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Heart of Your RetirementShould I Transfer My Pension to a Financial Advisor?🔗 Get the full blog post and extra resources here: https://astrafinancial.ca/2026/02/16/should-i-transfer-my-pension/ 🔗 Learn more about the Heart of Your Retirement course: https://astrauniversity.ca/heart-of-your-retirement/ Should you transfer your pension at retirement? It depends on 5 key factors. In this episode, Canadian CFPs Zena Amundsen and Nicole Putz break down the exact framework they use with clients to make this pension transfer decision, including real scenarios where they told clients to LEAVE their pension alone and others where they recommended transferring it. In this episode, we cover: The 5 factors that determine whether to move...
2026-02-1625 min
IPO StoriesThe Renk IPO - Defense from Private to Public - Susanne Wiegand and Christian Schulz (IPO Stories, Ep. 42)In this episode of IPO Stories, we speak with Susanne Wiegand and Christian Schulz, former CEO and CFO of RENK, one of Europe’s most important defense suppliers. RENK, a 150-year-old German industrial company specializing in high-performance transmissions for tanks and naval vessels, listed in Germany in February 2024 and is now valued at over €6 billion, with shares up more than 300% since the IPO. The listing came at a moment when Europe’s security environment — and investor perception of defense — was undergoing a profound shift.
Susanne and Christian describe how geopolitics fundamentally reshaped RENK’s strategy, investor base, and capital...
2026-01-1248 minIPO StoriesThe Renk IPO - Defense from Private to Public - Susanne Wiegand and Christian Schulz (IPO Stories, Ep. 42)In this episode of IPO Stories, we speak with Susanne Wiegand and Christian Schulz, former CEO and CFO of RENK, one of Europe’s most important defense suppliers. RENK, a 150-year-old German industrial company specializing in high-performance transmissions for tanks and naval vessels, listed in Germany in February 2024 and is now valued at over €6 billion, with shares up more than 300% since the IPO. The listing came at a moment when Europe’s security environment — and investor perception of defense — was undergoing a profound shift.
Susanne and Christian describe how geopolitics fundamentally reshaped RENK’s strategy, investor base, and capital...
2026-01-1248 min
IPO StoriesIPOs at the world's largest SWF, with Emil Framnes, Global Head of Equity Trading & Transition at NBIM (IPO Stories, Ep. 41)NBIM manages the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund, the world's largest SWF - $2 trillion, of which $1.4 trillion is invested in public equities, across more than 8000 companies globally. NBIM is also one of the world's most active investors in IPOs, with more than 100 IPO investments in 2024.
Emil Framnes, the fund's Global Head of Equity Trading and Transition, has been with NBIM for almost 20 years and oversees all the fund's trading in equities, ensuring that the fund can efficiently deploy and adjust capital at massive scale. With an investment horizon measured in decades, NBIM approaches new listings and secondary offerings...
2025-12-2229 minIPO StoriesIPOs at the world's largest SWF, with Emil Framnes, Global Head of Equity Trading & Transition at NBIM (IPO Stories, Ep. 41)NBIM manages the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund, the world's largest SWF - $2 trillion, of which $1.4 trillion is invested in public equities, across more than 8000 companies globally. NBIM is also one of the world's most active investors in IPOs, with more than 100 IPO investments in 2024.
Emil Framnes, the fund's Global Head of Equity Trading and Transition, has been with NBIM for almost 20 years and oversees all the fund's trading in equities, ensuring that the fund can efficiently deploy and adjust capital at massive scale. With an investment horizon measured in decades, NBIM approaches new listings and secondary offerings...
2025-12-2229 minHeart of Your RetirementUnderstanding Federal Government's Early Retirement Offer: Is It Right for You?Federal Government Early Retirement Offer: Should You Take It? In this video, we delve into the timely topic of early retirement for federal government employees. With recent news about an offer allowing eligible workers to retire early without pension penalties, many are questioning if they should take this opportunity. We discuss the key factors to consider, including financial, emotional, and practical questions that need answering. Whether it's ensuring you're financially ready or deciding if it's the right emotional move, we offer actionable steps and essential advice to help you navigate this potentially life-changing decision.
2025-12-2218 min
IPO StoriesSweden's IPO story - Adam Kostyal, President of Nasdaq Stockholm (IPO Stories, Ep. 40)Sweden has been one of the world's most active IPO markets over the last 10 years, despite a population of only 10 million. The Swedish markets has seen very solid support for IPOs, in large parts thanks to a very successful equity investment ecosystem, with both strong pension funds and retail participation.
With Adam Kostyal, Nasdaq's head of listings for Europe and President of Nasdaq Stockholm, we delve into the background for this successful growth of Sweden's capital markets, and the lessons that can be learnt from it for other countries.
Disclaimer: The discussion in this episode i...
2025-12-1534 minIPO StoriesSweden's IPO story - Adam Kostyal, President of Nasdaq Stockholm (IPO Stories, Ep. 40)Sweden has been one of the world's most active IPO markets over the last 10 years, despite a population of only 10 million. The Swedish markets has seen very solid support for IPOs, in large parts thanks to a very successful equity investment ecosystem, with both strong pension funds and retail participation.
With Adam Kostyal, Nasdaq's head of listings for Europe and President of Nasdaq Stockholm, we delve into the background for this successful growth of Sweden's capital markets, and the lessons that can be learnt from it for other countries.
Disclaimer: The discussion in this episode i...
2025-12-1534 min
IPO StoriesAbu Dhabi's ADNOC IPOs - Klaus Froehlich, ADNOC Group CIO and Jan-Martin Nufer, Borouge CFO (IPO Stories, Ep. 39)ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, has been one of the most active IPO sponsors globally, with 6 IPOs of its subsidiaries and JVs, starting with ADNOC Distribution in 2017, followed by ADNOC Drilling and Fertiglobe in 2021, Borouge in 2022, and ADNOC Gas and Logistics in 2023.
In today’s episode we are joined by Klaus Froehlich, the Chief Investment Officer of ADNOC Group, whose team has overseen these listings, all done on the Abu Dhabi stock exchange, ADX. We are also joined by Jan Martin Nufer, the CFO of Borouge, to share the story of this petrochemical company, and th...
2025-10-2240 minIPO StoriesAbu Dhabi's ADNOC IPOs - Klaus Froehlich, ADNOC Group CIO and Jan-Martin Nufer, Borouge CFO (IPO Stories, Ep. 39)ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, has been one of the most active IPO sponsors globally, with 6 IPOs of its subsidiaries and JVs, starting with ADNOC Distribution in 2017, followed by ADNOC Drilling and Fertiglobe in 2021, Borouge in 2022, and ADNOC Gas and Logistics in 2023.
In today’s episode we are joined by Klaus Froehlich, the Chief Investment Officer of ADNOC Group, whose team has overseen these listings, all done on the Abu Dhabi stock exchange, ADX. We are also joined by Jan Martin Nufer, the CFO of Borouge, to share the story of this petrochemical company, and th...
2025-10-2240 min
IPO StoriesExosens - Quynh-Boi Demey (IPO Stories, Ep. 38)In this episode, we sit down with Quynh-Boi Demey, the CFO of Exosens, a French industrial tech company that listed on Euronext Paris in June 2024.
Exosens specializes in advanced imaging and sensing solutions for demanding environments such as aerospace, defense, and scientific research. It is best known as the leading non-US manufacturer of light-enhancing tubes for night vision, but also develops a broad range of complementary technologies, including high-performance photodetectors, infrared sensors, and scientific imaging systems used in industrial inspection, medical diagnostics, and space exploration.
With Quynh-Boi, we go through the timing and preparation of t...
2025-09-2443 minIPO StoriesExosens - Quynh-Boi Demey (IPO Stories, Ep. 38)In this episode, we sit down with Quynh-Boi Demey, the CFO of Exosens, a French industrial tech company that listed on Euronext Paris in June 2024.
Exosens specializes in advanced imaging and sensing solutions for demanding environments such as aerospace, defense, and scientific research. It is best known as the leading non-US manufacturer of light-enhancing tubes for night vision, but also develops a broad range of complementary technologies, including high-performance photodetectors, infrared sensors, and scientific imaging systems used in industrial inspection, medical diagnostics, and space exploration.
With Quynh-Boi, we go through the timing and preparation of t...
2025-09-2443 min
IPO StoriesAcademic insights at the private-public interface - Prof. Michelle Lowry (IPO Stories, Ep. 37)Michelle Lowry is a Professor of Finance at Drexel University, and has dedicated her research agenda to IPOs, corporate governance and retail investing.
With Michelle, we discuss some of the factors behind the drop in the number of listings over the last 20 years, in particular the change in the type of companies that are going public, the optimal corporate governance structures for newly public companies, in particular how it differs from that of mature public companies, and how the occurrence of IPOs are an important stimulation for retail participation in the stock market.
If you...
2025-07-1746 minIPO StoriesAcademic insights at the private-public interface - Prof. Michelle Lowry (IPO Stories, Ep. 37)Michelle Lowry is a Professor of Finance at Drexel University, and has dedicated her research agenda to IPOs, corporate governance and retail investing.
With Michelle, we discuss some of the factors behind the drop in the number of listings over the last 20 years, in particular the change in the type of companies that are going public, the optimal corporate governance structures for newly public companies, in particular how it differs from that of mature public companies, and how the occurrence of IPOs are an important stimulation for retail participation in the stock market.
If you...
2025-07-1746 min
NæringspoddenTROND AMUNDSEN, AMUNDSEN TRADING/SPESIAL - Enorm vekst har også en baksideCarl Amundsen åpnet kolonialbutikk på Risøy allerede i 1902. Butikken flyttet til Skjoldavegen før den ble Amundsen på hjørna i Haraldsgata på 20-tallet. Trond Amundsen er fjerde generasjons kjøpmann, og dagen etter at kolonialbutikken ble lagt ned i 2009, startet han og kona Eva Amundsen Spesial - som i dag har butikker over hele Sør Norge. I tillegg driver de engros-selskapet Amundsen Trading, som leverer varer til 2000 butikker på landsbasis. Omsetningen har gått fra 0 til 100 millioner på få år - men ikke uten at det har kostet.
2025-06-2539 min
IPO StoriesGood governance for long-term success - Caroline Escott, Railpen (IPO Stories, Ep. 36)In this episode of IPO Stories, we are thrilled to welcome Caroline Escott, Head of Investment Stewardship and Co-Head of Sustainable Ownership at Railpen, one of the UK's largest pension schemes. With over £34 billion in assets under management, Railpen is a significant player in both public and private markets. Caroline leads Railpen's global investment stewardship efforts, engaging with portfolio companies on governance and strategy, and voting at annual general meetings.
Caroline shares insights into how companies should approach governance as they consider going public, drawing from Railpen's experience as an active investor in pre-IPO and IPO situations, a...
2025-06-0545 minIPO StoriesGood governance for long-term success - Caroline Escott, Railpen (IPO Stories, Ep. 36)In this episode of IPO Stories, we are thrilled to welcome Caroline Escott, Head of Investment Stewardship and Co-Head of Sustainable Ownership at Railpen, one of the UK's largest pension schemes. With over £34 billion in assets under management, Railpen is a significant player in both public and private markets. Caroline leads Railpen's global investment stewardship efforts, engaging with portfolio companies on governance and strategy, and voting at annual general meetings.
Caroline shares insights into how companies should approach governance as they consider going public, drawing from Railpen's experience as an active investor in pre-IPO and IPO situations, a...
2025-06-0545 min
IPO StoriesAcademic IPO insights - Prof. Jay Ritter (IPO Stories, Ep. 35)Jay Ritter is a Professor of Finance at the University of Florida's Warrington School of Business. He has become known as «Mr IPO» for his substantial work on IPOs through the years, starting with his PhD dissertation about IPOs at the University of Chicago in 1981.
Through his work, Jay Ritter has attempted to provide data-driven insights into the dynamics of IPOs across the world. His work has focused on the underpricing, or day 1 performance, of IPOs, as well as the long-term performance of those IPOs versus the market. Jay has also focused on making his data and an...
2025-05-1548 minIPO StoriesAcademic IPO insights - Prof. Jay Ritter (IPO Stories, Ep. 35)Jay Ritter is a Professor of Finance at the University of Florida's Warrington School of Business. He has become known as «Mr IPO» for his substantial work on IPOs through the years, starting with his PhD dissertation about IPOs at the University of Chicago in 1981.
Through his work, Jay Ritter has attempted to provide data-driven insights into the dynamics of IPOs across the world. His work has focused on the underpricing, or day 1 performance, of IPOs, as well as the long-term performance of those IPOs versus the market. Jay has also focused on making his data and an...
2025-05-1548 min
IPO StoriesApollo's IPO Playbook - Michael Shapiro (IPO Stories, Ep. 34)In this episode we sit down with Michael Shapiro, Apollo's co-head of Capital Markets and Syndicate, to unpack what it really takes to engineer a successful IPO in today’s market. Drawing on Apollo’s deep experience across public and private markets—including recent IPOs like Lottomatica in Italy, Sun Country in the US, and Ventia in Australia —Michael explains how the firm builds IPO readiness from the moment of investment, why purchase price matters more than ever, and how to turn complex businesses into compelling public stories.
We dive into the practical playbook Apollo uses: early investor...
2025-04-1757 minIPO StoriesApollo's IPO Playbook - Michael Shapiro (IPO Stories, Ep. 34)In this episode we sit down with Michael Shapiro, Apollo's co-head of Capital Markets and Syndicate, to unpack what it really takes to engineer a successful IPO in today’s market. Drawing on Apollo’s deep experience across public and private markets—including recent IPOs like Lottomatica in Italy, Sun Country in the US, and Ventia in Australia —Michael explains how the firm builds IPO readiness from the moment of investment, why purchase price matters more than ever, and how to turn complex businesses into compelling public stories.
We dive into the practical playbook Apollo uses: early investor...
2025-04-1757 min
IPO StoriesPassive investors and IPOs - Prof. Marco Sammon (IPO Stories, Ep. 33)Marco Sammon is an assistant professor in the Finance Unit at Harvard Business School. He and his co-authors have researched on how indexing interacts with IPOs, particularly relating to fast-track additions to equity indices in the US, and the behaviour of firms in response to equity index rebalancing.
With Marco, we try to draw some conclusions for investors and management teams about how to adapt to the growing share of passive ownership in equity markets – which can be both frustrating at times, and beneficial to companies going public.
Disclaimer: The discussion in this episode is no...
2025-03-2742 minIPO StoriesPassive investors and IPOs - Prof. Marco Sammon (IPO Stories, Ep. 33)Marco Sammon is an assistant professor in the Finance Unit at Harvard Business School. He and his co-authors have researched on how indexing interacts with IPOs, particularly relating to fast-track additions to equity indices in the US, and the behaviour of firms in response to equity index rebalancing.
With Marco, we try to draw some conclusions for investors and management teams about how to adapt to the growing share of passive ownership in equity markets – which can be both frustrating at times, and beneficial to companies going public.
Disclaimer: The discussion in this episode is no...
2025-03-2742 min
IPO StoriesThe Raspberry Pi IPO with Eben Upton (CEO) and Aditi Venkatram (Jefferies) (IPO Stories, Ep. 32)In this episode we sit down with Eben Upton, CEO and Founder of Raspberry Pi - a UK-based technology company known for its single-board computers, initially founded to promote programming education and growing into a global leader in embedded computing. We are joined by Aditi Venkatram, Managing Director at Jefferies, one of the bankers advising on the IPO of Raspberry Pi on the London Stock Exchange in June 2024.
We deep dive into the key strategic and operational considerations for a successful Tech IPO outside of the US boundary, discuss the rationale for the Raspberry Pi listing, how...
2025-03-1441 minIPO StoriesThe Raspberry Pi IPO with Eben Upton (CEO) and Aditi Venkatram (Jefferies) (IPO Stories, Ep. 32)In this episode we sit down with Eben Upton, CEO and Founder of Raspberry Pi - a UK-based technology company known for its single-board computers, initially founded to promote programming education and growing into a global leader in embedded computing. We are joined by Aditi Venkatram, Managing Director at Jefferies, one of the bankers advising on the IPO of Raspberry Pi on the London Stock Exchange in June 2024.
We deep dive into the key strategic and operational considerations for a successful Tech IPO outside of the US boundary, discuss the rationale for the Raspberry Pi listing, how...
2025-03-1441 min
IPO StoriesStrategic Investor Relations at AD Ports - Marc Hammoud (IPO Stories, Ep. 31)
In this episode, we sit down with Marc Hammoud, VP of Investor Relations at ADPorts Group, to discuss the pivotal role investor relations plays in the success of publicly listed companies.
With over 15 years in MENA capital markets, Marc shares his expertise on how IR functions as a bridge between a company and the financial community, ensuring transparency, effective communication, and optimal shareholder engagement. He highlights the key functions of IR, from managing investor expectations to shaping company strategy, and explains why IR should be a core component of a company’s journey—ideally even befor...
2025-03-0152 minIPO StoriesStrategic Investor Relations at AD Ports - Marc Hammoud (IPO Stories, Ep. 31)
In this episode, we sit down with Marc Hammoud, VP of Investor Relations at ADPorts Group, to discuss the pivotal role investor relations plays in the success of publicly listed companies.
With over 15 years in MENA capital markets, Marc shares his expertise on how IR functions as a bridge between a company and the financial community, ensuring transparency, effective communication, and optimal shareholder engagement. He highlights the key functions of IR, from managing investor expectations to shaping company strategy, and explains why IR should be a core component of a company’s journey—ideally even befor...
2025-03-0152 min
Litigation NationWhen Art Meets Law: Analyzing Drake's Defamation Case Against UMG - Ep. 61In this episode of Litigation Nation, co-hosts Danessa Watkins and Jack Sanker return from a brief hiatus to delve into two significant legal topics making headlines: recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and a high-profile defamation lawsuit involving music industry giants Drake and Kendrick Lamar.We kick off the episode with Jack discussing the newly announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which are set to take effect on March 12, 2025. He explains the implications of these tariffs, including a substantial increase from 10% to 25%, and how they will affect various industries, particularly construction. Jack highlights the...
2025-02-1855 min
IPO StoriesNorconsult - Dag Fladby (IPO Stories, Ep. 30)In this episode we tell the story of the IPO of Norconsult with CFO Dag Fladby. Norconsult is a Norwegian engineering architecture & urban planning consultancy company, owned exclusively by its employees before the IPO, and which to become the best performing European IPO of 2023 two years down the line (+140%).
With Dag, we trace back the journey from the IPO decision, involving all the employees in the process, to managing the company post listing.
Disclaimer: The discussion in this episode is not financial advice, nor an investment recommendation, nor a solicitation to buy or sell any...
2025-02-1549 minIPO StoriesNorconsult - Dag Fladby (IPO Stories, Ep. 30)In this episode we tell the story of the IPO of Norconsult with CFO Dag Fladby. Norconsult is a Norwegian engineering architecture & urban planning consultancy company, owned exclusively by its employees before the IPO, and which to become the best performing European IPO of 2023 two years down the line (+140%).
With Dag, we trace back the journey from the IPO decision, involving all the employees in the process, to managing the company post listing.
Disclaimer: The discussion in this episode is not financial advice, nor an investment recommendation, nor a solicitation to buy or sell any...
2025-02-1549 min
EnergipåfyllSolkraft på næringsbygg: Din neste store mulighet som elektriker!Nå er det perfekt timing for elektrikere å snakke med næringskundene om solenergi! I denne episoden deler Christian Fredrik Thorsberg fra Berggård Amundsen hvordan du kan benytte serviceavtaler til mer enn bare vedlikehold – og skape nye inntektsstrømmer med solkraft. Vi besøker også Oldroyd, som har et av Telemarks største solcelleanlegg, hvor vi møter installatør Kenneth fra KL Elektro.
2025-02-1113 min
IPO StoriesThe Syensqo spin-off from Solvay - Ilham Kadri (IPO Stories, Ep. 29)Our guest in this episode is Dr. Ilham Kadri, the CEO of Syensqo, a global speciality chemicals company listed in Brussels. In 2023, Ilham led the spin-off of Syensqo from Solvay, the 160-year old Belgian chemicals conglomerate.
In this interview, Ilham discusses the strategic rationale behind the decision to split Solvay into two separate entities, highlighting the aim to unlock the full potential of both companies. She explains how Solvay, a historic leader in commodity chemicals, and Syensqo, a new entity focused on specialty chemicals, were positioned to pursue their unique growth strategies. The conversation delves into the...
2024-10-1556 minIPO StoriesThe Syensqo spin-off from Solvay - Ilham Kadri (IPO Stories, Ep. 29)Our guest in this episode is Dr. Ilham Kadri, the CEO of Syensqo, a global speciality chemicals company listed in Brussels. In 2023, Ilham led the spin-off of Syensqo from Solvay, the 160-year old Belgian chemicals conglomerate.
In this interview, Ilham discusses the strategic rationale behind the decision to split Solvay into two separate entities, highlighting the aim to unlock the full potential of both companies. She explains how Solvay, a historic leader in commodity chemicals, and Syensqo, a new entity focused on specialty chemicals, were positioned to pursue their unique growth strategies. The conversation delves into the...
2024-10-1556 min
IPO StoriesUntangling IPO dynamics with Fidelity's Anne Ross (IPO Stories, Ep. 28)In this episode we welcome Anne Ross, EMEA Equity Syndicate Manager at Fidelity Management and Research, our first guest from the buy-side. With her background at JP Morgan and now on the buy-side, Anne provides invaluable insights into the IPO process, from the role of bookrunners and strategic selection of banks, to the importance of understanding investor types and maintaining a strong shareholder base post-IPO, offering her view of what it takes to successfully navigate the public markets.
Anne also delves into the evolving nature of IPOs, highlighting the impact of market trends and the necessity of...
2024-09-1846 minIPO StoriesUntangling IPO dynamics with Fidelity's Anne Ross (IPO Stories, Ep. 28)In this episode we welcome Anne Ross, EMEA Equity Syndicate Manager at Fidelity Management and Research, our first guest from the buy-side. With her background at JP Morgan and now on the buy-side, Anne provides invaluable insights into the IPO process, from the role of bookrunners and strategic selection of banks, to the importance of understanding investor types and maintaining a strong shareholder base post-IPO, offering her view of what it takes to successfully navigate the public markets.
Anne also delves into the evolving nature of IPOs, highlighting the impact of market trends and the necessity of...
2024-09-1846 minEnergipåfyllSånn blir du varmepumpeinstallatør!Riktig verktøy og sertifisering må være på plass når du skal begynne med installasjon av varmepumper. Vet du hvilke verktøy du eventuelt må skaffe, og hva du trenger av kurs for å sette i gang?
Einar Gulbrandsen fra Varmepumpeforeningen er hyggelig gjest i podkasten Energipåfyll, og forteller deg det viktigste om oppstarten. Magnus Boge forteller hvordan Berggård Amundsen står parat til å hjelpe deg på veien til å bli varmepumpeinstallatør!
2024-08-2822 min
IPO StoriesNorva24 - Henrik Damgaard (IPO Stories, Ep. 27)Norva24 is a leader in underground infrastructure maintenance services in Northern Europe – that is the maintenance of all the infrastructure related to sewage and waste water. It is a Norwegian company, that has grown through the acquisition of smaller players over the years. In 2021, Henrik Damgaard, the company's CEO at the time, led Norva24 to an IPO in Stockholm, joining a number of other so-called ‘M&A compounders’ listed there – but all in different industries.
With Henrik, we discuss all the specificities of the Norva24 IPO, such as his experience of managing an IPO in a new industry...
2024-07-2738 minIPO StoriesNorva24 - Henrik Damgaard (IPO Stories, Ep. 27)Norva24 is a leader in underground infrastructure maintenance services in Northern Europe – that is the maintenance of all the infrastructure related to sewage and waste water. It is a Norwegian company, that has grown through the acquisition of smaller players over the years. In 2021, Henrik Damgaard, the company's CEO at the time, led Norva24 to an IPO in Stockholm, joining a number of other so-called ‘M&A compounders’ listed there – but all in different industries.
With Henrik, we discuss all the specificities of the Norva24 IPO, such as his experience of managing an IPO in a new industry...
2024-07-2738 minEnergipåfyllHvem er egentlig Montørjentene?Trenger vi fremdeles å snakke om kvinner i elektrobransjen? Vi møtte to sprudlende montørjenter under Eliaden, og fikk snakket med dem om både muligheter i yrket, og det å være kvinnelig elektriker.
Hør "Frøken Elsikkerhet" Kristine Steine Sund og Henriette Thorsen i denne hyggelige praten fra Berggård Amundsen sitt midlertidige podkaststudio på Eliaden.
2024-07-1917 min
IPO StoriesTaaleem - Alan Williamson (IPO Stories, Ep. 26)In this episode, we explore the journey of Taaleem, a leading operator of international private schools in the UAE, and its path to becoming one of the few listed education providers globally. Alan Williamson, the CEO of Taaleem, shares his experience taking Taaleem public in Dubai in November 2022.
With Alan, we delve into the role of private education in the UAE, the unique challenges and opportunities of listing in a sector with few listed peers globally, and the positive impacts of raising capital for Taaleem's growth. We also discuss Alan's outlook for the education sector in the...
2024-07-0559 minIPO StoriesTaaleem - Alan Williamson (IPO Stories, Ep. 26)In this episode, we explore the journey of Taaleem, a leading operator of international private schools in the UAE, and its path to becoming one of the few listed education providers globally. Alan Williamson, the CEO of Taaleem, shares his experience taking Taaleem public in Dubai in November 2022.
With Alan, we delve into the role of private education in the UAE, the unique challenges and opportunities of listing in a sector with few listed peers globally, and the positive impacts of raising capital for Taaleem's growth. We also discuss Alan's outlook for the education sector in the...
2024-07-0559 minEnergipåfyllEnua – én lader for alle segmenterElbilladeren Enua er oppdatert med nye funksjoner, og kan nå også brukes i ladeanlegg.
Nylig lanserte de en løsning som vil gjøre Enua enda raskere å montere og enda mer kostnadseffektiv i anlegg. Hør hva det er, og hvilke unike muligheter elektrikeren har når samme lader kan brukes for privatpersoner, borettslag og sameier, samt næringsbygg og utbyggere.
Daniel Futterer fra Enua og Harald Amundsen fra Berggård Amundsen er gjester i studio, som for anledningen var stilt opp på Eliaden.
2024-06-1015 minEnergipåfyllStemningsrapport fra Eliaden 2024 - kom til stand D02-28!Elektrikernes største fagmesse, Eliaden, foregår på Lillestrøm 28., 29. og 30. mai 2024.
Vi har snakket med Eliaden-general Svein Arnesen og tar en liten prat med publikum og folk på standen. Her er en liten smakebit fra første formiddag i Nova Spektrum.
Du finner Berggård Amundsen på stand D02-28 på Nova Spektrum!
2024-05-2813 min
IPO StoriesAker BioMarine - Matts Johansen (IPO Stories, Ep. 25)Matts Johansen is the CEO of Aker BioMarine, the global leader in krill fishing and production of krill-based products, such as omega 3 supplements and aquaculture feed. Aker BioMarine was founded as part of the Aker conglomerate, and Matts has been the CEO since 2015. In July 2020, they listed the company on Euronext Growth Oslo, in the middle of covid. They then up-listed it to the main exchange in 2021.
With Matts, we discuss his experience of listing an innovative company with few listed peers in Europe, a very rapid IPO process during covid, and how to maintain a long-term...
2024-05-2828 minIPO StoriesAker BioMarine - Matts Johansen (IPO Stories, Ep. 25)Matts Johansen is the CEO of Aker BioMarine, the global leader in krill fishing and production of krill-based products, such as omega 3 supplements and aquaculture feed. Aker BioMarine was founded as part of the Aker conglomerate, and Matts has been the CEO since 2015. In July 2020, they listed the company on Euronext Growth Oslo, in the middle of covid. They then up-listed it to the main exchange in 2021.
With Matts, we discuss his experience of listing an innovative company with few listed peers in Europe, a very rapid IPO process during covid, and how to maintain a long-term...
2024-05-2828 min
IPO StoriesGas shipping at Flex LNG and Avance Gas - Øystein Kalleklev (IPO Stories, Ep. 24)Øystein Kalleklev is the CEO of not one, but 2 listed companies: Flex LNG and Avance Gas, two leading shipping companies in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), both listed on Euronext Oslo.
Øystein shares his experience steering these companies through volatile market conditions and his rationale behind dual listing Flex LNG in the US in 2019. With Øystein, we discuss what being listed means for these companies, the technological evolutions in shipping, the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition, addressing methane emissions, and the broader implications for the shipping industry.
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2024-05-1257 minIPO StoriesGas shipping at Flex LNG and Avance Gas - Øystein Kalleklev (IPO Stories, Ep. 24)Øystein Kalleklev is the CEO of not one, but 2 listed companies: Flex LNG and Avance Gas, two leading shipping companies in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), both listed on Euronext Oslo.
Øystein shares his experience steering these companies through volatile market conditions and his rationale behind dual listing Flex LNG in the US in 2019. With Øystein, we discuss what being listed means for these companies, the technological evolutions in shipping, the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition, addressing methane emissions, and the broader implications for the shipping industry.
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2024-05-1257 min
IPO StoriesSaudi Arabia's Tadawul IPO(s) - Nayef Al-Athel (IPO Stories, Ep. 23)Saudi Arabia has evolved from having 4 IPOs per year 10 years ago, to 40 IPOs per year over the last few years. Nayef Al Athel has been in the middle of this evolution, as he headed the listings activity at the Saudi Exchange between 2018 and 2023.
With Nayef, we discuss the policy decisions and incentives that have made Saudi Arabia one of the most active IPO markets globally, how going public has affected the strategy of the Tadawul group, the internationalization of the exchange, and the road ahead for the Saudi capital markets.
If you have feedback, or...
2024-04-3037 minIPO StoriesSaudi Arabia's Tadawul IPO(s) - Nayef Al-Athel (IPO Stories, Ep. 23)Saudi Arabia has evolved from having 4 IPOs per year 10 years ago, to 40 IPOs per year over the last few years. Nayef Al Athel has been in the middle of this evolution, as he headed the listings activity at the Saudi Exchange between 2018 and 2023.
With Nayef, we discuss the policy decisions and incentives that have made Saudi Arabia one of the most active IPO markets globally, how going public has affected the strategy of the Tadawul group, the internationalization of the exchange, and the road ahead for the Saudi capital markets.
If you have feedback, or...
2024-04-3037 min
IPO StoriesThe IPOs of iZettle and Readly - Maria Hedengren (IPO Stories, Ep. 22)Not all IPO processes end up with an IPO. The path is filled with twists and turns, in some cases cancellations, postponements, or even a strategic sale before reaching the stock market. In this episode, we sit down with Maria Hedengren, who led the IPO processes of both iZettle (bought out by Paypal in the final stages) and Readly (listed in Stockholm in 2020).
Through Maria's lens, we explore the critical moments, strategic decisions, and leadership challenges encountered when steering a company towards an IPO. From the decision of listing location to the intricacies of board composition and i...
2024-04-1540 minIPO StoriesThe IPOs of iZettle and Readly - Maria Hedengren (IPO Stories, Ep. 22)Not all IPO processes end up with an IPO. The path is filled with twists and turns, in some cases cancellations, postponements, or even a strategic sale before reaching the stock market. In this episode, we sit down with Maria Hedengren, who led the IPO processes of both iZettle (bought out by Paypal in the final stages) and Readly (listed in Stockholm in 2020).
Through Maria's lens, we explore the critical moments, strategic decisions, and leadership challenges encountered when steering a company towards an IPO. From the decision of listing location to the intricacies of board composition and i...
2024-04-1540 min
IPO StoriesThe history of direct listings - Dakin Campbell (IPO Stories, Ep. 21)In 2018, Spotify was the first company to do a direct listing instead of a regular IPO process – foregoing the usual bookbuilding process in favor of opening the shares directly on the market in an auction. Dakin Campbell is the author of the book Going Public, where he recounts the history and the inside stories of some of the major IPOs in recent memory, starting with the 1956 IPO of Ford, and focusing on the innovations that have occurred through time.
With Dakin, we discuss what led Spotify and others to prefer a direct listing transaction, and some of th...
2024-04-0437 minIPO StoriesThe history of direct listings - Dakin Campbell (IPO Stories, Ep. 21)In 2018, Spotify was the first company to do a direct listing instead of a regular IPO process – foregoing the usual bookbuilding process in favor of opening the shares directly on the market in an auction. Dakin Campbell is the author of the book Going Public, where he recounts the history and the inside stories of some of the major IPOs in recent memory, starting with the 1956 IPO of Ford, and focusing on the innovations that have occurred through time.
With Dakin, we discuss what led Spotify and others to prefer a direct listing transaction, and some of th...
2024-04-0437 min
IPO StoriesThe US IPO of Criteo - Edouard Lassalle (IPO Stories, Ep. 20)Criteo, a French adtech company, listed on Nasdaq in 2013. Edouard Lassalle joined in 2012 to prepare the company for the IPO, and later served as head of Investor Relations for the company until 2022.
One of the topics that comes up at an early stage during IPO preparation is the choice of listing location. In earlier episodes, we have heard from tech executives at Wise, DeliveryHero, OVHCloud and Exclusive Networks why they decided to list in Europe.
Today, we look back at the 2013 US IPO of Criteo. Criteo was founded in 2005 and backed by leading VC investors s...
2024-03-0643 minIPO StoriesThe US IPO of Criteo - Edouard Lassalle (IPO Stories, Ep. 20)Criteo, a French adtech company, listed on Nasdaq in 2013. Edouard Lassalle joined in 2012 to prepare the company for the IPO, and later served as head of Investor Relations for the company until 2022.
One of the topics that comes up at an early stage during IPO preparation is the choice of listing location. In earlier episodes, we have heard from tech executives at Wise, DeliveryHero, OVHCloud and Exclusive Networks why they decided to list in Europe.
Today, we look back at the 2013 US IPO of Criteo. Criteo was founded in 2005 and backed by leading VC investors s...
2024-03-0643 min
IPO StoriesMiddle Eastern IPOs - Wassim Al Khatib (IPO Stories, Ep. 19)Middle Eastern equity capital markets have captured investors' attention the last 2 years, as the only truly active IPO market in the world throughout 2022 and 2023 - with close to 50 IPOs listing each of those years.
To learn more about GCC equity markets, we are joined by Wassim Al Khatib, the CEO of Lazard in MENA. Lazard is an independent financial adviser, advising companies and their owners on all aspects of corporate finance, including organizing the IPO process. Before Lazard, Wassim was the CEO of Citigroup in Saudi Arabia, and before that the Head of Investment Banking at NCB...
2024-02-1637 minIPO StoriesMiddle Eastern IPOs - Wassim Al Khatib (IPO Stories, Ep. 19)Middle Eastern equity capital markets have captured investors' attention the last 2 years, as the only truly active IPO market in the world throughout 2022 and 2023 - with close to 50 IPOs listing each of those years.
To learn more about GCC equity markets, we are joined by Wassim Al Khatib, the CEO of Lazard in MENA. Lazard is an independent financial adviser, advising companies and their owners on all aspects of corporate finance, including organizing the IPO process. Before Lazard, Wassim was the CEO of Citigroup in Saudi Arabia, and before that the Head of Investment Banking at NCB...
2024-02-1637 min
IPO StoriesEquity indices and IPOs - Mark Makepeace (IPO Stories, Ep. 18)When a company becomes listed, index inclusion is a big deal. Beyond the stamp of approval, it brings in new passive investors, more liquidity, and ultimately more stability as a listed company. Yet, index inclusion rules are very technical, and not always easy to understand.
To open up the topic of equity indices, we have invited Mark Makepeace, the CEO of Wilshire Indexes. Mark built up and managed FTSE Russell from a small group that produced the UK equity benchmark FTSE 100, to one of the top 3 global equity index providers.
With Mark, we discuss what...
2024-02-0141 minIPO StoriesEquity indices and IPOs - Mark Makepeace (IPO Stories, Ep. 18)When a company becomes listed, index inclusion is a big deal. Beyond the stamp of approval, it brings in new passive investors, more liquidity, and ultimately more stability as a listed company. Yet, index inclusion rules are very technical, and not always easy to understand.
To open up the topic of equity indices, we have invited Mark Makepeace, the CEO of Wilshire Indexes. Mark built up and managed FTSE Russell from a small group that produced the UK equity benchmark FTSE 100, to one of the top 3 global equity index providers.
With Mark, we discuss what...
2024-02-0141 min
IPO StoriesThe direct listing of Wise - Matt Briers (IPO Stories, Ep. 17)Matt Briers has been the CFO of Wise since 2015. In 2021, Matt led the company to a direct listing on the London Stock Exchange, the first major direct listing in Europe.
Wise, founded in the UK in 2011 by Kristo Käärmann and Taavet Hinrikus, has revolutionized cross-border payments for individuals and businesses by making them easier, faster and cheaper. After 10 years as a private company, Wise followed in the footsteps of Spotify and Slack by doing a direct listing instead of a regular IPO, at a valuation of 11 billion dollars.
With Matt, we discuss the rationale an...
2024-01-1748 minIPO StoriesThe direct listing of Wise - Matt Briers (IPO Stories, Ep. 17)Matt Briers has been the CFO of Wise since 2015. In 2021, Matt led the company to a direct listing on the London Stock Exchange, the first major direct listing in Europe.
Wise, founded in the UK in 2011 by Kristo Käärmann and Taavet Hinrikus, has revolutionized cross-border payments for individuals and businesses by making them easier, faster and cheaper. After 10 years as a private company, Wise followed in the footsteps of Spotify and Slack by doing a direct listing instead of a regular IPO, at a valuation of 11 billion dollars.
With Matt, we discuss the rationale an...
2024-01-1748 min
IPO StoriesThe role of equity research in an IPO - Erik Salz (IPO Stories, Ep. 16)Erik Salz has more than 15 years experience in equity research, most recently as an equity analyst at JP Morgan, where he particularly focused on IPO research and multi-industry coverage. During that time, he has been involved in more than 60 IPO projects.
With Erik, we wanted to get a better understanding of how sell-side analysts perform their work in relation to an IPO, how it relates to the coverage post-listing, and the lessons he has learned about how to engage with analysts and investors for a successful transaction.
If you have feedback, or there are any t...
2023-12-2852 minIPO StoriesThe role of equity research in an IPO - Erik Salz (IPO Stories, Ep. 16)Erik Salz has more than 15 years experience in equity research, most recently as an equity analyst at JP Morgan, where he particularly focused on IPO research and multi-industry coverage. During that time, he has been involved in more than 60 IPO projects.
With Erik, we wanted to get a better understanding of how sell-side analysts perform their work in relation to an IPO, how it relates to the coverage post-listing, and the lessons he has learned about how to engage with analysts and investors for a successful transaction.
If you have feedback, or there are any t...
2023-12-2852 min
IPO StoriesInvestor Relations during and after the IPO - Julia Stoetzel (IPO Stories, Ep. 15)Julia Stoetzel is the founder of Junicorn, an Investor Relations consultancy based in Germany, and host of the podcast Street Tweets. We first met Julia when she was Investor Relations director at DeliveryHero, and then 3 years later when she headed Investor Relations at About You, a Germany ecommerce company, during its IPO in 2021.
With Julia, we discuss her experience in Investor Relations, the importance of having an IR strategy during the IPO process, how to understand which investors you want to have on your shareholder registry from day one, and what makes a good Investor Relations hire.
2023-11-2338 minIPO StoriesInvestor Relations during and after the IPO - Julia Stoetzel (IPO Stories, Ep. 15)Julia Stoetzel is the founder of Junicorn, an Investor Relations consultancy based in Germany, and host of the podcast Street Tweets. We first met Julia when she was Investor Relations director at DeliveryHero, and then 3 years later when she headed Investor Relations at About You, a Germany ecommerce company, during its IPO in 2021.
With Julia, we discuss her experience in Investor Relations, the importance of having an IR strategy during the IPO process, how to understand which investors you want to have on your shareholder registry from day one, and what makes a good Investor Relations hire.
2023-11-2338 min
IPO StoriesESG, from Private to Public - Giovanni Aquaro (IPO Stories, Ep. 14)ERM is the largest pure-play sustainability consultancy globally, with 8,000 consultants assisting companies with defining and implementing their sustainability strategies. ERM works with both the largest listed companies, as well as private companies and investors. Giovanni Aquaro is a Partner at ERM, and works with private companies seeking to bridge the gap in ESG disclosure between private and public.
With Giovanni, we discuss how companies should deal with the difference between ESG ratings, how private markets investors are adopting ESG strategies for their portfolio companies, and how companies considering an IPO should go about formulating their sustainability strategy.
2023-11-0824 minEnergipåfyllBygg trygge solcelleanlegg!Kjøp og salg av batterier og solcelleanlegg foregår i stor skala på nettet, og her er det mye snusk. Hobby-elektrikerne som setter opp anleggene risikerer at de enten slutter å virke – eller begynner å brenne. Hvem har lov til å gjøre hva – og hva skal du gjøre for å bygge et trygt og varig solcelleanlegg? Hør Jan Cato Hovde fra Rejlers Elsikkerhet i samtale med Benjamin Sinmichael fra Berggård Amundsen.
2023-10-2339 min
IPO StoriesEuropean IPOs on Euronext - Stephane Boujnah (IPO Stories, Ep. 14)Stéphane Boujnah is the CEO of Euronext, the largest European stock exchange, managing the bourses of Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Oslo, Paris and Milan. Stephane has been the CEO for the last 8 years, leading an M&A drive that saw the company acquiring and integrating the Irish stock exchange in 2018, Oslo stock exchange in 2019 and Borsa Italiana in 2021.
With Stéphane, we go back to the origins of stock markets to discuss why they are the natural home for ambitious growth companies, the reforms needed to spur more equity investment in Europe, and the importance of tru...
2023-10-1732 minIPO StoriesEuropean IPOs on Euronext - Stephane Boujnah (IPO Stories, Ep. 14)Stéphane Boujnah is the CEO of Euronext, the largest European stock exchange, managing the bourses of Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Oslo, Paris and Milan. Stephane has been the CEO for the last 8 years, leading an M&A drive that saw the company acquiring and integrating the Irish stock exchange in 2018, Oslo stock exchange in 2019 and Borsa Italiana in 2021.
With Stéphane, we go back to the origins of stock markets to discuss why they are the natural home for ambitious growth companies, the reforms needed to spur more equity investment in Europe, and the importance of tru...
2023-10-1732 min
IPO StoriesIndustrie De Nora - Paolo Dellachà (IPO Stories, Ep. 12)Paolo Dellachà is the CEO of Industrie De Nora, an Italian industrial company with global presence. It is the world’s leading supplier of electrodes for all major electrochemical processes – and have recently seen tremendous growth in applications for green hydrogen production.
After almost 100 years as a private family-owned company, De Nora listed in June 2022, in a €500mn transaction. With the market volatility in 2022, it was one of only a handful of companies to list globally that year. Paolo has also been through another IPO in 2023, as Deputy Chairman of Nucera, the electrolyzer JV between Thyssenkrupp and De Nora...
2023-09-2238 minIPO StoriesIndustrie De Nora - Paolo Dellachà (IPO Stories, Ep. 12)Paolo Dellachà is the CEO of Industrie De Nora, an Italian industrial company with global presence. It is the world’s leading supplier of electrodes for all major electrochemical processes – and have recently seen tremendous growth in applications for green hydrogen production.
After almost 100 years as a private family-owned company, De Nora listed in June 2022, in a €500mn transaction. With the market volatility in 2022, it was one of only a handful of companies to list globally that year. Paolo has also been through another IPO in 2023, as Deputy Chairman of Nucera, the electrolyzer JV between Thyssenkrupp and De Nora...
2023-09-2238 min
IPO StoriesFinancing the energy transition at EDPR - Miguel Stilwell d’Andrade (IPO Stories, Ep. 11)EDP is a Portuguese utility with a global footprint. In 2008, EDP listed its subsidiary EDP Renewables, one of the world's leading renewable energy developers and operators. EDPR is the world's 4th largest wind energy producersm with 15 GW of installed capacity, and a very ambitious growth plan.
With Miguel Stilwell d'Andrade, CEO of both EDP and EDP Renewables, we discuss the IPO process and timing of EDPR back in 2008, the revolution happening in the energy sector, how to build long-term relationships with investors, and the importance of equity markets to provide capital for renewable companies.
2023-08-3140 minIPO StoriesFinancing the energy transition at EDPR - Miguel Stilwell d’Andrade (IPO Stories, Ep. 11)EDP is a Portuguese utility with a global footprint. In 2008, EDP listed its subsidiary EDP Renewables, one of the world's leading renewable energy developers and operators. EDPR is the world's 4th largest wind energy producersm with 15 GW of installed capacity, and a very ambitious growth plan.
With Miguel Stilwell d'Andrade, CEO of both EDP and EDP Renewables, we discuss the IPO process and timing of EDPR back in 2008, the revolution happening in the energy sector, how to build long-term relationships with investors, and the importance of equity markets to provide capital for renewable companies.
2023-08-3140 min
IPO StoriesDeliveryHero - Emmanuel Thomassin (IPO Stories, Ep. 10)Emmanuel Thomassin is the CFO of Delivey Hero, one of the world's leading online food delivery platforms. He has been the CFO since 2014 and led the company through its successful €1bn IPO on the Frankfurt stock exchange in 2017. Since then, Delivery Hero have continued leading the charge in food delivery globally, using the listing as a catalyst to fund important acquisitions and continue growing the organization.
With Emmanuel, we discuss important elements surrounding the IPO process from the company perspective: preparation and benefits of preparation for an IPO, the rationale for going public, considerations around listing location, an...
2023-08-1640 minIPO StoriesDeliveryHero - Emmanuel Thomassin (IPO Stories, Ep. 10)Emmanuel Thomassin is the CFO of Delivey Hero, one of the world's leading online food delivery platforms. He has been the CFO since 2014 and led the company through its successful €1bn IPO on the Frankfurt stock exchange in 2017. Since then, Delivery Hero have continued leading the charge in food delivery globally, using the listing as a catalyst to fund important acquisitions and continue growing the organization.
With Emmanuel, we discuss important elements surrounding the IPO process from the company perspective: preparation and benefits of preparation for an IPO, the rationale for going public, considerations around listing location, an...
2023-08-1640 min
IPO StoriesWhat no one tells you about your IPO - Laurence Borde (IPO Stories, Ep. 9)Laurence Borde is the founder of Mediatree, an agency specializing in accompanying companies in the preparation and implementation of the IPO roadshow.
With Laurence, we discuss the human element of the IPO process: how chief executives should prepare the company, and themselves, for an IPO: from the optimal organizational structure to your personal physical preparation to manage your energy throughout the process.
If you have feedback, or there are any topics you would like us to cover on the show, please reach out at contact@ipostories.com
Disclaimer: this discussion is not financial a...
2023-07-1736 minIPO StoriesWhat no one tells you about your IPO - Laurence Borde (IPO Stories, Ep. 9)Laurence Borde is the founder of Mediatree, an agency specializing in accompanying companies in the preparation and implementation of the IPO roadshow.
With Laurence, we discuss the human element of the IPO process: how chief executives should prepare the company, and themselves, for an IPO: from the optimal organizational structure to your personal physical preparation to manage your energy throughout the process.
If you have feedback, or there are any topics you would like us to cover on the show, please reach out at contact@ipostories.com
Disclaimer: this discussion is not financial a...
2023-07-1736 minEnergipåfyllVelg riktig festesystem til solcelleanlegget!Vær, taktype og plassering er noe av det du må ta hensyn til når du skal velge festesystem til solcelleinstallasjonen. Benjamin Sinmichael fra Berggård Amundsen er tilbake i Energipåfyll og forklarer hva du som elektriker må tenke på.
2023-07-1018 min
IPO StoriesPrivate Equity IPOs at EQT - Magnus Tornling (IPO Stories, Ep. 8)EQT, based in Sweden, is one of the world’s largest private equity firms, and an active IPO sponsor, particularly in Europe - where they have listed companies such as Autostore, Suse, Azelis over the last few years - as well as their own management company in 2019. Magnus Tornling is Global Head of Equity Capital Markets at EQT, and has been responsible for all their IPO processes.
With Magnus, we discuss the timeline and considerations EQT applies when considering an IPO, management incentives and retention after the IPO and the importance of preparing a company’s sustainability stra...
2023-07-0642 minIPO StoriesPrivate Equity IPOs at EQT - Magnus Tornling (IPO Stories, Ep. 8)EQT, based in Sweden, is one of the world’s largest private equity firms, and an active IPO sponsor, particularly in Europe - where they have listed companies such as Autostore, Suse, Azelis over the last few years - as well as their own management company in 2019. Magnus Tornling is Global Head of Equity Capital Markets at EQT, and has been responsible for all their IPO processes.
With Magnus, we discuss the timeline and considerations EQT applies when considering an IPO, management incentives and retention after the IPO and the importance of preparing a company’s sustainability stra...
2023-07-0642 minIPO StoriesPrivatizing Française des Jeux - Claire Vernet-Garnier (IPO Stories, Ep. 7)Française des Jeux, coming out of state ownership, was one of the largest and most successful IPOs over the last 5 years, raising $2bn for the French state and helping revive retail interest in IPOs. With Claire Vernet-Garnier, who was Head of the Finance Division at the French Government Shareholding Agency (APE) at the time, we go through the important choices around this successful IPO, and the characteristics of the government as a long-term shareholder in public markets.
If you have feedback, or there are any topics you would like us to cover on the show, please r...
2023-06-1630 minIPO StoriesPrivatizing Française des Jeux - Claire Vernet-Garnier (IPO Stories, Ep. 7)Française des Jeux, coming out of state ownership, was one of the largest and most successful IPOs over the last 5 years, raising $2bn for the French state and helping revive retail interest in IPOs. With Claire Vernet-Garnier, who was Head of the Finance Division at the French Government Shareholding Agency (APE) at the time, we go through the important choices around this successful IPO, and the characteristics of the government as a long-term shareholder in public markets.
If you have feedback, or there are any topics you would like us to cover on the show, please r...
2023-06-1630 minEnergipåfyllSmåprat med Smart Elektro - Bevisst installatørbedrift som tør!Ansatte i Smart Elektro er ikke redde for å hive seg rundt og utforske nye områder. Ole Morten Furseth og Thor Bergli stakk innom Energipåfyll-studioet for å fortelle om hvordan de jobber med bærekraft og nye områder for å lykkes.
Hør dem i samtale med Hans Ketil Andresen og Vidar Theil fra Berggård Amundsen.
2023-06-1628 minEnergipåfyllVær en smarting med riktig styrt strøm og effekt!I Norge har vi nok energi til alle! «Det er veier nok til at alle kan kjøre der, men det blir kø når alle kjører samtidig.» Det samme gjelder for strømnettet vårt.
Hva er effekt og energi? Harald Amundsen og Arild Thorvaldsen fra Berggård Amundsen gir deg svar på dette og hva det betyr for måten vi bør bruke strøm på.
2023-05-2631 min
IPO StoriesEurope’s listing miasma - Craig Coben (IPO Stories, Ep. 6)Why is there so little innovation in the IPO process? How has the investor landscape changed over the last decades, and how can companies get institutional investors engaged in their IPOs?
Craig Coben was until recently Bank of America's Global Head of Equity Capital Markets, and for many years the bank's Head of EMEA Equity Capital Markets. We draw on his 30 years' experience advising companies on their IPOs, follow-on offerings and rights issues, to try to find some avenues to reform the IPO process. Having a well-functioning IPO market allowing companies to raise capital is important to...
2023-05-2237 minIPO StoriesEurope’s listing miasma - Craig Coben (IPO Stories, Ep. 6)Why is there so little innovation in the IPO process? How has the investor landscape changed over the last decades, and how can companies get institutional investors engaged in their IPOs?
Craig Coben was until recently Bank of America's Global Head of Equity Capital Markets, and for many years the bank's Head of EMEA Equity Capital Markets. We draw on his 30 years' experience advising companies on their IPOs, follow-on offerings and rights issues, to try to find some avenues to reform the IPO process. Having a well-functioning IPO market allowing companies to raise capital is important to...
2023-05-2237 min
IPO StoriesESG in IPOs - Marie Freier (IPO Stories, Ep. 5)ESG investing is becoming increasingly important, both in terms of fund flows and integration in investment decisions. The disclosure requirements for private and public companies are not the same, making the IPO a crucial milestone regarding ESG, in addition to the traditional financial aspects.
Marie Freier is Global Co-Head of Sustainable Investment Banking at Barclays, where she provides advisory services for companies on their sustainability journey. She shares with us her views on the evolution of the ESG market and investors' expectations, ESG score providers, ESG-related regulations (SFDR, EU Taxonomy), and the importance of transparency.
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2023-05-1635 minIPO StoriesESG in IPOs - Marie Freier (IPO Stories, Ep. 5)ESG investing is becoming increasingly important, both in terms of fund flows and integration in investment decisions. The disclosure requirements for private and public companies are not the same, making the IPO a crucial milestone regarding ESG, in addition to the traditional financial aspects.
Marie Freier is Global Co-Head of Sustainable Investment Banking at Barclays, where she provides advisory services for companies on their sustainability journey. She shares with us her views on the evolution of the ESG market and investors' expectations, ESG score providers, ESG-related regulations (SFDR, EU Taxonomy), and the importance of transparency.
...
2023-05-1635 min
IPO StoriesPrivate Equity IPOs at KKR - Eric Han (IPO Stories, Ep. 4)KKR is one of the world’s largest private equity firms, and also one of the most active private equity sponsors of IPOs, with 3-4 IPOs per year globally. In Europe, they have listed 6 companies over the last 5 years: Trainline, Calisen, Hensoldt, SoftwareOne, Darktrace, and OVHCloud. Eric Han is a Principal within KKR’s Capital Markets team in New York, and has managed all these IPOs from KKR’s side.
He shares with us how KKR approaches their IPOs globally, including IPO readiness, listing location, structuring, and post-IPO liquidity events.
If you have feedback, or there...
2023-05-0345 minIPO StoriesPrivate Equity IPOs at KKR - Eric Han (IPO Stories, Ep. 4)KKR is one of the world’s largest private equity firms, and also one of the most active private equity sponsors of IPOs, with 3-4 IPOs per year globally. In Europe, they have listed 6 companies over the last 5 years: Trainline, Calisen, Hensoldt, SoftwareOne, Darktrace, and OVHCloud. Eric Han is a Principal within KKR’s Capital Markets team in New York, and has managed all these IPOs from KKR’s side.
He shares with us how KKR approaches their IPOs globally, including IPO readiness, listing location, structuring, and post-IPO liquidity events.
If you have feedback, or there...
2023-05-0345 min
IPO StoriesFamily-owned company IPOs - Annika Sigfrid (IPO Stories, Ep. 3)Annika Sigfrid has been at the center of more IPOs than most of us will ever be. She has 25 years' experience in Equity Capital Markets transactions. In her last role she was Global Head of ECM at Nordea, a leading Nordic investment bank. She is now an independent adviser and board member, working with companies on their governance and preparation of their IPOs.
With Annika we go deeper into the topic of IPOs of family-owned companies, which take a significant step as they decide to become listed, with the greater exposure that this entails. We also discuss...
2023-03-3042 minIPO StoriesFamily-owned company IPOs - Annika Sigfrid (IPO Stories, Ep. 3)Annika Sigfrid has been at the center of more IPOs than most of us will ever be. She has 25 years' experience in Equity Capital Markets transactions. In her last role she was Global Head of ECM at Nordea, a leading Nordic investment bank. She is now an independent adviser and board member, working with companies on their governance and preparation of their IPOs.
With Annika we go deeper into the topic of IPOs of family-owned companies, which take a significant step as they decide to become listed, with the greater exposure that this entails. We also discuss...
2023-03-3042 min
IPO StoriesOVHCloud - Yann Leca (IPO Stories, Ep. 2)Yann Leca was the CFO of OVHCloud, a cloud computing company, from 2019 to 2022 and led the company to its IPO in October 2021 - one of the largest and most succesful tech IPOs in Europe in 2021. OVHCloud, founded by Octava Klaba more than 20 years ago, is both founder-led and with two strong private equity backers, KKR and Towerbrook. Yann shares his experience defining the strategy of the company and preparing the company for a successful listing - as well as the early life of a newly listed company.
If you have feedback, or there are any topics you wo...
2023-03-0158 minIPO StoriesOVHCloud - Yann Leca (IPO Stories, Ep. 2)Yann Leca was the CFO of OVHCloud, a cloud computing company, from 2019 to 2022 and led the company to its IPO in October 2021 - one of the largest and most succesful tech IPOs in Europe in 2021. OVHCloud, founded by Octava Klaba more than 20 years ago, is both founder-led and with two strong private equity backers, KKR and Towerbrook. Yann shares his experience defining the strategy of the company and preparing the company for a successful listing - as well as the early life of a newly listed company.
If you have feedback, or there are any topics you wo...
2023-03-0158 min
IPO StoriesExclusive Networks - Jesper Trolle (IPO Stories, Ep. 1)In this episode, we discuss the IPO of Exclusive Networks, a global distributor of cybersecurity solutions, with Jesper Trolle, its CEO since September 2020. Jesper was hired to join Exclusive in the middle of covid-19, and led the company to its successful IPO on Euronext Paris a year after joining.
Exclusive Networks was owned by Permira’s private equity fund before the IPO, and we discuss the process of listing a tech company backed by a PE sponsor, the choice of listing location, the impact of being listed on your relationships with your teams, and the interaction with public ma...
2023-02-1538 minIPO StoriesExclusive Networks - Jesper Trolle (IPO Stories, Ep. 1)In this episode, we discuss the IPO of Exclusive Networks, a global distributor of cybersecurity solutions, with Jesper Trolle, its CEO since September 2020. Jesper was hired to join Exclusive in the middle of covid-19, and led the company to its successful IPO on Euronext Paris a year after joining.
Exclusive Networks was owned by Permira’s private equity fund before the IPO, and we discuss the process of listing a tech company backed by a PE sponsor, the choice of listing location, the impact of being listed on your relationships with your teams, and the interaction with public ma...
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Men det kan være vanskelig for elektrikeren å navigere i et marked som endrer seg så kjapt.
Benjamin fra Berggård Amundsen forteller det viktigste for å komme i gang med solcelleanlegg.
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