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The Investor Relations Podcast is where IR professionals, investment bankers, and public company executives sharpen their edge on capital markets, regulatory compliance, and investor communication. Every episode brings in someone who has done the work — IR officers who have run the earnings call, bankers who have priced the deal, securities counsel who have drafted the disclosure — sharing actionable insight on: • IPOs, secondary offerings, and PIPEs • Roadshows and investor presentations that hold up to SEC scrutiny • Engaging retail and institutional investors while adhering to Reg FD • Social media in investor relations: what's permissible, and where to tread carefully • Earnings calls, forward-looking statements, and material disclosure • Shareholder activism and modern corporate governance • ESG reporting and communicating those efforts effectively • Building investor trust and driving long-term shareholder value Whether you're preparing for a capital raise, leading communications for a public company, or making sure your team stays compliant, this show delivers real-world conversations and the connections to help you succeed. Hosted by Joshua Wilson, a registered investment banking representative holding FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licensure and a licensed Florida real estate broker, with more than 2,000 interviews across the capital markets. A One Iron Network production. Interested in joining as a guest? Reach out at theinvestorrelationspodcast.com/contact. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not legal, financial, or compliance advice. Views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not reflect the positions of any regulatory agency, organization, or employer. Consult your own compliance, legal, or financial advisors regarding SEC, FINRA, and other applicable requirements. Nothing here constitutes a solicitation or recommendation for any financial product or service.
March 5, 2025

Best Practices for Successful Investor Roadshows

Josh 00:00:01 When it comes to taking these public CEOs and CFOs on these roadshows to meet with investors and investment teams and funds, what's some proper etiquette? And then maybe where etiquette has gone bad in the past.

Jennifer 00:00:14 So that's a really good question. I love being proper and having everything formal, and I think that's just my style. So for me, when I set up my roadshows, I love to have a formal invite. I'm just giving some bullet points on the company dates when management will be available, and then I always include a personal cover note asking the investor, you know, how are they doing? And would they find this company interesting given, you know, experience in the field or just our interactions in the past? I think it's really important to reconfirm all the details. I always tell management teams dress for success, you know, put on a blazer and a button down shirt, even though it might be business casual. You always want to be business elegant. I love showing up on time, having a nice seat to to sit at if it's an in-person meeting, making sure that it's a quiet place that's actually conducive to a meeting.

Jennifer 00:01:02 And then for zoom, I always tell people, dial in a couple minutes ahead of time, have a nice background. usually what I like to do is I always start off by asking people, how much time does everyone have? You know, is it a half hour or is it 45 minutes? Is it an hour? Then the management team understands how the framework with which they're going to be having the discussion. And then I always kick off by doing some introductions. But then I always tell the investor, just give a quick recap of who you are and let the investor, you know, kind of cater the presentation.

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President - Zimmons International Communications, Inc.

Jennifer K. Zimmons, PhD, MBA, serves as President of Zimmons International Communications, Inc. (ZIC), managing all aspects of client services. ZIC was founded by Dr. Zimmons in 2012, based on the belief that integrating essential investor relations activities during a company's early stages can enhance the potential for long-term value and optimize shareholder value. ZIC's clients include private companies looking to develop/enhance their brand awareness, corporate messaging, and media recognition (industry/financial/advocacy) as well as public companies (domestic and international) requiring various types of investor, analyst, and media exposure within the US. Dr. Zimmons is also a consultant to US/international family offices, venture capitalists, and private equity groups to manage the branding and positioning of their portfolio companies. She is a member of the press, served 10 years as the Program Chair for Women in Bio (New York Chapter), and is a Strategic Partner to a bespoke medical-device consulting firm that advises companies with innovative, FDA-approved medical devices. Additionally, Dr. Zimmons is proud to be a Board Advisor to a leading internationally-focused, emerging-markets family office that is veteran-owned and operated.