IPO Fundamentals: Making the Capital Markets a Cornerstone of Your Corporate Strategy

Agenda

1:00 p.m.  Networking Lunch and Guided Tour of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

2:30 p.m.  Welcome Remarks by Stefan Maassen, Head of Capital Markets & Corporates, Deutsche Börse

IPO Readiness: Earlier Than Expected or Later Than Planned? What companies can truly expect on their journey towards IPO readiness

Many companies only begin to focus intensively on capital market requirements shortly before a planned IPO. Yet what does it actually mean to be IPO-ready? Which aspects are regularly underestimated? And what role do processes, governance structures and a compelling equity story play during the preparation phase?

Speakers

• Carsten Schwefer, Head of Equity Capital Markets DACH, BNP Paribas
• Ralf Pfennig, Head of Deal & Capital Markets Services, KPMG
• Dieter Holst, CFO, Vincorion

The Capital Markets Toolbox: The essential building blocks of successful capital markets communication before and after an IPO

Short insights from our Capital Markets Partners:

• IDX: How companies can build digital visibility and strengthen investor confidence.
• WM Datenservice: Why identifiers and high-quality data are critical for investors.
• Optio Incentives: How employee participation programmes help attract and retain talent while supporting sustainable growth.

Going Public: When the Market Sets the Price
How investors, valuation and timing determine the success of a transaction

Between the ambition to go public and a successful placement lies a series of critical decisions. How do investors assess new issuers? How realistic are a company’s own valuation expectations? And how can management determine whether current market conditions provide a favourable window for an IPO?

Speakers

• Dr Tim Tecklenburg, CFO, OHB
• Dr Clemens Rechberger, Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell
• Arne Rautenberg, CIO Equities, Union Investment

Being Public: The Real Work Begins After the IPO
How visibility, investor relations and AI shape long-term capital markets success

An IPO marks the beginning of a company’s long-term journey in the capital markets. How can listed companies build visibility, earn investor trust and secure sustainable access to investors? And how are artificial intelligence and data-driven approaches transforming communication with the investment community?

Speakers

• Sebastian Oechelhauser, Managing Director, Capital Markets Advisory, Evercore
• Michael Winter, Senior Solutions Specialist, Notified
• Michael Oplustil, Director, Embera Partners
• Katharina Raatz, Portfolio Manager European Equities, Deka Investment

6:30 p.m.  Networking Dinner

Interested in joining? For registration enquiries or any questions regarding the event, please contact:

Deutsche Börse IPO & Growth Financing

preiposervices@deutsche-boerse.com

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