On November 21, 2023, FGS Global successfully acquired Longview Communications and Public Affairs, a leader in the Canadian market, enhancing its service offerings across North America. This strategic move marks a significant expansion for FGS, integrating Longview's extensive expertise in corporate and financial communications, crisis management, and government relations into its global operations. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Longview has been renowned for its top-tier advisory services in mergers and acquisitions and shareholder activism, serving a broad spectrum of Canadian and international companies.

The merger will see Longview rebranded as FGS Longview, maintaining its leadership with founders Josh Pekarsky, Bruce Drysdale, Ian Hamilton, and Hugh McFadyen at the helm. The combined entity will operate from existing offices in major Canadian cities including Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary, with additional presence in Ottawa, Winnipeg, Montreal, and Victoria, bringing together over 1,300 professionals worldwide.

Winnie Lerner, FGS’s CEO for North America, highlighted the aligned values and deep, longstanding mutual respect between the firms, anticipating enhanced capabilities to address complex stakeholder environments. Josh Pekarsky echoed the sentiment, noting the merger as a platform to amplify their client-focused services amidst evolving financial, regulatory, and political landscapes.

The transaction, which was advised by legal experts, strengthens FGS's footprint in Canada, positioning the firm to better serve its expanded client base with integrated, cross-disciplinary services. The deal's financial terms and the legal advisors involved were not disclosed in the announcement.