Whitepapers Archive

Proxy voting/AGMs

D.F King’s General Meeting Season Review

Oct 03, 2017
IR Magazine partners
D.F King’s General Meeting Season Review
In the run up to 2018, D.F. King’s General Meeting Season Review provides an in depth analysis of the voting trends in the UK and Europe and outlines investor expectations for the coming year; direct quotes from investors will give issuers insight for more effective shareholder dialogue. Their review examines the evolution of corporate governance regimes and holistic IR and identifies the hot topics for investors...Read more
Small cap

Attracting Investors

Oct 02, 2017
IR Magazine partners
Attracting Investors
According to OTC Markets’ inaugural Small-Cap Survey (June 2017), 70% of small-cap CEOs/CFOs manage their IR internally, but spend only 11% of their time on investor outreach. Given today’s competitive financial markets, the ability for small and micro-cap companies to gain exposure and attract a targeted investor base is even more critical. For useful, straightforward tips and IR best practices tailored to small-...Read more
Reporting and earnings calls

The earnings call: When investor relations officers prove their worth

Aug 03, 2017
IR Magazine partners
The earnings call: When investor relations officers prove their worth
The earnings call is arguably the single most important point of contact between a public company and the market. A wrong word, phrase or poor explanation could cause your stock price to tumble. Enter the investor relations officer, the unsung hero of earnings calls. Intelligize chief strategy officer, Phil Brown, explores the modern earnings call, identifies the sheer volume of information IROs must consider when...Read more
Small cap

The pros and cons of four financing options

Jul 06, 2017
IR Magazine partners
The pros and cons of four financing options
Capital is the lifeblood of every business. Without it, companies don’t have the money they need to hire new employees, purchase equipment, develop new products and services and expand their operations. In this report, OTC Markets examines the pros and cons of common debt and equity financing methods used by smaller companies: Regulation D Offering Follow-On Offering Convertible Note Offering Regulation A+ Offering...Read more
Case studies

Identifying and understanding FTSE 350 IR best practice

Jun 29, 2017
IR Magazine partners
Identifying and understanding FTSE 350 IR best practice
In light of the upcoming MiFID II regulatory changes, Orient Capital interviewed 10% of the FTSE 350 with the aim of gathering intelligence on the overall investor relations landscape; best practice, challenges and possible implications. This report presents their findings, which aim to provide insights into the increasing importance of the IR function and the growing amount of support required to run and manage a...Read more
IR websites/technology

Is your IR site a security liability?

Jun 19, 2017
IR Magazine partners
Is your IR site a security liability?
Read the latest white paper from Business Wire to learn how to address key areas of vulnerability for investor relations websites. Ibrey Woodall, senior vice president of web communications services, shares her insights into three essential elements of a secure IR site: internal workflow, technical compatibility and security awareness and diligence. Please complete the form below with the information requested. Once...Read more
Disclosure and regulation

Looking to the future: MiFID II and the impact on investor relations

May 11, 2017
IR Magazine partners
Looking to the future: MiFID II and the impact on investor relations
With all the talk on MiFID II, there has been little in-depth focus on how the Investor Relations function will be impacted because much of the detail is focused on the technical elements of trading, price discovery, reporting and transparency. To find out more about how IR is likely to be affected, download this report today. Please complete the form below with the information requested. Once you have filled in the...Read more
Case studies

REIT conversion analysis

May 10, 2017
IR Magazine partners
REIT conversion analysis
According to Ipreo’s latest report, the price performance and investor composition of four recent real estate investment trust (REIT) conversions – AMT, IRM, CCI and EQIX – show the tendency for the stock to outperform and have an influx of new REIT-dedicated investors after announcing the conversion to REIT status. With thorough case studies of these four companies, this report will help you to understand some of...Read more
Reporting and earnings calls

The UK’s first electronic ASM: How Jimmy Choo broke the mold in 2016

Apr 26, 2017
IR Magazine partners
The UK’s first electronic ASM: How Jimmy Choo broke the mold in 2016
​ Electronic shareholder meetings are gaining traction in the IR community, boasting the ability to reach more global shareholders in a dynamic, secure, and engaging way. As a testament to growing legitimacy, in January of 2017, the SEC formally backed the use of electronic-only shareholder meetings. Luxury retailer Jimmy Choo partnered with EQS Group and others to host the UK’s first-ever electronic annual...Read more
Small cap

3 IPO alternatives for small-cap companies

Mar 31, 2017
IR Magazine partners
3 IPO alternatives for small-cap companies
The public markets offer tremendous benefits for small-cap companies seeking to raise capital and grow their businesses. Unfortunately, smaller issuers have been shut out of the IPO market due to rising costs and a lack of institutional support. We provide three alternative IPO methods that offer a faster, less expensive and less regulatorily burdensome path to a public listing: Reverse merger Slow PO Regulation A+...Read more
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