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Article: The 10 best annual reports of 1992. (includes related articles) (Best Annual Reports)
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- Chief Executive (U.S.)
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- October 1, 1993
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Consider some of the themes featured on the covers of the best annual reports of 1992: flexibility, communication, value, and growth. Without coincidence, these concepts have been driving forces in the evolution of the annual - the single most important corporate communique
The first annual report, by Baltimore Gas & Electric traces to 1823. It was Spartan, relatively unappreciated, and aimed at the bolders of a whopping 519 shares. By contrast, a surprising 80 percent of this year's candidates look good. The 10 best also are readable, informative, forward-looking, and progressive - in terms of both communication and design. They are polished products that reflect ...