JSC Galt & Taggart announced that it has been recognized as the Best Investment Bank in Georgia 2018 by Global Finance for the fourth consecutive year. The editorial review board of the Global Finance magazine selected the winners based on inputs from industry experts. The criteria for selection included: market share, number and size of deals, service and advice, structuring capabilities, distribution network, efforts to address market conditions, innovation, pricing, after-market performance of underwritings and market reputation. Deals announced or completed in 2017 were considered during the selection.
Kaha Kiknavelidze, JSC Bank of Georgia CEO commented: “I am pleased to see that Galt & Taggart continues to be regarded as the best provider of investment banking services in Georgia. Since 2014, the Company has acted as a lead or co-lead manager of the bonds issued locally by the corporate sector as well as development finance institutions. The volume of these transactions has exceeded GEL 1 billion – an impressive milestone for Galt & Taggart in facilitating the development of local capital markets. Furthermore, excellent advisory and research services, coupled with access to a large international investor base, enable Galt & Taggart to attract more interest towards the country and the regional markets.