IPO readiness and preparation
Governance, reporting, equity story, comparables analysis, venue selection and multi-year preparation planning.
Equity Capital Markets
Independent perspective on public equity decisions.
We advise on equity and equity-linked transactions without a distribution agenda, focusing on readiness, structure, timing, investor positioning and post-transaction consequences.
All advisory practices
Overview
Equity transactions are usually judged after the event, on aftermarket performance, register quality and the credibility of the equity story rather than on the day of pricing alone.
We assess whether the business is genuinely ready for public or expanded ownership, examine the alternatives to issuance, and advise on venue, structure, syndicate design, allocation policy and communication.
Because we do not underwrite, our advice on timing, size and pricing is independent of placement economics.
Capabilities
What we do in this practice.
Follow-on and accelerated offerings
Sizing, structure, timing, dilution analysis and investor engagement for secondary and primary issuance.
Equity-linked instruments
Convertible, exchangeable and structured equity solutions assessed against straight equity and debt alternatives.
Syndicate and adviser selection
Independent evaluation of banks, roles, economics, research coverage and allocation policy.
Investor positioning
Register analysis, targeting, disclosure strategy and long-term shareholder engagement.
Listed-company advisory
Ongoing advice on valuation, capital allocation, index considerations and market communication.
Situations we address
Where this work typically begins.
Pre-IPO preparation
Initial public offering
Follow-on issuance
Convertible issuance
Block trades and register management
Dual listing and venue review
How we work
A disciplined sequence.
Evaluate
Readiness, alternatives, valuation context and market receptivity.
Position
Equity story, disclosure, governance and investor targeting.
Execute
Structure, syndicate management, timing and pricing discipline.
Sustain
Aftermarket support, register development and ongoing capital planning.
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Strategic counsel on acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures and contested situations.
ExploreCapital Solutions and Private Capital
Tailored private capital, minority investment and structured financing strategies.
ExploreCapital Structure and Restructuring
Liability management, refinancing, restructuring and liquidity strategy in complex situations.
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