Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), in collaboration with Central Depository Company (CDC) and National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL), under the aegis of the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), is proud to present its landmark event for the year, the IPO Summit 2024. The summit aims to empower the future of the capital markets by discussing, networking, advising, and clearing the pathway to encourage companies to raise equity and debt from the Exchange platform. Various aspects of the IPO process will be brought to light enabling stakeholders to explore how new technologies, regulatory changes and evolving investor preferences can be leveraged to successfully navigate the ever-changing capital market environment. The theme of the summit emphasizes the importance of IPO as a crucial instrument for companies to raise capital, fuel growth and contribute to the overall growth of Pakistan’s economy.
Pakistan Stock Exchange and key stakeholders involved in IPO process which include CTIs, securities brokers, investment bankers, venture capitalists, legal advisors, regulatory experts, top management of companies considering to go public, and finance & investment industry experts are joining hands to work together at the IPO Summit 2024. The summit is a joint collaborative effort of the capital market SROs, PSX, CDC & NCCPL, and the SECP. The purpose behind this productive endeavor is to increase understanding of the IPO process, facilitate greater number of IPOs with enhanced convenience while encouraging companies to raise equity and debt through the Exchange.
Listing GuideWhether you are a Consultant to the Issue (CTI), securities broker, investment banker, venture capitalist, legal advisor, regulatory expert, or an executive of a company considering the option to go public by listing on the Exchange, the IPO Summit is for you. As part of the finance and investment industry or as an executive of your company, you can learn more about the IPO process, network with CTIs, securities brokers, investment bankers and others, and you can get an insight in the regulatory aspects, technological solutions as well as evolving investor preferences for an enhanced IPO experience and facilitation.
Embark on the quest to increase your learning curve on the IPO process, specially if you are part of the management of a company considering to go public and raise capital by listing on the Exchange. Through panel discussions, speeches, and presentations, you can enhance your understanding of the IPO process and how it can be leveraged to optimize the results. The IPO is the gateway to the next level of corporate advancement of listing, achieving the following objectives:
Presented by: Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer - Pakistan Stock Exchange |
Presented by: Managing Director – Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. |
Presented by: Chairman– Interloop Limited |
Presented by: CEO – National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited |
Presented by: CEO – JS Global Capital Ltd |
Presented by: CEO – Topline Securities Ltd |
Presented by: Mr. Muhammad Imtiaz Saithna, CFA Head Project Finance & Infrastructure Advisory at HBL Ltd |
Presented by: Deputy CEO – Meezan Bank Limited |
Presented by: CEO – Arif Habib Dolmen REIT Management Ltd |
Presented by: Compliance and governance specialist, Advocate Sindh High Court |
Presented by: CEO – AKD Securities Ltd |
The IPO Summit 2024 is sponsored by major capital market participants including:
PSX is organizing an IPO Summit along with the capital market SROs and SECP. This is going to be a flagship event to engage, guide and advise potential issuers while encouraging greater participation in IPOs.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 20 January 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Venue: Marriott Hotel
For the IPO Summit, a mega event in collaboration with CDC and NCCPL is proposed to be held with following draft program flow. The speakers are yet to be confirmed
Time | Program Flow |
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9:00 am – 9:30 am | Registration and Collection of IDs |
9:35 am –10:10 am | Inaugural Ceremony
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10:10 am – 10:40 am |
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10:45 am – 11:00 am | “Building a successful and long-lasting business” by Mr. Musadaq Zulqarnain, Chairman, Interloop Limited |
11:00 am – 11:30 am | Tea Break - Knowledge sharing over tea |
11:35 am – 12:15 pm | Panel Discussion: Equity Capital Raising Mr. Shahid Ali Habib - Moderator Panelist:
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12:20 pm – 12:35 pm | “Business growth and shareholder value creation by leveraging the capital markets” by Mr. Mian Muhammad Mansha, Chairman MCB Bank Ltd |
12:35 pm – 12:50 pm | IPO Launchpad Series# 1 by Mr. Farid Alam, CEO AKD Securities Ltd “CTI’s evaluation, valuation, pitching investment process, prospectus, and application process” |
12:50 pm – 1:05 pm | CDC- An important link in the Capital Market Chain by Mr. Badiuddin Akber, CEO CDC |
1:05 pm – 1:20 pm | IPO Launchpad Series# 2 by Mr. Imtiaz Gadar CEO JS Global Capital Ltd ““Listing readiness, business plan, long term projections and QCR audited accounts” |
1:20 pm – 2:20 pm | Lunch and Namaz Break |
2:20 pm – 2:35 pm | The MIillat Story: Successful Management buyout by leveraging the capital markets ” by Mr. Sikandar Mustafa Khan, Chairman Millat Tractors Ltd |
2:40 pm – 2:55 pm | “Life in the capital markets as an investor and issuer” by Mr. Arif Habib |
3:00 pm – 3:10 pm |
IPO Launchpad Series# 3 by Mr. Muhammad Sohail, CEO Topline Securities Ltd “Listing application review, prospectus assessment and E-IPO” |
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm | Presentation: “Developing the Debt Market in Pakistan”
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3:45 pm – 3:55 pm | “Growing demand for REIT and its potential” by Mr. Muhammad Ejaz, CEO Arif Habib Dolmen REIT Management Ltd |
4:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Tea Break |
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm | “Ensuring efficiency and risk management in the capital markets” by Mr. Muhammad Lukman, CEO NCCPL |
4:30pm – 4:45 pm | “Corporate Governance” by Ms. Nausheen Ahmed |
4:45 pm – 5:30 pm | “Impetus and Goals for listing”: Panel discussion by Raeda Latif –
Moderator
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5:30 pm – 5:45 pm | “Investors perspective on IPOs” by Dr. Amjad Waheed, CEO, NBP Fund Management Ltd |
5:45 pm – 6:00 pm | Closing Ceremony |