All Upcoming Courses > Courses by date > August 2010 > LCF762

Nuts & Bolts of an IPO  

Julianne Doe Partner, Hammonds
Date: 30 August 2010, Monday
Time: 4:30 pm to 7:45 pm
Level: Standard
Accreditations:
CPD Law:   3.0
CPT SFC:   3.0
CFA CE*:   3.0
Fee: HK$ 1,800
HK$ 1,530 - 15% off for those who register online
Certificate of Attendance: HK$30 for members who register online per course
HK$50 for non-members per course
Language: English
Course Code: LCF762
Venue: Courses & Seminars Limited
22nd Floor,
100 Queen's Road Central,
Hong Kong
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Categories: Corporate Finance & M&A
Listed Company Compliance
Listing Rules Related
  
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As a participant in the CFA Institute Approved-Provider Program Courses & Seminars has determined that this program is eligible for 3 credit hours. If you are a CFA Institute member, CE credit for your participation in this program will be automatically recorded in your CE Diary.

 
Course Details
Hong Kong overtook London and New York to become the world’s biggest IPO market in 2009, raising $32bn in IPOs, and will continue to be ranked one of the top IPO listing locations in 2010. Understanding the legal and regulatory requirements in order to achieve a successful listing in crucial. This course provides an overview and practical guidelines in relation to the legal and regulatory aspects of an IPO in Hong Kong.
 
Highlights of the course include:

  • Principal listing criteria on the Main Board
    • Core business
    • Financial standards
    • Track record - under what circumstances can it be waived?
    • Minimum expected market cap and minimum number of shareholders
    • Public float
  • Pre-IPO preparation
  • Pre-IPO restructuring
    • Regrouping of assets
    • Financing arrangements
    • Continuation in management / shareholders
    • Issues & considerations for PRC listing candidates
  • Prospectus drafting & verification
  • Sponsor’s due diligence – what does it have to do now?
  • Application procedures and documentation
  • Offering structure & underwriting
  • Employee incentive scheme
  • Responsibilities / liabilities of directors and substantial shareholders – recent developments
  • Post-listing compliance in brief – recent developments