Investor relations

Marel uses social media to communicate with its key audience and share news and other material information. Improving engagement on social media is important to understand the sentiments of various stakeholders and boost retail investor participation. Marel has a presence on several social media platforms, including Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

The IR website, at marel.com/ir, provides extensive information on Marel’s strategy, financial performance and governance, specifically suited to its key audience of analysts, investors, and other stakeholders. This includes financial reports and presentations, annual reports, as well as archived recordings and additional materials from quarterly results, Capital Markets Day events and the Annual General Meetings.

Other material includes regulatory announcements, analyst coverage, consensus estimates, financial reports, company presentations, share price data, major shareholders, dividend policy, the financial calendar, as well as information on Marel’s commitments to sustainability, and environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG).

The annual report clearly sets out how Marel distinguishes itself from its competitors in terms of strategy, innovation, and performance. It provides a comprehensive overview of Marel’s operations, key activities throughout the year, and commitment to sustainability and environmental, social, and corporate governance reporting. The annual report is available in English and is easily accessible online through a desktop computer, tablet, or mobile phone at marel.com/ar. It can also be downloaded in PDF format.

Marel regularly engages with current shareholders and potential investors during IR roadshows, conferences, and other events. Regular face-to-face meetings, either in person or virtually, are essential for maintaining and strengthening investor confidence and belief in the company’s vision and strategy for delivering shareholder value.

In 2022, Marel participated in several investor conferences hosted by leading financial institutions. The company was well represented at J.P. Morgan’s European Capital Goods CEO Conference, the Berenberg USA and European Conference, and Jefferies’ Pan-European Mid-Cap Conference, to name a few. In addition, Marel took part in several successful roadshows and fireside chats with investors.

Marel’s Capital Markets Day, held every 18-24 months, is an excellent opportunity for market participants to engage with us and deepen their knowledge of Marel. In 2021, we hosted a series of virtual Capital Markets Day events where the company’s leadership was joined by experts and customers to give a 360° overview of how Marel delivers growth. The successful virtual series continued to draw attention in 2022, effectively communicating our equity story and key messages.

The Capital Markets Day 360° series consisted of five events: a virtual site visit to Marel in Iceland and its innovation partner Brim, as well as four thematic sessions focused respectively on growth, global reach, digitalization, and sustainability.

In 2021, analyst consensus estimates for Marel were made publicly available to the market for the first time. Vara Research, an independent service provider of external investor relations services, collects analyst estimates on Marel’s behalf.

The resulting high-quality consensus data supports market participants by reflecting the expectations of the research analysts covering Marel, leading to increased transparency and credibility between Marel and market participants. The consensus estimates are compiled throughout the year and updated around the company’s quarterly results. The consensus is published on the external website of Vara Research and is also available from marel.com/ir.