• Greater access to national and international capital markets
• A broader base of investor ownership and research analyst sponsorship
• Effective use of business/financial media to deliver the company's key messages and shape perceptions
• A coordinated, consistent corporate brand identity for all key constituencies

FD fulfills this role by helping clients foster productive, ongoing dialogues with analysts and investors. While all public companies have a need (and a duty to their stockholders) to provide information, a more proactive approach may be necessary to best convey the company's full and fair value to the marketplace. A fairly valued stock can facilitate capital formation, serve as a more attractive currency in acquisitions and act as an effective compensation incentive.

FD's comprehensive investor relations programs incorporate:

• Strategic counsel
• Research and analysis
• Direct investment community contact and feedback
• Media Relations
• Financial writing
• Investor targeting and tracking