Wood & Company has always been known for its commitment to high quality research on the CEE region. Our analysts cover a greater breadth of CEE companies than any other local broker or London-based investment bank. In addition, we aim to offer a depth of coverage in line with international standards by pairing substantive industry knowledge with local insight on individual stocks and markets. Our goal is to assist the firms’ clients by providing comprehensive insight into themes and events impacting their investment decisions.

We emphasize a fundamental and bottom-up approach. To achieve this, the firm's research analysts maintain frequent contact with management of the covered stocks. This strong long-term relationship with the companies, coupled with our in-depth industry knowledge, is our added value.

Wood’s research team produces a wide range of thematic sector reports, company notes, and topical political commentary. The analysts' opinions and ideas are also disseminated in a timely manner through a wide range of other products including our daily report and intraday flash notes.

The responsibility of our sales staff is to maintain regular direct contact with our institutional clientele and provide them with the firm’s opinion on major developments in the region. The team is truly international - senior members have spent a substantial part of their careers at top-rated UK- and US-based investment firms, and are fluent in several languages.

Thus Wood & Co.'s sales and research staff team-up to provide insight based on years of local and overseas experience, strong contact with companies under coverage, original research, and close relationships with our clients.

In brief, Wood’s Sales and Research team offers:

  • highly efficient and respected research from a team of experienced professionals
  • sector staff with many years of international industry research experience, both regionall and in London
  • coverage of all blue-chip companies traded in the region + a high number of attractive mid caps
  • regular contact with international investors
  • a high profile in the local and international media
  • a strong relationship and frequent contact with senior management of all the covered companies
  • direct client access these managements through company visits, presentations and conference calls
  • management road shows for attractive companies to all main European financial centers
  • strong relationships with industry experts, associations, and regulators