Investor Perception Study ‒ US 2014

The IR Magazine Investor Perception Study – US 2014 is the most thorough study of the IR industry in the US ever produced. 700 buy-side and sell-side analysts and portfolio managers participated in surveys and interviews to identify the best current exponents of IR and to analyse their success and best practices. The resulting 124-page report uses charts, infographics, photos and illustrations to provide analysis and insight into the IR industry in the US as surveyed from the investment and IR communities.

For a brief sample, including information on the research methodology, respondent data and survey questionnaire, click here.

Benchmarking and peer analysis

In total 448 companies across a range of sectors and market caps have been ranked in this year’s investor perception study. For each company there is a points breakdown for the following categories:

  • Best investor relations officer
  • Best IR by a CFO
  • Best IR by a CEO
  • Most progress in IR
  • Best financial reporting
  • Best use of technology
  • Best use of social media
  • Best investor meetings
  • Best corporate governance
  • Best sustainability practice
  • Grand prix for best overall investor relations

The points breakdown has been compiled in the benchmarking datasheet, also available free to professional subscribers, allowing you to perform peer analysis by sector and market cap on each of the ranked companies. For more information, and to download the datasheet, click here.

How to order

Get your copy of the IR Magazine Investor Perception Study – US 2014 today, for $595. Alternatively, upgrade to a professional subscription to IR Magazine and you will get a print copy of the study for FREE ‒ along with all the other additional benefits of a professional subscription. For further information or any other inquiries, please contact Reece Tan at +44 208 004 5337.

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