Bristol Insights

In the intricate world of micro and small-cap public companies, orchestrating a successful capital raise can be a challenge that requires strategic acumen and meticulous planning. At the heart of this journey lies proactive Investor Relations (IR), a crucial element that can significantly influence an outcome. Initiating proactive IR activities well in advance of a…

Having actively managed investor relations strategies for over twenty years, the team at Bristol Capital has learned that effectively engaging with shareholders and prospective investors is crucial for the long-term success of small public companies. Investor feedback serves as an invaluable and essential resource for the management team and their board of directors, helping them…

The Bristol Capital team has been working with small, publicly listed companies since 1999 giving us a unique perspective and understanding of the importance of effective communication with investors. Public micro-cap companies often face unique challenges in terms of resources and market awareness, which makes it critical to have strong investor relations practices in place.…

Recently, an increasing number of industry leaders have proposed a new consideration as to why a corporation exists and what its main goal should be. Previously, corporations were run according to the age-old notion that they function first and foremost to serve and maximize their profits to their shareholders. Milton Friedman, an American economist held…

The fast moving COVID-19 pandemic is undoubtedly challenging for many companies, especially from a communications perspective. Market volatility, broader business impacts, employee safety concerns and the resulting changes and impact on financial performance are currently all top of mind for companies. The upcoming days and weeks will certainly bring a changing landscape and below are…

The debate of board diversity has been a hot topic for many years. While most recognize the value that it brings, one can’t argue the findings of a diverse board and its effects to any organization with most people agreeing that it brings unique perspectives and approaches to boardroom issues. In recent years investors have…

Under the leadership of its Chairman, Jay Clayton, the SEC has for the last two years demonstrated that it wants more companies to go public. This is following an alarming trend that has seen US listings drop by 50 percent in the past two decades, which could be hurting investors. Following on from the Jobs…

I first wrote about the Fearless Girl campaign in March 2017 in “How a little girl on Wall Street brought attention to a global issue,” and this year on International Women’s Day, saw a second bronze Fearless Girl statue being unveiled on Paternoster Square in front of the London Stock Exchange building, where she will…

Quarter end. These two words evoke many mixed emotions for CEOs, CFOs and other officers of a company the world over. Sometimes, cause for celebration of targets met or exceeded, and other times cause for concern that corporate or sales strategies aren’t working or haven’t been as effective as envisaged. Compound this if you are…