MKM Partners Hires Internet Analyst

STAMFORD Conn., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MKM Partners today announced that Rob Sanderson has joined as a Managing Director in its Equity Research department to cover Internet companies, complementing MKM's existing coverage of communications equipment, enterprise software, semiconductors and media.

Mr. Sanderson has followed the Internet industry since 1997, most recently as co-founder of ABR Investment Strategy, where he also served as Director of Research. Prior to that, Mr. Sanderson was a highly recognized analyst, Director of Research and member of the Operating Committee at American Technology Research, where he oversaw the restructuring of research teams following AmTech's acquisition by Broadpoint Securities. Rob began his equity research career at Montgomery Securities on the wireless communications and Internet infrastructure teams. He has a Commerce degree in finance and economics from Saint Mary's University in Halifax and studied mechanical engineering at the University of Manitoba.

"I am thrilled to be joining MKM at an exciting time in this firm's evolution." Rob remarked. "With MKM's history of strong distribution capabilities and great macro and technical products, I hope to complement an impressive and growing team of fundamental analysts and help to extend the firm's momentum for many years to come."

"Rob's coverage of Internet stocks enhances the firm's expanding presence in the technology space," said MKM Partners CEO Richard R. Castellano. "Our institutional clients will benefit greatly from Rob's insights into this dynamic area of research."

ABOUT MKM PARTNERS

MKM Partners is an institutional equity research, sales and trading firm. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, with offices in New York City, Boston and across the U.S., MKM provides clients with actionable and unbiased economic, technical, derivatives, event-driven and fundamental research and has trade execution abilities in U.S. and foreign equity markets and in U.S. options markets. In addition to offering timely access to its traders and analysts, MKM focuses on delivering exceptional service to institutional clients across its trading and research platforms. More information about MKM Partners can be accessed at www.mkmpartners.com.

For more information, contact:
Richard R. Castellano, CEO
(203) 861-9060

SOURCE MKM Partners