Services
This involves assisting companies seeking to raise capital through initial public offerings, rights issues, or placements. This service also includes advising on the type, structure, timing, and pricing of the capital raising, as well as the coordination of the overall process that leads to capital being raised and/or listing obtained.
Comprises offering investment solutions that optimise liquidity and cash flows in support of the overall financial objectives of the corporate entity.
Ahead of any capital raising exercise or major corporate action (such as merger and acquisition activity, or spinoff), extensive work is done with a view of ensuring that the corporate entity has the right credentials, organisation, and strategy in place for securing a feasible and successful outcome that lasts for many years. In this respect, our analysis looks at various aspects of the prospective capital raising exercise or corporate action, including the underlying dynamics of the local capital market; investor appetite and sentiment; macroeconomic forces; as well as the distinct characteristics, competitive landscape, and prospects of the market in which the corporate entity operates in.
A lot of importance is placed on providing the necessary guidance for companies to adhere to all obligations in line with prevailing legislation, regulatory requirements, listing policies, as well as financial reporting and disclosures. This also includes the compilation of Financial Analysis Summary reports on an annual basis for eligible companies, which would contain financial forecasts and other matters related to strategy and governance.
This involves providing access to and/or facilitating the process of negotiation and execution of deals and investments that would typically take different forms depending on the nature of the business transaction. Assistance is also provided in the specific structuring of the deal, including terms and conditions, due diligence, valuation, as well as financing, legal and regulatory considerations.
Insight is provided on how best a corporate entity can maintain a healthy, ongoing, and long-lasting relationship with market participants including regulatory authorities, existing and potential investors, stockbroking firms, as well as other interested players. This often entails providing support in the presentation of financial information during analyst meetings, other direct communication with market participants, as well as advice in the formulation and upkeep of the companies’ online investor relations platform.