Serbia hands $720K pact to Karv Comms.

The Republic of Serbia has hired Karv Communications to promote its policies via outreach to the US media and American-based groups.

The one-year $60,000 monthly retainer contract went into effect July 15.

Karv is to reach new audiences with information that helps them understand the Serbian position in the global arena, according to the letter of engagement.

That will be done through standard and social media, along with direct interactions and speeches before groups throughout the U.S.

Karv President Andrew Frank heads the four-member Serbia team that includes Senior Associate Will Sommer and Senior Advisors Adrian Karatnycky and Gordon Bardos.

Karatnycky is the founder of the New York-based consulting firm Myrmiodon Group, which represents clients in Poland, Ukraine and the Balkans.

Bardos penned the article “Washington’s Fundamentally Flawed Approach to the Balkans” that ran in the June 21 National Interest.

Karv, which says it provides strategic communications for an unpredictable world, also represents Saudi Arabian mega-city Neom and Ras Al Klaimah, which is part of the United Arab Emirates. 

BGR covers D.C. for UK AI leader

BGR Government Affairs has signed on to provide D.C. coverage for Adarga, a top British AI software company.

Founded in 2016 by Robert Bassett Cross, a British Army veteran, Adarga’s AI analytics are geared to the military and na-

FARA News tional security sectors.

The London-headquartered company counts the British Army, Royal Air Force, UK Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy as customers.

It raised $20 million in May via a new funding round that was led by BOKA Group, a U.S. holding company.

BGR will provide counsel to Adarga on issues related to AI and software and target the Pentagon for development.

President Erskine Wells, who heads BGR’s defense and aerospace practice, leads the outreach for Adarga.

Pete Landrum, Defense Policy Advisor for Sen. Jeff Sessions; Joel Bailey, Chief of Staff for Rep. Jimmy Panetta; and Dan Greenwood, Head of Congressional Affairs for the Marine Corps and veteran of President Trump’s legislative affairs shop, round out the Adarga team.

FGS Global reps targeted SoftwareOne

FGS Global represents SoftwareOne as the Swiss technology company receives its second unsolicited takeover offer from private equity firm Bain Capital.

The $3.7 billion bid represents a 48 percent premium to SoftwareOne’s closing price on May 30, which was the last trading day before Bain’s first offer.

SoftwareOne’s board unanimously rejected Bain’s initial bid and will now assess the revised proposal and make a recommendation that is in the best interest of all shareholders.

Bloomberg reports that Bain has been seeking a deal for a European technology company after it exited the race for Germany’s Software AG.

Stanton CEO Alex Stanton handles media for Bain Capital. 

New Foreign Agents Registration Act Filings

Below is a list of select companies that have registered with the U.S. Department of Justice, FARA Registration Unit, Washington, D.C., in order to comply with the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, regarding their consulting and communications work on behalf of foreign principals, including governments, political parties, organizations, and individuals. For a complete list of filings, visit www.fara.gov.

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, Washington, D.C., registered July 10, 2023 for Embassy of Romania, Washington, D.C., concerning providing strategic advice and support to help implement the Embassy’s agenda in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Amado Alejandro Baez, Augusta, Ga., registered July 11, 2023 for Dominican Republic Presidency, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, regarding advising the president on public health matters and working on developing global health projects with Haiti.

Finn Partners, Inc., New York, N.Y., registered July 12, 2023 for Grenada Tourism Authority, St. George’s, Grenada, West Indies, regarding public relations activities to promote tourism in Grenada and increase visitors to the country.

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Gnew Lobbying Disclosure Act Filings

Below is a list of select companies that have registered with the Secretary of the Senate, Office of Public Records, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Legislative Resource Center, Washington, D.C., in order to comply with the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. For a complete list of filings, visit www.senate.gov.

Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc., Washington, D.C., registered July 19, 2023 for Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc., Houston, Texas, concerning issues related to offshore deepwater exploration policies.

Holland & Knight LLP, Washington, D.C., registered July 12, 2023 for Planet Fitness, Inc., Hampton, N.H., regarding support for small gyms and fitness centers.

S-3 Group, Washington, DC, registered July 12, 2023 for DoorDash, San Francisco, Calif., concerning issues relating to policy matters impacting labor, independent workers, gig economy, consumer issues, and food, restaurant and small businesses.

Spinnaker Government Relations, FKA C.H. Fisher LLC, Washington, D.C., registered July 14, 223 for Lake Placid Assn. for Music, Drama & Art Inc., Lake Placid, N.Y., regarding support for arts appropriations and community project funding requests.