ALC - Q4

With fewer internal resources and the lack of sell-side support that large- cap companies have, IR can be a heavier lift for small-cap companies and in the wake of COVID-19, even more so. But as the stock market begins to emerge from it’s COVID-fueled slow down, the spotlight is on small-caps as investors note a bounce that has lifted the S&P 500 more than 28% from March’s low. Here’s how small-cap companies can not only survive, but stand out in a post-pandemic market. 

While every IR professional has been affected by COVID-19, the important part is how you adapt to the reality of working remotely during this time. In our recent webinar with IR Magazine, we asked a panel of IR experts for their advice on how to communicate clearly and effectively with investors and analysts amid stock market uncertainty. The discussion resulted in a variety of questions from the attending IR community regarding challenges they’re currently facing. To help you better approach your digital IR program during COVID-19, we compiled a few of those questions along with what our panelists had to say on the matter. 

We hosted a webinar in partnership with IR Society UK to discuss how IR professionals can effectively communicate with investors during COVID-19. The expert panel discussed the importance of clear and frequent communications, investor event planning, and the use of technology. With AGM season right around the corner, panelists shared their advice on what information to share and the best methods of connecting. In the end, the conversation boiled down to three essential take-aways: