I related to his memo mention! Almost certainly some employees were writing some of these on occasion in their sigs in emails to clients: D.E. Shaw & Co. D.E.

I related to his memo mention! Almost certainly some employees were writing some of these on occasion in their sigs in emails to clients: D.E. Shaw & Co. D.E.Shaw&Co. DE Shaw & Co D. E. Shaw. It's a branding consistency issue. The space and what it conveys (attention to detail) is incredibly important in retaining the trust of some clients who are likewise particular. Some years ago I sent out a memo about the use of an apostrophe in a company name that was perhaps received similarly. Some think it doesn't matter. It matters to some. That's who it is done for.