CBL International bags two awards at 8th China Excellence IR Awards

CBL International Limited (CBL), the listing vehicle of Banle Group (Banle), a marine fuel logistic company in the Asia-Pacific region, on Wednesday (8 January) announced it was awarded the Best Digital Investor Relations Award at the 8th China Excellence IR Awards.

In addition, Ms. Venus Zhao, Director of Investor Relations and Public Relations, was honoured with the Best Investor Relations Director award. 

The award results were announced at the 2025 Roadshow China Innovation Summit on Investor Relations for Listed Companies and the 8th China Excellence IR Awards Ceremony, held on 8 January. 

The company said these awards reflected the capital market’s strong recognition of CBL International Limited’s outstanding performance in investor relations management and digital transformation.

The China Excellence IR Awards, jointly organised by RoadshowChina and its sub-brand Excellence IR, aim to honor outstanding listed companies and investor relations (IR) professionals who contribute to innovation and efficiency in the industry. 

Now in its eighth year, the awards are recognised as one of the most prestigious and specialized accolades in the investor relations sector in China. This year’s awards attracted hundreds of entries from listed companies, with evaluations based on disclosure quality, capital market value communication, corporate governance, ESG strategies and practices, IR innovation, and shareholder rights protection. 

The final results were determined through a combination of IR questionnaire scores, online voting, and expert review by professional institutions, with awards presented across 15 categories.

Since its listing on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, CBL has been committed to enhancing corporate transparency and shareholder communication through outstanding investor relations practices. 

In 2024, CBL organised multiple earnings calls, investor briefings, and roadshows through a combination of online and offline channels, strengthening market understanding and confidence in its business. 

Additionally, CBL has embraced digital tools to streamline investor engagement, enhance the efficiency of communications, and optimise the investor relations section of its corporate website, driving continuous engagement and participation from the capital markets.

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Published: 9 January, 2025