Incapital Launches New “Incapital LEOPARDS™” Program for Retail Investors

BOCA RATON, Fla. and CHICAGO, Dec. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Incapital LLC, a leading underwriter and distributor of fixed income, equity and other financial products, today announced the launch of "Incapital LEOPARDS™".  The LEOPARDS™ program is designed to provide retail investors increased access to preferred stock and related debt securities. This new program will serve as a product extension of Incapital's existing continuously offered notes program for senior unsecured debt.

"The LEOPARDS™ program is a significant step in our ongoing efforts to build a more favorable investment climate for individual investors," said John Radtke, Chief Executive Officer of Incapital. "We are pleased to offer a new platform which will provide the retail investment community with enhanced access to preferred equity securities. Additionally, we expect our LEOPARDS™ program to offer distinct advantages for issuers in reaching a more diverse investor base."

"Through our broad distribution network, Incapital will serve as a conduit between its dealer clients and their retail customers interested in preferred stock and related hybrid/debt securities," said Chris O'Connor, Managing Director of Incapital.  "Our efficiency in bringing these products to the market will pave the way for issuers to think differently about how to reach retail investors."

Incapital LEOPARDS™ security offerings are designed to typically have a one-week marketing period, similar to traditional retail notes, and have the flexibility to reopen multiple times to allow issuers to focus on the retail segment. Additionally, rather than the typical 30-day exchange listing period, Incapital LEOPARDS™ may have a 30- to 120-day listing period from the original settlement to accommodate the multiple reopening feature, subject to applicable NYSE listing requirements.

More information about Incapital and LEOPARDS (Long Execution of Preferred and Related Debt Securities) is available on incapital.com.

About Incapital
Based in Boca Raton and Chicago, Incapital has established itself as one of the leading underwriters and distributors of a wide range of securities and investment products to broker-dealers, asset managers and institutional investors. Incapital originates and distributes offerings across multiple asset classes including fixed income, equity and equity hybrid securities.

Incapital LLC, 200 South Wacker Dr. Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60606. Phone: 312.379.3700.

1800 North Military Trail Suite 400 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Phone: 561.361.1100 

Securities offered through, and UITs sponsored by, Incapital LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Annuities and insurance products offered through Incapital Insurance Services LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.

The information contained herein does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities.  Investment products described herein may not be offered for sale in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful or prohibited by the specific offering documentation.  Any specific investment terms are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect the actual terms of an investment product available for purchase from Incapital. Investments in equities and debt involves certain risks including, but not limited to, the risk of loss of principal, market risk, credit risk, duration risk and call risk.  This material may not contain a complete discussion of investment terms or risks and you should only rely on the information contained in relevant prospectus and/or offering documentation prior to purchasing an investment product or making a recommendation to a customer. A copy of the relevant registration statement, prospectus, official statement, term sheet, pricing supplement, financial reports and/or other offering information for registered securities and certain exempt securities may be found at the SEC's EDGAR database.   Incapital LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. 200 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606.

Contact: 
Beth Leri212.279.3115 ext 227 
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SOURCE Incapital LLC