Investor Relations

Ruder Finn/West’s investor relations practice 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.Our investor relations practice 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

RF West 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:

• 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.

• Nationwide Health Properties, Newport Beach, CA (NYSE: NHP)

Leading healthcare Real Estate Investment Trust that owns nearly 600 assets, including senior housing, medical office buildings and skilled nursing facilities, throughout the country.

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

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

• Sonoma Valley Bank, Sonoma, CA (OTCBB: SNBK)

Leading community bank serving Sonoma County.

• 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, San Diego, CA (NASDAQ: VOLC)

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