103-005-IO3 IPO & Investor Relations
Study program: | International Finance (M.Sc.) |
Academic level and semester: | Master,2nd semester |
ECTS credits/workload per semester: | 3 / 75 |
Contact hours per week/contact hours per semester: | 2 / 25 |
Type/Teaching method: | Lecture |
| Language of instruction: | English |
Frequency: | Summer semester |
Lecturer: | Jan Schwendemann, Patrick Kofler |
Content: | This course consists of two parts: Initial Public Offering (IPO) and Investor Relations. Part IPO deals with the following topics: Why Initial Public Offering (IPO)?: Definition, reasons, global IPO market, history, pros and cons, case study; Key factors of a successful IPO: Pre-IPO strategy, business plan, equity story, time table, governance, financial reporting, issue concept, excursus ICO; Valuation: Peergroup, multiples; Placement process I: Syndicate, structure, research, marketing; Placement process II: Pricing, allocation, fees, designation, stabilization; Documentation: Beauty contest, consultants, advisors, due dilligence, prospectus, comfort letter, agreements; Post IPO obligations and Investor Relations activities Part Investor Relations deals with the following topics: What is Investor Relations? Role and Target of Investor Relations, IR Environment, Managing Expectations, Objetives of Investor Relations, Target Groups Communication Tools, Do we need IR? |
Textbooks: | Lecturer's script |
Recommended for: | Undergraduates, graduates |
Prerequisites: | Background in Business/Economics, Finance and Accounting (at least intermediate level) |
Restrictions: | None |
Assessment: | Written exam, presentation |