LENZ&Co. Initiates Strategic Partnership with Japanese Securities News and Ishare

LENZ&Co.'s New Business Collaboration

In a groundbreaking move to maximize corporate value through finance and creativity, LENZ&Co., an IR CREATIVE FIRM based in Minato, Tokyo, has announced a strategic partnership with two key players in the investment and research sectors: the Japanese Securities News Company and Ishare. Together, these firms aim to reveal the hidden potential of publicly listed companies in Japan by ensuring their true value reaches investors.

Founded in 1944, the Japanese Securities News Company is known for its expertise in securities journalism. This partnership aligns perfectly with LENZ&Co.'s mission to enhance the visibility of underappreciated companies in the stock market. By tapping into the resources and reach of the Japanese Securities News and the community platform Ishare, LENZ&Co. intends to bridge the gap between company management and investors.

Details of Collaboration

The collaboration will involve the creation of content that starts with interviews of CEOs and CFOs from publicly traded companies. This content will be disseminated through the Japanese Securities News' print and digital platforms, as well as through Ishare’s community. Each interview aims to dive deep into the companies’ business structures and financial situations, providing invaluable insights.

This initiative is particularly timely, given current trends in the Tokyo Stock Exchange. As of July 2026, 94% of companies in the Prime Market and 54% in the Standard Market have disclosed their responses to requests for managerial adjustments that consider capital costs and stock prices. However, institutional investor feedback points to superficial compliance with targets like a PBR above one or an ROE of 8%, indicating a need for deeper, more substantive governance.

Both LENZ&Co. and its partners recognize that simply improving transparency isn’t enough. They understand that translating the operational realities of a company into a format that resonates with investors is crucial. By leveraging the editorial expertise of Japanese Securities News and the investor-focused community at Ishare, LENZ&Co. aims to enhance the market's understanding of companies that are typically under-evaluated.

The Approach

Part of the upcoming content strategy includes letting the Japanese Securities News handle article writing and editorial duties while Ishare and LENZ&Co. will focus on the deeper analysis of targeted companies. Instead of merely introducing companies, the strategy will delve into the core values that investors have yet to recognize.

Specifically, the collaboration will execute the following:
1. Article Publication: Based on interviews and research done by Japanese Securities News, articles will be published both in print and digitally.
2. Interview Coverage: Ishare will publish transcriptions and highlights of interviews conducted with corporate leaders.

With several interviews already completed with various corporate executives, the three companies involved in this initiative are committed to continuously developing solutions that diminish the distance between public companies and investors.

Future Perspectives

This partnership doesn’t just stop here. Sharing a unified goal of rediscovering publicly listed companies with potential, LENZ&Co., the Japanese Securities News, and Ishare plan on launching various initiatives aimed at fostering stronger connections within the investment community. All companies interested in participating in this initiative are encouraged to reach out. The interviews and article placements will be undertaken at no cost to the participating companies, furthering LENZ&Co.'s vision of creating a beautiful market.

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Conclusion

Ultimately, LENZ&Co. is dedicated to ensuring that ambitious companies receive the recognition they deserve in a sustainable market. This exciting partnership marks a significant step towards that goal, aiming not only to increase transparency but also to create substantial investment value.