Post by Tsuji Kuma on Apr 21, 2020 13:45:15 GMT -4
The Furlong Concern is an Investment Banking firm, primarily based in the United States, but as of recent business, the firm is operating mostly from within Japan, as the CEO, Carson Furlong, is making his name known there as well as in America. Currently, The Furlong Concern funds major proprietary companies in the United States, many of which are top-billed in the country in terms of finance and widespread market appeal, such as the quirk-based property damage insurance label, WallOff Incorporated, owned by Michael Hawk. The firm offers numerous pacts and help towards companies as a leading figure in the Bulge Bracket, while also creating and managing smaller side-businesses that appeal to the Middle Market and Boutique Market, as well as gaining traction with more commercial banks. As well as this, they also offer monetary advice to these companies and their partners in order to keep their shareholders happy and well-off. The board of directors (James Chapman, Julius Engrave, Kiran Putar, Robert Baker, Montgomery Griffith, and David White) and the CEO himself often make meetings with all the heads of these companies or their representatives personally, in order to create better ties and further expenditures for not just TFC and any willing partner, but for the good of the economy overall – hence their motto:
The Furlong Concern: The Road to Success Starts Here.
The firm also has more interests than just giving advice and funding to large companies – the art of the deal is known and kept well alive by the employees, and as such, the ideals of 'sell side' and 'buy side' are much less than a quota, and much more like a religion. TFC have been well known for very risky strategy in finding the next big stock investment, and with the quirk boom and rise in much more comic book-like antics, small, burgeoning businesses that prioritised protection against quirk violence and property damage went through the roof: many firms such as Pritchard and Prescott had their hand in helping these companies, but it was the sound and risks taken by them that allowed TFC to be one of the quickest to the draw for maximum profits. Funding, helping, and even in some cases, merging with these smaller businesses, let TFC build up their profits to ludicrous levels. After the CEO left Pritchard and Prescott to start TFC, they only had a small building close to the end of Wall Street, away from most of the private sector in the financial district of New York, but in the matter of a few months, the money and shares increased, and as a result, moves were made, and soon enough, with enough proposal and unfortunate circumstance regarding public image, The Furlong Concern outgrew and even bought out Pritchard and Prescott. However, such a move was not always a positive – growing outcry from the general public surrounding the firm's prior head of operations, Leland Prescott Jr., and his dealings with supposed quirk violence and harsh substance abuse had given a bad reputation to the firm, nicknamed “The Black Spot” to those in the local circle. As a result, the CEO of TFC, who previously worked for P&P, was hounded by the media to answer questions about the buyout. In an interview, the CEO sat down and talked about his rise to the near top of P&P, and how after Leland Jr. passed away he didn't want to see himself in such a position, especially passed on to him due to the connection with his late father. Thus, starting his own firm, he felt that a fresh start would allow the opportunity to see any past mistakes go by, as he himself climbed literally from the bottom to the top, and still had the mindset of a regular employee figured out. He strived to make TFC the best possible place, and, in most people's eyes – he succeeded.
Recent business regarding TFC has been smooth as butter – the current board, as well as the CEO, have made waves in tapping into the international market, offering corporate finance to major businesses across the world. However one of the most recent additions is the formation of ventures in Japan, creating new opportunity with the Eastern Market and the growing rate of Hero Operations, as many newer companies started to pop up over there, and investment firms are scrambling to get at them and make the most money possible. A lot of the public deem this a bad sign, a venture that could shatter relations between the Heroes and the general populace with a 'corporate greed' mindset being planted into the top stars of the country such as Red Horn and Yellow Jacket, as well as this affecting the minds of students at U.A. High School. At a press conference, the CEO of TFC made it known that the intention of this new branch being opened in Japan was purely for the betterment of the economy, to stimulate it further and provide assistance to the new heroes of the day, with no expectation of reciprocation from them, except to hold up their own ideals to help the world become a better place. The CEO was notably quoted for having this to say:
“We aren't here to give dollar signs in the eyes of Heroes. The Furlong Concern only has one goal here, and that is to help increase the interest of the global economy in funding and advising businesses surrounding this new age of Heroes, so they can continue to protect the people of not just this country, but the whole world. And I'd just like to make a personal statement towards any villains who would be watching this conference: you are a burden to this planet, and we will do all we can to put an end to your crimes, by helping those who can defeat you. We are not scared.”
Who knows what will happen to The Furlong Concern in the future, especially regarding the ever changing climate of the country – word on the street is they are looking towards business with ASTA Corporation - but from the words of the CEO, it seems like they are here to stay, and will surely make a great impact. The Road to Success Starts Here.
The Furlong Concern: The Road to Success Starts Here.
The firm also has more interests than just giving advice and funding to large companies – the art of the deal is known and kept well alive by the employees, and as such, the ideals of 'sell side' and 'buy side' are much less than a quota, and much more like a religion. TFC have been well known for very risky strategy in finding the next big stock investment, and with the quirk boom and rise in much more comic book-like antics, small, burgeoning businesses that prioritised protection against quirk violence and property damage went through the roof: many firms such as Pritchard and Prescott had their hand in helping these companies, but it was the sound and risks taken by them that allowed TFC to be one of the quickest to the draw for maximum profits. Funding, helping, and even in some cases, merging with these smaller businesses, let TFC build up their profits to ludicrous levels. After the CEO left Pritchard and Prescott to start TFC, they only had a small building close to the end of Wall Street, away from most of the private sector in the financial district of New York, but in the matter of a few months, the money and shares increased, and as a result, moves were made, and soon enough, with enough proposal and unfortunate circumstance regarding public image, The Furlong Concern outgrew and even bought out Pritchard and Prescott. However, such a move was not always a positive – growing outcry from the general public surrounding the firm's prior head of operations, Leland Prescott Jr., and his dealings with supposed quirk violence and harsh substance abuse had given a bad reputation to the firm, nicknamed “The Black Spot” to those in the local circle. As a result, the CEO of TFC, who previously worked for P&P, was hounded by the media to answer questions about the buyout. In an interview, the CEO sat down and talked about his rise to the near top of P&P, and how after Leland Jr. passed away he didn't want to see himself in such a position, especially passed on to him due to the connection with his late father. Thus, starting his own firm, he felt that a fresh start would allow the opportunity to see any past mistakes go by, as he himself climbed literally from the bottom to the top, and still had the mindset of a regular employee figured out. He strived to make TFC the best possible place, and, in most people's eyes – he succeeded.
Recent business regarding TFC has been smooth as butter – the current board, as well as the CEO, have made waves in tapping into the international market, offering corporate finance to major businesses across the world. However one of the most recent additions is the formation of ventures in Japan, creating new opportunity with the Eastern Market and the growing rate of Hero Operations, as many newer companies started to pop up over there, and investment firms are scrambling to get at them and make the most money possible. A lot of the public deem this a bad sign, a venture that could shatter relations between the Heroes and the general populace with a 'corporate greed' mindset being planted into the top stars of the country such as Red Horn and Yellow Jacket, as well as this affecting the minds of students at U.A. High School. At a press conference, the CEO of TFC made it known that the intention of this new branch being opened in Japan was purely for the betterment of the economy, to stimulate it further and provide assistance to the new heroes of the day, with no expectation of reciprocation from them, except to hold up their own ideals to help the world become a better place. The CEO was notably quoted for having this to say:
“We aren't here to give dollar signs in the eyes of Heroes. The Furlong Concern only has one goal here, and that is to help increase the interest of the global economy in funding and advising businesses surrounding this new age of Heroes, so they can continue to protect the people of not just this country, but the whole world. And I'd just like to make a personal statement towards any villains who would be watching this conference: you are a burden to this planet, and we will do all we can to put an end to your crimes, by helping those who can defeat you. We are not scared.”
Who knows what will happen to The Furlong Concern in the future, especially regarding the ever changing climate of the country – word on the street is they are looking towards business with ASTA Corporation - but from the words of the CEO, it seems like they are here to stay, and will surely make a great impact. The Road to Success Starts Here.
