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How investor relations teams can streamline their Q&A preparations
AI can help reduce the workload for the time-consuming task of earnings preparation
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Why Puig Brands’ post-IPO performance shows confidence must take precedence over the stock price
High valuations followed by disappointments lead to years of broken trust, says Ricardo Jiminez The greatest asset for any listed company is investor confidence. It is the fundamental pillar that encourages fund managers to invest their money. But companies often believe that their best asset is to keep the share price as high as […]
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Four lessons for IROs and governance professionals from Disney’s proxy fight with Trian Partners
The clash with Nelson Peltz’s activist campaign has clear learnings for listed companies 2024 is almost over and, while it is not yet time to wrap it up (earnings season is not over yet and we still have a slightly consequential election coming up), it is worthwhile to return to one of the hottest corporate […]
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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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Achieving energy transition and better ESG governance from an SOE perspective
PetroChina’s approach sets the standard
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Europe’s top 500 companies resemble the US list of 20 years ago – and that could be a problem
The Fortune 500 ranking shows that similar problems may face Europe’s top companies What are the biggest companies in Europe, according to their revenue? According to Fortune, it’s largely companies in the automative, energy and finance sectors. The second edition of the Fortune 500 Europe is dominated by the likes of German car maker Volkswagen, […]
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People moves: Prime minister’s former speechwriter joins IR team at Swedish satellite firm
New IRO also in place at US banking and retail technology company Diebold Nixdorf A former speechwriter for the Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson has joined satellite technology and services company AAC Clyde Space as its new head of communications for investor relations and public affairs. Håkan Tribell, who also previously worked at the Stockholm […]
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Global Investor Relations Practice Report 2024 – Europe available now
The state of IR in the world and Europe, according to IR Magazine’s latest research How are IR teams around the world managing their resources? How have their team sizes changed? And what involvement do they have from their company’s senior management? Read the report here > This report is available to IR Advanced […]
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‘I’m really excited about more global harmonization of disclosures and standards’: What to look out for at the Corporate Reporting Forum
IR Magazine speaks to Carrie Christopher ahead of the upcoming New York event As global corporate reporting requirements continue to expand, companies are under growing pressure to deliver disclosures that meet higher standards of reliability, transparency and detail. The upcoming Corporate Reporting Forum, taking place in New York City on November 6, 2024, aims […]
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Data management and cyber-security: Key strategies for IR teams
How to manage huge volumes of data, mitigate cyber-risks and build your data capabilities from scratch
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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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Crafting a solid equity story
Crafting a solid equity story goes far beyond simply presenting data: it’s an art form, a company narrative grounded in precision and truth
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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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Future-proof investor communications: A new era in earnings calls
How to meet today’s expectations and adapt to the challenges of tomorrow
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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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What UK IR teams can do to decrease outflows from the stock market
Three tips to stem the outflow trend and revitalize the market
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What meme-stock rallies have told us about retail investors
Never underestimate the power of the retail voice
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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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Transforming IR strategy: How retail shareholders drive liquidity and growth
The key to unlocking liquidity for small caps
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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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IR websites that create real value
All listed companies have a section covering investor relations on their website. If done well, this section can create real value – especially for retail investors
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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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Off-season engagement highlights shifting views on ESG
Companies ponder how to keep talking about sustainability We’re coming to the end of ‘off season’ – when many companies go out on the road to engage with key institutional investors ahead of their annual shareholder meeting. According to a recent IR Magazine survey, around two thirds of IR teams say they have a program…
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