17 Jun 2009
Thomson Reuters Extel Survey 2009 Highlights Excellence in IR
London – Thomson Reuters today announced the leading Pan-European companies and professionals for Investor Relations (IR) as voted for in the 36th Thomson Reuters Extel Survey.
The 2009 Thomson Reuters Extel Survey ran from 16 March to 16 May 2009 and voting was primarily conducted online. The Survey reflects the contribution of over 5,000 professionals from over 1,400 buy-side firms, more than 2,000 analysts from 172 brokerage firms/research houses and nearly 400 of Europe’s largest quoted companies worldwide. All data, votes received and methodology applied were independently checked and verified by Deloitte.
The key winners in the 2009 Survey are:
- Leading Pan-European Quoted Company for IR: SAP AG
- Leading Pan-European IR Professional: Chris Hollis, LVMH
- Leading Pan-European CFO: Colin Day, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
- Leading UK Company for IR: BAE Systems
"The unprecedented market turbulence has highlighted the importance that the buy-side and sell-side attach to quality IR from quoted companies. It is during times like these that the importance of communication and engagement comes to the fore. The teams and individuals highlighted in the Thomson Reuters Extel Survey deserve huge congratulation for their contribution to the efficient running of the equity capital markets throughout these volatile times," commented Steve Kelly, Global Head of Surveys at Thomson Reuters.
The complete results cover 31 Pan-European industry sectors, all major European countries and include extensive trend analysis on the growing relevance of IR to the investment community.
To view the full results, please visit www.extelsurveys.com.
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