Equiniti (EQ) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Notified, the award-winning global provider of public relations (PR) and investor relations (IR) solutions and services. This strategic combination will provide an end-to-end IR and shareholder engagement platform, empowering issuers with a seamless suite of IR, PR and share registry solutions.EQ, trusted by thousands of public companies worldwide, has long been at the forefront of shareholder management.With Notified?ÇÖs focus in IR webcasting, earnings communications, and stakeholder engagement, EQ expands its service offering to provide a holistic solution that meets the evolving needs of corporate issuers, investors and financial stakeholders. Notified?ÇÖs PR and IR platforms provide world-class media monitoring, audience insights, and award-winning solutions like GlobeNewswire, a leading global news distribution network for press releases, financial disclosures, and multimedia content, enhancing engagement and shareholder confidence.Through this strategic acquisition, EQ and Notified will unite their complementary strengths to expand communications solutions that support clients from private companies preparing for growth to pre-IPO and beyond through the full corporate lifecycle.This announcement builds on the successful integration of EQ and AST, and the recent acquisition by EQ of Issuer Direct, further solidifying EQ?ÇÖs position as a global leader in shareholder services. Adding Notified complements EQ?ÇÖs capabilities while providing the scale and resources to advance Notified?ÇÖs PR and IR vision.Dan Kramer, CEO of EQ Shareholder Services, commented: ?Ç£EQ and Notified are an excellent fit for each other, both trusted by the world?ÇÖs leading brands to deliver best-in-class solutions. This acquisition will enhance our ability to provide seamless, end-to-end shareholder and corporate communications services. We?ÇÖre excited about the value this will bring to our clients at every stage of their journey.?Ç¥Nimesh Dav??, President of Notified, commented: "This marks an exciting new chapter for Notified, our clients, and EQ. By combining Notified?ÇÖs leadership in investor and public relations with EQ?ÇÖs global expertise in shareholder services, we will be better able to bring new and innovative products and services to our customers at scale?Çöenhancing our ability to deliver exceptional service and value, while equipping customers with the tools and insights to engage their audiences and build trust more effectively than ever before.?Ç¥