What’s Equity Capital Markets?

Equity Capital Markets (ECM) help companies raise capital through the issuance of equity and stocks. They manage the initial public offerings (IPOs) process and other equity-related transactions. Day-to-day:

1. Equity Raises ⚖️

• ECM works to develop the best strategy for raising equity, including the timing, pricing and structure of the offering.

2. Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) 📈

• ECM assists in the IPO process:

  • Drafting the Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

  • Finding the offering price/company valuation

  • Advising on regulatory and legal compliance

Example Form S-1:

3. Deal Execution ⚙️

• ECM bankers work on equity issuances for months at a time with legal teams on regulatory and compliance.

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