“Scaling up: Getting Uzbek companies ready for IPO” — a conference that brought together regulators, government agencies, brokers, potential issuers and representatives from both the Tashkent and London Stock Exchanges —was held on February 27.
The event featured numerous sessions focused on strategies aimed at succeeding in local and international markets. Speakers emphasized the critical importance of meticulous preparation before going public, underscoring that it is more than a mere step towards listed life, but a cornerstone for future success in business. Key factors identified include a clear strategy, transparent financials and strong management.
One of the panels, “Issuers as viewed by investors and brokers”, was moderated by Konstantin Golota, Head of IR at Enera Group. Its contributors shared insights on optimizing financial reporting for better transparency, enhancing corporate governance, adopting best management practices, and selecting perfect underwriters. Additional topics covered strategies for promoting the company and its values to target audiences and positioning in the public sphere.
“Reputation is an invaluable asset that cannot be procured, but can yield significant dividends in the IPO process. Investor confidence, stemming from the company’s image and background, can be a decisive success factor during the placement,” stated Konstantin Golota, highlighting the need for early IPO preparation and the cultivation of trustworthy investor relations.
Experts agree that such sessions are vital for the growth of Uzbekistan's stock market, aimed at increasing the number and quality of new offerings.
The event featured numerous sessions focused on strategies aimed at succeeding in local and international markets. Speakers emphasized the critical importance of meticulous preparation before going public, underscoring that it is more than a mere step towards listed life, but a cornerstone for future success in business. Key factors identified include a clear strategy, transparent financials and strong management.
One of the panels, “Issuers as viewed by investors and brokers”, was moderated by Konstantin Golota, Head of IR at Enera Group. Its contributors shared insights on optimizing financial reporting for better transparency, enhancing corporate governance, adopting best management practices, and selecting perfect underwriters. Additional topics covered strategies for promoting the company and its values to target audiences and positioning in the public sphere.
“Reputation is an invaluable asset that cannot be procured, but can yield significant dividends in the IPO process. Investor confidence, stemming from the company’s image and background, can be a decisive success factor during the placement,” stated Konstantin Golota, highlighting the need for early IPO preparation and the cultivation of trustworthy investor relations.
Experts agree that such sessions are vital for the growth of Uzbekistan's stock market, aimed at increasing the number and quality of new offerings.