IPO & Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Readiness
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IPO & Debt Capital Markets Readiness — Building the Foundation Investors Demand
Shasat Consulting supports organisations preparing to access equity and debt capital markets, advising boards, CFOs and sponsors on the financial reporting, accounting, governance, valuation and controls required for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), secondary equity issuances, and bond listings on the LSE, Euronext and beyond. We are independent, conflict-free and advisory-only.
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Preparing Organisations for the Scrutiny of Public Markets
Capital markets require financial discipline, governance rigour and reporting transparency that exceed private company standards. Shasat acts as an independent advisor, working alongside investment banks, legal counsel and auditors to ensure organisations are technically prepared, financially robust and institutionally credible before engaging investors, regulators and exchanges. We provide advisory services only and do not undertake underwriting, legal or audit mandates.
Equity and Debt Capital Markets — Specialist Advisory Across Both
Whether you are preparing for an IPO or accessing the bond markets for the first time, Shasat brings deep technical expertise to the distinct requirements of each transaction type.
IPO Readiness & Equity Issuance
Shasat supports management teams and boards through the full pre-IPO lifecycle — identifying and remediating readiness gaps early so that equity transactions are supported by robust financial information, defensible accounting judgements and credible governance structures that withstand investor, auditor and regulator scrutiny both at listing and throughout public company life.
Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Readiness
Shasat supports first-time and repeat bond issuers in establishing the accounting, reporting, governance and risk frameworks required for successful issuance and ongoing compliance on the LSE and Euronext. Our focus is on preparing issuers not just for the transaction, but for the ongoing reporting, disclosure and governance obligations that persist throughout the debt security’s life cycle.
What Shasat Delivers Across the Transaction Lifecycle
Independent advisory covering every technical dimension of capital markets readiness — from pre-transaction gap analysis through to post-listing compliance and ongoing obligations as a public company.
IPO & DCM Readiness Assessment & Gap Analysis
Before any transaction process begins, Shasat conducts a structured readiness assessment across financial reporting, technical accounting, governance, controls, valuation and disclosure — benchmarked against the standards expected by regulators, exchanges, auditors and investors. We deliver a prioritised remediation roadmap with clear owners and timelines, and a written Capital Markets Readiness Report.
Capital Markets Readiness Across Every Issuer Type
Shasat supports a diverse range of organisations and their advisors preparing to access capital markets — from high-growth businesses considering a first listing to established institutions managing complex DCM programmes.
High-Growth & PE-Backed Businesses
Private equity-backed and founder-led businesses planning a first public listing — needing to transform private-company reporting into investor-grade financials, establish governance, and ensure accounting judgements are robust before facing auditor and regulator scrutiny on the IPO timetable.
Listed Companies — Secondary Equity Raisings
Already-listed companies raising additional equity through rights issues, placings or follow-on offerings — requiring prospectus-ready financial information, pro-forma statements, and technical accounting support for any acquisition or group restructuring tied to the capital raise.
Corporates & Financial Institutions — Bond Programmes
Corporates, banks, insurers and other financial institutions issuing and listing bond programmes for the first time — needing IFRS technical advisory on classification, EIR modelling, hedge accounting and the disclosure obligations associated with listed debt on the LSE or Euronext.
Investment Banks, Law Firms & PE Sponsors
Investment banks, PE sponsors and legal advisers requiring an independent, conflict-free accounting and valuation expert alongside the transaction team — providing technical credibility on complex financial reporting questions and supporting due diligence and prospectus processes.
Our Capital Markets Advisory Methodology
A structured, phased approach that identifies and resolves readiness gaps long before they become transaction-critical issues — clear deliverables at every stage.
Readiness Assessment
Full gap analysis across reporting, governance, controls, valuation and disclosure. Written report delivered.
Remediation Planning
Prioritised workplan aligned to the transaction timetable — each gap mapped to owner, action and deadline.
Technical Implementation
Reporting frameworks, valuations, ICFR and governance structures designed, documented and implemented.
Pre-Transaction Review
Audit dry-runs, prospectus support and auditor and regulator liaison. Final sign-off readiness confirmed.
Post-Listing Support
Ongoing reporting, disclosure, technical accounting and governance advisory throughout the listing lifecycle.
Independent. Technical. Credible.
Four reasons why issuers, sponsors and advisers choose Shasat for capital markets readiness advisory over generalist providers.
Genuine Independence
Shasat provides no underwriting, legal or audit services — our only interest is the quality of your capital markets readiness. This allows us to give candid, objective assessments without the commercial conflicts that affect advisors with broader transaction roles in the same deal.
Deep Technical Expertise
Our consultants bring deep expertise across IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP; complex financial instruments and valuation; and capital markets regulation — providing technically rigorous advisory that withstands scrutiny from auditors, regulators and sophisticated institutional investors.
Global Reach, Local Knowledge
With offices in London, Dubai, Singapore and New York — and experience across 144+ jurisdictions — Shasat understands the exchange rules, regulatory expectations and investor norms of the LSE, Euronext, NASDAQ, NYSE and regional markets where clients seek to list or issue.
Long-Term Capital Markets Credibility
We focus on building sustainable capital markets credibility — not just closing a transaction. Shasat is recognised for sound professional judgement, transparency and long-term institutional quality, and our post-listing advisory ensures that discipline is maintained throughout the issuer’s public company life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Prepare Your Organisation for the Public Markets?
Book a no-obligation consultation with our capital markets advisory team. We will assess your readiness position and provide a clear path to successful issuance — whether your target window is 12 months or 36 months away.
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