Equips students and professionals with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to succeed in investor relations and financial communication Investor Relations and Financial Communication is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the investor relations and financial communication profession. Written by a leading educator and professional consultant, this authoritative textbook provides the well-rounded foundation necessary for anyone wanting to begin a career as an Investor Relations Officer (IRO). Detailed yet accessible chapters describe all essential aspects of the field, including communication skills, basic financial knowledge, legal and regulatory guidelines, professional standards and practices, and more. Organized in five sections, the book first identifies and defines the jobs available in investor relations and financial communication, detailing the responsibilities, titles, salaries, and key players in the industry. After thoroughly explaining the disclosure of financial and non-financial information, the author describes the regulatory environment in which professionals operate and offers expert insight into issues of corporate governance, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, shareholder activism, and crisis management. Subsequent sections highlight the day-to-day activities of investor relations and financial communication professionals and discuss the future of the field. This invaluable textbook also: Describes the responsibilities of the Investor Relations Officer throughout initial public offering, periodic reporting, and performance evaluation Discusses the role of investor relations professionals in disclosing financial information and educating the investment community Emphasizes the various skills that IROs must possess in order to do their jobs successfully, such as marketing and securities law compliance Includes end-of-chapter review questions, activities, and lists of key terms Investor Relations and Financial Communication: Creating Value Through Trust and Understanding is the perfect textbook for both professional development training programs and undergraduate and graduate courses in investor relations, and is required reading for all those working in investor relations, particularly early-career professionals.

Equips students and professionals with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to succeed in investor relations and financial communicationInvestor Relations and Financial Communication is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the investor relations and financial communication profession. Written by a leading educator and professional consultant, this authoritative textbook provides the well-rounded foundation necessary for anyone wanting to begin a career as an Investor Relations Officer (IRO). Detailed yet accessible chapters describe all essential aspects of the field, including communication skills, basic financial knowledge, legal and regulatory guidelines, professional standards and practices, and more.Organized in five sections, the book first identifies and defines the jobs available in investor relations and financial communication, detailing the responsibilities, titles, salaries, and key players in the industry. After thoroughly explaining the disclosure of financial and non-financial information, the author describes the regulatory environment in which professionals operate and offers expert insight into issues of corporate governance, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, shareholder activism, and crisis management. Subsequent sections highlight the day-to-day activities of investor relations and financial communication professionals and discuss the future of the field. This invaluable textbook also:* Describes the responsibilities of the Investor Relations Officer throughout initial public offering, periodic reporting, and performance evaluation* Discusses the role of investor relations professionals in disclosing financial information and educating the investment community* Emphasizes the various skills that IROs must possess in order to do their jobs successfully, such as marketing and securities law compliance* Includes end-of-chapter review questions, activities, and lists of key termsInvestor Relations and Financial Communication: Creating Value Through Trust and Understanding is the perfect textbook for both professional development training programs and undergraduate and graduate courses in investor relations, and is required reading for all those working in investor relations, particularly early-career professionals.

Part I Profession 11 Introduction to Investor Relations and Financial Communication 32 Investor Relations and Financial Communication Industry 243 Stockholders and Stakeholders 39Part II Disclosure 614 Communicating Financial Information 635 Communicating Nonfinancial Information 81Part III Context 936 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Investor Relations and Financial Communication 957 Corporate Governance, Environmental Sustainability, and Social Responsibility 1078 Shareholder Activism and Crisis Management 121Part IV Work 1339 Main Activities and Publications in Investor Relations and Financial Communication 13510 Going Public and Going Private 15511 Measurement and Evaluation of Investor Relations and Financial Communication 169Part V Transformation 17912 Globalization of the Financial Markets and Regional Distinctions 18113 The Future of Investor Relations and Financial Communication 189Bibliography 200Index 211