Raising equity financing

An important and quite common step in development of many companies is raising equity financing. This approach is used when, due to a number of reasons, a company has no way to get debt financing in the debt market (loans, issue of bonds, etc.) for development, and its shareholders consider growth potential essential for another 3-5 years (as minimum).

Borrowed funds at this stage are directed to increase working capital and debt refinancing for the company, ensuring growth, increasing its value for M&A transactions. With the rising cost of the whole business correspondingly investments will be also increased.

Popularity and demand for equity financing as a tool of dynamic efficiency of the enterprise is growing every year among the representatives of Ukrainian business. Actively using long-term relationships with a broad range of institutional and private investors, the specialists of Pro Capital Investment willprovide services to raise equity capital through both private and public offerings on the major stock exchanges. High interest of investors in financing the national economy allows us to provide additional funding for corporate clients, as well as a high level of market presence. The most common integrated service in this area is initial public offering (IPO) with stock exchange listing. Our professionals have substantial developments in cooperation with investors buying shares of a small and medium capitalization level. Full range of services covers selection of IPO scheme, trading platform definition and organization of meetings with representatives of the exchanges, implementation of measures to restructure a company, preparation of necessary documents, assistance in minimizing costs of preparing and executing IPO, and post-IPO services. Increased publicity of a company during IPO involves its transition to international standards, significant funding, and protection of your business by the international financial community.

For companies whose activity in the international capital markets is successful and stable, there is an additional option for raising funds, SPO or secondary public offering. Implementation of this form of raising equity capital characterizes a company as a reliable borrower and sustainable player in the global financial market, strengthening its image.

However, the conditions of IPO include execution of a number of criteria which can significantly limit individual aspects of a company. It includes disclosure of information, liquidity support, and several other instruments. If these requirements are critical, company management may decide to sell the unmanaged share to the Direct Investment Fund. The benefits of this approach are rather fast with inexpensive procedure for its implementation, strengthening of competitive position thanks to the support of a strong partner, ability to use his connections, access to new markets, etc. One of the most important criteria for choosing this method of raising equity capital is the fact that the flow of funds is not accompanied by an increase in the debt burden of a company. Implementation of this approach also involves development of detailed business plan and investment memorandums which demonstrate investment attractiveness of a company and present a strategy for business development. Implementation of this step involves experienced consultants, deeply knowing all the details and complexity of the processes of documentation, investor’s choice, conducting negotiations and directly supporting transaction. Within a limited period of time our experts will provide fundraising of the largest national (international) Direct Investment Funds under the most favourable terms of cooperation.

An important aspect of attracting equity capital (other than directly obtaining financial resources required for development of business in general or its specific projects) is new business relations, familiarization with advanced management techniques, etc. In total, it furthers growth of company and hence, increases in its value. Experienced specialists of Pro Capital Investment will assist you by effectively addressing these challenging tasks.