Best Practices
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New skills for investor relations
IR skills: unveiling the expertise considered most critical and the key trends that are driving the need for new competencies
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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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Stefan Marin of Frequentis on Austrian IR challenges
Stefan Marin, head of IR at Vienna-headquartered high-tech company Frequentis, offers an overview of the main trends and challenges in Austrian IR
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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 be introducing you to each of our board members, who will be working alongside IR Magazine to advise our editorial team about emerging trends, themes and issues facing the profession around the world. You may also hear from them on the IR Voice podcast . .…
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‘Give it a try’: Pirelli’s rising star nominee on achieving IR success
Federico Rubin, IR analyst at multinational tire manufacturer Pirelli, shares his perspective on the evolving landscape of IR in Italy
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‘One of the brightest minds in the IR world’: Remembering Lorne Gorber
The highly regarded Canadian IRO passed away earlier this month
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Purcari Wineries’ IR director on turning challenges into triumphs
Eugeniu Baltag, director of IR at Moldovan company Purcari Wineries Group, discusses how, despite challenges, IR efforts leveraging agility and transparency with investors have been crucial in maintaining trust and helping the share price to recover
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Johan Meyer of Franklin Templeton on Romanian capital markets and IR trends
Johan Meyer, CEO of Franklin Templeton Romania, talks about some of the things that characterized the Romanian capital markets over the past 12 months, including the IPO of the country’s energy producer Hidroelectrica, which was the largest listing in European markets in 2023
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Peter De Boer of DN AGRAR Group on achieving IR success two years post-IPO
Peter De Boer, head of IR at the Romanian integrated zootechnical farm business, DN AGRAR Group, talks about the company’s growth despite challenges such as low liquidity in the Romanian secondary market
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Streamlining IR: innovative strategies to maximize efficiency and impact
Darrell Heaps, founder and CEO of Q4, shares best practices on how IR teams can free up time from admin tasks and automate processes to focus on what really matters
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Rolls-Royce director of IR on steering investor communication through business changes
Rolls-Royce’s director of IR, Jeremy Bragg, discusses what part of the firm’s IR strategy resonates most with the investment community
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IR Rankings – Euro Top 100 2024
This report looks at the current leading companies and individuals for IR in Europe, as voted for by the European investment community
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Playbook: A geopolitics playbook for IROs
Comprehensive geopolitics playbook for IROs to help communicate around sensitive and uncertain events
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Playbook: Measuring the success of your shareholder communications
Crucial insights into how leading IR professionals are optimizing their communication strategies to enhance efficacy
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Opening bell: The story of the only company to complete an IPO on TSX in 2023
Lithium Royalty Corporation’s president and CEO discusses listing success and the business model that allowed it to buck the trend
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Preparing to party at this year’s IR Magazine Awards – Europe
This week, I’ve encountered a problem with my home-writing setup that I’m all too happy to welcome in again: something about the position of my computer and my office windows means that suddenly I can see every mote of dust that’s ever landed on my monitor. Really, it means London has been blessed with some gorgeous sunshine in what feels like the first time in forever – realistically, just the first time this year – and suddenly it feels very much like summer. Grass is being mown, parks are jam-packed and the football seasons is – mercifully, for me –…
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Dennis Westfall of Definity on celebrating success amid industry challenges
At the IR Magazine Awards – Canada 2024, we spoke with Dennis Westfall, head of IR at Ontario-headquartered insurer Definity Financial Corporation. Westfall was nominated at this year’s awards for best IR officer in his market cap. The company also received a nomination for best in sector (financials). Reflecting on the past 12 months, Westfall says that despite the challenging economic climate that has dominated the past year – with rising inflation and supply-chain issues, among others – the company was able to demonstrate its resilience. He also notes the company has undergone significant growth since its IPO in 2021…
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The IR behind the iconic red-and-white can – and so much more: Investor relations at Campbell’s Soup Company
Rebecca Gardy, chief IRO, talks shifting brand demographics, why she sends packages to analysts and why quant investors are a key IR challenge
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Cenovus Energy’s double victory at the IR Magazine Awards – Canada 2024
Cenovus Energy received six nominations at this year’s IR Magazine Awards – Canada. The Calgary-based oil and natural gas company earned nominations across multiple categories, including best overall investor relations, best IR by a senior management team and best ESG reporting within its market cap segment. Additionally, it was nominated for best IR website and picked up prizes for best in sector (energy) and rising star for the firm’s IR specialist Pamela Bremer. Ahead of the ceremony, we spoke with Cenovus senior vice president of IR Jason Abbate to gain insights into the company’s ESG reporting initiatives and its approach…
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How IR teams interact with the board
How IR teams are engaging with their board and other senior management figures and the channels they use to do so
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Ford Motor Company on its award-winning investor event
At the IR Magazine Awards – US 2024, Ford Motor Company picked up a trophy for best investor event (large cap). In this video interview, the company’s director of IR, Lynn Antipas Tyson, delves into Ford’s meticulous planning and strategy for investor events. For more videos from the US Awards ceremony, please click here. Read the full list of 2024 winners by visiting this page.
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IR Rankings – Canada Top 50 2024
This report looks at the current leading companies and individuals for IR in Canada as voted for by the investment community
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Hilton Worldwide secures dual wins at IR Magazine Awards – US 2024
At the IR Magazine Awards – US, held in New York on March 27, IR Magazine spoke with Jean Garris Hand, vice president of global ESG at Hilton Worldwide Holdings. The company secured a dual victory for best ESG reporting (large cap) and best IR in the consumer discretionary sector. Garris Hand talks about the challenges from an ESG reporting perspective and describes how the company overcame those, as well how Hilton Worldwide navigated macroeconomic headwinds by launching new brands and seeking new partnerships with key industry players. For more videos from the US Awards ceremony, please click here. Read…
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IR Rankings – US Top 100 2024
This report looks at the current leading companies and individuals for IR in the US, as voted for by the investment community
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Zscaler tops the bill with three trophies at the IR Magazine Awards – US 2024
Hilton Worldwide, Boston Scientific and JPMorgan Chase & Co also among big winners at New York awards gala
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From Chicago to LA: Are small caps missing a trick on corporate access?
Smaller firms travel significantly less than their larger cap peers, shows IR Magazine data
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How to manage change as an IR professional: Gameplans, flexibility and good sleep
As we head into the second quarter of 2024, many companies are bracing themselves for a year defined by change. With important elections expected in the US, the UK, the EU and many other regions, experts estimate that almost half (49 percent) of the developed world is electing a leader over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, ongoing inflationary pressures – and regulatory responses – are still being felt in many economies, as are the impacts of developing technology.
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Interest rates and IR: What a rate reduction might mean for growth vs value stocks
Research examines historical stock returns to assess the impact of sudden interest rate cuts
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Playbook: How to craft your corporate story with integrated market analytics & CRM tools
Delving into the role that integrated market analytics can play in transforming your investor relations program
