Transaction &
Investor Communications

Senior-level counsel for M&A, earnings, and investor relations.

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Investor relations isn't just a compliance function; it's strategic communication that drives fair valuations.

These are the communications challenges that bring clients to me.

  • The narrative forms before the strategy does

    The moment a deal is announced or earnings hit the wire, every stakeholder starts forming their own version of events. Without a communications strategy in place from day one, you spend your time reacting to narratives you didn't write.

  • Disclosure compliance and strategic messaging are different jobs

    When investor communications are driven by legal and finance, the result satisfies disclosure requirements and stops there. A technically compliant earnings call with no business narrative leaves valuation to chance.

  • When the moment comes, most leaders are reacting, not leading

    Announcing a transaction, handling analyst questions under pressure, and engaging media in the middle of a deal all require preparation most executives haven't needed before. Without it, the moments that matter most become the biggest liabilities.

Clear communication ranks just behind financial performance in shaping investor decisions..

It’s the equity story that builds conviction.

SOURCE: MCKINSEY’S 2025 INVESTOR SURVEY

Where we can help

Where I can help

  • M&A and Transaction Communications

    Messaging for employees, investors, customers, and media. Keeping stakeholders aligned and the narrative yours from announcement through integration.

  • Quarterly Earnings and Investor Communications

    Earnings announcements, investor calls,  presentations, and employee updates built around the business story behind the numbers. Not just disclosure compliance.

  • Divestitures and Spin-Offs

    Consistent communications across investors, customers, employees, and regulators during restructuring events. Maintaining trust and stability when change is most visible.

  • Leadership and Executive Preparation

    Coaching and preparation for executives announcing transactions, handling analyst Q&A, and engaging with media. Leaders arrive at high-stakes moments prepared.

  • Change Management Support

    Communication that aligns teams, clarifies expectations, and sustains momentum through post-deal integration. Deals may succeed financially, yet fail organizationally. This work addresses the second part.

  • Board, Governance and Shareholder Communications

    Strategic communications, developed in partnership with advisors, for shareholder reports, contested votes,, ESG disclosures and capital structure changes. Protecting board credibility and sustaining investor confidence during times of change.

A decade of investor and board communications through major acquisitions, integration, and business transformation.

The Situation:

Consolidated Communications, a publicly traded telecom company with operations across 23 states, navigated significant acquisitions, large-scale integrations, multiple refinancing’s, and major business transformation.

Throughout that period, Steve Childers served as CFO. Jennifer led communications – investor, corporate and internal – across major transactions and financial events occurring over a decade.

The Work:

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The Outcome:

Under Jennifer’s leadership, Consolidated Communications strengthened its market position – earning quality analyst coverage, consistent positive media sentiment, and successful shareholder votes. Her strategic communications guided multiple integrations, culture and employee engagement initiatives and culminated in a successful go-private merger completed in 2024, positioning the company for its next phase of growth.

"Jennifer was a strong partner and trusted advisor to both the broader leadership team and me. She ensured our investor and stakeholder communications were aligned, transparent, and consistently ahead of expectations."

STEVE CHILDERS FORMER CFO, CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS

Your situation, not a template.

01

Understand first.

Before any strategy is built, I learn your situation, your stakeholders, and your timeline. Every transaction is different and every investor audience is unique. I start there, not with a recycled framework.

02

Build around your situation.

From messaging frameworks and stakeholder communications to executive preparation and media strategy, every recommendation is built specifically for your transaction, your organization, and your voice.

03

Deliver alongside you.

Transactions rarely go exactly as planned. I stay with you through execution, adjusting the strategy as the situation evolves, so you're never navigating an unexpected moment without senior-level support.

Common questions

  • Typically within a week. Once we’ve had an introductory conversation, we can begin reviewing your situation and existing materials right away. Every engagement starts with understanding your timeline and priorities so we move at the pace your transaction or event requires. 

  • Yes. We routinely collaborate with legal, financial, and other advisors to ensure messaging aligns across all fronts. Our role complements theirs, translating complex details into clear, credible communication that protects value and builds confidence across stakeholders. 

  • Confidentiality is foundational. We operate under nondisclosure agreements and treat all client information as strictly private. My background in public‑company investor relations means I’m accustomed to managing material, non‑public information with complete confidentiality and discipline.

  • Yes. Nearly three decades of experience spans both, from publicly traded telecom companies managing investor relations, media relations and corporate communications to private companies going through transactions and ownership changes.

  • Clients may engage on a project basis tied to a specific transaction or event or on a monthly retainer basis. We can provide ongoing counsel through integration or post‑deal communication phases. The model depends on your timeline, internal resources, and the complexity of the transaction.

  • With a focus on strategy, leadership, external and internal communications, we help executives develop a strategic communications plan and core messages that maintain trust through change. IR and PR firms often manage execution and distribution. We help shape the message itself, ensuring it’s aligned, credible, and ready for high‑stakes moments. 

01. Book a call | 02. Tell me what you’re navigating | 03. I’ll tell you whether I can help

Let’s talk about your situation

If you're working through a transaction, managing investor communications, or preparing for a high-stakes financial event, a 20-minute introduction call is the right place to start.