IR magazine Announces US Investor Relations Awards Nominees

NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IR magazine is excited to announce the finalists in the IR Magazine US Awards 2011, in association with Bloomberg L.P.  On March 24, 2011, 21 US companies will be announced as leading the investor relations community in categories ranging from best investor relations officer through best earnings calls and best crisis management as chosen by investors and analysts. This annual awards event, which began in 1996, recognizes the US investor relations teams that set the standard for communicating with shareholders across the country.

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Working in conjunction with XbInsight, IR magazine's research arm, the winners are determined through the use of our investor perception studies. This research series involves surveys and interviews with analysts and investors to ascertain the relative strengths and weaknesses of their IR teams, as well as the most important issues affecting IR in the region.

The IR Magazine US Awards is the only event in the IR industry that uses rigorous and disciplined research to determine the best practices and top performers in the country. The decisions are made based on insights and perceptions from IR professionals' core constituency: the analysts and investors with whom they communicate every day.

IR magazine offers its warmest congratulations to the nominees, who have set the standard for shareholder communications in the US. We look forward to revealing the winners at the IR Magazine US Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on March 24, 2011.

Since 1991, IR magazine has taken its renowned investor perception study around the world to markets as diverse as Brazil, China, Singapore, the Nordic region, South Africa, Canada, the UK, continental Europe and the US.

Janet Dignan, CEO, Cross Border Ltd

"The US has always been a world leader in investor relations, and this year's nominees have demonstrated why this continues to be true. They have navigated difficult and volatile marketing conditions, showing the impact an effective IR team can have on company perception and market value. IR professionals around the world can be very proud of this year's nominees – and learn a lot from them. I look forward to celebrating with the winners on March 24, 2011!"

Below, please find the full list of nominees, in alphabetical order within each category:

About XbInsight

XbInsight is IR magazine's research brand, building on the publication's established global research efforts. Since 1991, IR magazine has taken its renowned investor perception study around the world, to markets as diverse as Brazil, China, Singapore, the Nordic region, South Africa, Canada, the UK and the US. In every market, the process is the same: each year thousands of buy-side analysts, sell-side analysts and portfolio managers are asked which companies have the best investor relations. XbInsight is building on that expertise for its new series of studies examining successful investor relations practice and the key drivers of investor sentiment. To generate customized reports on your global peer group, please visit our website: www.insideinvestorrelations.com/research.

About IR magazine

IR magazine is the only global publication focused on the interface between companies and their investors. IR magazine hosts events in the US, the UK, Europe, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Brazil. Inside Investor Relations (www.insideinvestorrelations.com) is the magazine's companion website, which includes daily news updates that are highly relevant to investor relations professionals. Visit www.insideinvestorrelations.com for more details.

About Cross Border Ltd

Cross Border Ltd publishes IR magazine and Corporate Secretary. Based in New York and London, the company reaches highly targeted audiences in the investor relations and corporate governance communities through the two magazines and accompanying newsletters, events and websites. With roots in the Economist Group, we are renowned for providing quality insight and a global perspective. Our flagship publications, IR magazine and Corporate Secretary, are essential reading for executives around the world. Our awards are a key part of the calendar in leading financial centers including New York, London and Hong Kong. With an expanding portfolio of digital properties and more than 20 conferences and events each year, we are well positioned for growth.

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