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FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 3,400 employees located in most major business centers in the world, we work closely with clients every day to anticipate, illuminate, and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management and restructuring. |
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What are FTI's main businesses? |
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The Company operates through five main segments:
- Forensic and Litigation Consulting - Our forensic/litigation consulting practice provides an extensive range of services to assist clients in all phases of investigation and litigation, including pre-filing, discovery, jury selection, trial preparation, expert testimony and other trial support services.
- Technology - Provides services, products and consulting focusing on the collection, preservation, review and production of electronically stored information (ESI). ESI includes e-mail, computer files, voicemail, instant messaging or transactional data stored on a computer.
- Corporate Finance/Restructuring Consulting - Focuses on businesses’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs. This segment provides turnaround, performance improvement, lending solutions, financial and operational restructuring, restructuring advisory, mergers and acquisitions, transaction advisory and interim management services. It analyzes, recommends and implements strategic alternatives for its corporate finance/restructuring clients.
- Economic Consulting – Delivers sophisticated economic analysis, modeling, advice and testimony related to issues arising in mergers and acquisitions, antitrust and competition and other complex commercial and securities litigation. The segment’s professionals regularly provide expert testimony on damages, rates and prices, valuations, merger effects, intellectual property disputes in antitrust and anti-competition cases, regulatory proceedings and business valuations.
- Strategic and Financial Communications Consulting - Provides advice and consulting services related to financial communications, brand communications, public affairs, issues management and business consulting. Consulting and communications services include strategic boardroom advice, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, financial and business media relations, capital markets intelligence, initial public offerings, corporate restructuring, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility and regulatory communications.
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We are a trusted advisor working for the world's leading law firms, corporations and financial institutions. We service a blue-chip client list of corporations, legal firms and financial services companies. Our clients include 95 of the Am Law 100 firms, nine of the 10 largest bank holding companies, and 79 of the Fortune 100 companies. In addition, we also serve a broad range of federal, state and local government agencies. |
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Who does FTI compete with?
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Our business is highly competitive. Our competitors range from large organizations, such as the national accounting firms and the large management consulting companies that offer a broad range of consulting services, to small firms and independent contractors that provide one specialized service. |
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What sets FTI apart in the marketplace? |
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FTI is a trusted advisor to its clients, helping them to address the mission critical issues that can impact their enterprise value. The Company believes that the following are the three primary factors that set it apart in the marketplace:
- The strength of our people - Our consultants are our most valuable asset, and our staff of well-respected professionals represents an unmatched depth and diversity of experience and expertise. Our ranks include forensic accountants, former CEO’s and political leaders, world renowned economists, former intelligence agents, banking and securities professionals, among others. Our commitment to hiring the best has solidified FTI position as a market leader and given the Company what we believe is the most recognizable brand in its market.
- Industry leading size and scope - The diversity of the Company’s scope of services and its global footprint enables FTI to help its clients address their issues wherever they occur.
- Growth through balance –FTI has a diversified and balanced suite of complementary services. This balance reduces the Company’s exposure to any one market or trend, and serves to support FTI’s overall growth.
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How many employees work for the Company?
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As of March 31, 2010, total headcount was 3,399, of which 2,585 represented revenue-generating professionals. |
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How many offices does the Company have and where are they located? |
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The FTI network is truly global in scope and we have a presence in all the major financial centers in the world. As of December 31, 2009, we had operations across 35 U.S. cities, as well as 21 outside the U.S. in the U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Russia, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Panamá, Canada, and the British Virgin Islands. |
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Does FTI have an acquisition strategy? |
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Along with solid organic growth, acquisitions have always been a part of FTI's growth strategy. The Company pursues a highly selective acquisition program, pursuing those opportunities that enhance the execution of FTI's strategy. |
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What is FTI's fiscal year? |
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The Company's fiscal year ends on December 31. |
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When does FTI report its earnings? |
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It announces its year end financial results approximately the beginning of March. First, second and third quarter earnings are announced in early May, August and November, respectively. |
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Who are FTI's independent public accountants? |
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KPMG, LLP |
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FTI Consulting Stock Information |
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On what exchange is the Company's stock traded and what is the Company's ticker symbol? |
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FTI's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "FCN".
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When did FTI have its Initial Public Offering? |
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FTI went public in May of 1996. |
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How many shares of stock are outstanding? |
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There were 47.0 million shares outstanding as of April 28, 2010. |
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Does the Company pay a dividend? |
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FTI sees significant opportunities to grow the Company and create value for shareholders by investing in the growth of the business. The Company has never and does not currently pay a dividend. |
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Can I buy stock directly from the Company? |
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FTI does not offer a Direct Stock Purchase Plan. |
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How can I get information about my shares? |
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You can contact the Company by mail at FTI Consulting, 500 E. Pratt Street, Suite 1400, Baltimore, MD 21202 Attn: Joanne Catanese, Associate General Counsel and Secretary, or by telephone at 410.951.4800. |
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Getting Information About FTI Consulting |
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How can I request investor information? |
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Can I view or download a copy of the Annual Report directly from the website? |
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Of course. Simply go to the Annual Report section of the website. There you can view an online version of the Company's most recent Annual Report, as well as have access to a downloadable PDF version of the document. Through this section you will also have access to an archive of past Annual Reports. Please note that to download any of the Company's Annual Reports you will need a copy of Acrobat Reader™, available at no charge from Adobe. |
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