Taking your Company from Private to Public and Unlocking the powers of the Capital Markets
PREAMBLE:
Today’s demanding and dynamic business environment is replete with an increasing appetite to invest in publicly traded companies. Prime examples are the appreciation in share price and value, and thus market capitalization of public enterprises, whose share acquisitions by very high net worth individuals, have generated recent news headlines. Attaining public status by privately held companies is pivotal to increased access to capital, new growth opportunities, enhanced market visibility, and sustained impact. This significant milestone achievement would require careful planning and meticulous implementation in addition to a full grasp of the complex capital market.
This course, led by seasoned professionals and industry experts is designed to guide you through the intricacies of undertaking a successful initial public offering (IPO), deliver knowledge of financial requirements, regulatory compliance, attracting investors, strategies to remain a publicly traded powerhouse, and more.
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this course, participants would be able to:
- Explain the legal and compliance obligations of public companies, roles of regulatory agencies, legal frameworks, risk management, and mitigation
- Identify areas that require strengthening, such as financial and market positioning, and evaluate the company’s readiness to go
- Explain the steps, indicators, and listing requirements when planning for a successful
- Develop financial planning requirements, financial statements, valuation methods, pricing strategies, and auditing
- Model good corporate governance, and understand board composition, structure, and decision-making for competitive advantage in the public
- Develop and execute effective marketing and branding strategies to promote IPO and create market visibility and differentiation in the public
- Build knowledge of investor relations and communication strategies before, during, and after going
- Demonstrate confidence, strategic knowledge, and decision-making about securities, capital raising, shareholders management, capital markets trends, and best practices
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies, reporting requirements, regulations, challenges, and opportunities for post-IPO sustainability and demands of the capital
CONTENT:
- Overview of the Nigerian Capital Market and Emerging Trends, Benets and Drawbacks to Going Public
- Preparing To Go Public: Steps, Checklist, and Requirements to Go Public
- Types, Pros, and Cons of Securities
- Financial Reporting, Disclosure, and Regulations of Public Companies
- Good Corporate Governance, Board Composition, Structure and Best Practices
- Investor relations: Communicating with Investors, Positioning and Managing Shareholders Expectations
- Marketing and Public Relations: Strategies to promote IPO, building a Strong Cooperate Brand Before and After Going Public
- Legal and Compliance Requirements and Role of Regulatory Agencies
- Risk Management and Mitigation Strategies
- After Going Public: Reporting Requirements, Strategies for Managing Demands of the Capital
TARGET AUDIENCE:
- Senior management teams, C-suite executives, and board members of privately held companies who are considering or preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
- Professionals working in Finance, Legal, Marketing, Human Resources, Public Relations, corporate affairs, etc.
