IPO Readiness
Going public and navigating the complex landscape of an Initial Public Offering (IPO) is one of the most significant milestones for most entities and requires expertise and experience. IPO Readiness is a core service offering, where we guide companies through every stage of this critical process. We work closely with management teams to ensure robust planning and subsequent execution of the various aspects involved in an IPO journey. We have rich expertise in the IPO cycle across different capital markets be it the US, India, London, Middle East or Singapore covering financial and non-financial regulatory requirements, governance, internal controls, and communications plans. Our teams have significant experience with traditional IPO transactions, SPAC transactions as well Investment Trust transactions such as REIT or InVIT offerings.
Our expertise spans financial statement preparation, technical accounting analysis, IFC compliance, and public company-ready closing processes. We lead the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring seamless execution and stakeholder coordination. Additionally, we provide strategic guidance on ESG, investor relations, and FP&A maturity, equipping organizations for a successful transition to a publicly listed entity.
Our services in this area include:
- Conducting a thorough assessment for public company readiness. For a quick IPO readiness assessment, click here
- Project planning and management including liaising with other advisors and auditors
- Preparation of financial statements and MD&A
- Assisting in GAAP conversion/restatement and other related matters for companies with global operations
- Integrating sustainability reporting into the public filing process
- Providing assistance in the preparation of pro-forma financial statements
- Addressing regulatory and stock exchange comments relating to financial reporting
- Establishing an internal control framework to comply with regulations such as Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) and the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX)
