The London Edge Initiative:  Resources


IPO Seminar

19th November 2007


In collaboration with:











London is globally renowned for having some of the world’s largest and fastest growing resources companies on its Exchange. London’s deep capital pools, understanding of this sector amongst its investing community and strong advisory support is responsible for this reputation.


This day is set out to:

  • offer advice to companies who seek the prestige of being at the centre of the international capital raising market, and underline the many practical benefits of raising capital in London.
  • inform senior management of resource companies about the specific requirements of raising capital in London versus other markets.
  • enable companies to reach the first class international investment community to which they aspire.


This is a free to attend seminar for resource companies wanting to be informed about using London’s markets to successfully raise capital.


This will take place at The London Stock Exchanges premises at


10 Paternoster Square

London

EC4M 7LS (Click here for directions)

ACCESS AND REGISTRATION


There is no charge for this seminar
and is strictly reserved for international listed and private companies. Please note that this event is closed to service providers such as law firms, brokers and IR/PR consultancies.


To avoid disappointment, please respond directly to this email to confirm your attendance. Please also include any additional colleagues in your response.


AGENDA


13.30 – 14.00 Registration, coffee and snacks on arrival


14.00 – 14.10 Welcome


14.10 – 14.30 Introduction: ‘The London Edge’

  • Why London?
  • The London Stock Exchange and resources


14.30 – 15.30 Building blocks

  • Ensuring the proper legal framework for resource companies
  • Valuation
  • Accounting aspects pre and post IPO
  • A case-study of using London’s markets


15.30 – 16.00 Coffee break


16.00 – 17.00 Capital Pools

  • Accessing London’s capital pool
  • Communicating with the investment community
  • Investing in Resources – a view from the fund managers


17.00 – 17.30 Ask the Experts

  • Concluding Q&A session involving all presenters


17.30 – 19.00 Drinks and fork buffet dinner

We look forward to welcoming you at the Exchange on the 19th.



For enquiries please contact:

Kate Montgomery

Buchanan Communications

Tel: +44 (0)20 7466 5000

Email: katem@buchanan.uk.com

 

Supported by:




PANEL PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE


Presentations from partners participating in the day are listed below and can be viewed by clicking on the name to open the presentation or right click and ‘save as’ to chosen folder.


The London Edge
by the London Stock Exchange

Legal Framework by White & case

Valuation by Numis Securities

Accounting aspects by Ernst & Young

Company case study by International Ferro Metals Limited

Capital Pools by Numis Securities

Communicating with the investment community by Buchanan Communications


Please note that the investor presentation is not available by request of the firm due to internal company policy on publication of materials.