IAS has documented a shareholder communication policy, as recommended in the guidelines, which represents a formalised summary of longstanding practices and aims.

The policy identifies disclosure and transparency as important qualities for IAS’s investors and prospective investors. IAS therefore aims to ensure the quality and clarity of communication with shareholders, using available methods and technologies.

Shareholder meetings represent an opportunity for shareholders to meet with and question the Board and management of IAS. IAS’s external auditor attends all annual general meetings and is available to answer shareholder questions.

IAS’s website is a key source of information for IAS’s shareholders and prospective shareholders. IAS places all company announcements on the site immediately following confirmation of their release to the market. Analyst briefing material is released as a company announcement. IAS also displays annual and half-year reports to shareholders, and any presentations given by the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.

Further communication with shareholders occurs with periodic dividend payments and the distribution of annual and half-year reports (unless shareholders have chosen not to receive these). Email is also an important method of communication for investors. Key announcements can be received by email where shareholders request and provide their details to IAS.