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[5 take-aways from IPEM] 👉 Last week, Accellency attended IPEM Paris, where we were delighted to meet with both GPs and LPs who were in a confident mood amid an improving environment for private assets. The industry has shown its ability to adapt and thrive in a new interest rate environment. 👇 Our five key conclusions from this event are: #LIQUIDITY - There is a clear improvement in liquidity, deal flow and exits versus last year #FUNDRAISING - GP fundraising activity is increasing, although it is taking longer to close #MIDMARKET - LPs’ focus has shifted somewhat down the scale towards mid- and small-sized markets in search of value #CONCENTRATION - LPs continue to consolidate their allocations among a smaller group of core GPs, with Re-Ups (i.e. investing with existing GPs rather than new managers) now representing a majority (51%) of allocations.  #SECONDARIES - Secondaries are now seen as a new standard path to enhance liquidity for buyout funds 🙏 Thanks to everyone we met at this year’s event – and we look forward to seeing even more of you next time ! 😗

📣 Looking forward to another exciting edition of IPEM next week. All Accellency partners will attend to discuss investor relations and capital market strategy in a transforming private market landscape. Alexandra Prigent-Labeis, Romain Richemont, CFA, Thomas Delanglade, Nick Webb, Antoine Colson #InvestorRelations #CapitalMarkets #IPEM #Fundraising

👉 Why listed companies must take control of their equity story ? 💥 📡 Recent stock market volatility has been driven by corrections in mega-cap tech stocks, as their outsized weightings move the whole index.   🧲 This concentration is one of three structural reasons why companies across the rest of the market must fight harder than ever for investor attention:   1. Record high stock market concentration 2. Passive equity assets under management overtaking active 3. Shrinking sell-side analyst coverage – particularly in small and midcaps   💎 For listed companies, now more than ever, this means you need to take control of promoting your own equity story.   👁️ Make the market’s job easier by presenting a clear aspirational narrative about your business and the main reasons to invest in your shares.  

What does higher volatility mean for your investor relations strategy?   👀 New analysis undertaken by Reuters https://lnkd.in/e7ryz94h suggests that listed companies are seeing bigger share price moves on the days of their results.   💡The reasons? First - active management is increasingly dominated by hedge funds with shorter holding periods. Second – more volumes moving off-exchange into dark pools. 📣 We see 5 implications for your IR strategy:   1️⃣ Be prepared for bigger share price moves, whether newsflow is good or bad 2️⃣ Accept that not every share price move can be explained, as visibility declines 3️⃣ Market reactions to results are more unpredictable – pre-earnings positioning matters as much as how you perform vs. consensus 4️⃣ Competition is fierce for investment from long-only active managers 5️⃣ Positively engage with hedge funds – they are ever more important to your share price and liquidity Higher volatility adds to the catalogue of problems faced by listed companies – we look at 8 big challenges ➡ https://lnkd.in/dxybF-Ek A clear equity story which succinctly describes what you do and the main reasons to invest in your business is a powerful way to take control of your narrative and mitigate these challenges. #InvestorRelations #Accuracy #EarningsSeason #FinancialDisclosure #EquityStory  

What does higher volatility mean for your investor relations strategy?   👀 New analysis undertaken by Reuters https://lnkd.in/e7ryz94h suggests that listed companies are seeing bigger share price moves on the days of their results.   💡The reasons? First - active management is increasingly dominated by hedge funds with shorter holding periods. Second – more volumes moving off-exchange into dark pools. 📣 We see 5 implications for your IR strategy:   1️⃣ Be prepared for bigger share price moves, whether newsflow is good or bad 2️⃣ Accept that not every share price move can be explained, as visibility declines 3️⃣ Market reactions to results are more unpredictable – pre-earnings positioning matters as much as how you perform vs. consensus 4️⃣ Competition is fierce for investment from long-only active managers 5️⃣ Positively engage with hedge funds – they are ever more important to your share price and liquidity Higher volatility adds to the catalogue of problems faced by listed companies – we look at 8 big challenges ➡ https://lnkd.in/dxybF-Ek A clear equity story which succinctly describes what you do and the main reasons to invest in your business is a powerful way to take control of your narrative and mitigate these challenges. #InvestorRelations #Accuracy #EarningsSeason #FinancialDisclosure #EquityStory  

💡Which investor relations mistakes do you need to avoid and which best practices can you apply? We look at 8 hot topics in a new report here: https://lnkd.in/dxybF-Ek 📊With stock market concentration at an all-time high, companies must work harder than ever to capture the attention of investors. 📣Effective and concise communication of corporate strategies is critical to market perception and equity valuation. The stakes are high for management teams and IR professionals. 👀We’ve published a new report today, looking at eight of the most common challenges facing listed companies:   1. Don’t become famous for a typo 2. Breaking the bad news 3. Timing your results release 4. Earnings: past, present & future 5. The case for meeting hedge funds 6. Sponsored research: worth paying for? 7. Do you need a capital markets day? 8. Why you shouldn’t complain about your share price 👇 Download the report below to learn more:  https://lnkd.in/dxybF-Ek #InvestorRelations #Accuracy #EarningsSeason #FinancialDisclosure #EquityStory

🌟 Excellence in Investor Relations Education! 🌟 👉 Thrilled to share the phenomenal feedback from our recent Executive MBA course at HEC Paris, reaching a general average score of 4.88/5 ! 👁️ Students highlighted the course's "practical cases, useful debriefs, and easy-to-implement methodology" as pivotal to understanding the essence of investor relations. The insights into "structuring a pitch, avoiding pitfalls, and key performance metrics" were especially appreciated, making every session an enlightening experience. 🙏 A special thanks to our students for recognizing the course as "extremely valuable", opening up new perspectives on investor relations and its critical role in business strategy. Your feedback, stating the course provided "very practical and useful insights" and "valuable insights from real-life experiences", motivates us to continue enhancing our curriculum. 👏 As we forge ahead, let's celebrate this success and the continuous growth in our practice of investor relations. Here's to many more milestones together! #InvestorRelations #Academy #ExecutiveEducation #ExecutiveMBA

🎉 A heartfelt congratulations to the MBA cohort of HEC Paris for completing the 2023 - 2024 Investor Relations course ! 📚 Over six sessions, we delved into the world of investor relations, exploring strategic techniques and best practices used by investment funds, corporates and start-ups. Our journey was not just about raising funds but about mastering the art of boosting valuation through private transactions, IPOs, and in the bustling corridors of listed financial markets. 🔍 The central question we unraveled: "How to build and deliver a convincing narrative that resonates with investors?" We addressed this through a systematic approach, focusing on how to engage investors, leveraging their asset allocation processes and investment methodologies. ✨ The course was enriched by real-world insights from senior investor relations professionals and live case studies, ensuring a blend of theory and practical wisdom. From crafting compelling equity stories to decoding the investor's decision-making psyche across listed markets and private equity, our sessions were designed to provide a holistic view. 🌐 Our exploration spanned key topics, such as the strategic role of investor relations in listed companies, the fundraising process for investment funds, and the increasingly crucial intersection of sustainability and financial performance. 🗣️ The highlight? Shared experiences from guest senior investor relations professionals, which provided an invaluable glimpse into the industry's heartbeat. Thank you Sophie Chateau, Marisa Baldo, Thibault de Saint Priest, and Hacène Boumendjel for your invaluable contributions ! 🚀 To the future leaders who are now armed with advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of investor relations—your journey has just begun. The path to becoming the next influential voice is paved with the insights and experiences you've gained. 🙏 A big thank you to everyone involved in making this course a resounding success. Here's to the stories you'll tell and the investments you'll influence! #InvestorRelations #HECMBA #ExecutiveEducation #Finance #Investment #Sustainability #CareerGrowth #Networking

📣 Thrilled to announce Stanislas' promotion to Associate at Accellency! A testament to his dedication and talent. Congratulations, Stanislas! #AccellencyCareers #ACYTalent #investorrelations #investment #finance #CapitalMarkets

⭐ We are excited to share that Clémence has been promoted to Director! A well-deserved step up for her outstanding contributions to the Accellency Team. Congratulations, Clémence! #AccellencyCareers #ACYTalent #investorrelations #investment #finance #CapitalMarkets