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SGX-listed firms should be like DBS, be brave with forward guidance

Bland, generic statements are a wasted opportunity to engage investors craving granular and credible guidance; trust investors to forgive unforeseen outcomes 

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Leslie Yee

Leslie Yee

Published Wed, Jul 8, 2026 · 01:45 PM
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    • While any forward guidance given may be incorrect, listed companies should provide such guidance which helps investors.
    • While any forward guidance given may be incorrect, listed companies should provide such guidance which helps investors. PHOTO: TAY CHU YI, BT

    [SINGAPORE] Investors in the local bourse will soon have a slew of quarterly or half-yearly results announcements to digest.

    Financial report cards provide a useful summary of a company’s performance. For one thing, the upcoming results announcements might capture some of the impact of the oil price spike due to the war on Iran.

    However, many investors will be keen to know not just the latest on a company’s performance, but what the future prospects are.

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