ByDesign Communications and Keyter Rech Investor Solutions (KRIS) have formalised a strategic partnership to provide both listed and unlisted companies with integrated and efficient investor relations solutions. The formalised partnership will focus on delivering end-to-end strategic investor communications services.
These include:
– ESG gap analysis and reporting.
– Investment case development.
– Annual General Meeting positioning and Integrated Report writing.
– Shareholder analysis, targeting, and engagement.
– Strategic messaging creation and measurement.
This partnership between the two firms in their respective fields builds on a longstanding collaboration, and is aimed at deepening their services to existing clients and expanding their collective reach across South Africa’s corporate landscape.
With more than two decades of industry expertise between its two founding members, ByDesign brings a highly specialised skillset to the partnership – that of a full-service communications and public relations firm with a track record of partnering with businesses on critical issues and packaging complex messaging into actionable, impactful communications strategies.
With the same degree of combined high-level experience, KRIS has an established reputation for guiding companies through the complexities of investor relations, shareholder engagement, market perception, as well as compliance with various legislation. With its deep understanding of the JSE-listed environment, the firm is known for providing independent investor relations and strategic investor communication services.
‘This partnership is the natural evolution of a relationship that has provided significant value to our clients over the course of many years,’ said Vanessa Baard, Co-founder of ByDesign. ‘KRIS brings precision, insight and credibility in the investor relations space and, together, we offer a unique blend of financial and strategic communications experience and delivery. We believe there is real value in aligning strategy, messaging, and execution across the entire stakeholder landscape, especially in today’s complex, highly regulated environment.’
‘We have always taken a long-term view of our relationships with clients, and that is something we share with ByDesign,’ said Vanessa Ingram, Partner at KRIS. ‘This partnership allows us to combine our skills to help companies connect meaningfully with shareholders, analysts, employees, and other stakeholders. It is about identifying a need, crafting the right message, and making sure it lands with the right audience at the right time.’
Over the years, the two firms have collaborated on mandates across multiple sectors, supporting their clients with developing compelling investment cases, improving transparency, and building trust with their key stakeholders, among other critical aspects.
‘Our clients do not need more noise; they need clarity, credibility and results. While the two agencies will continue to operate independently, it’s through a combination of skills and experience that this partnership will bring together deep investor relations expertise and strategic communication capability to help businesses navigate high-stakes moments, meet evolving stakeholder expectations, and communicate with purpose,’ concluded Baard.
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