Paul Holmes 16 Sep 2001 // 11:00PM GMT
Specific advice includes:
Remember disclosure laws. Regulation FD, which requires that material financial information be released to the public simultaneously with disclosure to major investors and analysts, remains in force. Avoid speculation. “It is critical that management avoid speculation in situations where it is too early to tell what the effects may be on your company,” Case said. Adhere to regularly scheduled earnings announcements. Involve sell-side analysts. The panel noted that companies are likely to receive many inquiries from analysts in the wake of the disaster, and must be mindful of selective disclosure. But analysts can play an important role in communicating to investors and help the market digest information that has been duly disclosed.