Street of Walls

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Sandler O’Neill’s Weekly M&A Trends: The S&P 500 had its best week since early June The S&P 500 rose by 2.2% In 3Q12, the S&P 500 has risen by 5.6% Thus far in 3Q12, equity underwriting volumes are averaging 12% below both the 2Q12 weekly average level and the 3Q11 average weekly level.

Mergers and Acquisitions 40

Mergers and Acquisitions Underwriting Mergers Acquisitions 40

Street of Walls

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Sandler O’Neill’s Weekly M&A Trends: The S&P 500 declined for the second consecutive week but ended positive for the month The S&P 500 declined by 0.3% In 3Q12, the S&P 500 has risen by 3.3% Corporate debt underwriting volumes of $30.8 Corporate debt underwriting volumes of $30.8

M&A 40

M&A Underwriting S&P Debt 40

Street of Walls

AUGUST 27, 2012

Sandler O’Neill’s Weekly M&A Trends: The S&P 500 declined after six consecutive weeks of gains The S&P 500 declined by 0.5% In 3Q12, the S&P 500 has risen by 3.6% Investment banking volumes were mediocre on the week amidst the summer doldrums Equity underwriting volumes of $10.7

M&A 40

M&A Investment Banking Investment Banking 40

Street of Walls

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Sandler O’Neill’s Weekly M&A Trends: Equity markets declined for the second week in a row The S&P 500 declined by 1.3% In 3Q12, the S&P 500 rose by 5.8% Both announced and completed M&A improved but remain light while equity and debt underwriting were solid on the week Equity underwriting volumes of $19.4

Investment Banking 40

Investment Banking Investment Underwriting Banking 40

Street of Walls

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Sandler O’Neill’s Weekly M&A Trends: Equity markets pulled back modestly on lighter trading volume The S&P 500 declined by 0.4% In 3Q12, the S&P 500 has risen by 7.2% Thus far in 3Q12, equity underwriting volumes are averaging 13% above both the 2Q12 weekly average level and the 3Q11 average weekly level.

Mergers 40

Mergers Underwriting Acquisitions M&A 40