Who We Are
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AST is a tech-enabled, integrated, professional services firm that empowers companies and their stakeholders to achieve their goals through advisory, technology and flawless execution.
What We Offer
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We are your strategic partner for positive shareholder engagement, transfer agent excellence, control of essential ownership records, and employee plans.
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We assist corporations in obtaining and interpreting key investor information to enhance their engagement through our expertise in corporate governance, proxy solicitation, advisory services, credit markets intelligence and more.
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We partner with professionals in the private, public, and governmental sectors through a wide range of services designed to help them overcome legal obstacles and unplanned events.
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We provide comprehensive case management and administration consulting services for corporate restructuring transactions. Our approach streamlines operations and reduces administrative burdens.
Solutions by Function
AST understands and addresses the unique challenges faced by finance teams. As your proactive advisor, we’ll help guide you through regulatory challenges while delivering the day-to-day service and operational support you need to ensure your company’s continued evolution. We are dedicated to supporting your organization’s progress, and to helping you avoid obstacles along the way. Discover our solutions and start moving forward today.
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| DOWNLOADThis guide aims to help organizations effectively prepare for an IPO.
| DOWNLOADTo deliver essential corporate services like ownership recordkeeping and shareholder communications, Corporate Secretaries need a strong partner with the resources and experience to ensure that nothing stands in the way of their progress. AST offers the advisory, operations, and expertise to address a suite of needs, from flawless Transfer Agent and Registrar services to IPO and ownership advisory. We believe in staying ahead of compliance and regulatory changes, in fostering positive relationships with shareholders, and in using technology and strategic acumen to drive decisions. Discover just some of what we can do together.
As you prepare for 2020, gain access to data and top takeaways from last season by downloading The Debriefing, D.F. King’s 2019 Season Review and Fall Engagement Guide. To print the Guide, click here.
| DOWNLOADThis guide aims to help organizations effectively prepare for an IPO.
| DOWNLOADWhether they’re awarding shares directly, providing options, or delivering the ability to purchase stock through a plan, Human Resources teams help their companies retain the best talent and foster employees’ long-term commitment to their organization’s success. AST is equipped to support the goals of HR teams for both public and private organizations, and across even the most recently adopted equity products. Our tech-forward solutions serve both issuers and employees, and are customized to your needs—whether you’re looking for a comprehensive, full-service solution to manage your plans, or a simpler SAAS tool that puts you in the driver’s seat. See how we can help you get started.
In a highly competitive job market, incentive plans need to be a part of your company's road map regardless of what stage the company is in.
| DOWNLOADWhether it’s a private company issuing its first IPO, or an established corporation handling an M&A event, restructuring, or class action litigation, successful corporate actions require dedicated operational support. For these matters, AST offers an integrated suite of services designed to help legal teams move their clients forward. Our expert staff, technology-driven solutions, and integrated communications framework enable us to work collaboratively with you, even when timing is tight. We can integrate registry and compliance advisory services into all of our solutions, and we have the infrastructure to quickly implement efficient processes that drive resolution. Best of all, our engagements are overseen by seasoned professionals who have been there, understand the pain points and strive to prevent them.
This guide aims to help organizations effectively prepare for an IPO.
| DOWNLOADInvestor and Public Relations teams are responsible for managing essential corporate functions that can make or break investor affinity and public confidence. AST specializes in providing you with the support you need to better manage your corporate programs. With AST, you can be confident in the quality and delivery of shareholder and investor communications, including proxy solicitations and voting tabulation. Our team of experts can also help support rare and unexpected events, such as a hostile takeover or crisis situations. Our offering includes comprehensive mission critical services and M&A communications, as well as corporate restructuring and class-action solutions that help companies overcome obstacles with speed and at scale.
This guide aims to help organizations effectively prepare for an IPO.
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In the News
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Users of AST PCS’s recently launched Astrella™ capitalization (cap) table and ownership data management platform will benefit from the new integration.
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AST Private Company Solutions™ (PCS) today announced a new system feature in Astrella to allow private companies to manage and track stock plan awards made to their employees and compare award levels based on gender, ethnicity and salary grade.
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Astrella™ will provide access to Tapestry’s OnTap database to support private companies expanding internationally
Insights
Whitepaper
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The Astrella platform provides private companies the solutions to meet their needs in an evolving financial market.
Presentations
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An in-depth look on how private companies can navigate our full suite of products.
Reports
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AST notifies clients that the IRS has extended the tax filing deadline to July 15, 2020 to provide relief to American taxpayers in the wake of COVID-19.