Fiduciary Management acquired 823,713 shares of FTI Consulting for approximately $140.52 million in Q1 2026, representing a contrarian bet on a high-quality business that has underperformed the market. Despite a 10% year-over-year stock decline, FTI Consulting showed strong Q1 revenue growth of 9.5% with particularly robust performance in Corporate Finance (up 19%) and Strategic Communications (up 18%), though adjusted EBITDA margins compressed from 12.8% to 9.8% due to increased compensation and SG&A expenses.

FTI Consulting announced the appointment of Emanuele Grasso as Senior Managing Director and Leader of its Corporate Finance segment in Italy. Grasso brings over 30 years of experience in advising financial services clients on M&A, due diligence, and SPAC transactions across 20+ countries. The appointment reflects FTI's strategic investment in expanding its capabilities in Italy and strengthening its financial services offerings across the EMEA region.

FTI Consulting announced the expansion of its Health and Human Services practice in Australia with the appointment of three senior professionals: Kerrie Young as Senior Managing Director leading the Data Analytics & AI team, and James Baulch and Cameron Cuthbert as Managing Directors. The expansion aims to help Australian healthcare organizations address rising demand, workforce constraints, and funding pressures through digital health, data-led care, and applied AI solutions.

FTI Consulting announced the appointment of Benedict Brogan as Senior Managing Director in its Strategic Communications segment, based in London. Brogan brings over 30 years of experience as a political journalist and advisor, previously serving as Managing Director at Global Counsel and Group Public Affairs Director at Lloyds Banking Group. He will strengthen FTI's financial services practice across the EMEA region.

FTI Consulting announced the appointment of Aurélien Vincent as Senior Managing Director in its Strategy & Transformation practice, based in Dubai. Vincent will lead the firm's financial services capabilities in the Middle East, supporting clients in banking, capital markets, asset management, and fintech sectors. He brings over 20 years of experience from McKinsey, JPMorgan, and BNP Paribas.

FTI Consulting announced the appointments of James Chapman, Steve Dyson, and Franz Wentzel as Senior Managing Directors in its Australian Transformation-Mining practice. The three executives, who previously led Big Four accounting firm mining practices, bring decades of experience in mining operations, transformation, and strategic growth to strengthen FTI's position as an independent advisory firm in the mining sector.

FTI Consulting announced the appointment of Kelly Henney as Senior Managing Director and Australia Leader of its Information Governance, Privacy & Security practice. Henney brings over a decade of experience in AI governance, data privacy, and digital risk management. The appointment aims to expand FTI's service delivery in the Asia Pacific region as Australia's privacy and AI regulatory landscape continues to evolve.

Black Creek Investment Management acquired 502,120 shares of Eagle Materials for $103.78 million in Q4 2025, representing 5.1% of its portfolio. The investment signals confidence in construction's next cycle, with Eagle Materials showing resilient operating metrics including 9% cement volume growth and 34% organic aggregates growth, despite residential softness. The company maintains disciplined leverage at 1.8x net debt ratio and continues share buybacks.

Black Creek Investment Management increased its stake in FTI Consulting by 402,008 shares (worth $66.27 million) in Q4, bringing its position to 9.1% of reportable AUM valued at $183.17 million. Despite a 16% one-year stock decline, the company posted record Q3 revenue and raised full-year 2025 EPS guidance, suggesting potential upside for long-term investors focused on earnings durability in the consulting sector.

FTI Consulting expands its Strategy & Transformation practice in the Middle East by appointing Oussama Nicolas and Tara Makarem as Senior Managing Directors to co-lead a new healthcare and life sciences offering. The two executives bring over 25 and 12 years of healthcare consulting experience respectively and will support clients across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar in modernizing healthcare systems.

FTI Consulting has appointed Mark Reimer as Senior Managing Director and Dr. Alexander Keller as Managing Director to strengthen its Transformation practice in the DACH region and wider Europe. Both experts bring extensive experience in helping chemical companies navigate strategic changes, portfolio restructuring, and performance improvements amid industry challenges including overcapacity, rising costs, and decarbonization requirements.

The 2026 CLO Survey reveals that Chief Legal Officers are expanding their strategic roles to address AI adoption, geopolitical risks, and regulatory complexity. With 84% now reporting directly to CEOs, CLOs face growing expectations for technology fluency and AI proficiency, though 35% cite budget constraints as a major barrier. While 63% of legal departments expect stable headcount, 36% are already deploying GenAI to drive efficiency and higher-value work.