5Q is disrupting the traditional investor relations and communications advisory model.
We help tell your story.
We combine our extensive knowledge of business, capital markets and corporate communications with an unwavering dedication to trust, integrity and quality. 5Q focuses on the importance of relationships in successfully executing communications programs that deliver value for clients and their stakeholders.
We tailor services depending on clients’ needs and offer complete transparency around our services and deliverables.
Strategic IR & Communication Programs
Effective two-way communication between your organization, shareholders and other stakeholders creates a richer impression of management, their integrity, vision, and leadership.
Examples of what we do:
- Press releases
- Corporate presentations
- Corporate fact sheets
- Website content generation
- Shareholder letters
- Conference call scripts
- ESG Reports
- Annual and quarterly reports
- Board IR reports
- Social media strategies
- White papers
- Advertising brochures
Managing Day-to-Day Investor Relations
5Q can support your ongoing corporate communications program and continuous disclosure requirements to free up management’s time and energy.
Examples of what we do:
- Act as in-house communications or integrate with an existing team
- Quarterly analyst surveys to check consensus
- Ownership analysis and investor targeting
- Maintaining corporate or investor presentations
- Website strategy & updates
- Database management
- Managing investor calls / emails
- Retail outreach and shareholder engagement strategies
- Continuous disclosure / SEDAR, SEDI and EDGAR filings
- Organizing investor events
Market Engagement & Outreach
We can develop and implement targeted market engagement and outreach programs for public and private companies, interfacing with key analysts, sales desks, and investors.
Examples of what we do:
- Ongoing, targeted outreach to relevant investors, analysts and media
- Collaboration with covering sell side analysts or sales desks to optimize investor roadshows
- Investment conference targeting, planning & coordination
- Enhancing retail strategies and outreach
- Fostering relationships with analysts and key investors
- Contact database creation and management to track engagement
- Coordinating webcasts or other online presentations
Marketing & Design
5Q can ensure your messaging is professionally conveyed with appropriate visuals that take your company to the next level.
Examples of what we do:
- Website design and development
- Corporate presentation design
- ESG report design and development
- Investor fact sheets
- Trade show booth visuals
- Corporate videos
- Marketing brochures
- Corporate signage
- Print advertisements
Media & Social Media
Our team can help navigate the world of media and enhance your online presence. We create media and social media strategies that fit with a company’s current and future catalysts and goals.
Examples of what we do:
- Development and execution of social media strategies
- Drafting posts for LinkedIn, Twitter, and other social platforms
- Managing social profiles to provide a regular feed of information
- Engage and coordinate third party media services for both paid and earned campaigns
- Create engaging media profiles
Corporate Governance & Best Practices
We leverage our expertise in corporate oversight, policy, compliance and strategy to meet your governance needs and strengthen your company’s corporate profile.
Examples of what we do:
- Handling news, presentations, proofreading of financial statements and Management’s Discussion & Analysis
- Best practices for director committees, mandates and policies
- Enhancing management proxy circulars, Annual Information Forms and other key disclosures
- Shareholder engagement strategies
- Assisting with shareholder activism initiatives
- Arranging for SEDAR, CSE, EDGAR and OTC filings
ESG Reporting
With environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors gaining significant importance in the investment community, 5Q can help clients to develop and manage effective ESG disclosure and strategy.
Examples of what we do:
- Provide recommendations, advice and support for sustainability reporting
- Assist with the selection and implementation of ESG reporting frameworks
- Draft ESG report content and key messaging
- Create engaging and complimentary ESG report designs and layouts
- Coordinate office or asset photography to enhance visuals
- Manage the flow of ESG data and content from first draft to final copy
- Engage with ESG rating entities and analysts to enhance disclosure
WORKING WITH US
At 5Q, we pride ourselves on transparent client engagement. We take the time to fully understand our clients’ needs before providing a tailored proposal and timelines for execution.
Our approach helps us deliver exceptional results for each of your IR requirements.
The Fifth Quarter
Our blog, The Fifth Quarter, is dedicated to providing information on current trends and IR best practices. We’ll help you stay ahead of the game with insightful content created by the 5Q team.
Views from the Fifth Quarter August 8, 2024
The Rise of the Retail Investor
Historically, retail investors – individuals who trade on their own rather than relying on professional investment advisors– were often overlooked by mid to large-sized public companies. The perception was that engaging effectively with retail investors required significant effort, was primarily reactionary, and offered limited cost-benefit relative to institutional investors. Today, however, retail investors are highly coveted.
Views from the Fifth Quarter July 5, 2024
Stampede Success: Building Connections and Culture at Events
When seeking to build a successful business, opportunities to connect, learn, and grow are invaluable. Events like the Calgary Stampede not only embody tradition and festivity but also serve as pivotal moments for businesses to thrive in multiple dimensions.
Views from the Fifth Quarter June 3, 2024
Beyond Borders: The Modern Slavery Act and Supply Chains
Gone are the days when companies didn’t need to be concerned about their value chains.
Views from the Fifth Quarter March 12, 2024
Crafting an Effective Investor Presentation: Tips, Tools and Best Practices
In the world of investor relations (‘IR’), one crucial skill is the art of crafting an effective investor presentation (also called a ‘deck’). Whether you’re an executive with a company who has been public for some time, or a new start-up business looking to secure financing, the ability to deliver a compelling presentation is paramount.
Views from the Fifth Quarter February 8, 2024
Building an Online Community: A Key Strategy for Corporate Success in 2024
In the dynamic landscape of modern business, maintaining a competitive edge is essential for public company success. One strategy that took center stage in 2023 was the art of building and nurturing online communities. The rise of social media and its evolving trends have elevated community engagement from a supplementary tactic to a crucial element of any comprehensive marketing, investor relations or capital markets outreach strategy.
Views from the Fifth Quarter January 2, 2024
Meeting ESG Demands: Critical Minerals and the Future of Energy
As the global energy landscape undergoes a seismic shift towards sustainability and environmental responsibility, the demand for critical minerals has surged dramatically.
