Muge Yucel, GRCP

The digital transformation impacting investor relations is not just about integrating new tools and platforms, but also about revolutionizing the entire investor experience. Companies are adapting to this new era of investor relations by developing specialized mobile apps, virtual shareholder meetings, interactive investor portals, webcasts and podcasts, and personalized content. Social media platforms like X and LinkedIn are being used to share news, provide updates, and communicate directly… Mehr anzeigen

The digital transformation impacting investor relations is not just about integrating new tools and platforms, but also about revolutionizing the entire investor experience. Companies are adapting to this new era of investor relations by developing specialized mobile apps, virtual shareholder meetings, interactive investor portals, webcasts and podcasts, and personalized content. Social media platforms like X and LinkedIn are being used to share news, provide updates, and communicate directly with investors. Chatbots for instant support are increasingly used on investor relations websites to provide quick assistance to shareholders. The risks associated with being a publicly traded company are significant, and no IRO can ignore the potential downsides of these new trends. It is advisable to stick with tried and tested solutions for the time being. The Article provides a global insight into the limitless possibilities of digital transformation. Weniger anzeigen

Great story telling is what attracts and convinces the investors. Powerful communication is therefore a necessity for any investor relations professional. Clear communication ensures that investors have confidence in the company's decisions.

'Investor-targeting strategies may differ between a company that has been listed for several years and one that has recently gone public.' Examining the key differences - investor base, market perception and growth stage of the company.

The IPO is done, now what? Compliance and governance are additional requirements that investors place on companies. Putting a governance structure in place is a first start and will definitely help the company professionalize and meet investor requirements. See my thoughts I have collected from recent experience.

An article about sharing experiences. As part of a company that recently went public, I realized how important it is to be part of the IPO process. Not only to help shape the story and build relationships with the investment community, but also to get things off the ground that might not have been a priority.

At its core, Gender Equality is about creating an inclusive and equitable world where we all have the same opportunities to achieve our goals.

Son zamanlarda kurumsal yönetişim uygulamalarının bir farklı yüzü daha ön plana çıkmıştır. Özellikle yatırımcıların söz hakkı olabilecekleri genel kurullarda kendileri dahil olamadıkları toplantılar için vekil olarak tayin edilen kuruluşlar mevcuttur. Bu kurumların da genel kurul gündem maddelerine ilişkin yorumları ve değerlendirmeleri kapsamında yatırımcının tercihini evet ya da hayır şeklinde etkileyebilmektedir. Bu yazımda proxy voting, proxy fight, aktivist hissedarlar bilgilerin… Mehr anzeigen

Son zamanlarda kurumsal yönetişim uygulamalarının bir farklı yüzü daha ön plana çıkmıştır. Özellikle yatırımcıların söz hakkı olabilecekleri genel kurullarda kendileri dahil olamadıkları toplantılar için vekil olarak tayin edilen kuruluşlar mevcuttur. Bu kurumların da genel kurul gündem maddelerine ilişkin yorumları ve değerlendirmeleri kapsamında yatırımcının tercihini evet ya da hayır şeklinde etkileyebilmektedir. Bu yazımda proxy voting, proxy fight, aktivist hissedarlar bilgilerin hayatımıza girmesiyle ne anlama geldiğini, ve yatırımcı ilişkileri olarak nelerin yapılması gerektiğini kaleme alıyorum. İyi okumalar dilerim. Weniger anzeigen

Covid-19 etkisinin devam edeceği bir ortamda, ekonominin toparlanması gibi, hayatlarımızın yeni bir akışa yol bulması gibi ilginç ve yeni deneyimlere içeren bir dönemdeyiz. Sıfırdan başlamak mümkün olsaydı, bildiklerinizi kullanıp, yeni bir Siz yaratmaya adım atabiliyor olsaydınız, bunun için neler yapardınız. Yazımda farklı konuları kısa da olsa değerlendirmek istedim. Bu yaşadıklarımız o kadar yaygın ve her yere değiniyor ki, kısa olan bu yazımda her istediğime yer veremedim, ama en azından… Mehr anzeigen

Covid-19 etkisinin devam edeceği bir ortamda, ekonominin toparlanması gibi, hayatlarımızın yeni bir akışa yol bulması gibi ilginç ve yeni deneyimlere içeren bir dönemdeyiz. Sıfırdan başlamak mümkün olsaydı, bildiklerinizi kullanıp, yeni bir Siz yaratmaya adım atabiliyor olsaydınız, bunun için neler yapardınız. Yazımda farklı konuları kısa da olsa değerlendirmek istedim. Bu yaşadıklarımız o kadar yaygın ve her yere değiniyor ki, kısa olan bu yazımda her istediğime yer veremedim, ama en azından şirketler açısından belki yüzeysel de olsa bazı fikirler vermeye başarabildim.
Hepimize yeni dönem hayırlı olsun. Weniger anzeigen

A look at Minority Shareholder Rights across countries, as well as Board participation and the election of independent board members.

Measuring investor relations performance is a tricky task. Most importantly, investor relations should be considered an investment and hence the kpi's should be placed accordingly. Also, the company and IR strategy play a significant role in the measurement.

This piece is a take on Turkish retail investors and some experiences collected so far. While financial literacy is an important factor in making sound financial decisions, the emotional aspect does play a big role in making decisions. And suddenly, we are no longer only looking at the Turkish retail investor but everyone, who gets hit with the emotional investing graph.

There is so much talk on shareholder targeting and how to go about doing the targeting, but nobody really talks about where to start and how to get to the point to do the how-to. So, it is largely assumed that you already know your shareholder base. You have full Access to the fund names and the managers as well as the retail investors… But guess what, in Turkey, you get to see your shareholder base a maximum of three times; definitely once for the AGM, maybe a second time if you decide to… Mehr anzeigen

There is so much talk on shareholder targeting and how to go about doing the targeting, but nobody really talks about where to start and how to get to the point to do the how-to. So, it is largely assumed that you already know your shareholder base. You have full Access to the fund names and the managers as well as the retail investors… But guess what, in Turkey, you get to see your shareholder base a maximum of three times; definitely once for the AGM, maybe a second time if you decide to distribute dividends, and just in case you are in for a capital increase, then a third time. Other than that, you are basically left with guess work. If you are one of the lucky ones with access to a Reuters or Bloomberg Terminal, great, you get to see all the institutional ones according to their last public filing date, which is not necessarily current, but it is helpful. So this is my point of view and how I have gone around the IR targeting strategy, with the means available to me. Weniger anzeigen

The Article relates to dealing with a crisis from an emerging market point of view, where the handling of decision makers is as important as the presence to the financial community. Furthermore, it touches also upon the aspects of investor relations and the bridging role it plays with the public, considering also the human aspect; the psychological effects onto the information seekers.

Explain the complexities of your equity story to generalist investors when meetings are usually limited to 45-60 minutes. A quick recap on how to design meetings to get the most out of time as well as the generalist view.