Enhancing investor relations
through communication
The financial market is highly regulated with policy makers constantly monitoring its operations. This adds to the need for appropriate relations with a broad range of stakeholders, beyond just investors. When Kreab advises clients on issues, it brings together financial and public affairs communications, including IPOs, deals requiring authority clearance or investments in publicly funded projects.
Corporate defence
Corporate defence
A hostile transaction is generally defined as one that does not have the support of the management or board. We advise management on corporate defence strategies and help fight off unfriendly overtures.
Financial reporting
Financial reporting
Reporting on a company’s financial situation is essential in maintaining or building a solid relationship with the company’s shareholders and the financial market. Developing reports, drafting financial messages, navigating strict regulations and explaining complex figures in a clear way is what we do.
Investor relations
Investor relations
A long-term perspective and consistency are essential elements in communicating with financial markets. We help clients establish relations with crucial groups such as investors, analysts, regulators and the financial media, and implement road shows.
IPO/Capital raising
IPO/Capital raising
Preparing a company for a public listing is largely a matter of building an IR infrastructure including rules, codes and governance issues. Building shareholder value as a public company or with a new owner starts with good communications and a compelling corporate story.
M&A
M&A
An M&A process exposes a company to immense challenges. We regularly advise clients on corporate story development, relation-building activities with stakeholders, decision makers and media, while conducting extensive risk analysis including a communications due diligence.
Privatization
Privatization
Acquiring a publicly owned company requires patience, tact and skill. The level of prestige involved can be massive, risking a harsh and protracted media campaign if not managed correctly. We have the experience and understanding necessary to manage sensitive political issues such as privatization processes.
Alternative investments
Alternative investments
We understand the challenges faced by private equity firms and have helped many of them manage communications related to their own corporate reputation and proposed deals by assisting them in identifying sensitive issues and understanding market sentiments.