BIMB Integrated Annual Report 2017

67 The IR Policy consists, amongst others, the following: Communication Guidelines • BHB would endeavour to provide clear and fair disclosure of pertinent information to its Shareholders and the investment community in a timely and effective manner; • To the extent possible, all disclosures would: a) be factual, clear and succinct; b) contain sufficient quantitative information to allow investors to evaluate the importance of such information to the activities of BHB; and c) explain the consequences or effects of the information on BHB’s future prospects. If the consequences or effects could not d) be assessed, justification should be provided. IR Best Practices In keeping with the best IR practices, BHB has registered as a member of the Malaysian Investor Relations Association ( “MIRA” ). MIRA’s objectives are to facilitate communication and foster close relationships between Public Listed Companies and the investor community by promoting corporate governance, transparency and enhance shareholder value. Authorised Spokesperson All of the Company’s communication would only be done by the designated spokespersons who would establish and maintain regular dialogue with Shareholders to solicit and understand their views, as well as respond to inquiries from members of the investment community or media. Employees who are not authorised spokespersons must not respond under any circumstances to inquiries from the investment community or media, unless specifically authorised by the designated spokespersons. Any inquiry received should be directed to the IR Department. The designated spokespersons of BHB are as follows: • Chief Executive Officer; • Group Chief Strategy Officer; and • Group Chief Financial Officer. Material Information BHB would at all times, fully comply with its disclosure obligations under the Bursa Securities Listing Requirements. Material information concerning BHB, depending on the materiality threshold, could likely have an impact on its share price. This includes such information whether written or oral:- a) Reports and documents provided to Bursa Securities and other regulators;