Anglo American Investor Relations voted No.1 by Extel Survey
10 September, 2009
Anglo American plc announces that it has been voted No.1 for Investor Relations in the Metals & Mining sector in the 2009 Pan-European Extel Survey.
Steve Kelly, Global Head of Surveys at Thomson Reuters commented: “The unprecedented market turbulence has highlighted the importance that the buy-side and sell-side attach to quality IR from quoted companies. It is during times like these that the importance of communication and engagement comes to the fore. The teams and individuals highlighted in the Thomson Reuters Extel Survey deserve huge congratulation for their contribution to the efficient running of the equity capital markets throughout these volatile times.”
Cynthia Carroll, Chief Executive of Anglo American, said: “I am delighted that Anglo American has been recognised by Extel for its communication with the financial community. The events of the past year in particular have further elevated investors’ desire for detailed information as their investment decisions have come under ever greater levels of scrutiny.”
Thomson Reuters Extel carried out a pan-European survey of the buy-side and sell-side communities, asking their views on the investor relations performance of quoted companies and investor relations professionals. The Survey reflects the contribution of over 5,000 professionals from over 1,400 buy-side firms, more than 2,000 analysts from 172 brokerage firms/research houses and nearly 400 of Europe’s largest quoted companies. The complete results cover 31 Pan-European industry sectors, all major European countries and include extensive trend analysis on the growing relevance of investor relations to the investment community. All data, votes received and methodology applied were independently checked and verified by Deloitte.