New York, New York, January 8, 2026 – D.F. King & Co., Inc. (D.F. King), an EQ company, has once again secured the number one ranking among information agents for U.S. markets in Prospect News’s 2025 Liability Management Rankings. This marks the sixth consecutive year that D.F. King has led the industry, reinforcing its position as the trusted partner for liability management transactions.
In 2025, D.F. King completed 129 transactions totaling $158.82 billion for a 55.61% market share. This success reflects sustained investment in advanced technology, proprietary analytics and a team of seasoned professionals committed to delivering exceptional outcomes.
“Our team’s commitment to excellence and innovation drives these results year after year,” said Kristian Klein, Senior Managing Director at D.F. King. “We are proud to be the partner of choice for so many leading companies.”
With 80 years of experience, D.F. King’s comprehensive service portfolio includes strategic advisory, proxy solicitation, and information agent solutions designed to help companies navigate complex transactions and evolving corporate governance challenges.
“The team works tirelessly every day for our clients, and we’re pleased to see their efforts recognized with this top ranking,” added Tom Germinario, Senior Managing Director of D.F. King. “2025 was another exceptional year and we look forward to achieving even greater success with our clients in 2026 and beyond.”
As trusted advisors, EQ employs high-level strategic analysis, experience-based guidance and customized solutions to provide companies with greater knowledge per share. The team at D.F. King leverages deep industry experience, working closely with clients and its advisors to tailor flexible solutions that meet their specific needs.
“The D.F. King team had a tremendous year, and their continued success is a testament to their client obsession and commitment,” said Jo Palmer, CEO of EQ U.S. “Our clients deserve the best and, with the D.F. King team, they receive it every time.”
About D.F. King
At D.F. King, an EQ company, we leverage our unique depth and diversity of experience to deliver high-level advisory services, custom reporting, securityholder outreach programs and educational strategies to each client. D.F. King provides high-level advisory services in contested solicitations and proactive solutions for all corporate governance needs. Services include proxy solicitation; shareholder profile analysis; proxy advisory firm consulting; M&A, information agent services to equity and debt markets; corporate governance and executive compensation consulting; and call center services. Learn more at dfking.com.
About EQ
EQ are specialists in helping you better understand and manage the ownership of your company through critical events across the corporate lifecycle. As trusted advisors, we provide strategic insight and operations expertise through our core business units in Transfer Agent Services, Employee Plan Solutions, Proxy Services, Private Company Services, and Public Relations & Investor Relations Services.
Globally we serve more than 12,000 clients (49% of the FTSE 100 UK and 35% of the S&P 500), with over 20 million shareholders, through 7,500 employees in 19 markets around the world. Learn more at equiniti.com.
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