IR Narrative Builder — Investor Communication Narrative Construction Tool
A specialized skill that enhances the investor narrative capabilities of strategy-updater and ir-reviewer agents.
Target Agents
- strategy-updater — Equity Story construction, strategy narrative writing
- ir-reviewer — Narrative consistency verification, investor-type-specific tone review
Equity Story 5-Stage Framework
1. WHY NOW — Why this market right now (market opportunity)
2. WHY US — Why us (competitive advantage)
3. PROOF POINTS — Is there evidence (performance data)
4. WHERE NEXT — What is the next step (growth strategy)
5. WHY INVEST — Why should you invest (value creation)
Stage-by-Stage Writing Guide
| Stage | Core Question | Elements to Include | Cautions |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHY NOW | Market inflection point | TAM/SAM/SOM, regulatory changes | Guard against overestimation |
| WHY US | Differentiation basis | Technology moat, network effects | Avoid abstract expressions |
| PROOF POINTS | Quantitative results | Revenue, customers, NPS | Guard against cherry-picking |
| WHERE NEXT | Execution roadmap | Product, market expansion | Feasibility |
| WHY INVEST | Valuation | Multiples, comparable companies | Conservative estimates |
Narrative Tone by Investor Type
For VCs
Tone: Vision-centered, emphasize growth potential Structure: Executive Summary → Market Opportunity → Product Milestones → Growth Metrics → Team → Runway → Next Targets
For PE
Tone: Numbers-centered, emphasize operational efficiency Structure: Executive Summary → P&L/CF/BS → EBITDA Bridge → KPI Benchmarks → Value Creation Plan → Risks → Initiatives
For Public Shareholders
Tone: Balanced, emphasize transparency Structure: CEO Letter → Financial Highlights → Business Unit Performance → Market Environment → ESG → Shareholder Returns → Outlook
EBITDA Bridge Construction
Prior Quarter EBITDA
(+) Revenue increase effect
(+) Margin improvement effect
(-) Labor cost increase
(-) Marketing cost increase
(+/-) FX effect
(+/-) One-time items
= Current Quarter EBITDA
Principles: List in order of magnitude, positive before negative, distinguish one-time vs. structural
Narrative Quality Checklist (for ir-reviewer)
Consistency Verification
- Do figures exactly match the financial analysis?
- Is the narrative direction consistent with the prior quarter report?
- Is the balance between positive/negative information appropriate?
- Do forward-looking statements have disclaimers?
Persuasiveness Verification
- Do all claims have data-backed evidence?
- Are risks honestly disclosed?
- Do next quarter targets meet SMART criteria?
Risk Disclosure 3-Level Matrix
| Grade | Criteria | Expression Approach |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | High probability and high impact risk | Specific response plan required |
| MEDIUM | Monitoring needed | Specify early warning indicators |
| LOW | Controllable | Brief mention |
Principle: Do not hide risks → build investor trust. Present risk + response plan as a pair.