Hayden IR & MS-IR Join Forces to Provide Enhanced Services to Israeli/ European Market

NEW YORK and PHOENIX, March 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hayden IR, a respected national Investor Relations firm consulting over 200 companies since inception, announced today that it is collaborating with MS-IR LLC, an established Investor Relations boutique focusing on global growth companies and IPOs.

As part of the collaboration, Hayden IR and MS-IR will form a joint venture, Hayden MS-IR, to focus on European and Israeli-based companies listed on exchanges or traded in the United States. Together, the professionals from Hayden IR and MS-IR will leverage the cumulative in depth capital market knowledge and relationships to provide consulting and targeted outreach to Israeli and European companies that trade in the U.S or seek to become public in the U.S. market. Hayden/MS-IR will function as a valuable business partner with a comprehensive understanding of its clients' businesses and will provide expert guidance and support based on joint expertise, experience and broad network of relationships.

Miri Segal, owner and founder of MS-IR said: "Working for almost 15 years in the Israeli and American capital markets with global companies ranging from the size of start ups to publicly traded companies with hundred of millions in revenues and over a billion dollar in market cap, I feel that joining forces with an experienced firm as Hayden IR will benefit our clients."

She added: "Over the years, I've worked with Israeli, American, European, Chinese and Australian companies, initiated strategic relationships that resulted in M&A opportunities, new client introductions, new analyst coverage and increased shareholder value. I've prepared companies to the IPO and have provided consultation and guidance during road shows, M&A and perception analysis. I'm confident that Hayden & MS-IR combined expertise will assist our clients in achieving their strategic goals and maximize valuations."

Brett Maas, Managing Principal of Hayden IR, added, "For more than a dozen years, Hayden IR has focused on working with exceptional companies, with strong management teams and proven business models. Increasingly, the investors with whom we have relationships are looking beyond the borders of the United States to find emerging growth companies for potential investment. By partnering with MS-IR, we are better positioned to serve companies domiciled in Europe or Israel."

Mr. Maas added, "Due to an exceptional culture of entrepreneurialism and an economy that encourages startups, Israeli firms are of particular interest to our investment community relationships and our firm. This joint venture will expand both our presence and capabilities in this important nation."

With offices in New York, Phoenix, Minneapolis and San Diego, Hayden IR provides a comprehensive range of investor relations services to a growing list of clients. For more than a dozen years, Hayden IR has been a recognized leader in driving market recognition and creating sustainable competitive advantages for more than 200 micro- and small-cap companies. Hayden delivers expertise and professionalism in such areas as investor management, relationship building, awareness campaigns, online presence and corporate identity.

Contact:

Miri Segal – Managing Partner Global Companies & IPOs
Tel: (917) 607-8654
[email protected]

Brett Maas – Managing Partner
Tel: (646) 536-7331
[email protected]

SOURCE Hayden IR