Issuer-sponsored equity research is a service model under which third-party research firms are commissioned by the company (the Issuer) that is the subject of the research for the provision of research coverage.

A lack of research coverage is a serious impediment to attracting new investors. Without it, investors may view a business as unvetted or too difficult to value. This is a more common issue in the area of small companies where brokerage houses are normally reluctant to provide research coverage as their main revenue source is commissions from buying and selling securities, and they won’t be able to cover their operating costs with analysing small and micro-cap companies.

At East Coast Research, we take pride in providing high-quality research reports for companies listed on the ASX. Our subscribers and members have exclusive access to these reports, and our distribution network of over 35,000 members.

Issuer-sponsored equity research benefits investors by providing them with insights into emerging small-cap companies that may not have received significant media attention. These companies often have significant asymmetrical trade qualities, which can be identified through detailed research and analysis conducted by the issuer-sponsored research company. By gaining access to this information, investors can make informed investment decisions and potentially identify investment opportunities that they may not have otherwise considered.

Our global award-winning team at East Coast Research covers a broad spectrum of sectors but we are known to specialise in these industries:

• Biopharma
• Industrial
• Financial
• Energy
• Materials & Mining
• Technology
• Communication
• Healthcare
• Staples

What sets us apart from big institutions and brokers is our strong relationship with our members. Our reports are carefully crafted with the goal of adding shareholder value and our members, who are typically high-net-worth investors, have a track record of acting on our recommendations. We strive to provide insights and analysis that go beyond the surface level, enabling our members to make more informed investment decisions.

At East Coast Research, we choose our clients through a strong referral network including stock brokers and market makers. As a research company with a fiduciary duty to our investors, we conduct comprehensive due diligence on the companies we collaborate with to ensure that we can continue to deliver value to your potential shareholders. Our onerous selection process ensures that we only work with companies that meet our rigorous standards and have the potential to provide attractive investment opportunities for our members.