We are a capital advisory firm, specializing in aiding lower and middle market companies in the United States and global markets to enhance their growth through successful expansion into international markets and IPO readiness. We believe that a company that has a global ambition and looking to raise capital and do IPO can substantially benefit from working with an independent financial advisor – a team, whose interests are 100% aligned with the interest and ambition of the company and its leadership.

Assessment of global expansion readiness

Market feasibility studies, analysis and due diligence

Assistance with logistics, legal, accounting, tax, payroll, and recruiting services

Coach management team in US and globally.

Brand analysis for local market adoption: rebrand entire company (new name and new entity and strategy)International expansion strategy: create a new tax advantageous entity (for the US and international partners)

Preparation of Go to Market Plan (GTM) and advertising strategy (press release, public relations, and online/print media marketing)

Introductions to capital resources (Broker Dealers, Private and/or Institutional) and strategic partnersIntroduction to suppliers, distributors, and other local partners and all third-party service providers

Facilitating negotiations with value-added from local cultural, regional, and administrative prospective for foreign transactions

Establish secure and safe software/servers in the United States compliant with all US IT protocols

Build a diverse team of business development/sales, and IT, operations, tax, accountant and laywers.

Build sales and distribution channels and relationships (partner and vendor and profit sharing channels)

Ad-hoc projects: international visits and seminars/webinars and events.

Choosing the right independent financial advisor whose interest is completely aligned and synergetic is very critical for success for the company looking for equity investments and/or Pre-IPO services. 44 Oak Capita guides companies in their IPO Readiness process from the initial stage to completion. As a private and independent capital markets advisory firm, 44 Oak has a freedom to to work with various investment banks, the syndicates, sales, research and distribution teams throughout the world. Thus, this independence ensures that all aspects of the company’s business model are prepared and presented in a fair light, and presented to our extensive network of investors.

Pre-IPO and ECM advisory services are crucial because they help companies navigate the transition from private to public ownership successfully. Experienced independent advisors can provide valuable insights, facilitate access to capital markets, and ensure the smooth process through most requirements, ultimately helping companies achieve their financial objectives.

Equity Capital Markets (ECM) Advisory: ECM advisory services help companies navigate the complexities of the capital markets, especially when it comes to raising equity capital. 

Pre-Initial Public Offering (IPO) and Equity Capital Markets Advisory are crucial services provided by financial institutions, investment banks, and advisory firms to help companies prepare for and execute their IPOs.    

IPO Readiness (Initial Public Offering): An IPO is the process by which a privately-held company becomes a publicly-traded company by issuing shares of its stock to the public for the first time. This is typically done to raise capital for various purposes, including growth, expansion, debt repayment, and acquisitions. The IPO Readiness process involves several stages, including:

Review: Review company’s readiness for going public, including financial health, corporate governance, and legal compliance.

Preparation: preparing companies’ presentations to select investment banks and underwriters. 

Advisory: selecting investment banks, syndicates and other parties to transaction 

Communication: Managing multi-level communication flow between company and deal participants 

Drafting deal prospectus: deal decks and prospectus 

Review of deal structure with valuation and pricing range. 

Coaching company’s management team. 

Non-deal roadshows for emerging growth companies (JOBS ACT non-banker present/engaged deals only).

Investor Relations support and assistance in Post-IPO period

Investor Relations Services and Management

Third party value-ad services: accounting, valuation, tax and legal services through our network. 

44 Oak offer Investor Relations service for global company clients (mostly lower and middle-market) listed on NASDAQ and New York Stock Exchanges. With our extensive network of buy side investor relationships and creative ways, we assist companies with investment exposure to improve corporate visibility, liquidity, and hence increase value of the company for its shareholders.

We offer Investor Relations service for clients across the globe. Professionals at 44 Oak have industry expertise, market knowledge, solid book of cross-sector buy side relationships and offer innovative ways on placing your company on the investment radar. Every element of Investor Relations, crucial for all micro- to mid-cap companies, helps improve corporate visibility, transparency, liquidity, and hence increase value of the company for its shareholders.

Most enterprises will greatly benefit from consistent communication with current and potential investor base and enhance their trust by conveying management’s commitment to its investors. We work with companies who have dedicated bankers and IR representatives.

Our value-added is in proactive management of non-deal roadshows and other communication to ensure that nothing falls “through the cracks”. For companies that do not have a dedicated IR person, we also fulfill daily Internal Investor Relations duties related to this important role.

1.Create and execute global Investor Relations strategies and initiatives

2. Ensure consistent communication with the investment community by arranging non-deal roadshows, participation in conferences, analyst days, events and visits/trips.

3. Proactive follow-up with existing and potential investors on earnings calls and conferences

4. Assist in establishing leadership position by speaking at industry conferences/investor-related events.

5. Facilitate expansion of research coverage by banking and independent institutions

6. Perform regular liquidity assessments, working with market makers

7. Work with banking and industry research analysts, following company, industry and competitor earnings, news, and research

8. Providing peer analysis and industry positioning assessment

9. Adaptation of Company’s materials to reflect key metrics and main messages that are of utmost importance to the target group of investors

10. Daily IR functions when required

44 Oak assists lower and middle-market companies in structuring a deal strategy, required marketing materials, investor campaign strategy (deal and/or non-deal roadshow) and any other necessary documents (with possibly translations) to the strategic investor or global private equity investment community. If necessary, we will assign a recommended tax, legal, and accounting, to any other third party service providers with the appropriate expertise to assist with the deal. Here are the most services rendering the private placement:

More about Private Placement: 

Private Placement Advisory refers to the specialized financial services offered by investment banks, advisory firms, or financial institutions to assist companies in raising capital through private placements. Private placements involve the sale of securities (such as stocks or bonds) to a select group of investors, rather than to the general public. These offerings are typically exempt from the full registration and regulatory requirements that apply to public offerings (such as IPOs). Here’s an overview of the key aspects of private placement advisory:

Identification of Investors: Private placement advisors help companies identify and target potential investors who are interested in purchasing the company’s securities. This involves conducting research and leveraging existing networks to connect with institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and other suitable entities.

Private placement advisory services are valuable for companies seeking to raise capital while maintaining a degree of confidentiality or avoiding the extensive regulatory requirements associated with public offerings. It requires expertise in securities regulations, financial markets, and investor relations to successfully execute private placements and secure funding from sophisticated investors.

Action plan: Developing an Private Placement Action Plan and a deal timeline

Drafting presentation: Drafting and custom design a presentation to fit the right investor community. 

Best in class third party service providers: accounting, valuation, tax, and legal services via our large network.

Information communication and coordination: between all deal participants will be coordinated. 

Assisting in the drafting of a private placement memorandum

Representing the company: whether  in deal structuring meetings, discussions or term sheets negotiations.  

Due Diligence Assistance: Assisting in the due diligence process, final contract negotiation and closing.

Coaching Management Team: prior critical meetings and presentations. 

Marketing: Marketing the company to the appropriate investor community. 

Roadshows: If the banker is not present and/or any further help needed, we will organize Roadshows. 

Value add and prospective service: coordinate any cultural and specific admin perspectives and events accordingly. 

Investor Relations: United States and global companies.