Chicago, Illinois (September 27, 2010) – The M&A Advisor recognized Jordan, Knauff & Company, a middle-market investment bank with offices in Chicago and Kansas City, Missouri, as the recipient of the 2010 International Financing Deal of the Year for the Energy Sector (including alternative energy) at its 2nd Annual International Awards ceremony in New York.

Jordan, Knauff & Company was recognized for its work as financial advisor in the sale of a 51% interest in two wind portfolios (totaling 775 MW) in Poland to The AES Corporation, a global power company based in Arlington, Virginia. The transactions, the largest of their kind in Poland, are the cornerstone for future capital flows into the renewable industry in Poland by major global players.

Mr. Miguel A. Pachicano, Managing Director of Jordan, Knauff & Company's specialized practice in the natural resources and renewable energy industries, commented, “We are extremely pleased to be a part of these landmark transactions and believe that they highlight the fact that in Poland, just as in the United States, there is continued appetite by investors to support wind project development and purchase mid-stage and late-stage development rights in portfolios with solid fundamentals.” For more information on these transactions, contact Mr. Pachicano at 312-254-5903 or mpachicano@jordanknauff.com.

The M&A Advisor International Awards recognizes achievement in the mergers and acquisitions, financing and turnarounds industry in the United States and international marketplace. Judging is based on several criteria, including quantitative factors such as transaction value, impact on shareholder/company value and market share. Qualitative considerations include impact of transaction on the market/industry, ingenuity in structuring and/or negotiations, diligence and perseverance in consummating the deal and other unique attributes.

About Jordan, Knauff & Company
Jordan, Knauff & Company is a knowledgeable and experienced provider of a comprehensive line of investment banking services to private companies in North America. Services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, capital formation and strategic financial services to companies in a variety of industries. Typical transaction sizes range from $10 million to $300 million in total consideration. To learn more about Jordan, Knauff & Company, please visit www.jordanknauff.com or contact Mr. G. Cook Jordan, Jr. at 312-254-5901 or Mr. Thomas E. Knauff at 312-254-5902.

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