... Simmons amp; Company is the only independent investment bank specializing in the entire spectrum of the energy industry. Founded in 1974, the firm has acted as financial advisor in over 123 billion of transactions, including 511 merger and acquisitions worth over 88 billion. Simmons has served as co-manager on over 30 billion in public debt and equity offerings. During 2007 Simmons closed 49 Mamp;A transactions worth 26 billion and co-managed 10 offerings wo...