Deep Dives
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The CFO: Gord Nelson of Cineplex on how strategy, growth and transparency can get you into the C-suite
Speaking to Gord Nelson, CFO of Cineplex, you get a real feel for why he’s so good at what he does. For him, a successful finance chief needs much more than technical skills – they need those personal qualities that really connect with investors and bring the company story to life. As we chat, Ellis Jacob, the firm’s CEO, pops in to ask Nelson a question. This is indicative of the close-knit relationship enjoyed by the company’s senior management has – perhaps because they’ve been through ups and downs, listings and market growth, near-buyouts and pandemics together
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The CFO: ‘You invariably learn something about your business’ from investors and analysts, says Hostelworld finance chief
Caroline Sherry talks about entering the travel sector just months before Covid-19, the small-team approach and why everyone should visit Dublin
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How to rebuild investor trust after an earnings miss
Four practical steps for IR teams to restore credibility and reinforce the long-term value of the company’s story
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The worst day of my IR life: Dealing with the fallout from stock option backdating
Ciena’s head of IR Gregg Lampf discusses the crisis that helped form his IR career
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Cyber-security exclusive: Inside the IR response to a major hack
Issue increasingly on the radar of boards – and regulators
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‘Being an IRO gave me a deep appreciation of how important it is to be a steward of value’ – Wave CFO on the transition from IR
From building trust externally to developing internal confidence, Michaella Gallina talks transferrable IR skills
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How to handle profit warnings
IR veterans share experiences and best practices for communicating around an earnings miss
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Making waves: Eco Wave Power CEO on building trust through the IPO
Founder of Nasdaq First North-listed firm on weathering the fossil fuel rally and why stock price matters less in such a new sector
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The biggest mistakes IR teams can make in a crisis
IROs, investors and analysts offer their thoughts on navigating difficult situations
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When the SEC calls: Recommendations for IROs caught up in an enforcement action over reporting or accounting issues
Q&A with David Oliwenstein, a partner at law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman and former staffer at the SEC’s division of enforcement
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The CFO: The challenges are where you make a difference, says Sa Sa International’s finance chief
Danny Ho talks working on different sides of the corporate fence and taking himself out of the ‘risk-averse’ mindset of a chartered accountant
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Investor newsletters remain a useful tool, argue IR teams
Newsletters are the communications channel that receives most direct engagement, says Patrick Kiss of Deutsche EuroShop
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Making the most of data during investor events
It’s becoming easier to connect events intelligence with other aspects of the IR program, say industry partners
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‘Investors can still be taken by surprise’: Morningstar’s Lindsey Stewart talks ESG
Stewardship researcher on the questions that have come out of the ‘big think’ on ESG and bridging the gap between values and investment
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‘Sexy is not the right adjective for our industry’: Inside waste disposal firm Clean Harbors’ award-winning investor day
Company awarded best investor event (small to mid-cap) trophy at the IR Magazine Awards – US 2024
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Why Iberdrola takes retail investors on El Camino de Santiago
Spanish electric utility’s retail IR chief talks evolving and optimizing the firm’s unique retail IR strategy and the importance of fostering a sense of community
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The CFO: Talking transformative mergers and electric helicopters with Bristow’s finance chief
Jennifer Whalen shares her thoughts on going from accounting to the public-facing role of CFO, balancing the ESG conversation and when Bristow Group might need a dedicated IR person
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‘There is rarely a quiet period’: What it’s like to lead both IR and corporate development
There are many benefits to a close relationship between the two teams, say IR professionals
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‘We do not speak to any sell-side analysts’: Stephen Yiu of Blue Whale
Founder of £1.1 bn fund on getting a feel for company culture, looking beyond the quarter and why former sell-siders make good IROs
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Unwritten rules, budget squeezes and trust issues: Inside post-event investor feedback
Four experienced IROs explain the challenges of capturing investor sentiment – and how to overcome them
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A candidate’s primer for landing the perfect IR job: How AI is transforming recruitment
IR salaries are rising as investor relations takes on new responsibilities
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‘Blah blah blah, alphabet soup’: Alison Taylor, author and NYU professor on the problems with ESG
NYU Stern Business School professor, summer must-have author and LinkedIn influencer on the problems with ESG and the big questions that still need to be answered
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‘IR thrives on shared knowledge’: quick-fire Q&A with the editorial board’s Adam Borgatti
IR Magazine is proud to introduce its new editorial board. It is made up of 12 seasoned investor relations professionals from across the world, each working at companies in different sectors and of varying cap sizes, but with one thing in common: a passion for pursuing excellence in the profession. Over the coming weeks, we will […]
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Managing investors at the first technology ‘dividend king’: Danny Hussain on leading IR at Automatic Data Processing
Company has been consistent dividend payer for almost 50 years
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Taking the Shein off: Human rights group petitions against London IPO
Analysts say listing unlikely to deliver wider appeal among Chinese companies – even if London can pull it off
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What the UK’s new securitization rules mean for issuers, investors and IROs, according to lawyers
The proposed framework, while complex, could reduce legal burdens and make the UK market more flexible and competitive
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Shifting goalposts: Most businesses unprepared for ‘demands of climate reporting’, IR veteran warns
Trustpilot case study points to granular details and company-wide effort needed for ESG compliance
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The CFO: Mister Spex finance chief on the value of a good analyst
Stephan Schulz-Gohritz is six months into his role at firm short-listed for best micro-cap annual report at the IR Magazine Awards – Europe 2024
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Risk vs return: Weighing up the pros and cons of pre-IPO IR
We hear from IR, recruitment and consultants on how a lack of IR stands out as a ‘natural IPO-readiness gap’
