Pacific+ Corporate has a lengthy and proven track record in the design and production of strategic shareholder communications. We have created literally hundreds of annual reports over the last 15 years, ranging from ASX 200 companies such as NAB, Fairfax Media, Seven Network, AMP, NIB, Metcash and Australian Pipeline Trust, through to  projects, for mid, small and micro cap companies. We pride ourselves on providing the most appropriate, high quality and best value solution for each of our clients, regardless of their size.

While some would argue that the annual report is diminishing in importance, we still believe they can be an effective tool. It is a regulatory requirement and there are stakeholders who prefer it to a digital version. However, due to the change in distribution requirements, these shareholders are now in a minority, sometimes less than 15 per cent of the company share register. Surprisingly, despite this, many companies still plan their annual reports as printed documents.

It is a fact that print design and writing conventions do not translate well online, from covers, columns, double page spreads to full page images and page number references. We suggest planning your online report separately from your print version to maximise the communication potential of each.

The reality in today’s reporting environment is that when you employ a company to design and produce your annual report, they need to be able to deliver so much more than just an idea or visual concept. They must be expert project managers that can ensure that your reports convey the right message in the most appropriate formats and that they are produced accurately, on time, on budget, simultaneously on and offline, and without fuss. We pride ourselves on delivering just that.

We are also a one-stop shop for all your shareholder communications queries, ideas and needs. Every day, we answer questions like these:

• Can we split our annual report into several documents?
• Is a shareholder review worthwhile?
• What are the online options for our documents?
• Would a shareholder magazine/newsletter be a good idea?
• Can you help us to follow global best IR practice?

Please contact us to discuss your next report.