Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Why Attend

This Commonwealth Training and Consulting Africa Initial Public Offering (IPO) training program is designed to develop the essential skills and techniques necessary to enable you to understand how to support your organization/company in seeking capital for its growth by selling part of its shares to the public.

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Course Methodology

Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing

Course Objectives

Learn the concept of an initial public offering; Be able to develop a plan to execute a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO); Understand the advantages & disadvantages of an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for a company and entrepreneur; Have the essential skills to select the various parties involved; Do proficient in the due diligence process; Enhance the operation of the bookmaking and pricing decisions; Understand the roles and responsibilities of the auditors; Understand the requirements of the timing, legal, accounting, and reporting system to get a company in shape

Target Audience

This GH4T IPO training program is designed to deliver the knowledge and skills, providing details of the latest policies and procedures to: Professionals in all functions; Investment and Analysts; Entrepreneurs, Investment, and Commercial Bankers; Lawyers and Accountants; Brokerages and Advisers; Auditors; Treasury Managers; Credit Managers

Target Competencies

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Day 1: Initial Public Offering (IPO) Process Overview

Initial Public Offering (IPO) Definition
The Reason of Going Public
The Parties Involved
Your Company
Investment Banks
External Auditors
Lawyers
Investor / Public Relations
The Factors to be Needed Before Applying for an Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Advantages & Disadvantages of Going Public
Skills Required to Work on an Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Day 2: Regulators & Market requirement

Regulatory Compliance
Core Requirements
Financial Positions
Stability of Business
Profit Record
Minimum Expected Market Capital
Public Float
Market and Investor Requirements
Accounting Methods
Valuation of the Company
Governance / Responsibilities of the Board

Day 3: Preparing for the Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Procedures to Change to a Public Structure
Factors Triggering the Timing of Going Public
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) Team
Initial Public Offering (IPO) Costing
The Investor Prospective
Due Diligence Process

Day 4: Initial Public Offering (IPO) Process

Investment Bank Selection
Registration the Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Regulation Fillings
The Underwriting Structure
Pricing & Underwriting
Methods of Flotation

Day 5: On-going Obligations & Closing for Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Road Show
PDMRs and Close Periods
Disclosure of Price-sensitive Information
Disclosure of Dealings and Shareholdings
Internal Audit and Risk Management
Metrics for Judging a Successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) Process

$3875

Mumbai

Country: India

Duration: One week

Date: 18–22 Aug 2025

$4475

London

Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Course Methodology

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Target Competencies

$3875

Country: India

Duration: One week

Date: 18–22 Aug 2025

$4475

Country: United Kingdom

Duration: One week

Date: 27 Apr–01 May 2026