Capital strategy

Convertible Debt Planning for a Public Listing Pathway

Debt-led capital planning to support public-market readiness without equity issuance.

Situation

A technology business preparing for a planned public listing required disciplined capital planning while assessing non-dilutive funding options compatible with future public-market expectations.

Complexity

  • Transition from private operations to public-market standards
  • Cross-border considerations and evolving expansion plans
  • Need to assess debt instruments that would not constrain future listing outcomes
  • Preserving flexibility while capital strategy decisions remained under evaluation

Role

Capital structuring adviser, focused on debt strategy and listing-compatible capital planning.

What Was Done

  • Advised on capital structuring considerations relevant to a future public listing
  • Assessed the suitability of convertible notes as a potential funding instrument
  • Provided ongoing strategic input on how debt decisions interact with longer-term listing objectives
  • Ensured capital planning remained disciplined, non-dilutive, and optionality-preserving

Outcome

  • Clear framework established for assessing convertible debt as part of listing preparation
  • Capital structure aligned with future public-market positioning
  • Management able to progress listing preparation with a coherent, debt-led capital strategy under consideration

This is a historical case study. Terms and outcomes are specific to this engagement and do not indicate current availability or guarantee future results.

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