ANNOUNCEMENT: SHORTLIST RESULTS OF TURKEY'S 1st INVESTOR RELATIONS AWARDS. THE SURVEY: This independent survey, facilitated by Thomson Reuters and Acclaro, was the first of its kind and has provided a unique and thorough assessment of sentiment towards companies and the effectiveness of their investor relations activities. The outcome was a shortlist for 8 categories in Turkey's 1st Investor Relations Awards."We received an excellent level of response to the 1st Turkish survey""Votes were consolidated to a firm level for weighting purpose, to give greater value to larger, more influential institutions, either asset managers or brokerage houses. All data and votes received were checked and verified, with votes excluded when we could not be satisfied as to the validity of voters as genuine participants." (Steve Kelly - Global Head of Thomson Reuters Extel Surveys)"We have been overwhelmed by the response this survey has received from the Turkish Investor Relations community. The proactive support of Turkey's leading companies has helped to make this our most successful inaugural country awards, and has galvanised all stakeholders to the important role they play in supporting Turkish financial markets." (Charles Ross - Managing Director of Acclaro) 2009 TURKISH IRAWARDS SHORTLIST Best Communication of Corporate Governance and Disclosure Akbank, Anadolu Efes, Garanti Bank, Halk Bank, Is Investment, Sabanci Holding, Tupras Petrol Rafinerileri, Turkcell, Turk Telekom, Yapi Kredi Bank. Best Communication of Financial Results Akbank, Anadolu Efes, BIM, Garanti Bank, Halk Bank, Koc Holding, Tofas Otomobil Fabrikalari, Tupras Petrol Rafinerileri, Turkcell, Turk Telekom. Best Investor Relations Annual Report Akbank, Anadolu Efes, Garanti Bank, Halk Bank, Is Investment, Koc Holding, Tupras Petrol Rafinerileri, Turkcell, Turk Telekom, Yapi Kredi Bank. Best Investor Relations Website Akbank, Anadolu Efes, Coca-Cola Icecek, Garanti Bank, Halk Bank, Koc Holding, TAV Airports Holdings, Tupras Petrol Refinerileri, Turkcell, Turk Telekom. Best Investor Relations Department Akbank, Anadolu Efes, Coca-Cola Icecek, Garanti Bank, Halk Bank, Koc Holding, Tofas Otomobil Fabrikalari, Turkcell, Turk Telekom, Yapi Kredi Bank. Best Investor Relations by CEO Alejandro Jimenez: Anadolu Efes, Bulent Bulgurlu: Koc Holding, Ergun ozen: Garanti Bank, Ilhami koc: Is Investment, Jos Simons: BIM, Michael O'Neill: Coca-Cola Icecek, Paul Doany: Turk Telekom, Sani Sener: TAV Airports Holding, Sureyya Ciliv: Turkcell, Tayfun Bayazit: Yapi Kredi Bank. Best Investor Relations by CFO Atil ozus: Akbank, Burak Basarir: Coca-Cola Icecek, Can Caka: Anadolu Efes, Ersin Topcuoglu: Turk Telekom, Gokhan Tezel: Tofas Otomobil Fabrikalari, Haluk Dortluoglu: BIM, Mert Erdogmus: Is Investment, Murat Parmakci: Sinpas REIC, Serkan Okandan: Turkcell, Tamer Soyupak: Tat Konserve. Best Investor Relations Officer Abdullah O. Kaya: Turk Telekom, Cicek Usakligil: Anadolu Efes, Figen Cevik: Vestel Group, Funda Gungor: Koc Holding, Hale Tunaboylu: Yapi Kredi Bank, Handan Saygin: Garanti Bank, Nihat Narin: Turkcell, Nursel Ilgen; TAV Airports Holding, Ovunc Gursoy: Akbank, Ozan Altan: Is Investment. WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT: In-depth research is now underway and will be passed, along with the shortlists, to our selection panel who will make the final decision. The winners will be announced on 28th May at a glamorous Gala Dinner attended by more than 400 of Turkey's most important business leaders. For further details, to book your place or to arrange CEO interviews please contact Emily Jones on +44 (0) 7980412886 or emily.jones@irawards.eu. www.irAwards.eu This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END
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