Capital Markets Advisory

An initial public offering requires a well-thought-out strategy to ensure long-term success on the capital market. Thanks to our interdisciplinary expertise in financial reporting, capital market regulation and strategic consulting, we offer tailor-made solutions – from optimising market positioning through peer group analyses to developing a compelling equity story and an efficient transaction structure. Our comprehensive consulting services combine in-depth industry knowledge with global transaction experience, making us the ideal partner for complex capital market projects. In addition, we also support our clients with dual track assessments, if required, to thoroughly evaluate options for action in the capital market and M&A environment. With a strong investor relations strategy, we increase your attractiveness to investors and secure the trust of stakeholders – ensuring that your IPO is a success. We offer a wide range of services in the capital market environment:

• Peer-Group-Analysen
• Equity Story / Debt Story
• Transaction structure, including selection of stock exchange and segment
• ECM / DCM Advisory
• Investor Relations
• ESG Financing Services
• Schedule and project organisation

Accurate and compliant financial reporting is crucial to gaining investor confidence and meeting regulatory requirements. With our accounting expertise (particularly IFRS & US GAAP), we offer comprehensive support for external and internal reporting and ensure both accuracy and compliance. In addition, we optimise IT organisation, financial processes and target operating models (TOM) to increase operational efficiency. We support you in preparing profit forecasts and serve as a sparring partner in discussions on comfort letter issues to strengthen financial transparency and credibility. Optimising reporting and financial processes creates a stable foundation for sustainable growth and long-term stability.

• External reporting (IFRS, US GAAP) including initial implementation of IFRS/US GAAP
• Internal Reporting
• Planning processes and structures
• Treasury processes and structures
• IT organisation and processes
• Organisational setup / Finance TOM
• Profit forecast
• Comfort Letter
• Carve-out financial data and combined financial statements
• Further prospectus-specific financial information

Corporate governance is not only a key issue, but also the key to sustainable and responsible corporate management. Our consulting services are characterised by comprehensive expertise and tailor-made solutions that aim to optimise our clients' governance structures and ensure their compliance. What makes our consulting services unique is the combination of in-depth specialist knowledge and practical approaches that ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of corporate governance. Particularly with regard to the requirements of the capital market, we offer specialised solutions aimed at increasing the transparency and trustworthiness of our clients. We support our clients in the development and implementation of governance guidelines, risk management strategies and internal control systems in order to meet investor expectations and ensure long-term success on the capital market.

• Development and implementation of governance guidelines
• Risk management strategies
• Internal control system
• Compliance-management
• Internal audit

Even before an IPO, tax aspects are of central importance, particularly with regard to the optimal structuring of dividend flows and loss offsets. Tax due diligence is essential to inform investors about opportunities and risks. After the IPO, efficient tax reporting is necessary to control the tax rate and ensure transparency. A well-organised tax department with an efficient system is essential for this. We offer support in evaluating and further developing your tax function with regard to the requirements of a listed company:

• Tax structuring advice in the run-up to the IPO
• Conducting tax due diligence
• Development and implementation of a tax reporting system
• Continuous management of the group tax rate
• Optimisation and further development of the control function

The topic of ESG (environmental, social, governance) and sustainability reporting is becoming increasingly important as companies are under pressure at a global level to make their environmental and social impacts transparent. Our consulting services focus on supporting companies in implementing and optimising ESG strategies and preparing comprehensive and compliant sustainability reports. The unique selling point of our service lies in the combination of in-depth expertise in the area of compliance, the integration of ESG criteria into corporate strategy and the practical implementation of reporting standards such as the CSRD, the EU taxonomy and the GRI standards. We also take into account the expectations of the capital market in order to increase attractiveness for investors. The core of our service is holistic consulting that enables companies to meet regulatory requirements and create sustainable competitive advantages.

• Development and implementation of ESG strategies
• Preparation of sustainability reports
• Compliance with regulatory requirements
• Data analysis and management
• Stakeholder-Engagement
• Benchmarking and best practices

The human factor is crucial to the success of an IPO, from preparation and implementation to the first day of trading. Our approach is based on close cooperation with top management and the HR department in order to identify and address the most important areas for action in the context of human resources at an early stage. We identify necessary adjustments to the organisational model and corresponding recruitment requirements for IPO-critical positions, consider qualitative aspects such as key competencies or individual corporate culture, and develop data-based maturity assessments covering remuneration, personnel structure and HR IT.

• Assessment of management and workforce structure
• Determining the maturity level of the HR function
• Analysis of the remuneration system
• Recommendation for the IPO target organisational structure
• Change Management

Successful project management requires more than just coordination – it requires a combination of strategic overview, in-depth capital market expertise, relevant project experience and the ability to respond flexibly to change. We take on the entire project coordination, manage all parties involved efficiently and ensure that projects are implemented in a targeted manner. Our pragmatic and solution-oriented approach ensures smooth processes, while we address challenges early on with a tailor-made project plan and lightweight risk management. In this way, we not only enable on-time implementation, but also create sustainable structures for long-term success.

• Overall project coordination: management of all project participants
• Combination of project management and in-depth specialist knowledge (including a high degree of flexibility to respond to changes at short notice)
• Creation and tracking of project plan
• "Risk management" light