V+O Greece | SEC Newgate announces its participation, as Workshop Partner, in the first edition of IPOready in Greece by Euronext Athens. It is Euronext’s leading European program that supports the preparation of companies for their stock market listing.
The first edition of the program in Greece will begin in January 2027.
The collaboration with Euronext Athens within the framework of the IPOready program reflects the long-standing and specialized experience and expertise of V+O Greece | SEC Newgate in financial communication and in supporting companies in their dialogue with the investment community, at every stage of their growth path, from preparation for entering the stock market to their operation as listed companies, according to the relevant announcement.
With more than 25 years of presence in the market, V+O Greece | SEC Newgate has supported Greek and international companies in some of the most important and most complex business and financial transactions in the wider region, including initial public offerings (IPO), bond issuances, share capital increases, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and foreign direct investments.
Through this experience, it has contributed to shaping strong investment propositions, developing relationships with investors and stakeholders, and providing communications support to companies that are at pivotal stages of growth and transformation, the same announcement emphasizes.
Within the framework of IPOready, V+O Greece | SEC Newgate will share its expertise in financial communication, covering issues such as the development of equity stories and the strategic approach to the investment community, areas that constitute critical factors for companies considering raising capital through the markets.
The group CEO of V+O Group I SEC Newgate, Teti Kanellopoulou, stated:
“Strengthening the competitiveness of businesses is directly linked to their ability to attract investment capital and effectively leverage the financing opportunities offered by the capital markets. More and more businesses are called upon to consider ways of accessing growth capital, adopting higher governance standards, and preparing for a more demanding dialogue with the investment community.
IPOready comes to address exactly this need, offering substantial preparation to businesses considering the next step in their growth path. Financial communication, the shaping of a clear and attractive equity story, and investor relations are an integral part of this process, as market trust is built long before a company’s first day of trading on the stock exchange. It is particularly positive that such an initiative is now also being implemented in Greece, contributing to the preparation of Greek businesses for the requirements and opportunities of the markets. We are especially pleased to be part of this effort”.
Euronext’s IPOready program
IPOready is Euronext’s leading specialized preparation program, aimed at senior executives (C-Level executives) of companies exploring the possibility of a stock market listing within the next 1 to 3 years.
Launched in 2015 by Euronext and in collaboration with INSEAD, IPOready has supported to date more than 1,300 companies across Europe.
The program is supported by a network of more than 80 specialized partners, while the European Investment Bank (EIB) is the program’s international partner.
With a duration of 6 months, IPOready combines training seminars, workshops under the guidance of specialized advisors, practical guidance, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities.
Participants gain valuable knowledge on all the critical issues associated with an initial public offering, such as corporate governance, preparation for listing, valuation, investor relations, financial communication and investor outreach strategy, legal and regulatory requirements, as well as the operation of a listed company.