Case Study
Navigating the IPO journey
PHASE 1
Foundation phase: diagnostics and goal-setting
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Analyse corporate strategy and 3-5 year outlook with business owners and management
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Conduct industry analysis of existing players, their business models and shareholder registers
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Undertake risk assessment of current and future business challenges
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Collate and analyse peer-derived valuation benchmarks
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Run comparative valuation analyses to determine most likely market outcomes
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Deliver scenario analyses for different execution options and their likely value outcomes
Main deliverables
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A thorough analysis of the company, its competitive position and investment case
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Scenario analysis of capital markets options that maximise
value for its owners
PHASE 2
IPO/transaction preparation
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Act as transaction project managers and bring the company to the point of deal readiness
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Refine and enhance company's equity story and
investment case -
Establish risk management framework (regulatory, licensing, financial reporting and disclosure)
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Establish optimal legal and organisational structures and
advise on selection of Board directors -
Manage external communications, from creation of corporate website to building your corporate reputation with investors and other stakeholders
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Undertake sustainability audit and establish best-practice
ESG foundations
Main deliverables
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Ensure company’s corporate structure is fully compliant and aligned with the needs of strategic and institutional investors
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Prepare management for the disclosure and investor engagement requirements of a listed company
PHASE 3
IPO/transaction execution
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Onboard financial advisors to execute M&A transaction or IPO (or dual track if appropriate)
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Support management throughout due diligence process performed by external advisors (banks, auditors, external counsel)
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Support and/or conduct pilot fishing with investors
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Deliver full stack deal materials for prospective investors, financial advisors, management and owners
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Prepare management for IPO roadshow and provide full support throughout
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Provide post-IPO aftermarket IR and PR support
Main deliverables
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Execute a successful transaction, supporting management and business owners at every stage of the process