This central corporate function acts as the information and communication interface between the company’s management and the capital markets. In other words, it prepares and submits all company releases such as financial results announcements that need to be supplied to the stock market. But their remit is broader than simply pulling together facts and figures, and monitoring the share register. They consult with investors and analysts to improve their understanding of the company, which could be through individual meetings or via one of their hugely successful investor roadshows.