About DIRF

The Founding of the Danish Investor Relations Association

DIRF History

The Foundation and Evolution of DIRF

The Danish Investor Relations Association was founded on 11 April 1988, after a number of heads of information from the country’s largest companies agreed that there was a need for a forum for the exchange of experience within the then newly emerging functional area of Investor Relations.

As a result of these discussions, several of these executives assumed the role of initiators of the Danish Investor Relations Association and also formed the Association’s first Board of Directors, which consisted of:

Henning Rostung, Privatbanken (Chairman)
Mogens Vang Rasmussen, Novo Nordisk (Vice Chairman)
Ib Henry Hansen, ØK (Treasurer)
Cristina Lage Hansen, ISS
Flemming Wittrock, Privatbanken (Secretary)

From the outset, the Association’s objective was to seek cooperation with authorities, organisations and associations operating within the fields of investment and equity analysis in Denmark and internationally. This led to the strengthening of relations with, among others, the Danish Society of Financial Analysts and the Danish Shareholders’ Association.

DIRF in Development

From its modest beginnings with only a few of the largest listed companies as members, DIRF has developed into an association that not only includes most C25 and large-cap companies, but also a significant number of other listed companies, several unlisted companies, as well as other organisations for which financial communication is a core area of activity. At the most recent Annual General Meeting, DIRF’s membership comprised approximately 100 member companies and more than 300 registered individuals.

Since its establishment in 1988, the position of Chair of the Association has been held by:

1988 – 90: Henning Rostung
1990 – 93: Peter Gustafson
1993 – 95: Steffen Heegaard
1995 – 97: Lasse Rasmusson
1997 – 98: Steffen Heegaard
1998 – 04: Lynge Blak
2004 – 08: Ole Søeberg
2008 – 11: Michael von Bülow
2011 – 13: Pernille Friis Andersen
2013 – 15: Lars Møller
2015 – 16: Hanne Leth Hillman / Flemming O. Nielsen
2016 – 18: Flemming O. Nielsen
2018 – 25: Claus I. Jensen
2025 – Now: Andreas Holkjær

The Board works to fulfil the Association’s objectives by organising member meetings and conferences on topics of interest to the members, and by promoting awareness of Investor Relations through various initiatives. DIRF is also actively engaged in Nordic cooperation with its sister organisations in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, and collaborates with Investor Relations organisations in the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany.

Organization

The Association’s Mission and Members

The Association has approximately 350 members from around 100 member companies who are responsible for IR in listed and other companies, work as IR advisors, or provide services to support IR activities. The market value of the listed member companies together represents 95% of the Danish stock market.

The purpose of the Association is to promote the quality of communication between listed companies and investors in Denmark and abroad, and to increase the interest of Danish and international investors in these companies. This goal is pursued through the exchange of views and experiences among members and through regular meetings and conferences. Topics range from the relationship between IR and corporate strategy, to regulation, to the practical implementation of IR activities. DIRF also works constructively with authorities, organisations, and individuals who influence IR.

The Association was founded in 1988 and collaborates in particular with IR associations in the other Nordic countries, as well as in the USA and the UK.

Learn more about DIRF here, where you can find information about membership, member benefits, and more.

General Assembly

Annual General Meeting – Information and Documents

Annual General Meeting 2025

DIRF held its Annual General Meeting on 28 March 2025, physically at FLSmidth and virtually via Teams.

Annual General Meeting 2024

DIRF held its Annual General Meeting on 22 March 2024, physically at Danske Bank and virtually.

Annual General Meeting 2023

DIRF held its Annual General Meeting on 24 March 2023 virtually via Teams.

Annual General Meeting 2022

DIRF held its Annual General Meeting on 29 March 2022 virtually via Teams.

Annual General Meeting 2021

The Annual General Meeting took place on 25 March 2021 virtually via Teams.

Annual General Meeting 2020

The Annual General Meeting took place on 26 March 2020 at 3:00 pm as a telephone meeting.

Annual General Meeting 2019

The Annual General Meeting took place on 29 March 2019 from 10:00–11:00 at Better Collective.

Annual General Meeting 2018

The Annual General Meeting took place on 21 March 2018 from 3:00–4:00 pm at DIRF (OfficeHotel), Høffdingsvej 34, 2500 Valby.

Annual General Meeting 2017

The Annual General Meeting took place on 21 March 2017 from 3:00–4:00 pm at DIRF (OfficeHotel), Høffdingsvej 34, 2500 Valby.

Annual General Meeting 2016

The Annual General Meeting took place on 30 March 2016 from 3:00–4:00 pm at DIRF (OfficeHotel), Høffdingsvej 34, 2500 Valby.

Annual General Meeting 2015

The Annual General Meeting took place on 23 March 2015 from 10:00–11:00 at Kromann Reumert, Sundkrogsgade 5, 2100 Copenhagen Ø.

Annual General Meeting 2014

DIRF held its Annual General Meeting on 28 March 2025, physically at FLSmidth and virtually via Teams.

Annual General Meeting 2013

Annual General Meeting on 21 March 2013.

Annual General Meeting 2012

Annual General Meeting on 20 March 2012.

Sponsors and Advertisers

Partners Driving Our Activities

DIRF has a number of sponsors, each of whom makes valuable contributions to the Association. We greatly appreciate our collaboration with these sponsors, as they help ensure the Association’s operations as well as support various member services and activities.

Our current sponsors (All-Year Supporters) are the following companies:

Get Visual

Passion and professionalism are keywords in everything we do. At Get Visual, we take care of your communication and presentation needs, customizing solutions that match your events in terms of creativity and technical requirements. At Get Visual, you will meet the most experienced corporate production team in Denmark. Regardless of your company’s size or the type of event, Get Visual will deliver the right solution and make you, your message, and your brand stand out. We offer equipment, technicians, project management, creative sparring, and production for meetings and events—from boardroom to ballroom. Our focus is always on the customer, keeping costs in mind. Passion, professionalism, and creativity are our distinguishing characteristics. Get Visual is ready to meet your challenge—are you ready to meet us?

Computershare (ASX: CPU)

A global market leader in transfer agency and share registration, employee equity plans, mortgage servicing, proxy solicitation, and stakeholder communications. We also specialise in corporate trust, bankruptcy, class action, and other diversified financial and governance services. Founded in 1978, Computershare is renowned for its expertise in high-integrity data management, high-volume transaction processing, reconciliations, payments, and stakeholder engagement. Many of the world’s leading organisations use us to streamline and maximise the value of relationships with their investors, employees, creditors, and customers. Computershare is represented in all major financial markets and has over 14,000 employees worldwide.

CMi2i

Provides unique capital markets intelligence to issuers and their advisors. CMi2i is known for the world’s most accurate share and debtholder identification service, supporting corporates and their advisors with investor relations, ESG, shareholder activism, capital restructuring, and proxy solicitation. Our team has provided intelligence and advice to over 500 of the largest, most structurally complex companies globally and supported numerous corporate transactions and general meetings. We offer a unique combination of skills, experience, and methodologies within the following areas:

Capital Market Intelligence & Investor Relations Support
ESG & Corporate Governance Analysis
Proxy Solicitation
Capital Markets Advisory & Engagement

Irwin, a FactSet Company

Empowers IR professionals with the market’s only purpose-built investor relations and capital markets platform. Our solutions integrate precise data and intelligent automation to streamline how teams discover and connect with investors, monitor shareholder changes, and manage every interaction. By centralising data and reducing manual tasks, Irwin frees IR teams to focus on strategic engagement and relationship building. Irwin serves a global community of public companies and their advisors.

Via Ritzau

Simplify your public company communications with ease. Whether you’re already listed or preparing for an IPO, crafting and distributing company announcements to all stakeholders can be time-consuming. With the Via Ritzau platform, you can streamline communications while ensuring compliance with market rules and regulations.

BNY

A global financial services company helping clients manage, move, and safeguard money. For 240 years, BNY has partnered with clients to help them achieve their ambitions. Today, BNY serves over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and nearly all top 100 banks globally. As of June 30, 2024, BNY oversees $49.5 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration and $2.0 trillion in assets under management. BNY is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Headquartered in New York, BNY employs over 50,000 people globally.

Nasdaq IR Intelligence

Offers an ecosystem of solutions to empower IR professionals with technology, AI-driven workflows, and proprietary data and insights, supported by an experienced advisory team. Our integrated solutions simplify tasks, provide real-time market insights, and help IR teams capture and showcase ROI.

Euronext Corporate Solutions

Provides services to help organisations achieve their goals, combining financial, legal, and advisory expertise with purpose-driven technology. Euronext Securities supports issuers and investors during AGMs and elections, including virtual meetings, voting management, and transparent reporting.

Bloomberg

The world’s leading source of financial and market information, empowering IR teams with proprietary data, real-time news, and analytics to target investors and navigate shareholder and analyst landscapes.

S&P Global Market Intelligence

Delivering insights, data, and technology solutions for investor relations and capital markets. Serving more than 2,500 corporate issuers worldwide, with a global network of 55,000+ funds and 155,000+ contacts.

Digital IR

We digitalise and democratise the relationship between companies and investors through Digital IR, Research, and Advisory services, providing equal access to information for all investors.

Q4 Inc.

A single platform connecting issuers, investors, and the sell-side, delivering data, insights, and workflows for IR leaders. Trusted by over 2,650 public companies globally.

Modular Finance

A fintech company providing software tools for more than 800 IR teams, including CRM, shareholder data, regulatory news, analyst consensus, MAR compliance, and IR websites.

Notified / GlobeNewswire

Technology partner for IR and PR professionals, streamlining press release distribution, investor communications, and media engagement.

Corporate Relations

A communications and relations agency specialising in advisory and content development for annual and sustainability reporting, branding, stakeholder analysis, and strategy.

Tangelo

Cloud-based platform enabling companies to produce custom corporate reports in-house efficiently while supporting regulatory compliance and shareholder engagement.

Noted

Specialist in corporate branding and reporting, creating seamless reports and distinctive designs with a focus on compliance and storytelling.

BetterBoard

Provider of secure, digital board collaboration solutions, including a Board Portal and Data Room for effective governance, document handling, and confidential information sharing.

Captivate

Event planning specialists combining professional expertise and innovative technology to deliver end-to-end event solutions and superior attendee experiences.

IR Society

Key partner supporting DIRF members with professional development courses.

Opportunities to Become a DIRF Sponsor

DIRF welcomes new sponsors, and sponsorship packages can be tailored to suit specific needs and goals. In each case, the scope and terms are agreed between DIRF and the sponsor.

For more information about becoming a DIRF sponsor, please contact DIRF’s Head of Secretariat, Tina Høilund Pedersen, by email at thp@dirf.dk
or by phone at +45 53 67 84 64. The Secretariat can also provide information on current sponsorship opportunities.

Statutes and Financial Statements

Articles of Association

DIRF is governed in accordance with its current Articles of Association. Amendments to the Articles may be approved if more than two-thirds of the votes cast at the General Meeting are in favour.

More information coming soon…

IR Associations and Media

Collaboration with International IR Associations

DIRF has a wide range of international sister associations that also organise member meetings and conferences. The larger associations – IRS in the UK and NIRI in the US – likewise offer strong educational programmes, and DIRF members are able to participate in IRS events in the UK at member rates.

For many years, the Nordic associations have had a tradition of taking turns hosting an annual Nordic IR conference. DIRF most recently hosted the annual NIRC conference in Copenhagen in 2016, which, to date, has been the last joint Nordic conference.

Nordic IR Associations

European IR Associations

Other IR Associations

Media

Below you will find links to news media and services focusing on finance and business.