Consistent outperformance in disclosure levels, accuracy and consistency.
Investor Update’s experience, expertise and unparalleled relationships across the custodian and investment community are highlighted in every Shareholder ID we deliver, whether in transparent or non-transparent markets. Results that you can rely on as a basis for your IR strategy.
Examples of disclosure levels in non-transparent markets:
| Germany 99% * | Spain 99% |
| Netherlands 100% | Russia 95% |
| Switzerland 99% | Portugal 99% |
Activist Tracking Case Study
Large Cap French Issuer
Activist tracking ahead of the Annual General Meeting.
Investor Update tracked four activists and four investors thought to be influenced by activists that our client was concerned about in the months ahead of its AGM. The incumbent share-ID provider was unable to provide the requested analysis yet Investor Update had the regulatory know-how and buy-side relationships in order to get accurate and timely disclosure form all.
The analysis highlighted that the positions of all 8 investors actually decreased in the run-up to the AGM.
Investor Benchmarking Case Study
Large-Cap EM Tech
Is our shareholder base appropriate for our size and sector? Are there opportunities by geography or investor type?
Investor Update carried out a comprehensive Benchmarking Study for Large-Cap EM Tech across key aspects of their shareholder base. The study was welcomed as a health check of IR activities but also gave clear conclusions to management on how to address risks and opportunities in terms of concentration, geographical distribution, active vs passive investment, etc. For example, there was concern around increasing hedge fund exposure in the shareholder base, which our analysis showed was true, but also showed a proportional increase across the peer group, so it was a sector phenomenon rather than a company-specific one.
Another area we looked at mapped IR activities vs geographical pools of capital and actual investment levels to highlight the efficiency of IR interactions.
ESG Benchmarking Case Study
VIG
ESG Benchmarking identified significant ESG investment opportunities for VIG’s shareholder register vs a selected peer group. Target funds, both passive and active, were identified including the relevant ESG ratings/indices they followed, to determine which metrics were required for qualification.
Investor Update produced board papers to highlight the extent of investment potential to senior management with immediate buy-in and commitment to improving disclosure and reporting around key ESG metrics
Investor Targeting Case Study
DMGT
Investor Update’s proprietary targeting methodology ideal for DMGT to target beyond the usual suspects.
Investor Update’s Investor Targeting methodology was ideal for DMGT, with targeting by division to optimise outcomes given the diversified nature of business – there is no clear peer group to benchmark against. Investor Update identified large number of qualified targets plus current holders at risk, which was a powerful analysis for IR when setting up subsequent roadshows.
Furthermore, Investor Update was able to provide detailed profiles on the key institutional targets, including current investment levels in each divisional peer group by fund, thus enabling more focused dialogue with each fund manager.
Investor Perception Case Study
Mining Company
Comprehensive deep dive into market views of the company’s strategy, communications and management.
15 major investors and 10 influential sell-side analysts were interviewed to garner a broad and frank view of the company’s strengths and weaknesses, delivered by Investor Update in an 80 page report. Whilst Management was held in high regard, there were clear concerns voiced on whether the company strategy was the right one, as well as on the mixed track record of delivery on production targets.
Clear feedback allowed management and IR to counter concerns head-on as well as fine-tuning the strategy to reflect key issues.
