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IR Website – Periodically Review Press Release Section
Don’t assume your press release portal is always 100% accurate. We often see press releases listed multiple times, links that do not work, drafts inadvertently posted, and other weird stuff. Here is an example of a press release which was posted in non-English. Periodic reviews can help prevent errors like this.
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Market Makers – IR Website
We came across a company who lists their market makers on their IR website. We liked it. Here is a print screen.
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Financial Performance Matrix – IR Website
Here is a nice matrix which shows a variety of financial ratios and returns. Easy to see trends and power. Nice work here.
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Highlight Important News on IR Website
Here is a great example to make it very easy for stakeholders to know important news. This is a print screen from 7/1, from news on 6/28. You can’t miss this. Great transparency.
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Document List – Acquisition – IR Website
Here is a great example of grouping all of the applicable documents for a specific acquisition all in one place. This makes it extremely easy for the Street to get up to speed.
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ESG Information – IR Website
This is a great example of commitment to social responsibility. From the IR home page, “ESG Information” is one of 8 categories of information to choose from. An easy way to see how the company is investing in social responsibility and sustainability.
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Upcoming Events listing – IR Website – Example
One of the easiest ways to prove consistency and strong financial controls is to include the next 4 quarter earnings release dates as Upcoming Events. If you are a solid company, you have a regular cadence. Take credit for it. Here is an example of all that needs to be done to keep the Street aware of what is coming up.
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Ex – Online Investor Kit – IR Website
Here is a nice online investor kit that brings together many common documents for the ease of your investors and analysts. We also include some recommended adds to make it even more comprehensive.
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Company 101 – IR Website
Here is a great example of providing an overview of your company to the Street. Using a quick link on the IR home page, this company steers users to its Company 101. This includes an overview then links to CEO and CFO videos on a variety of topics moderated by the IRO.
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Business Combination – IR Website – Disclaimer
When you are entering a material business combination, it may be helpful to post various deal materials on your IR website to add to the transparency to your investors. Here is a very detailed and thorough disclaimer people need to check before entering this Company’s IR website section devoted to a material transaction.