NEW YORK, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Duff & Phelps Corporation
(NYSE: DUF), a leading provider of independent financial advisory and
investment banking services, today announced that Karl Rothfuss has joined the
firm as a Transfer Pricing Managing Director in the firm's Cincinnati office.
Dr. Rothfuss brings 12 years of experience in transfer pricing and economic
consulting to Duff & Phelps' global transfer pricing team.
Dr. Rothfuss joins the firm from Ernst & Young LLP, where he was a
transfer pricing market leader for Ohio, Kentucky, Western Pennsylvania and
Upstate New York. His experience includes all aspects of transfer pricing
documentation, planning and controversy and spans most industries and firm
sizes, from small technology start-ups to major multinational corporations.
Dr. Rothfuss' expertise focuses on applying sound economic principles and
financial modeling skills to help resolve the tax and transfer pricing
problems that impact companies with cross-border intercompany transactions.
Dr. Rothfuss holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in economics from New York University,
an M.S. in geography from Montana State University and a B.A. in economics
from Miami University (Ohio).
Tim Reichert, co-leader of the firm's global Transfer Pricing Practice,
said, "Karl is an important addition to our global transfer pricing team. He
is an outstanding and well-known Ph.D. and transfer pricing economist who
strengthens our existing bench of talent, and brings years of experience that
will be of great value to our clients."
Gerry Creagh, President of Duff & Phelps, said, "The addition of Karl
underscores our commitment to continue to build a world-class Specialty Tax
practice by adding first rate transfer pricing professionals in key markets."
About Duff & Phelps
Duff & Phelps Corporation (NYSE: DUF) is a leading provider of independent
financial advisory and investment banking services, supporting client needs
principally in the areas of valuation, transactions, financial restructurings
and disputes. Founded in 1932, the company's mission is to protect, recover
and maximize value for its clients, by providing independent and unbiased
advice on issues related to highly technical and complex assessments of value.
Services include financial reporting valuation, tax services, real estate and
fixed asset services, corporate finance consulting, fairness and solvency
opinions, restructuring advisory, and dispute and legal management consulting.
Investment banking services are provided by Duff & Phelps Securities, LLC.
With over 1,000 employees serving clients worldwide through offices located in
the United States, Europe and Asia, Duff & Phelps is committed to delivering
insightful advice and service of exceptional quality, integrity and
objectivity. For more information, visit www.duffandphelps.com.
SOURCE Duff & Phelps Corporation
Breanna Downes, Investor Relations, +1-212-871-7700,
breanna.downesIR@duffandphelps.com, or Sherri Saltzman, Media,
+1-973-775-8329, sherri.saltzman@duffandphelps.com, both of Duff & Phelps
Corporation
