Brendan Wood International is the world leader providing “stock demand” intelligence to clients. The firm’s unique Intel supports investors, the C-Suites of public companies and broker dealers who trade securities. In supporting public companies seeking to develop their shareholder bases, we enjoy the privilege of working closely with many of the best Marketing Executives in the capital markets worldwide. Professionals in this field are generally referred to as investor relations officers, which title does not do full justice to TopGuns, who are actually a breed of brilliant and tireless marketers, who attract and retain shareholders not only of the most popular companies in the world but also of the most challenged turnaround stories. BWI’s TopGun designation recognizes both.
TopGuns are chosen exclusively, independently and objectively in +/- 2000 personal consultations with professional investors worldwide. There is no other way the designation can be obtained.
We would be remiss not single out the common attribute of TopGun Investor Marketers. Namely, their common decision to work for companies they personally believe in. Since the core objective of the role is to build investor conviction, the best of the best investor facing executives make sure that they themselves embody the conviction that they seek to inculcate in the investor mindset. We would be equally remiss not to mention that TopGuns are equally trusted by their own managements and shareholders alike. Many TopGuns are also tasked with Corporate Development and Treasury mandates. Whether or not TopGuns are tasked with dual mandates, TopGun investor facing professionals are nonetheless closer to their managements than their peers in the field. TopGuns understand the strategy of their firms and impart that to investors masterfully, if not with authority. It is implicit, that TopGuns work with senior managements who value investors and view them as owners. Many public company boards and managements remain at a distance from investors. Some pragmatic managements feel, “if we build it they will come”, this view overlooks the vital role that investor relations executives play in creating a fertile ground of investor confidence. As a result, effective managements can deprive themselves of the conviction that their communication with investors would engender. Making the CEO and Senior Management transparent and amenable to investors is a vital ambassadorial role which TopGuns influence greatly. A great many boards are unknown to the investors who elected them. This is another gap that TopGun marketers judiciously close. TopGun rated boards lead the Brendan Wood Index of 1400 companies. The top 2% of companies based upon investor demand seat, well recognized, TopGun boards. Mantra Integrity, Conviction, Leadership.
Global Industrials:
(Below are Verbatim Quotes from Institutional Investors)
Ann-Sofie Nordh – ABB Group
“ABB’s IR, Ann-Sofie Nordh is pretty proactive.”
“ABB, Ann-Sofie Nordh is doing a very good IR job. They have a great IR team.”
“ABB’s, Ann-Sofie Nordh is very good.”
“I’m very pleased with Ann-Sofie Nordh from ABB’s IR. She is one of my favourites.”
“ABB’s, Ann-Sofie Nordh does a good job.”
“ABB’s, Ann-Sofie Nordh is good and very valuable.”
Adam Sykes – BMW Group
“BMW’s, Adam Sykes and the IR department are great.”
“BMW likely has the best IR team among the companies I cover. It’s a full team with a good mix of seniority; even the less senior members possess a strong understanding of the business. The team frequently interacts with analysts and is readily available to discuss and provide updates. They also conduct their own market research and organize regular events to connect and present technology and other insightful aspects of the company.”
“Adam Sykes at BMW is a TopGun because he is proactive, you can get in contact with him easily, and he will set up meetings reasonably quickly, and disclose information and actually give you a bit more meat on the bone.”
Yan Jin – Eaton Corporation
“Eaton’s IR, Yan Jin is very good”
“Eaton’s IR, Yan Jin does a good job, and they have a big team.”
“I think Yan Jin and the team at Eaton do a great job.”
Nicoletta Russo – Ferrari S.p.A
“Ferrari’s IR is good. Nicoletta is always available.”
“Ferrari chooses their numbers at the start and then they hit them.”
Paul T. Luther – Howmet Aerospace Inc.
“Howmet’s IR, Paul T. Luther, is one of the best in class.”
“Howmet’s IR, Paul T. Luther does a good job.”
“Howmet usually does a very good job with their reporting and provides a lot of information.”
Philippine de Schonen – Renault Group
“Renault’s, Philippine de Schonen and the IR team are just amazing, and they are doing their job. I think they are doing an amazing job.”
“Renault’s reporting is improving a lot.”
Amit Bhalla – Schneider Electric SE
“Schneider has a good IR guy, Amit Bhalla.”
“Schneider Electric gives a lot in their reporting. They can deliver on numbers better than a lot of companies.”
“Schneider are very transparent in their reporting.”
Tobias Atzler – Siemens AG
“Siemens IR, Tobias Atzler is very good.”
“Siemens is very professional about their guidance.”
Joe Box – Waste Connections, Inc.
“The IR at Waste Connections, Joe Box, is really good and he is very fast and knows the story inside and out.”
“Waste Connections’ IR, Joe Box, does well.”
Quentin Weber – WSP Global Inc.
“WSP’s IR, Quentin Weber is really good.”
“WSP’s IR, Quentin Weber is great.”
“Quentin Weber at WSP is fast. He does a good job and works his tail off.”
“WSP’s management team is good. Their IR, Quentin Weber is good. Their results are good. It’s the total package.”
“WSP’s IR, Quentin Weber is very well-respected, and he has done a very good job.”
Source: Brendan Wood International TopGun Index
Brendan Wood International (BWI), formed in 1970, originates performance investigation programs in the capital markets, including 2000+ live consultations with its network of investment professionals overseeing +/- $60 trillion invested in the +/- 1400 big cap companies on the BWI Index. The investment quality ratings and verbatim commentary are used by investors as measurements of investor demand. Corporate issuers use the findings for investor development purposes. The firm’s partners have formally presented at 1000+ C level strategy meetings and corporate off-sites in fifty cities. Brendan Wood founded the exclusive TopGun Club, a performance based recognition institution.
Disclaimer:
We wish to emphasize that all reports, evaluations and assessments contained herein, are based on information obtained by us in our research/investigations. Most of the factual information has been obtained by us from third parties, investment professionals, on whose responses we have relied in good faith, independent verification by Brendan Wood International being, under the circumstances, impossible. Wherever possible Brendan Wood International avoids subjective judgement and opinions. However, any such inferences are based on our years of experience and on information obtained by us in the course of our research. While we believe that you will find our reports to be an invaluable tool in formulating your own strategies and judgments, the foregoing should be borne in mind. This report is not meant as investment advice and should not be interpreted as advising on the value of a company’s securities, the advisability of investing in, purchasing or selling any company’s securities or any other conclusion relating to investment/divestiture of a company’s securities. Finally, this report is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any company’s securities.
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