Establishing an Investor Relations Program

Abstract

Conducting IR activities within emerging corporations does not require establishing and staffing a distinct investor relations department. IR functions can be handled by the CFO, the retained legal counsel, and a contracted IR advisor. You do need a program to inform investors and shareholders about how you are increasing value for shareholders. And your finance department may need some advice about distribution of 10-Q and 10-K reports as well as appropriate means by which to disclose material developments. Those information and disclosure activities can be coordinated with your finance department by an experienced IR advisor.