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This is what MPV has to say on their web site regarding analysts and analyst opinion
J. Contacts with Analysts, Investors and the Media
The Corporation recognises that analysts are important for disseminating information to the investing public and play a role in interpreting and clarifying existing public data, as well as providing investors with background information and details that cannot practically be put in public documents. Representatives of the Corporation will meet with analysts and investors on an individual or small group basis as needed, and will initiate contacts or respond to analyst and investor calls in a timely, consistent and accurate fashion in accordance with this Policy. The Corporation will provide only publicly disclosed information to such analysts or investors and will provide the same information that has been provided to analysts to individual investors who request it. It is recognised that analyst disclosure does not constitute adequate disclosure of information that is considered material non-public information. If material information is to be announced at an analyst or shareholder meeting, press conference or conference call, its announcement must be in conjunction with a general public announcement via news release. One week prior to the release of quarterly or annual financial results, the Corporation will enact a "quiet period" where no discussions with analysts or the media will occur. A review should be conducted after meetings with analysts, investors or the media to ensure that selective disclosure of previously undisclosed material information has not been made. If selective disclosure of undisclosed material information has been made, the Corporation will immediately notify RS, if necessary, and disclose such information promptly via news release. K. Reviewing Analyst Draft Reports and Models The Corporation will not confirm, provide any guidance or attempt to influence an analyst's opinions or conclusions and will not express comfort with the analyst's model and earnings estimates. Analyst reports are proprietary information belonging to the analyst's firm. A list of all analysts covering the Corporation, and their contact numbers, will be posted on the Corporation’s website and be provided to anyone requesting such information. |
