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IPO & Listing Advisory
An IPO or listing exercise is a major milestone for any company. It requires proper preparation, accurate corporate records, strong governance practices and close coordination with professional advisers.
We support companies preparing for a potential listing by assisting with corporate secretarial readiness, statutory record review, governance documentation and administrative coordination throughout the listing process.
We work alongside issue managers, sponsors, legal advisers, auditors, tax advisers and other appointed professionals to help companies maintain organised records and respond efficiently during the listing journey.
Our Services
We assist with:
- IPO readiness review
- Corporate secretarial health checks
- Review of statutory registers and company records
- Board and shareholder documentation
- Group structure and shareholding review
- Due diligence document preparation
- Pre-listing corporate housekeeping
- Preparation of corporate resolutions
- Coordination with issue managers, sponsors, lawyers, auditors and tax advisers
- Support for pre-listing restructuring exercises
- Post-listing corporate secretarial support, where applicable
SGX Listing Support
Prepare for a potential listing on the Singapore Exchange with proper corporate records, governance documentation and adviser coordination.
Singapore companies may consider a listing on the SGX Mainboard or Catalist, depending on their size, growth plans, financial profile and suitability under the applicable listing requirements. A successful listing process requires more than commercial readiness. Companies should also ensure that their statutory records, board approvals, shareholding structure and governance documentation are properly maintained before formal due diligence begins.
We assist with:
- IPO readiness review
- Review of ACRA records and statutory registers
- Shareholding and group structure review
- Board and shareholder resolution preparation
- Director and officer record review
- Compilation of corporate due diligence documents
- Support for pre-listing restructuring documentation
- Coordination with issue managers, sponsors, lawyers, auditors and tax advisers
- Post-listing corporate secretarial support
Choosing Between Mainboard or Catalist Listing
Companies considering an SGX Mainboard listing are typically assessed against admission requirements such as profit, market capitalisation, operating track record, public float and governance expectations.
Companies considering a Catalist listing will usually work closely with an approved sponsor. Catalist may be more suitable for growth companies that do not meet Mainboard quantitative requirements but are able to satisfy sponsor and exchange expectations.
Dual-Listing Support
Support for companies exploring listings across more than one exchange.
A dual-listing structure allows a company to have its securities listed on more than one stock exchange. This may help the company reach a wider investor base, improve market visibility and support cross-border growth plans. However, dual-listing also increases regulatory, governance and reporting complexity.
We can assist companies with the corporate secretarial and administrative preparation required when exploring a dual-listing structure. Our role is to help ensure that the company's corporate records, shareholder approvals, board documentation and group structure records are properly organised for review by the appointed advisers.
We assist with:
- Corporate secretarial readiness review
- Group structure and shareholding documentation
- Board and shareholder approval support
- Review of statutory registers and corporate records
- Coordination of due diligence documents
- Support for cross-border adviser requests
- Documentation support for restructuring or reorganisation
- Coordination with legal, audit, tax and capital markets advisers
- Ongoing corporate secretarial support after listing
Secondary Listing Support
Support for companies seeking an additional listing outside their primary exchange.
A secondary listing generally refers to a company that is already primarily listed on one exchange and seeks an additional listing on another exchange. Unlike a primary listing, the company's main regulatory relationship usually remains with its home exchange and home regulator.
Companies may consider a secondary listing to improve access to international investors, enhance market visibility or support regional expansion. However, the process still requires careful preparation, documentation review and coordination with professional advisers.
We assist with:
- Review of existing listed-company records
- Corporate secretarial documentation support
- Board and shareholder approval preparation
- Review of shareholding and group structure records
- Coordination of due diligence documents
- Support for exchange and adviser information requests
- Assistance with corporate governance documentation
- Coordination with home exchange and host exchange advisers
- Post-listing corporate secretarial support, where applicable
Hong Kong IPO & Listing Support
Prepare for a potential Hong Kong listing with organised corporate records and cross-border coordination.
Hong Kong remains a major international listing venue, with listing routes such as the HKEX Main Board and GEM. Companies considering a Hong Kong listing should prepare early, as the process may involve extensive legal, financial, business, governance and due diligence review.
We can assist Singapore-based and regional companies with corporate secretarial readiness and documentation coordination for Hong Kong listing preparation. We work with the company's appointed Hong Kong advisers to support the administrative workstreams required during the listing journey.
We assist with:
- Corporate secretarial readiness review
- Review of statutory registers and company records
- Group structure and shareholding documentation
- Board and shareholder resolution preparation
- Compilation of corporate due diligence documents
- Support for pre-listing restructuring documentation
- Director and officer information coordination
- Coordination with Hong Kong legal advisers, sponsors, auditors and tax advisers
- Post-listing corporate secretarial support for Singapore entities within the group
Nasdaq Listing Support
Corporate secretarial and documentation support for companies exploring a potential Nasdaq listing.
Nasdaq is a major United States listing venue with multiple market tiers and specific financial, liquidity and corporate governance requirements. Companies considering a Nasdaq listing must work with qualified legal, audit, tax, capital markets and regulatory advisers to assess suitability and prepare for the listing process.
We can support Singapore-based and regional companies with corporate secretarial readiness, documentation organisation and administrative coordination where a Nasdaq listing is being explored.
We assist with:
- Corporate secretarial health checks
- Review of statutory registers and company records
- Group structure and shareholding documentation
- Board and shareholder approval support
- Director and officer information coordination
- Compilation of corporate due diligence documents
- Support for pre-listing restructuring documentation
- Coordination with US legal advisers, auditors, tax advisers and capital markets professionals
- Singapore entity record maintenance within the listing group
- Post-listing corporate secretarial support for Singapore entities, where applicable
Why Work With Us
With over 28 years of experience, our team provides practical, organised and compliance-focused support for companies preparing for a listing or capital markets transaction.
We help companies review their corporate records, prepare board and shareholder documentation, identify gaps in statutory records and coordinate efficiently with professional advisers.
By strengthening the corporate secretarial foundation before and during the listing process, companies can reduce avoidable delays and improve overall readiness for due diligence.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is IPO readiness?
IPO readiness refers to the preparation process before a company begins a formal listing exercise. This may include reviewing corporate records, statutory registers, shareholding structure, governance documents, historical resolutions, filings, due diligence documents and internal compliance arrangements.
2. What does your listing support cover?
ST Corporate Advisory supports the corporate secretarial, governance and administrative aspects of the listing process. This may include corporate record review, statutory register checks, board and shareholder documentation, due diligence document coordination, pre-listing housekeeping and liaison with appointed professional advisers.
3. What is the difference between SGX Mainboard and Catalist?
The SGX Mainboard and Catalist are different listing platforms with different admission requirements and regulatory expectations. The suitable route depends on the company's size, financial track record, growth plans, business profile and assessment by the appointed advisers.
4. What documents are usually reviewed during IPO due diligence?
Common documents include incorporation records, statutory registers, shareholding records, board and shareholder resolutions, director and officer records, group structure documents, beneficial ownership information, corporate filings, share transfer records and share allotment records.
5. Can you help fix missing or incomplete company records?
Yes. ST Corporate Advisory can review existing records, identify gaps and assist with preparing corrective documentation or filings where appropriate. Where legal interpretation or regulatory advice is required, the matter should be referred to qualified advisers.
6. What is pre-listing corporate housekeeping?
Pre-listing corporate housekeeping refers to the process of reviewing and organising a company's corporate records before a listing exercise. This may include updating ACRA records, rectifying statutory registers, preparing missing resolutions, reviewing share capital records and documenting past corporate actions.
7. Can you help with pre-listing restructuring?
Yes. ST Corporate Advisory can assist with the corporate secretarial documentation required for pre-listing restructuring, including resolutions, shareholding updates, director or officer changes and coordination of required filings. Legal, tax and financial advice should be provided by the appointed professionals.
8. Do listed companies still need corporate secretarial support?
Yes. Listed companies continue to require corporate secretarial support for statutory records, board and shareholder meetings, corporate governance documentation, ACRA filings, director and officer changes, share capital changes and annual compliance matters.
Prepare Your Company for the Listing Journey
Corporate secretarial readiness is a critical foundation for any listing exercise. Our team is here to help you organise your records, documentation and compliance before and during the process.
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