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    Nasdaq Survey Report

    5th Annual Global IR Issuer Pulse

    We surveyed the IR community to understand top priorities, greatest challenges, and emerging opportunities. Review the survey results and insights from over 900 IR professionals across different sectors and market capitalisations globally.

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    Nasdaq IR Intelligence surveyed the corporate community in Q4 2025 to surface top priorities and challenges shaping IR and capture perspectives on emerging practices and innovations in 2026 and beyond. Review the survey results and insights from nearly 700 corporate professionals across different sectors and market caps globally.

    In diverse regions, industries, and market capitalizations, two priorities stand out: Investor Relations professionals are committed to strengthening their connections with essential stakeholders and adopting innovative technologies to amplify their influence. 

    Key Findings

    The integration of Generative AI has rapidly increased among Investor Relations teams.

    Over 50% of investor relations professionals have integrated AI technologies, including AI agents and systems, into their operational processes. This marks a notable rise from 30% in 2024. Only 2% had no plans to use AI.

    Frequently mentioned practical uses involved condensing peer and market activities and aiding in the preparation of earnings reports. The increasing interest in various processes highlights IR's commitment to enhancing impact while managing with fewer resources.

    Over 50% of Investor Relations professionals have integrated AI technologies, including AI agents and systems, into their operational processes, marking a notable rise from 30% in 2023. Only 2% had no plans to use AI.

    Commonly reported practical applications included summarising peer and market events and supporting earnings preparation. Growing interest across other processes reflects IR's focus on scaling impact while operating with leaner resources.

    51% of respondents have already embedded AI into their processes
    Broadening shareholder reach and composition remained a central focus

    Broadening shareholder reach and composition remained a central focus

    15 % or more indicated role specialisation was shaped by institutional and retail investor engagement, buy-side and sell-side engagement, and external and internal engagement.

    Notably, less than 10 per cent reported no specific division of responsibilities across their IR team.

    15 % or more indicated role specialisation was shaped by institutional and retail investor engagement, buy-side and sell-side engagement, and external and internal engagement.

    Notably, less than 10 per cent reported no specific division of responsibilities across their IR team.

    Increased focus on company-specific dynamics shaped equity stories

    43 % indicated macroeconomic and political headwinds will impact their IR roles in 2024.

    Concerns were associated with the likelihood of extended macroeconomic weakness and continued uncertainty in the global operating environment.

    43 % indicated macroeconomic and political headwinds will impact their IR roles in 2024.

    Concerns were associated with the likelihood of extended macroeconomic weakness and continued uncertainty in the global operating environment.

    73% of respondents anticipate company-specific dynamics will impact IR in 2026
    IR mandates broadened to include deeper finance alignment

    IR mandates broadened to include deeper finance alignment

    Nearly 40 % shared that CEOs, CFOs, and boards seek advice from IR on investor/market sentiment and general messaging.

    Executive management teams are most likely to ask IR teams questions about peer developments.

    Nearly 40 % shared that CEOs, CFOs, and boards seek advice from IR on investor/market sentiment and general messaging.

    Executive management teams are most likely to ask IR teams questions about peer developments.

    Looking Ahead

    IR professionals shared their most innovative IR efforts implemented in 2025 or planned for 2026 across themes highlighted above, including AI, investor engagement, sustainability, and more.

    An AI-powered platform for external investor engagement offering tailored insights derived from individual historical engagement data, along with a monthly AI-curated CEO video briefing that synthesizes leading investor themes.

    Yearly partnership with local industry peers to jointly organise headquarters tours or networking events.

    Organizzazione della Giornata degli Investitori in una sede internazionale.Hosting Investor Day at an international site.

    Scheduled sessions enabling a maximum of five participants to engage with the Investor Relations team for a 45-minute dialogue.

    A document was crafted akin to a sell-side initiation report and disseminated to potential analysts with the intention of encouraging them to commence coverage.

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