Our investment approach is one of partnership.
Stephens Inc. has been putting its own capital into companies and enterprises since 1933, with investments ranging from small positions in public and private companies to outright acquisitions. We invest in a wide variety of industries. Many of the companies in which we have invested have become leaders in their industries. Our industry investments include:
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Oil and gas
Publishing and media
Health care
Financial services
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Technology
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Retailing and others
The Internet and e-commerce
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We think and act like an owner. This investment philosophy has paid substantial dividends beyond our return on investment. We are interested in finding companies with managers who have a need for capital and who want a knowledgeable and reliable financial partner. We are known as a good partner with financial expertise in search of managers who are uncommonly good at what they do and whose companies have the potential for rapid growth.
Making our own investments does much more than increase our capital. The experience we have gained from participating in business ownership has proven valuable to our investment banking clients facing strategic or financial decisions.
Over the years, we have developed a worldwide network of long-term partners, many of whom have become investment banking clients of Stephens Inc. We continue to apply our ownership mentality to help our clients analyze strategic alternatives as they strive to become leaders in their respective industries.
Principal Investing
The most striking differential between Stephens and traditional investment banks is our principal investing activities. While other firms may have private equity funds, Stephens invests its own capital in a broad range of early stage companies.
We take a long-term perspective in evaluating opportunities for both the Firm and its clients. As a result, we are known as a good investment partner who has grown because we have performed. An investment-driven approach has been a key to our success.
From the beginning, Stephens Inc. has demonstrated an ability to discover unique investment opportunities with intrinsic value for its clients.
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