London, United Kingdom (PRWEB) April 21, 2011
There is an increasing trend to list in a "foreign" market as a primary listing. Some companies are seeking a reduction in the cost of capital. Others are looking for greater depth in terms of liquidity, greater research coverage or visibility. And in the past year, there has been an increasing focus on the Asian securities markets, with motivation ranging from broadening a presence in, or signalling a commitment to, these markets to perceived benefits in terms of valuations.
What are the benefits - and downsides - of listing in a foreign market?
In a new webinar from BNA International, Evaluating Listing Options in a Global Market, Mark S Bergman, co-head of the Global Securities and Capital Markets Group at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, Peter Brien, partner of Slaughter and May, based in London and Benita Yu, partner of Slaughter and May, based in Hong Kong will give an expert insight into what needs to be considered when making a decision to list in another market - with a particular focus on the consequences of making such a listing.
Evaluating Listing Options in a Global Market will help listeners understand more fully the pros and cons of the full range of listing options - a range of options which is increasing.
By registering for the webinar, listeners will be able to obtain specialist insight into:
Motivations and trends for listing outside home market
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Hong Kong
Factors to consider:
- Disclosure and reporting obligations
- Corporate governance
What to expect after being listed
Mark S Bergman is co-head of the Global Securities and Capital Markets Group at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. Mark, who is based in London, has been involved in global capital markets transactions and other securities offerings for issuers from a variety of countries, including Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, China, the United States and South Africa, as well as from a number of continental European countries.
Peter Brien is a partner of Slaughter and May, based in London. Peter is qualified in both Hong Kong and English law and spent a number of years in Hong Kong. Peter acts for corporate clients, private equity houses and investment banks in relation to mergers and acquisitions (both public and private), equity capital markets and structured finance and advises a range of clients on general corporate matters.
Benita Yu is a partner of Slaughter and May, based in Hong Kong. Benita has substantial experience in securities transactions, including cross-border listings and share offerings by overseas corporations and PRC state-owned enterprises, corporate finance transactions, mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures. She also advises on banking and international debt securities transactions. Benita is a member of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel and the Takeovers Appeal Committee in Hong Kong.
Evaluating Listing Options in a Global Market
Date: 10th May
Time: 1.30pm UK Time
Cost: $249 / £155 / €170
Register at http://www.bnai.com/shop/details1.aspx?id=288
About BNA International
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