Situation: This global leisure and entertainment company, listed on the AIM in London and with investors in the UK, Europe and the US, was in a rapidly evolving market space. The rate of new entrants had declined dramatically. The market was “shaking out” into two main groups: the top-tier players with scale and geographic reach … Read more »

Situation: When this large aerospace and defense contractor acquired a highly innovative small business technology company, it wanted to integrate the new team as quickly and profitably as possible. They needed to do this in a non-threatening way and show immediate return on the investment. Problem: The acquiring company did not have experience with this … Read more »

Situation: This medium-sized high-tech company found itself in the cross-hairs of an activist hedge fund with a long history of taking positions in a company and then launching a strategy to capture board positions and unseat top management. Its record guiding organizations was spotty and, in some cases, clearly negative. After a series of seemingly … Read more »

Situation: This financial services company – with a notable brand amongst institutions and retail investors – was facing three different legal actions. These involved both individuals and government regulators, including the SEC. The company's public relations strategy relied mostly on silence. The problem was that its critics in the litigation were speaking liberally to the … Read more »

Situation: This consumer facing institution had come under deep scrutiny from a state regulator concerned about its business and marketing practices. An application to renew its license to operate had been denied pending further review and hearings. Making matters even worse, the regulatory body had called for the organization to be closed down and monies … Read more »

Situation: An R&D-focused defense contractor seemed stuck in a rut. Revenues had peaked at $20 million and growth prospects were limited. The company had relied on a steady diet of Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contracts with the U.S. Government. The company’s approach to business was set by the CEO, an engineering Ph. D. and … Read more »