Going Public

Your organisation goes public. What options do you have?

Whether going public or remaining private but changing their ownership or strategy, every company aims at maximising the value that can be obtained for the business while minimising the risks associated with the process underlying this change of situation. Going public is, in every sense, a transformational event.

Choosing for an Initial Public Offering (“IPO”)

Companies that are considering going public may opt for an Initial Public Offering or an Initial Bond Offering. Both cases will set in motion a rigorous process.

Turning a privately owned company into a publicly traded company requires significant effort to avoid the many potential pitfalls that come with the responsibility of transitioning to life as a public entity. While market timing is outside a company’s control, preparation is not.

PwC experts can help your organisation to plan and implement the complex route to becoming a public company.

Choosing for an Initial Public Offering (“IPO”)

How we can help

  • Evaluate your readiness to go public
  • Provide advice on IPO regulatory requirements
  • Help you select the right listing venue
  • Guide you through the IPO process
  • Provide project management support for key parts of your transaction
  • Share IPO best practices

Going for an Initial Bond Offering (IBO) is an alternative for companies that want more stability and minimise the risk of capital volatility. Debt markets are challenging and complex to navigate, and successfully completing a debt offering requires thoughtful planning and execution.

Providing advice on IPO regulatory requirements

What we do

  • Guide you through the IBO process
  • Provide advice on IBO regulatory requirements
  • Define financial statement requirements
  • Provide project management and co-ordination
  • Share IBO best practices

 

Why choose PwC?

  • Dedicated debt and capital markets team
  • Experience in handling a wide range of complex debt and capital offerings
  • Ability to spot (in advance) and anticipate difficulties and pitfalls
  • Unbiased evaluation of advisers to support your transaction
  • Client-focused/solutions-based approach where we look to add value
  • Fully integrated approach, where we bring our diverse capabilities to bear

Contact us

Peter D'hondt

Peter D'hondt

Managing Partner, Assurance Leader, PwC Belgium

Tel: +32 473 91 05 13

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