Edited by Kevin Albert of Pantheon, formerly of Merrill Lynch, The Investor Relations Manual brings together the experience and thought leadership of 25 of the most successful investor relations and communications professionals today. This publication is an essential guide for any current or aspiring investor relations and communications professional, whether seasoned or new to the private equity industry. This highly practical and informative volume of compelling insights will inform you of best practices and current issues in private equity investor relations. It is designed to assist you in executing a successful fundraising and in maintaining relationships with your limited partners for many years in order to ensure the long-term success of your firm. Understanding the various facets of the investor relations role and how best to execute them is at the forefront of top private equity firms today. Reporting top-quartile performance matters, as does skilful management of limited partner relations. In a long-term relationship that spans the entire lifecycle of a fund, how do you keep your partner happy? How do you communicate bad news? How do you communicate good news? • Fundraising and cultivating new relationships • Quantitative and qualitative reporting • Forming and using limited partner advisory committees • Firm branding • Effective communications and crisis management • Staffing your team • LP/prospect CRM management • Legal and regulatory considerations • LP perspective