IR magazine Announces Winners of Brazil Investor Relations Awards

NEW YORK, July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IR magazine, the only global publication dealing with the interface between companies and their shareholders, is excited to announce the winners of its annual investor relations awards in Brazil. The IR Magazine Brazil Awards 2011 recognize the leading investor relations teams with more than 18 awards in important areas such as investor community meetings, corporate sustainability and investor relations for an initial public offering. Executives and their IR teams are celebrated for demonstrating the key competencies and actions that result in enhanced transparency and shareholder communication.

Winners of the IR Magazine Brazil Awards 2011 were determined through a rigorous research and selection process commissioned by IR magazine and conducted by FGV. Using information from Bloomberg, surveys and interviews were conducted with more than 300 buy-side analysts, sell-side analysts and portfolio managers to provide the information necessary for the ultimate selection of the winners in each category.

A full list of winners by category is provided below. The full findings from the research project will be available soon in the Investor Perception Study, Brazil 2011 (pre-order discounts are available).

Janet Dignan, CEO, Cross Border Ltd

'The flow of capital into Brazil has been on the rise, and all indications are that there is more to come. The key to accessing it, in large part, will be effective investor outreach and communications. Brazilian companies that are able to make compelling cases for outside investment will gain a serious advantage in the marketplace, both locally and worldwide. In Brazil, the importance of investor relations is more tangible than ever before.'

This year's winners are:

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 Shanghai. 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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