Most IR firms manage communications. We drive strategy. We don't just relay messages—we analyze, advise, and architect solutions that materially impact your relative valuation.
We don't skim the surface. We become embedded in your business—understanding your operations, strategy, and competitive dynamics at a level that enables genuine strategic counsel.
Traditional IR firms relay your message. We help shape your strategy.
When you work with SCR, you get senior professionals with decades of experience—not junior staff learning on your dime. We intentionally limit our client roster to ensure exceptional attention.
You get partners who've been there, not apprentices.
Our impact is measured by your success, not activity metrics. We focus on the strategic moves that actually move the needle on cost of capital and stakeholder perception.
We're accountable for outcomes, not just outputs.
We immerse ourselves in your business, industry, and competitive dynamics. We study your financials, operations, and strategic priorities like we're joining your team.
We listen to what the Street is saying—and not saying. We synthesize feedback from buy-side, sell-side, and other stakeholders to identify perception gaps and opportunities.
We advise on what moves the needle—from capital allocation decisions to messaging pivots to timing of major announcements. Our counsel is informed by deep market knowledge.
Strategy without execution is worthless. We deliver consistent, high-quality execution across all stakeholder touchpoints—from earnings calls to roadshows to crisis response.
Our skill set and experience allow us to go above and beyond what typical IR firms deliver. Here's how we've helped clients make better decisions.
Assessed potential investor reaction and response to shift from yearly guidance to long-term earnings algorithm without EPS targets. Provided strategic rationale that enabled management to gain operational flexibility while maintaining investor confidence.
Result: Successful transition with minimal valuation impact and improved strategic flexibility.
Analyzed merits of special dividend versus regular dividend with focus on buy-side preferences and impact on earnings multiples. Our research revealed strong preference for predictable returns that informed board decision.
Result: Dividend policy that attracted income-focused investors and improved valuation multiple.
Determined that current disclosures for a recent acquisition were limiting multiple appreciation. Identified specific information gaps and recommended enhanced disclosure strategy that unlocked understanding.
Result: Improved investor understanding led to valuation re-rating and multiple expansion.
Engaged key sell-side and buy-side participants to determine extent of knowledge of recent regulatory changes and industry positioning. Identified potential vulnerabilities and recommended pivot in messaging to board and management team.
Result: Proactive response prevented negative surprise and positioned company as industry leader.
You're executing well, but the market doesn't understand or appreciate your business model, competitive advantages, or growth potential. We help bridge that gap.
IPOs, M&A, divestitures, management changes—these inflection points require sophisticated strategic communications. We've guided dozens of companies through transformative events.
Your board wants external perspective on capital allocation, dividend policy, guidance philosophy, or other strategic communications matters. We provide that independent, expert counsel.
You're looking for a firm that will challenge your thinking, provide honest counsel, and invest deeply in your success. We build close advisory relationships based on integrity and transparency.