Corporation is an investment bank specializing in financing and selling businesses in the middle market. Allegiance Capital Corporation was recently named third on the list of 2011 Largest Investment Banking Firms in North Texas (Dallas Business Journal).  Allegiance Capital has won multiple awards recognizing the value it delivers to clients. Examples include: 2009 Dealmaker of the Year (Dallas Business Journal), 2008 Boutique Investment Bank of the Year (M&A Advisor),  and 2006 Investment Bank of the Year (Dallas Business Journal). Subscribe to the Capital Ideas blog by visiting: www.allcapcorp.com/blog . Follow Allegiance Capital on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter: @ALLCAP

Kieran Pinney and Shane Mahmood Join Allegiance Capital Corporation

Allegiance Capital Corporation, one of the largest private investment banks serving the lower middle market, announced that Kieran Pinney has joined its New York office to serve as a Vice President as well as adding Shane Mahmood as Vice President in the Dallas office.

“Allegiance Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Kieran Pinney to our New York office” said David Mahmood Founder and Chairman of Allegiance Capital Corporation. “Kieran brings a wealth of experience and a unique professional background which will allow Allegiance Capital Corporation to further grow its financial vertical. While Kieran has been with us for only a very short period of time, he is already involved in closing a transaction in the financial services sector.”

Prior to joining Allegiance Capital Corporation, Kieran worked for Franklin Hamilton, a middle market mergers and acquisitions boutique. He provided valuation, joint venture, merger and acquisitions, and capital raising services to middle market businesses in the financial services sector, including the insurance, mortgage and title industries.  Kieran has helped successfully close over 30 transactions with deal values ranging from a few million to over $50 million in value.  

Shane Mahmood, a veteran of the war in Iraq and a graduate from Cameron University in southwest Oklahoma, has recently joined Allegiance Capital in our business development efforts.  David Mahmood added  “Shane brings to Allegiance Capital the discipline and skill to analyze markets, develop business relationships and work with privately held and closely held business owners who are interested in selling their business, raising capital or working towards a transition of their business. “

Before working with Allegiance Capital Corporation, Shane Mahmood honorably served with the U.S. Army. While serving in the U.S. Army Shane was put into situations that required quick reaction and critical thinking to solve complex problems that plagued an embattled country.  Shane uses the same skills learned on the modern battlefield to solve problems that arise in the M&A industry. Shane’s attention to detail and hard work ethic has allowed him to serve his clients and help them realize their business goals.

“Both Kieran and Shane bring a wealth of knowledge and experience.  We look forward to these gentlemen making a significant addition to Allegiance Capital Corporation’s future growth” said David Mahmood.

About Allegiance Capital Corporation

Allegiance Capital Corporation is an investment bank specializing in financing and selling businesses in the middle market. Allegiance Capital Corporation was recently named third on the list of 2011 Largest Investment Banking Firms in North Texas (Dallas Business Journal).  Allegiance Capital has won multiple awards recognizing the value it delivers to clients. Examples include: 2009 Dealmaker of the Year (Dallas Business Journal), 2008 Boutique Investment Bank of the Year (M&A Advisor),  and 2006 Investment Bank of the Year (Dallas Business Journal). Subscribe to the Capital Ideas blog by visiting: www.allcapcorp.com/blog . Follow Allegiance Capital on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter: @ALLCAP

Allegiance Capital Corporation - Top Investment Banking Firm

Ranks third on The List,  Dallas Business Journal

The Dallas Business Journal has announced Allegiance Capital Corporation as the third largest investment banking firm in the North Texas region according to The List published December 16^th, 2011.  Allegiance Capital Corporation was also ranked as the second largest bank in total transactions in 2010.

The business-to-business newspaper’s annual effort to recognize outstanding firms in the area has put Allegiance Capital Corporation in great company with other local firms including Houllihan Lokey Howard & Zukin, and Stephens Inc.  The List is based on the number of local investment bankers in the firm.

“Allegiance Capital Corporation is honored to be recognized as the third largest investment banking firm in North Texas by the Dallas Business Journal for the growth it has achieved during these very tough economic times, “ said David Mahmood, Founder and Chairman of Allegiance Capital Corporation. “While Wall Street was letting people go, it provided Allegiance Capital an opportunity to hire some exceptional talent. The net result is that Allegiance Capital is ending 2011 with the largest backlog of business in its history along with the largest sized clients it has ever had.”

Allegiance Capital Corporation is expected to have a total transactional value for 2012 to exceed $1 billion and is forecasting growth revenue in excess of $30 million. 2012 looks to be a “game changing” year for the firm based off of Allegiance Capital Corporation’s backlog of business and recently signed clients.

About Allegiance Capital Corporation

Allegiance Capital Corporation is an investment bank specializing in financing and selling businesses in the middle market. Allegiance Capital Corporation was recently named third on the list of 2011 Largest Investment Banking Firms in North Texas (Dallas Business Journal).  Allegiance Capital has won multiple awards recognizing the value it delivers to clients. Examples include: 2009 Dealmaker of the Year (Dallas Business Journal), 2008 Boutique Investment Bank of the Year (M&A Advisor), 2006 Investment Bank of the Year (Dallas Business Journal). Subscribe to the Capital Ideas blog by visiting: www.allcapcorp.com/blog . Follow Allegiance Capital on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter: @ALLCAP

Holiday Greetings From Allegiance Capital

Distinctively Different
November 30, 2011
 

According to Hallmark, every year in the United States approximately 1.5 billion holiday cards are sent out. That equates to tens of millions of dollars being spent by consumers and businesses on holiday cards that are about as exciting as getting socks as a present. And of those billions of holiday cards, you can probably count on one hand those which were memorable. Yet every year, companies continue to send the ‘clutter’. Not the case with Allegiance Capital Corporation, one of the largest private investment banks serving the lower middle market.  Allegiance Capital Corporation has always taken an unconventional approach to set itself apart from other investment banks, and they continue the unconventional trend with their holiday cards.

“The old cliché, a picture is worth a thousand words, particularly a cartoon picture, is a way that Allegiance Capital can express what is happening in the economy today, “ says David Mahmood the 73 year-old Founder and Chairman of Allegiance Capital Corporation. “Allegiance Capital Corporation has used cartoons over the years to express what is going on in the economy much the way a political cartoonist is able to comment on political events. Each year Allegiance Capital Corporation issues a custom Christmas card that is a reflection, to some degree, as to what is happening in the economy. As a financial firm, it is well aware of the debt crisis we are experiencing both in the United States and Europe and the impact it is having on people. This year’s Christmas card points out that it has now reached Santa Claus – a graphic way to illustrate that tough times are here.”

 

Over the years, Mr. Mahmood has used cartoons to give insight into some of the problems that confront the privately held businesses that he represents and sells. These cartoons may be seen at: http://allcapcorp.com/news/cartoons.html

The timeless adage that laughter makes everything better or at least makes everything more tolerable is relevant to Allegiance Capital Corporation’s annual holiday card. Everyone knows the economy is not at its peak, but just as Allegiance Capital takes a different approach towards its business, their annual holiday card gives a different way to look at the economy and how people are handling it.

About Allegiance Capital Corporation
Allegiance Capital Corporation is an investment bank specializing in financing and selling businesses in the middle market. Allegiance Capital has won multiple awards recognizing the value it delivers to clients. Examples include: 2009 Dealmaker of the Year (Dallas Business Journal), 2008 Boutique Investment Bank of the Year (M&A Advisor), 2006 Investment Bank of the Year (Dallas Business Journal). Subscribe to the Capital Ideas blog by visiting: www.allcapcorp.com/blog. Follow Allegiance Capital on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter:@ALLCAP

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