Financial and Investor Communications

Mary Devereux; Anne Peirson-Smith

doi:10.1108/978-1-83753-722-820252008

Financial and Investor Communications

Mary Devereux, Anne Peirson-Smith

School of Design Arts and Creative Industries

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Abstract

We kept this quote from the first edition of our book, as we believe that the sentiment remains the same today as it did in 2009. Of course, in 2026, players are no longer looking at doubling their financial investment but multiplying it by a factor of “xxx,” through mergers and acquisitions (M&As), private equity, initial and secondary offerings, and taking on the role of a financial platform for cryptocurrencies.

Investor relations is simply the strategic management and communication between a company and its investors, shareholders, financial analysts, and other relevant stakeholders (Bourne, 2016; Gummer, 1995). It is a key function within a company’s corporate communications department or operates as a separate department altogether (Laskin, 2017). The key objective of investor relations is to ensure effective and transparent communication with the investment community, providing accurate and timely information about the company’s financial performance, operations, strategies, and other material information that may impact investment decisions (Capizzo & Sommerfeldt, 2017; Ragas, 2019). The aim of investor relations initiatives is to foster trust, maintain positive relationships, and attract and retain investors (Clark, 2004).

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Public Relations in Asia Pacific
Subtitle of host publication	Communicating Effectively Across Cultures
Editors	Mary Devereux, Anne Peirson-Smith
Place of Publication	Leeds, United Kingdom
Publisher	Emerald
Chapter	8
Pages	145-166
Number of pages	22
Edition	2nd
ISBN (Electronic)	9781837537228, 9781837537242
ISBN (Print)	9781837537259
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-722-820252008
Publication status	Published - 9 Dec 2025

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Building and Defending Corporate Reputation
Devereux, M. & Peirson-Smith, A., 9 Dec 2025, Public Relations in Asia Pacific: Communicating Effectively Across Cultures. Devereux, M. & Peirson-Smith, A. (eds.). 2nd ed. Leeds, United Kingdom: Emerald, p. 71-90 20 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Communicating with Audiences and Stakeholders
Devereux, M. & Peirson-Smith, A., 9 Dec 2025, Public Relations in Asia Pacific: Communicating Effectively Across Cultures. Devereux, M. & Peirson-Smith, A. (eds.). 2nd ed. Leeds, United Kingdom: Emerald, p. 49-70 22 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Consumer PR
Devereux, M. & Peirson-Smith, A., 9 Dec 2025, Public Relations in Asia Pacific: Communicating Effectively Across Cultures. Devereux, M. & Peirson-Smith, A. (eds.). 2nd ed. Leeds, United Kingdom: Emerald, p. 189-228 40 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

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Building and Defending Corporate Reputation

Communicating with Audiences and Stakeholders

Consumer PR

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