Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Investor relations & capital-markets communication · Specialist

Wall crossing

Also called: cross the wall

ELI5

Bringing an investor inside confidentiality restrictions by sharing non-public information under controls.

Used in conversation

“Investor relations will rehearse the explanation of wall crossing before the results call.”

Pitch context

You will see “Wall crossing” in annual reports, earnings decks, filings and investor presentations when the discussion reaches investor relations & capital-markets communication.

Why it matters: In investor relations & capital-markets communication, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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