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FTI Consulting, Inc. Announces Acquisitions of Two European Consultancies
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- Brewer Consulting Ltd., Professional Consultancy to Construction and
Engineering Industries -
- Blueprint Partners, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications
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BALTIMORE, LONDON and BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), the global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance their enterprise value, today announced the acquisitions of Brewer Consulting Ltd. ("Brewer") and Blueprint Partners ("Blueprint"), two European consultancies which further broaden the portfolio of services it can offer its clients on a global basis. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed.
Founded in 1997 with primary operations in the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, Brewer Consulting Ltd. is a leading provider of dispute resolution and procurement management services to a diverse group of clients in the construction, engineering, transportation and oil & gas industries around the world. Some of the firm's clients include Fluor, Nakheel, Shell and Balfour Beatty Construction, and Brewer has been involved with such notable projects as Wembley Stadium, the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, the Burj Dubai and the Dubai Festival City. Brewer focuses on claims analysis, litigation support, construction program procurement consulting, and related training services. The firm is made up of a diverse and experienced team of quantity surveyors, engineers, and construction industry professionals, and is recognized as a provider of practical and value added solutions to complex issues confronting both owners and contractors. Brewer works closely with public and private owners, contractors, and developers to design processes to avoid or mitigate disputes and litigation. The firm will be integrated into FTI's Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment.
Brewer's key principals, Geoff Brewer, Steve Briggs, Peter Brooker, Rob Palles-Clark, Owen Fox, Tim Haynes, Brian Meharg, and Alex Warrender have joined FTI as Senior Managing Directors.
Founded in 2003, Brussels-based Blueprint is a public affairs, policy advice and communications consultancy with a multinational team of 30 consultants drawn from diverse backgrounds. Blueprint helps its clients to navigate the complex EU regulatory process as well as advises on their pan- European corporate communications strategies. It has particular expertise in industry sectors affected by public policy such as biotechnology & life sciences, financial services, environment & energy and technology. All of Blueprint's partners will remain with the business and it will be integrated into FTI's Strategic and Financial Communications segment.
Jack Dunn, President and CEO of FTI, commented: "We are very pleased to be adding these great businesses which extend our European platform in terms of both presence and capabilities. Brewer adds further strategic strength to our Construction practice by bringing its international dimension. Their experience in damages calculations and capital project procurement consulting is very complementary to our existing, growing FLC/Construction Solutions practice. We believe we are ideally positioned in an increasingly difficult market where we anticipate a growing incidence of disputes and a heightened focus on reducing risk in existing and developing projects. Brussels is one of the world's most important political and regulatory hubs, and with Blueprint we are delighted to now be in this key market with a world-class communications service that complements FD, our Strategic & Financial Communications segment, extremely well."
Geoff Brewer, founder and Chairman said: "Joining FTI is an exciting step forward for us. This transaction offers a tremendous opportunity to combine our strengths with FTI in forging a truly global service capability. We look forward to combining our litigation support and construction industry skills with the highly experienced team at FTI."
Julia Harrison, Blueprint's Managing Partner, added: "FD is one of the most successful strategic communications consultancies and our mutual fit is excellent. The combination of our businesses, and the ability to leverage all of FTI's capabilities, significantly adds to our ability to service clients internationally and in the wider communications field."
About Brewer Consulting Ltd.
Brewer Consulting provides professional consultancy services to the construction, engineering, transportation and oil & gas industries throughout the world. The Company has an excellent reputation as a leading practice in dispute resolution and procurement management. Clients can rely on the Company's total commitment in undertaking their assignments. Whatever the challenge, Brewer Consulting will find the solution that best meets its clients' needs.
About Blueprint Partners
Blueprint Partners is a leading Brussels-based public affairs, policy advice and strategic communications consultancy. Established in 2003, Blueprint specialises in creating a dialogue with all of our clients' stakeholders through tailored and strategic programmes of advocacy, communications and media work, in Brussels and internationally. Its multinational team of 30 consultants, drawn from varied professional backgrounds, delivers innovative programmes for clients including blue-chip corporates and industry associations in the fields of ICT, chemicals, raw materials, retail and pharmaceuticals.
About FTI Consulting, Inc.
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 3,000 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. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve uncertainties and risks including statements related to our future financial results. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from the company's expectations. The Company has experienced fluctuating revenues, operating income and cash flow in some prior periods and expects this will occur from time to time in the future. As a result of these possible fluctuations, the Company's actual results may differ from our projections. Further, preliminary results are subject to normal year-end adjustments. Other factors that could cause such differences include the pace and timing of the consummation and integration of past and future acquisitions, the company's ability to realize cost savings and efficiencies, competitive and general economic conditions, retention of staff and clients and other risks described under the heading "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Form 10-K and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform such statements to actual results or events and do not intend to do so.
SOURCE FTI Consulting, Inc.
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/CONTACT: Jack Dunn, President & CEO of FTI Consulting, +1-410-951-4800;
Investors, Gordon McCoun, +1-212-850-5600, Media, Andy Maas or Emily Weston,
+44-20-7269-7231, all of FD/
/Web site: http://www.fticonsulting.com /
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CO: FTI Consulting, Inc.; Brewer Consulting Ltd.; Blueprint Partners
ST: Belgium, England, Maryland
IN: ADV FIN
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