BDO
has extensive experience in assisting Hong Kong and
Chinese enterprises in going public in Hong Kong,
Singapore, the US and the U.K. Our partners and senior
professional staff have substantial involvement in
helping clients in their IPO process.
We are familiar with the process and understand the
critical areas. This increases efficiency in resolving
critical accounting issues and completing the audit. In
overseas listing, we work closely with our other BDO
members firms worldwide to provide all-round IPO
services to our clients.
Good planning can
result in a substantial reduction of the time required
to see an IPO through. Our pre-listing services include
the following:
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Assessment of
the viability of the listing |
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Advice on
corporate restructuring that maximises the
profitability of the intended listing vehicle
and minimises potential challenges from the
stock exchanges |
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Tax
recommendations on tax advices on the new
corporate structure |
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Advice on
upgrading accounting and internal control
systems |
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Introducing
sponsors, underwriters, lawyers, valuers, etc. |
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Our familiarity with
relevant listing rules and regulations and the practices
behind them helps ensure smooth progress through the
listing process. Our professional services during the
listing include:
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Acting as
reporting accountants |
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Reviewing
profit and working capital forecasts |
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Reviewing
other documents filed within the prospectus
(e.g. MD&A) to ensure their numerical accuracy
and consistency with audited information |
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Assistance in
responding to financial information inquiries
from stock exchanges |
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We understand that a
successful listing is not the ultimate aim of our
clients' corporate development, but is a new starting
point for on-going business growth through the capital
market. As a result, our services go beyond the listing
itself, and include:
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Provision of
statutory audits |
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Advice on
corporate governance |
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Advice on
capital market activities such as merger &
acquisition and placement |
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