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Going public is a significant and critical step in a company’s progression.

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.

IPO Related Services
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IPO Related Services

Our Services

  • IPO readiness check

    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.

  • Post IPO-compensation framework

    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.

  • Conducting compensation benchmarking analysis

    Benchmarking analysis for compensation level, structure and design to ensure alignment to market practice for Board of Directors and Executive Boards.

  • Listing prospectus and first AGM support

    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..

  • Crafting communication strategies for both internal and external stakeholders

    Assisting in the development of communication materials and fostering open dialogue with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Safeguard continuous oversight of governance and compliance

    Engaging with corporate leaders to sustain ongoing governance, compliance, and compensation oversight.

HCM Insights

Publications

Insights

Your governance and compensation are going public

Viewpoint

Getting ready for your IPO

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Insights

Considering an IPO? Start thinking like a publicly listed company

QuickRead

Four IPO stages from a corporate governance and compensation lens.

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Insights

Your governance and compensation are going public

Viewpoint

Getting ready for your IPO

READ MORE
Insights

Considering an IPO? Start thinking like a publicly listed company

QuickRead

Four IPO stages from a corporate governance and compensation lens.

READ MORE
Insights

Your governance and compensation are going public

Viewpoint

Getting ready for your IPO

READ MORE
Insights

Considering an IPO? Start thinking like a publicly listed company

QuickRead

Four IPO stages from a corporate governance and compensation lens.

READ MORE

HCM’s effective pre-IPO preparation with the focus on the importance of board composition accelerated the “go-to-market” and has strengthened investor confidence.

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Axel May | Senior Partner

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Olga Beregova | Partner

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