Author: Ritz Pucci
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC) and the role of Investor Relations
April 14, 2021
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) have become immensely popular in the US. A SPAC is a company with no commercial operations, formed to raise capital through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for the purpose of acquiring an existing company.
ESG in the context of Capital Allocation
Last month Aprio Investor Relations partnered with Six Capitals to discuss ESG in the context of capital allocation, what emerged from a capital allocation survey and why communication matters.
Always be capital market ready | part 2
November 19, 2020
In July we looked at the broader picture of equity raisings on the JSE, which appeared to have picked up significantly. It was reported that capital raised on the JSE for the first five months of the year (up to May 2020) amounted to R15 billion.
Aprio IR Project
Implats annual report secures a top 10 position (out of 100) in the annual EY Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards Aprio is proud to be associated with JSE-listed PGM producer Implats. Each year, we work with the Implats team to provide strategic and other input into Implats’ Annual Integrated […]
Macroeconomic Update- Ettienne Le Roux – Chief Economist , RMB
In a presentation and discussion with Aprio IR, Ettienne Le Roux, chief economist at RMB looked at the impact of COVID-19 on the South African economy and the likely short to medium-term outcomes.
Always Be Capital-Market Ready
August 31, 2020
Most companies who raised capital in 2020 were probably not planning to do so. COVID-19 lockdown measures and a subsequent decline in economic activity resulted in companies needing to shore up balance sheets.
Stock Market Crash – What Now?
June 15, 2020
Consistency is the key to entrenching confidence and earning support. Reaching out to stakeholders when you’ve been quiet before will do very little in terms of building trust and credibility.
How to cater for an experienced analyst`s needs
April 20, 2020
Websites are your primary public-facing communications channel, and they need to have something to offer all interested stakeholders. But one set of stakeholders – analysts – have a unique set of expectations, and if you’re a listed company it’s worth your while taking those into account. Here are five, from Troye Brady of Aprio Investor relations.
10 Considerations for an Effective video Conference, as Covid-19 makes travel and contact meetings taboo
1. Make sure you have a fast and stable internet connection Having a stable and fast internet connection is the foundation for an effective video conference. A slow connection can result in visual disruption, inconsistent audio, and potential lag between audio and video images. Consider whether you should be […]
The Importance of capital allocation and the need to communicate
Understanding the importance of capital allocation, Aprio Investor Relations was commissioned by a long-standing and established client to engage their shareholders in this regard.