Capital Markets Transactions

Name: Capital Markets Transactions - Part 1
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2 Part Course | A comprehensive overview of capital markets transactions, covering equity and debt offerings, M&A, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Practical insights and case studies will equip you to structure, negotiate, and execute deals effectively.

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A one-day course presented over two half-days in a virtual class

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In-house pricing available – often more cost-effective for teams of 10+

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Part 1

Session 1: Introduction to Capital Markets Transactions

Overview of capital markets: primary and secondary market transactions
Key transaction types: IPOs, secondary offerings, bond issuances, and M&A
Stakeholders and their roles: issuers, underwriters, legal advisors, regulators
The life cycle of a transaction: pre-deal, execution, and post-deal

Session 2: Equity Capital Markets (ECM) Transactions

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs): process, valuation, and pricing
Follow-on offerings and rights issues
This equity capital markets course provides an outline of regulatory and disclosure requirements for equity transactions

Session 3: Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Transactions

The types of debt offerings: investment-grade, high-yield, and convertible bonds
The process of issuing bonds: structuring, rating, and pricing
Covenants, terms, and conditions in debt agreements

Session 4: Outline of the Regulatory Framework

Disclosure and compliance
Role of regulators: securities commissions, stock exchanges, central banks
Penalties for non-compliance and legal liabilities

Part 2 Session 5: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Capital Markets

Types of M&A transactions: public vs. private, friendly vs. hostile
The role in financing M&A deals
Regulatory review and antitrust considerations

Session 6: Hybrid Instruments and Structured Finance

Overview of hybrid instruments: convertible bonds, preferred shares
The role of structured finance in capital markets transactions
Securitisation and asset-backed securities (ABS)

Session 7: Risk Management in Capital Markets Transactions

Identifying and managing risks: market, credit, legal, and operational risks
Hedging strategies: derivatives and other risk mitigation techniques
Contingency planning in volatile markets
Case Study: A failed capital markets transaction and lessons learned

Session 8: Post-Transaction Considerations

Post-closing integration for M&A and capital markets transactions
Monitoring and reporting for compliance purposes
Investor relations and managing shareholder expectations
Continuous disclosure obligations

An investment specialist with over 30 years of experience in the institutional fund management and investment banking sectors delivers Redcliffe’s capital markets training courses. His experience spans both public and private equity.

In 2010, he founded Frontier-Invest Ltd. He provides consulting and transaction advisory services to companies, particularly raising and structuring private equity and venture capital in international markets. He started his investment career with Ivory & Sime, where he managed equity portfolios for institutional clients. He joined Cazenove Fund Management and ran Global Emerging Markets and Asia Pacific funds.

In 2007, he was recruited to a specialist firm that became UBA Capital, the Investment Banking subsidiary of one of Africa’s largest banks, where he acted as Global Head of Research.

The trainer has a deep understanding of not only company analysis and investment structuring, but portfolio construction and management through the investment cycle. Having worked through many business and economic cycles and a variety of developed and emerging market crises, he has obtained invaluable investment lessons in difficult environments and in good times.

Our equity capital markets course trainer has a Master’s degree from Edinburgh University and accountancy and economics certificates from the Chartered Institute of Bankers. He is fluent in several languages and has provided courses in both English and French to clients across Europe, Africa and Asia.

By the end of this Capital Markets Transactions course, you will:

Understand the different types of capital market transactions and their structures
Assess the strategic rationale for various transactions, including equity, debt and hybrid offerings
Gain insights into the roles of investment banks, issuers, legal advisors, and other stakeholders
Develop practical skills to structure, negotiate, and execute capital markets deals
Learn to identify and manage risks associated with capital markets transactions
Master the market regulations and compliance principles

This course fills a training need for participants who wish to gain skills in capital markets transactions and:

Transaction types
Transaction instruments
Transaction structuring
Understanding and mitigating risk
The legal framework of capital market transactions

Redcliffe Training delivers high-quality training from experts who have lived experience. Capital Markets courses are presented by an experienced investment specialist with practical experience in investment banking, research and portfolio management (both private and public financial markets).
This course provides a detailed and structured approach to capital markets transactions. We combine theoretical knowledge with practical exercises to reinforce learning. This ensures your preparedness to handle real-world challenges.

This equity capital market course is designed for professionals who require a holistic understanding of capital markets transactions, such as:

Legal teams
Compliance teams
Back-office staff
New recruits

Redcliffe training offers a comprehensive view of capital markets transactions, including the practical aspects of executing deals and strategic decision-making.

By taking this course, you will gain insights into key transaction types, equity and debt offerings, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and public listings, along with the roles played by various stakeholders.

Our capital market courses outline the legal and compliance principles that govern these transactions. We have structured this course around each topic, starting with a general description and discussion of the key features, followed by case studies and a class exercise designed to give participants hands-on experience and a sense of ‘learning by doing’.

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