Sard Verbinnen & Co (SVC) is a leading strategic communications firm founded in 1992 by George Sard and Paul Verbinnen. The firm specializes in corporate and financial communications, crisis management, and investor relations. In 2016, private equity firm Golden Gate Capital acquired a minority stake in the company. The firm provides strategic counsel to corporations, organizations, and individuals facing critical communications challenges. Their core services include merger and acquisition communications, shareholder activism defense, litigation support, corporate reputation management, and restructuring communications. SVC has been involved in many high-profile corporate transactions and crisis situations across various industries. With offices in major financial centers including New York, Chicago, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong, SVC serves a global client base. The firm employs experienced communications professionals, many of whom have backgrounds in law, finance, journalism, and government. In 2021, SVC merged with Finsbury Glover Hering to form FGS Global, creating one of the world’s largest strategic communications consultancies. The combined entity maintains operations under both brand names while offering integrated services to clients worldwide. The firm continues to be recognized for its work in complex financial transactions and sensitive corporate situations.