FD International

When that earnings release -- or that acquisition announcement -- needs a little extra oomph, FD (formerly Financial Dynamics) would like to help. The company advises about 1,000 clients worldwide on questions related to financial communications, brand communications, and public affairs and issues management; it also offers general management consulting services. It has expertise in mergers and acquisitions; corporate social responsibility and philanthropy; brand management; and media and presentation training. FD operates from more than two dozen offices around the globe. It is part of FTI Consulting, a leading provider of forensic accounting and litigation support services in the US.