Strategic Financial Advisory for Growth

Empowering businesses with expert capital markets advisory, M&A guidance, and strategic financial solutions across Asia-Pacific

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Our Services

Comprehensive financial advisory tailored to your business objectives

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Capital Markets Advisory

Expert guidance on IPOs, secondary offerings, and capital structure optimization to maximize shareholder value.

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M&A Advisory

End-to-end support for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, from target identification to deal closure.

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Private Placements

Strategic fundraising solutions including PIPE transactions, private equity placements, and institutional investor relations.

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Strategic Advisory

Corporate strategy, financial restructuring, and business transformation consulting to drive sustainable growth.

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Cross-Border Transactions

Facilitating international deals with deep expertise in Asian and Western markets, regulatory compliance, and cultural nuances.

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Valuation Services

Comprehensive business valuation, fairness opinions, and financial modeling for informed decision-making.

IPO Advisory Services

Taking your company public is a transformative milestone that requires meticulous planning, expert execution, and strategic vision. We provide comprehensive IPO advisory services, guiding you through every phase of the public offering process.

Our seasoned team brings deep expertise in US, Hong Kong, and Asian capital markets, ensuring your IPO is positioned for maximum success.

Why Choose Ascent Capital for Your IPO?

We combine decades of investment banking experience with deep market knowledge and extensive investor relationships. Our team has successfully guided numerous companies through IPOs ranging from $50 million to over $1 billion, across multiple exchanges including NYSE, NASDAQ, and HKEX. We provide not just advisory services, but strategic partnership throughout your public markets journey.

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Pre-IPO Planning & Preparation
1-3 Months before IPO

IPO Readiness Assessment

  • Comprehensive business and financial review
  • Corporate governance evaluation
  • Capital structure optimization
  • Growth strategy alignment

Market & Timing Strategy

  • Market conditions analysis
  • Optimal timing assessment
  • Exchange selection (NYSE, NASDAQ, HKEX)
  • Comparable company analysis

Underwriter Selection

  • Investment bank evaluation
  • Beauty contest coordination
  • Underwriter syndicate structuring
  • Fee negotiation

Financial Preparation

  • Historical financial statement review
  • Accounting policy assessment
  • Internal controls evaluation
  • Audit coordination

Corporate Structure

  • Legal entity reorganization
  • Share structure optimization
  • Employee equity plan design
  • Pre-IPO financing if needed

Governance Enhancement

  • Board composition optimization
  • Independent director recruitment
  • Committee structure design
  • Compliance framework development
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Registration & Documentation
3-4 Months

S-1/Prospectus Preparation

  • Draft registration statement
  • Business description drafting
  • Risk factors identification
  • MD&A (Management Discussion & Analysis)

Financial Statements

  • GAAP/IFRS compliance review
  • Three-year audited financials
  • Pro forma adjustments
  • Use of proceeds analysis

Valuation & Pricing

  • Preliminary valuation range
  • Comparable company benchmarking
  • Precedent transaction analysis
  • DCF modeling

Due Diligence Coordination

  • Underwriter due diligence
  • Legal due diligence
  • Financial due diligence
  • Data room management

SEC/Regulatory Filing

  • Form S-1 / F-1 submission
  • SEC comment response
  • Amendment filing coordination
  • FINRA review process

Legal Documentation

  • Underwriting agreement
  • Lock-up agreements
  • Officer/director questionnaires
  • Disclosure schedules
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Marketing & Roadshow
2-3 Weeks

Investor Presentation

  • Management presentation design
  • Investment highlights messaging
  • Q&A preparation
  • Executive coaching

Roadshow Planning

  • Investor targeting strategy
  • Roadshow schedule coordination
  • Geographic coverage planning
  • One-on-one meeting arrangement

Analyst Education

  • Research analyst meetings
  • Industry positioning
  • Model assumptions guidance
  • Peer group definition

Investor Outreach

  • Institutional investor meetings
  • Group presentations
  • Virtual roadshow coordination
  • Investor feedback collection

Book Building

  • Order book management
  • Investor demand assessment
  • Price discovery process
  • Allocation strategy

Marketing Materials

  • Preliminary prospectus
  • Management biography
  • Press release preparation
  • Website IPO section
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Pricing & Execution
1-2 Weeks

Final Pricing

  • Investor demand analysis
  • Price range determination
  • Offering size optimization
  • Pricing committee coordination

Order Allocation

  • Institutional allocation
  • Retail participation strategy
  • Anchor investor placement
  • Distribution quality assessment

Final Documentation

  • Final prospectus filing
  • Pricing amendment
  • Underwriting agreement execution
  • Legal opinions

Exchange Listing

  • Listing application completion
  • Trading symbol reservation
  • Exchange requirements compliance
  • Listing ceremony coordination

Settlement & Closing

  • Trade confirmation
  • Closing coordination (T+2)
  • Funds transfer
  • Stock delivery

Communications

  • Launch press release
  • Pricing announcement
  • Media coordination
  • Internal communications
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Post-IPO Support
Ongoing - First 12 Months

Investor Relations

  • IR program development
  • Investor targeting strategy
  • Earnings call preparation
  • Analyst day planning

Market Stabilization

  • Price stabilization support
  • Trading pattern monitoring
  • Market feedback analysis
  • Liquidity assessment

Regulatory Compliance

  • Ongoing SEC reporting (10-Q, 10-K, 20-F)
  • Form 8-K filing guidance
  • Disclosure controls
  • Insider trading policy

Analyst Coverage

  • Research coverage development
  • Analyst relationship management
  • Model review and guidance
  • Conference participation

Lock-up Management

  • Lock-up expiration strategy
  • Secondary offering planning
  • Selling shareholder coordination
  • Market impact mitigation

Strategic Planning

  • Public company strategy
  • M&A opportunities
  • Follow-on financing options
  • Long-term capital plan

Our IPO Track Record

We have advised on IPOs totaling over $2 billion in aggregate proceeds across technology, healthcare, financial services, and industrial sectors. We have guided companies through US, Hong Kong, and Singapore listings, with deep expertise in both growth-stage IPOs and mature company public offerings.

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2024

2023 & 2022

2021 & 2020

2019 - 2011

2010 & before

About Ascent Capital

Ascent Catalyst Capital Corporation ("Ascent Capital", "we" or "us") is a group company of ACCC, INC (“ACCC”) is a Hong Kong-based financial advisory firm specializing in strategic capital markets solutions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance advisory services.

With deep expertise across Asia-Pacific markets and strong connections to global capital sources, we provide our clients with innovative solutions and unparalleled execution capabilities.

Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of combined experience from leading investment banks, private equity firms, and multinational corporations, enabling us to deliver results that exceed expectations.

$2B+ Transactions Completed
50+ Successful Deals
15+ Years Experience
100% Client Satisfaction

Industry Expertise

Deep sector knowledge across multiple industries

Technology & Software

SaaS, fintech, AI/ML, and emerging technologies

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services

Consumer & Retail

E-commerce, brands, and consumer services

Financial Services

Banking, insurance, asset management, and fintech

Industrials & Manufacturing

Advanced manufacturing, automation, and logistics

Real Estate & Infrastructure

Commercial real estate, REITs, and infrastructure projects

Get In Touch

Let's discuss how we can help your business reach new heights

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Location

Hong Kong
Asia-Pacific

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Email

ac@ascentcapital.hk

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Website

www.ascentcapital.hk