Investor Relations

Ruder Finn/West’s investor relations arm, Kalt Rosen Group / Ruder Finn West develops and implements investor relations and communications strategies for public and pre-IPO companies. Our team of skilled communications consultants offers broad experience, outside perspective and a high degree of professionalism to help each client achieve its business objectives. We can also access superior public relations strategy and support for those clients seeking it.Kalt Rosen Group/Ruder Finn West offers clients:

• Senior level involvement on every client account… every day
• Programs tailored to each client’s needs and resources
• High level counsel and tactical implementation
• Development of programs with realistic objectives & strategies
• Strong working relationships with the investment and media communities
• Extensive experience across a broad range of industries

Industry Experience

KRG members have served as consultants and/or on corporate communications staffs in a broad number of industries, including:

• Technology
• Health Care/Biotech
• Banking/Financial Services
• Retail/Consumer Products
• Insurance
• Telecommunications
• Utilities/Energy/Mining
• Food/Beverage/Hospitality
• Industrial/Environmental

Current Investor Relations Clients:

• Beckman Coulter, Inc., Fullerton, CA (NYSE: BEC)

Developer of medical diagnostic equipment and reagents used in  clinical and research applications and facilities around the world.

• BreitBurn Energy Partners, L.P., Los Angeles, CA (NASDAQ:BBEP)

Oil and gas master limited partnership (MLP).

• Hecla Mining Company, Coeur d'Alene, ID (NYSE: HL)

Major international producer of silver and gold.

• Lyris, Inc., Philadelphia, PA (OTCBB:LYRI.OB)

Leading marketing technology company that provides hosted and software solutions for marketers at mid-sized businesses.

• NeuStar, Inc., Sterling, VA (NYSE:NSR)

Provider of essential clearinghouse services to the global communications and Internet industry.

• Thermogenesis Corp., Rancho Cordova, CA  (NASDAQ: KOOL)

A leading supplier of innovative products and services that process and store adult stem cells for treatment of disease and injury.

• Thoratec Corporation, Pleasanton, CA (NASDAQ: THOR)

Manufacturer of mechanical circulatory support devices and other products to treat cardiovascular disease. 

• Volcano Corporation, Rancho Cordova, CA (NASDAQ: VOLC)

Leading developer of Intra Vascular Ultrasound (IVUS) systems and related products for use in coronary and peripheral vascular systems.