VIENNA, VA: Results from this year's National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) Guidance Practice and Preference survey showed only a small decline in financial and non-financial guidance from public companies during the economic recession.

Results, which were released May 18, found that 60% of respondents still provide earnings guidance, a drop from 64% in 2008. Eighty-two percent provide other financial guidance versus 86% in 2008. Of those who give financial guidance, capital expenditures, revenue or sales, and tax rate were ...