NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 2012-- Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RODM), today announced that its broker-dealer subsidiary, Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, maintained its leading position in PIPE transaction deal volume during 2011, gaining the top position in PlacementTracker's PIPE Market League Tables, published by Sagient Research Systems. In 2011 Rodman completed 77 transactions raising a total of $1.3 billion. Rodman was also the number one ranked PIPE advisor by deal volume for all of 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005.

About Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc.

Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RODM) is a holding company with a number of direct and indirect subsidiaries, including Rodman & Renshaw, LLC.

Rodman & Renshaw is a full-service investment bank dedicated to providing corporate finance, strategic advisory and related services to public and private companies across multiple sectors and regions. Rodman also provides research and sales and trading services to institutional investors. Rodman is the leader in the PIPE (private investment in public equity) and RD (registered direct offering) transaction markets. According to Sagient Research Systems, Rodman has been ranked the #1 Placement Agent in terms of deal volume of PIPE and RD financing transactions completed every year since 2005.

For more information visit Rodman & Renshaw on the Internet at www.rodm.com.

About Sagient Research Systems

Sagient Research Systems is a publisher of specialized research and data. Sagient Research Systems develops, produces, and sells proprietary research products to global enterprises, including investment banks, mutual and hedge funds, pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and government agencies. Sagient Research Systems' business strategy is to continue to leverage its development, technology, and marketing expertise to solidify its position as a leading provider of independent research. In each of 2007, 2008,2009 and 2010 Sagient Research was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies. For more information, please visit the Sagient Research Systems website at www.sagientresearch.com.

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