MADISON, Wis. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FIG Partners LLC, which specializes in independent research on public bank stocks and the industry at large, initiated independent research coverage on First Business Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FBIZ) with an “Outperform” rating and a 12-month price target of $29.
“As bank stock specialists, FIG Partners’ research is very respected in the industry and their coverage of First Business should create valuable exposure for our company’s stock,” stated Corey Chambas, President & CEO of First Business Financial Services, Inc.
The full 12 page report can be accessed on the First Business website: http://www.firstbusiness.com/data/docs/FIGJuly2012.pdf.
About FIG Partners LLC
FIG Partners is an employee-owned broker/dealer specializing in financial institutions. FIG Partners provides independent research on nearly 70 public bank stocks and the industry at large, has completed over 80 transactions to raise new capital and provide strategic advice, and performs OTC market-making for 200+ banks nationwide. FIG Partners has strong capabilities in equity research, investment banking, equity market-making and sales, and fixed income. For more information go to: http://www.figpartners.com.
About First Business Financial Services, Inc.
First Business Financial Services (Nasdaq:FBIZ) is a $1.2 billion Wisconsin-based bank holding company that specializes in focused financial solutions for businesses, key executives, and high net worth individuals through its operating companies. It is the 2nd largest Wisconsin-based commercial bank holding company listed on NASDAQ or the NYSE. Its companies include: First Business Bank – Madison; First Business Bank – Milwaukee; First Business Bank – Northeast; First Business Trust & Investments; First Business Equipment Finance, LLC; and First Business Capital Corp. For additional information, visit http://www.firstbusiness.com or call (608) 238-8008.
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CONTACT: Jim Ropella
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
First Business Financial Services, Inc.
608-232-5970
