Tag Archives: IRO

Fight! For IR, it’s the ultimate test

Investor relations is never more important than in a hostile takeover bid or proxy contest. Having just lived through the experience, our columnist weighs in on the value of preparation and quick action
By Michael Salter
 December 19th, 2011

The telephone call came from a New York City hedge fund manager, minutes after market close on a Wednesday in mid-August, 2011. He wanted to know our response to the hostile takeover bid for MOSAID Technologies Inc. that Wi-LAN Inc. … Continue reading →

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On the road with the CEO

Does your IRO provide leadership on roadshows? And is the CEO prepared to be led? The ability to cross traditional boundaries holds the key to successful investor roadshows
By Michael Salter
 October 7th, 2011

The CEO had just delivered a subpar presentation to an institutional investor, losing track of time—and much of the audience—in the minutia of biotechnology. After the meeting the investor relations officer (IRO) told him: “The next group we’re meeting doesn’t … Continue reading →

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