FTI Consulting, Inc. Continues Title Sponsorship of the
2013 Winter Equestrian Festival
Long-time Supporter to Sponsor $500,000 FTI Consulting Finale Grand Prix for Fifth Consecutive Year
West Palm Beach, Fla. - March 27, 2013 - FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), the global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance their enterprise value, is pleased to continue its title sponsorship of the 2013 Winter Equestrian Festival, one of the world's largest and most respected equestrian competitions, for the fifth consecutive year.
An active sponsor of the Winter Equestrian Festival for the past eight years and title sponsor for the past five, FTI Consulting will sponsor the coveted $500,000 FTI Consulting Finale Grand Prix, CSI 5*, the key event of the competition to be held Saturday evening, March 30. In addition to the Grand Prix sponsorship, the firm is also the title sponsor of the FTI Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investments� and the $100,000 FTI Consulting Rider Challenge, a rider bonus series that tracks the most successful riders in the grand prix classes over 12 weeks of competition. This year, the FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investments� raised more than $1.5 million for 34 Palm Beach County charities.
"We are thrilled to continue our support of the Winter Equestrian Festival by serving as the Grand Prix title sponsor for the fifth consecutive year. FTI recognizes the parallels between the business and equestrian communities. Whether it is the relationship between a horse and rider, or the relationship between FTI and a client, it is crucial to have a certain degree of skill and trust. A good partnership is the key to success in the business arena and in the show ring." said Dennis Shaughnessy, Chairman of the Board for FTI Consulting, Inc.
FTI Consulting is a long-standing supporter of the equestrian community. The firm has been the Grand Prix title sponsor at the Hampton Classic since 2007, which is regarded as the highlight of the competition and a central event to close the Hamptons summer season. Other sporting brands that FTI Consulting supports are the New York Yankees; the MVP award for the Professional Cricketers' Association in the UK; and PGA golfers Charles Howell III, a two-time President's Cup team member, and Webb Simpson, the 2012 U.S. Open champion.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With over 3,900 employees located in 24 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management, strategic communications and restructuring. The Company generated $1.58 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2012. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.
FTI Consulting, Inc.
777 South Flagler Drive, Suite 1500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
+1.561.515.6078
Investor & Media Contact: Mollie Hawkes
+1.617.747.1791
mollie.hawkes@fticonsulting.com
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Please visit www.equestriansport.com or call 561-793-5867 for more information on the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival.
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