Where IR teams are taking their roadshows – and who they’re bringing with them: The Ticker 148

In the latest episode of The Ticker podcast, we focus on corporate access trends and best practices.

IR Magazine reporter Noemi Distefano and editor-at-large Laurie Havelock delve into insights from the latest IR Magazine Global Roadshow Report and uncover the favorite cities for in-person roadshows across regions and market caps, along with emerging destinations climbing the ranks.

Willem Fransoo shares his experience of attending an investor day organized by the Belgian Investor Relations Association and discusses future roadshow plans and target destinations for his company in 2024

They talk about the dynamics of senior management involvement in in-person roadshows versus IR-only meetings. The segment also features an excerpt interview with Lorna Davie of the Swiss IR Club, who offers advice on how investor relations professionals can plan successful IR-only meetings.

Deputy editor Garnet Roach talks with Willem Fransoo, director of IR at Belgium-listed technology company Barco. He shares his experience of attending an investor day organized by the Belgian Investor Relations Association and discusses future roadshow plans and target destinations for his company in 2024.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • Key findings from IR Magazine’s Global Roadshow Report
  • Insights on favorite cities and emerging destinations for roadshows
  • Perspectives on senior management involvement and IR-only meetings.

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