There have been a sleuth of IPOs on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange where companies are raising capital. Understanding the legal and regulatory requirements in order to achieve a successful listing is crucial. This course provides an overview and practical guidelines in relation to the legal and regulatory aspects of an IPO in Hong Kong.
*FULL*An Introduction to Initial Public Offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Detailed Information
Highlights of the course include:
- Overview of listing activities in Hong Kong
- Why List in Hong Kong
- Principal listing criteria on the Main Board
- Core requirements
- 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
- Financing arrangements
- Continuation in management / shareholders
- Acceptability of overseas issuers
- Issues & considerations for PRC listing candidates
- Prospectus drafting & verification
- Sponsor’s due diligence – what do they have to do now?
- Application procedures and documentation
- Offering structure & underwriting
- Responsibilities / liabilities of directors
- Post-listing compliance
- Recent developments in listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
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