What We Do

Transformation

“When you are finished changing, you are finished.”

– Benjamin Franklin

Transformation isn’t for the faint of heart. Your corporate credibility, relationships, and valuation are on the line. Audacia Strategies develops compelling communication relationship strategies that move your organization forward.

Types of transformative events that we have supported:

  • Initial Public Offering (IPO)
  • Spin-off
  • Investor activism
  • Portfolio realignment
  • Merger
  • Acquisition
  • Executive turnover
  • Rebranding
  • Game changing contract win/loss
  • Corporate reorganization
  • Business model transition
  • Industry/market turbulence

Service Offerings

  • Due Diligence
  • Strategic Rationale, Value Proposition and Investment Case Development
  • Crisis Communications
  • Stakeholder Analysis Message Development
  • Voice of the Customer Studies [More Information]
  • Investor Engagement Materials and Coaching
  • Earnings Materials
  • C-Suite Transition


Investor Relations

Managers and investors alike must understand that accounting numbers are the beginning, not the end, of business valuation.”

― Warren Buffett

It’s about your valuation. Full and fair valuation requires a clear, compelling investment case articulated consistently to the right audience at the right time.

Frame the opportunity. Evaluate the market. Know your peers. Audacia Strategies helps you develop and deliver your investment case, stay on top of shifting markets and maintain a “ready stance” for your interactions with Wall Street.

US institutional investors believe that Investor Relations (IR) accounts for a total variance of 30% in a company’s valuation – from a premium of 10% for “superb” IR to a discount of 20% for “poor” IR.

(Source: Rivel Research Group, “Harnessing IR’s Power to Impact a Company’s Valuation.” January 2013)

Service Offerings

  • Strategic Rationale, Value Proposition and Investment Case Development
  • Communications Platform and Segmented Stakeholder Message Development
  • Talking Points for Investor Relations Officers and Executives
  • Financial Guidance and Forward-looking Positioning
  • Investor Event/Earnings Presentation, Script, Press Release and Q&A Development
  • Road Show and Investor Interaction Coaching
  • Presentation Delivery and Q&A Counsel
  • Market and Peer Monitoring and Analysis
  • Regulation FD Training


Corporate Communications

“If there is one trait that your brand must speak of, it is trust.”

― Idowu Koyenikan

Own your message. During periods of transformation, it is critical that your key stakeholders receive timely and credible communications from your company. From employees to investors, analysts to journalists, your transformation story should be targeted, specific and consistent. We help you build and implement an integrated messaging strategy and implementation plan to consistently articulate your story and meaningfully engage across your stakeholders.

Service Offerings

  • Strategic Rationale, Value Proposition and Investment Case Development
  • Communications Platform and Segmented Stakeholder Message Development
  • Corporate Rebranding
  • Cross-stakeholder Communications Plan/Calendar
  • Delivery Channel Coordination (website, social media, in-person, written, etc.)
  • Employee Communications
  • Talking Points for Executives
  • Executive Onboarding and Positioning
  • Presentation Delivery and Q&A Counsel
  • Regulation FD Training


“Audacia Strategies gave us the critical elements for a successful communications strategy for our investors, clients and customers. Their insight was invaluable.”

Paul C.Founder, Ultra Secure Solutions LLC

“What I like most about working with Audacia Strategies is their ability to handle complex situations, while maintaining control and easing clients’ minds. They are efficient and responsive, and they don’t get bogged down or distracted. They are a real partner, with clients and service providers.”

Barbara K.Executive Vice President, Sales & Customer Experience at Curran & Connors, Inc.

“I relied extensively on Katy’s deep industry knowledge and capital market insights. And was extraordinarily fortunate to have her as part of the Exelis finance team.”

Peter M.Chief Financial Officer, Exelis Inc.

“In my opinion, Katy is one of the best investor relations executives I’ve worked with over my 15 years within the defense and government services industries.”

Michael L.Investment Banker, Seabury Securities LLC and former Sell Side Analyst, Lazard

“Audacia Strategies was invaluable in helping us talk to the marketplace.  They know how to talk to investors, clients and customers.”

Paul C.Founder, Ultra Secure Solutions LLC

“I highly recommend Katy to any company, public or private, that need assistance with communication planning and/or execution.”

Christopher R.Director, Systems Made Simple; Former CFO of Integral Systems, inc.

“Katy was deeply involved with helping to develop the company’s external guidance and has finance skills that match her exceptional communications skills.”

Peter M.Chief Financial Officer, Exelis Inc.

“As an executive, Katy takes ownership of her Investor Relations responsibilities and conducts herself with high credibility and impeccable integrity.”

Michael L.Investment Banker, Seabury Securities LLC and former Sell Side Analyst, Lazard

“When Integral Systems was acquired by Kratos, Katy guided the internal and external communication planning and delivery for that transaction and handled the stressful demands and rapid pace of activity at Integral Systems with great poise and professionalism. “

Christopher R.Director, Systems Made Simple; Former CFO of Integral Systems, Inc.