Understanding the intricacies of sustainability reporting has never been more crucial. Recently, a webinar titled “How the European Sustainability Reporting Standards Adopted by the EU Will Impact Global Public Companies” provided valuable insights on how new and existing legislation, the ESRS, from the European Union (EU) will impact how companies report their earnings results.
After the pandemic struck, companies needed to rethink their conventional engagement methods. A California-based Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) teamed up with Q4 and replaced its in-person event with a Virtual Investor Conference.
In this day and age, a company’s overall credibility is associated with the aesthetic quality of its website. As an experienced IR professional, Erin Rheaume, Electronic Arts Director of Financial Communications, knew how crucial it was to leverage good web design and create an engaging investor relations (IR) site to educate the Street, convey brand personality, and engage with the investment community.
Earnings, known as results in Europe, are events hosted by a public company to share the financial results of a reporting period. Earnings calls are a formal way for businesses to relay performance and strategy information to interested parties, including institutional investors, individual investors, existing shareholders, and financial analysts. Many of these events are held virtually, which allows companies to highlight successes via webcasts and conference calls during prosperous times and calm fears during adverse ones, and highlight key qualities of virtual earnings event providers.
Your investor relations (IR) website is the digital face of your company to the investor community. A well-designed IR website enhances investor engagement, provides a robust platform for investor communication, and gives insight into your company’s vision for the future. What separates best-in-class IR website providers is that they implement the critical features and pages discussed here and in Q4’s “Best Practices Recommendations Guide,” available for download below.
Coming off of a tough 2022, the capital markets surprised in H1 2023.
As summer comes to a close, investor relations officers (IROs) need to make sure they are engaging with the right investors, are prepared for year-end marketing, and are also focusing on the 2024 IR calendar. Preparing for year-end involves a thoughtful blend of strategic planning, effective communication, and the cultivation of strong relationships with investors. This article will delve into the essential steps IROs should take to ensure a successful year-end, focusing on attending the right investor conferences and connecting with quality investors.
“A Quick Guide to Designing Your IR Website” highlights Q4’s insights into the importance of having a well-crafted investor relations (IR) website. For more details, you can download the full guide below.
Last week, IR professionals at 50,000 companies worldwide were left with many questions after news broke that the European Commission voted to adopt the recently introduced European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), which requires companies to embed environmental disclosures in annual reports beginning in 2024. While legislated in the EU, it impacts all IR professionals with large operations in the European Union.
As an IR professional, you know there are many jobs to be done, with very little time to do them. Q4’s guide, “4 Ways to optimize your investor relations processes,” shares how to analyze and incorporate more effective and efficient approaches, leading to a better experience for you and your investors.