Sett & Lucas is among the finalists for the 15th annual M&A Advisor Awards. Sett & Lucas was nominated for boutique investment bank of the year, cross-border transaction of the year and investment banker of the year.

Sett & Lucas represented ASM Technologies on its sale to Alten, a European engineering and technology consultant. The transaction was ranked among the top cross-border transactions for 2016.

“Sett & Lucas has been at the forefront of technology M&A over the last several years. We have been consistently ranked among the top M&A advisors for the last decade. The hallmark of our success lies in our ability to understand technology business models and unlock value for clients by leveraging our global connections in the industry.” said Steve Malin, a managing partner at Sett & Lucas’ New York office.

Sett & Lucas is an investment firm focused in software, IT services and digital marketing industry verticals. The firm is headquartered in Hong Kong with 12 offices in eight countries.

The winners will be announced at the M&A Advisor Awards Gala on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the New York Athletic Club.

“While our industry has undergone significant transformation since our first awards were presented 14 years ago, we are convinced, more than ever before, that M&A is a driving force of the economy,” David Fergusson, president and co-chief executive officer of M&A Advisor said. “It is truly an honor for our firm to be able to recognize the contribution that the 2016 award finalists have made.”