Successful transactions require well-planned communications that favorably position a deal and build trust with a company’s shareholders, employees, the financial community, key commentators and important public audiences. We bring thoughtful planning, extensive transaction experience and fresh ideas to help our clients effectively manage transaction communications and generate support for their deal.
We advise on all varieties of transactions including:
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Friendly mergers and acquisitions
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Cross-border transactions
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Leveraged-buyouts and going private transactions
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Divestitures
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Joint ventures and partnerships
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Unsolicited offers and defenses
We work hand-in-hand with our client’s financial and legal advisors as well as in–house public relations, investor relations and human resources teams to deliver seamless execution throughout each stage of the transaction.
Our role begins with strategic counsel and message development, communications and media planning. We help craft communications materials for a full range of potential audiences – investors, financial analysts, employees, the media, customers, business partners, regulators, unions and local communities. We build transaction websites, develop and implement social media strategies and manage announcement-day logistics including media relations.
Thanks to our position in a leading global communications firm, we can offer our clients a broad range of services and support to help achieve successful outcomes. We can tap our company’s industry knowledge and international experience, add the services of other practices and leverage Edelman’s geographic scope and scale.
Integrated Communications for M&A Transactions
Our full suite of communications services can support the transaction narrative and ensure audiences are informed in a clear and compelling way.
Employee Engagement & Change Management
The Employee Engagement team helps clients address employee interests and empower on-the-ground managers to ensure employees stay motivated and deliver for customers and shareholders during crucial periods of change and transition.
Digital Communications
Our Digital team is the first and largest global social arm of a leading global communications firm, with deep experience that allows us to help clients navigate new frontiers online, harness platforms to reach their audiences and give added support to transaction announcements.
Public Affairs
With over 250 public affairs specialists in Washington D.C. and New York , our Public Affairs team develops tailored campaigns including cultivating third parties that positively influence politicians, regulators, decisions makers and other opinion leaders.