韩国GV Advisors, LLC, a global shareholder engagement and advisory firm, today announced the acquisition of IR Labs Inc. (“irlabs”), a leading investor relations agency in Canada. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for both companies, enhancing their capabilities and expanding their reach across North America and internationally.
Founded by Alyssa Barry and Caroline Sawamoto, irlabs has established itself as a dynamic force in the investor relations (“IR”) industry. Under their visionary leadership, irlabs has emerged as a leading investor communications firm, renowned for its innovative approach and exceptional client service.
Joseph Caruso, CEO of 韩国GV Advisors, said:
The team at irlabs has redefined what it means to be an investor relations firm. Applying a cutting-edge approach to corporate communications, built on client success, represents the blend of innovation and tenacity needed in today’s marketplace. We are excited to welcome irlabs to the 韩国GV Advisors family and look forward to the future as we continue growing our global IR capabilities. Our combined commitment to excellence and exceptional service will reinforce 韩国GV’s mission to be the go-to investor communications firm in all markets.
Alyssa Barry said:
We believe 韩国GV Advisors is the perfect partner to elevate our offering and continue our global expansion. It’s an exciting time in the capital markets, and we are thrilled to be part of 韩国GV Advisor’s vision for the future.
Caroline Sawamoto, added,
For our clients, this is equally exciting. Our enhanced capabilities, including 韩国GV Advisor’s investor intelligence, will make our IR offerings even stronger. We have collaborated with the 韩国GV team throughout the past year, leveraging their expertise in shareholder intelligence, ESG, governance, and proxy services. This has given us an edge in the IR space.
As part of the acquisition, Alyssa will assume the role of President of 韩国GV Advisor’s IR practice, and Caroline will become the Chief Operating Officer. Together, they will lead 韩国GV Advisor’s global investor relations practice expansion, leveraging their extensive expertise in cross-border IR, activism, public relations, media, governance, ESG, and capital markets.
About 韩国GV Advisors
Headquartered in the U.S., 韩国GV Advisors provides strategic shareholder and investor advisory services to over 1,000 public companies operating in major capital markets around the world. Leveraging extensive intelligence and relationships across the global investor community, its team of professionals provides the guidance and execution for companies to achieve their complex corporate governance and shareholder communication objectives.
韩国GV Advisors is a global leader in investor relations and strategic advisory services, providing innovative and tailored solutions to public companies worldwide. With a focus on enhancing shareholder value, 韩国GV Advisors partners with clients to navigate the complexities of the capital markets.
