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FTI Consulting (FCN) Appoints Senior MD for M&A and Activism
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FTI Consulting, Inc. ((FCN - Free Report) ) yesterday announced that Patrick Tucker has joined the company as a senior managing director and Americas Head in its Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Activism practice within the Strategic Communications segment in New York.
In his new role, Tucker will be monitoring the areas related to clients facing high-stakes transactions and shareholder activism communications challenges.
Prior to this, Tucker has led Abernathy McGregor’s M&A and Activism practice. He has supervised multiple transaction assignments for organizations like Advent International, BDT & Company, Carlyle Group, Conoco Phillips, Intuit, KKR, Keurig Dr Pepper, JAB Holdings, Royalty Pharma, Repsol, Symbotic, Sanofi, Tapestry, TPG and T-Mobile.
Considering Tucker’s wide expertise across all aspects of domestic and cross-border M&A, such as interloping bidders, complex structures, antitrust litigation, foreign ownership review and shareholder challenges, his appointment should strengthen FTI Consulting’s offering across both regionally as well as globally.
Brian Kennedy, head of the Americas for the Strategic Communications segment at FTI Consulting, stated, “His experience, expertise and successful track record in our industry make him a tremendous addition to our team as we sharpen our focus on serving clients facing complex transaction communications challenges.”
Over the past year, shares of FTI Consulting have gained 25.5%, outperforming the 34.8% growth of the industry it belongs to.
Some other stocks in the broader Business Services sector that investors may consider are Cross Country Healthcare (CCRN - Free Report) , Accenture (ACN - Free Report) and Republic Services (RSG - Free Report) . While Cross Country Healthcare and Accenture sport a Zacks Rank #1, Republic Services carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Cross Country Healthcare has an expected earnings growth rate of 447.8% for the current year. The company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 75%, on average.
Cross Country Healthcare’s shares have surged 144% in the past year. The company has a long-term earnings growth of 21.5%.
Accenture has an expected earnings growth rate of 19.7% for the current year. The company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 5.3%, on average.
Accenture’s shares have surged 38.9% in the past year. The company has a long-term earnings growth of 10%.
Republic Services has an expected earnings growth rate of 10.7% for the current year. The company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 14.2%, on average.
Republic Services’ shares have surged 37.2% in the past year. The company has a long-term earnings growth of 10.9%.
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FTI Consulting (FCN) Appoints Senior MD for M&A and Activism
FTI Consulting, Inc. ((FCN - Free Report) ) yesterday announced that Patrick Tucker has joined the company as a senior managing director and Americas Head in its Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Activism practice within the Strategic Communications segment in New York.
In his new role, Tucker will be monitoring the areas related to clients facing high-stakes transactions and shareholder activism communications challenges.
Prior to this, Tucker has led Abernathy McGregor’s M&A and Activism practice. He has supervised multiple transaction assignments for organizations like Advent International, BDT & Company, Carlyle Group, Conoco Phillips, Intuit, KKR, Keurig Dr Pepper, JAB Holdings, Royalty Pharma, Repsol, Symbotic, Sanofi, Tapestry, TPG and T-Mobile.
Considering Tucker’s wide expertise across all aspects of domestic and cross-border M&A, such as interloping bidders, complex structures, antitrust litigation, foreign ownership review and shareholder challenges, his appointment should strengthen FTI Consulting’s offering across both regionally as well as globally.
Brian Kennedy, head of the Americas for the Strategic Communications segment at FTI Consulting, stated, “His experience, expertise and successful track record in our industry make him a tremendous addition to our team as we sharpen our focus on serving clients facing complex transaction communications challenges.”
Over the past year, shares of FTI Consulting have gained 25.5%, outperforming the 34.8% growth of the industry it belongs to.
Zacks Rank and Stocks to Consider
FTI Consulting currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Some other stocks in the broader Business Services sector that investors may consider are Cross Country Healthcare (CCRN - Free Report) , Accenture (ACN - Free Report) and Republic Services (RSG - Free Report) . While Cross Country Healthcare and Accenture sport a Zacks Rank #1, Republic Services carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Cross Country Healthcare has an expected earnings growth rate of 447.8% for the current year. The company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 75%, on average.
Cross Country Healthcare’s shares have surged 144% in the past year. The company has a long-term earnings growth of 21.5%.
Accenture has an expected earnings growth rate of 19.7% for the current year. The company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 5.3%, on average.
Accenture’s shares have surged 38.9% in the past year. The company has a long-term earnings growth of 10%.
Republic Services has an expected earnings growth rate of 10.7% for the current year. The company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 14.2%, on average.
Republic Services’ shares have surged 37.2% in the past year. The company has a long-term earnings growth of 10.9%.