Verification against the source
Each translation is checked against the source for omissions, changes in meaning, and other inconsistencies.
For IR materials, particular attention is paid to figures, units, reporting periods, comparison bases such as year-on-year changes, proper names, and footnotes. Where multiple documents are involved, such as an earnings release and an earnings presentation, we also check for consistency across the materials.
Consistency with prior disclosure
Where previous English-language disclosure or an approved glossary is available, we review the terminology and wording the company has used in the past.
Established terminology is retained where appropriate. If we believe a different expression would improve clarity or accuracy, we raise the point with the client and explain the proposed change.
For recurring engagements, approved terminology and previous translations can be carried forward to help maintain consistency across future disclosure.
Review in an IR and capital-markets context
Our review goes beyond literal accuracy.
We also consider how the disclosure is likely to be understood by an overseas investor: whether an explanation may appear incomplete, whether meaning has become ambiguous in English, or whether particular wording could lead to an unintended interpretation.
Where necessary, we discuss these points with the client and propose clearer language.