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Investor Relations Society welcomes publication of Stewardship Code

The Investor Relations Society today welcomed the FRC's publication of the UK Stewardship Code.

Commenting on the publication, Michael Mitchell, General Manager of the Investor Relations Society said:

"Communication between companies and their investors is a two way process so we strongly support anything which improves this. We will continue to monitor the development of shareholder engagement and take part in the debate on stewardship" For our part we have issued Guidance for Investor Relations Practitioners on the UK Corporate Governance Code which we encourage all members to adopt".

The Investor Relations Society represents the voice of issuers in the UK and aims to be the focal point for investor relations practice and IR professionals, and to promote best practice in investor relations generally.

Investor Relations Society contacts:
Michael Mitchell - General Manager 020 7379 1763
Richard Davies, Chairman, 020 7492 0501
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The Investor Relations Society represents members working for public companies and consultancies to assist them in the development of effective two way communication with the markets and to create a level playing field for all investors. It has nearly 600 members drawn both from the UK and overseas, including the majority of the FTSE 100 and much of the FTSE 250.