Companies choosing to embark on this journey, often tend to see governance, compensation and communication as an afterthought. However, good corporate governance, appropriate compensation and transparent communication constitute important cornerstones for providing investors with confidence in the company’s sustaining success.
Executing a readiness check for governance, compensation and communication topics to assess the company’s hereto related practices’ alignment with regulatory requirements, market best practices and potential investor expectations.
Review of current compensation system and developing a post-IPO compensation framework including the compensation philosophy, the treatment of outstanding equity awards, the crafting of a specific IPO award, the development of a long-term equity award etc.
Benchmarking analysis for compensation level, structure and design to ensure alignment to market practice for Board of Directors and Executive Boards.
Ensuring comprehensive documentation of all relevant governance- and compensation related matters in the prospectus. Preparing all communication related matters like presentations for investors roadshow, AGM agenda and invite, say on pay budget etc..
Assisting in the development of communication materials and fostering open dialogue with internal and external stakeholders.
Engaging with corporate leaders to sustain ongoing governance, compliance, and compensation oversight.