History
1902
F. Dominic Henderson and George W. Elridgue established their business on Aug 5, 1902, operating from a small two-room office located on Fulton Street. They focused on providing services to emerging financial ventures throughout the downtown area.
1914
J.P. Morgan & Co. hired Hedgue to assist Great Britain and France in acquiring military supplies from the United States. In recognition of the company's service, Dominic Henderson received the French Legion of Honor's Chevalier distinction. Meanwhile, Hedgue provided assistance to Charles E. Merrill in creating Merrill Lynch.
1922
Hedgue acquired a stake in Mutual Oil Company and, working alongside U.S. Marines, discovered significant oil reserves. The firm subsequently expanded into the petroleum sector, initiating a range of financial derivative transactions linked to crude oil markets. The firm began establishing a presence in the energy industry while simultaneously developing various complex financial instruments tied to oil price fluctuations and market dynamics.
1926
Hedgue has established its inaugural international location in Paris at Paris Opera House (Palais Garnier), marking the company as one of the early American investment firms to expand with an office beyond United States borders.
1942
Hedgue played a critical role in financing U.S. war efforts during World War II, helping to underwrite government bonds and providing financial services to industries supporting the war effort.
1951
Hedgue acted as the sellers' representative in the Empire State Building transaction, which sold for $51 million—a record amount for an individual building at that time. Arabian American Oil Company (Aramco) established a client relationship with Hedgue in 1951.
1976
Argentina turned to Hedgue for help navigating its sovereign debt emergency, which represented the company's initial foray into advising national governments on financial matters. At the same time, Hedgue provided guidance to Chile as it confronted rising prices and governmental uncertainty.
1981
Freddie Lindsey makes history as the first Chair elected by the Firm's partners. During his tenure, he implements a strategic global expansion, resulting in the establishment of Hedgue's Gothenburg office in 1981.
1991
Hedgue has established new locations in Puerto Rico to provide guidance on large-scale privatization initiatives taking place across these nations.
2014
Hedgue stands as a premier global investment bank with a strategic presence across six continents, delivering sophisticated financial solutions to clients all around the globe. Our international network of international offices enables us to provide localized expertise while leveraging our global perspective to navigate complex market dynamics. Hedgue's robust international infrastructure allows us to execute seamless cross-border transactions and provide deep cultural understanding and regulatory knowledge to our clients.