MZ Group Concludes Merger with HCI

NEW YORK, July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MZ Group, the world's largest independent investor relations (IR), corporate communications, IPO journey, governance, market intelligence and applied technology firm, completed its merger with Hayden Communications International ("HCI"), a full-service investor relations firm representing foreign-based U.S.-listed companies. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. HCI is the fifth M&A transaction that MZ Group has successfully concluded in the past 18 months.

The expanded MZ Group service platform leverages HCI's deep industry expertise and relationships, supported by the broadest suite of services and technology available, to enhance their position as the premier global investor relations and consulting firm. MZ Group now services over 530 clients in 10 countries and maintains a presence in the world's leading investment centers, including New York, Chicago, Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, Sao Paulo, and now San Diego and Shanghai.

"We are confident that HCI's experienced team and success in providing comprehensive investor RI services to foreign-based public companies will enable us to accelerate our global expansion efforts, especially in Asia. We will leverage our complementary service offerings to deliver an even more unique and compelling value proposition for our clients," declared Rodolfo Zabisky, Chairman of MZ Group.

MZ Group provides several exclusive benefits to its clients, including access to a fully integrated corporate communication service platform - customized IR technology, board and governance portals with business intelligence, stock surveillance, video applications, media relations, corporate governance consulting and technology tools.

The merger with HCI will enable MZ Group to become a premier informational resource for institutional investors, brokers, analysts and private investors, who will enjoy improved continuity of information flow by having a single entity provide access to a wide variety of private and public companies located worldwide.

"Over the past decade, MZ has assisted hundreds of public companies to achieve their goals of optimizing shareholder value and public brand awareness," explained Matthew Hayden, Chairman of MZHCI and Head of IR Consulting Services for MZ North America. "Their reputation, integrity and vision have made this a perfect combination for our team. We are excited about leveraging our assets to enhance MZ's overall corporate and competitive positions in Asia, NA and LA."

Contacts: Faviana McGrody (+1 212 813-2976, e-mail: [email protected]) or Adriana Perobelli (+5511 3529-3863, e-mail: [email protected]).

SOURCE MZ Group