... attracting experienced sponsors. However, it is associated with certain risks and necessitates careful consideration from both companies and investors. In the Russian market, SPAC remains a new and underutilized tool, but there is potential for its growth, especially in the tech sector. Successful international examples, such as Virgin Galactic and DraftKings, demonstrate that SPAC can be an efficient way to raise capital and achieve public listing.

... companies. This would also strengthen the position of leading Russian banks and state-owned enterprises on the global stage. Expanded Opportunities for Russian Companies A relaxation of sanctions would allow Russian companies greater access to foreign capital markets, enabling them to attract additional funding and pursue growth. This would open up new opportunities for long-term projects in the oil and gas, energy, and high-tech sectors, where Russia holds significant potential. Comment from Sergey Tereshkin, Founder of Open Oil Market Sergey Tereshkin, founder of Open ...

... potential and involve experienced consultants and investment banks in the process, which will help optimize the placement process. Pre-IPO is an important stage on the way to a public offering of shares. For companies, this is an opportunity to attract capital for growth and strengthening their positions in the market, and for investors, a chance to become shareholders of a promising business on favorable terms. In the conditions of the Russian market, pre-IPO requires careful preparation, financial audit, improved ...

... considerations include: Profitability and Returns: a drop in cargo flows reduces potential revenues for operators, directly affecting the internal rate of return on projects. This necessitates adjustments to forecasts and payback periods for investments. Capital Investments: slow growth in throughput may delay large-scale investments in port capacity expansion. Nonetheless, it is crucial to maintain long-term investments in infrastructure to support the strategic directions of the industry. Financial Risks: increased volatility ...

... retirement on these dividends. However, the mere presence of dividend payments can indicate poor management. It suggests that the leadership of the company is unable to reinvest profits back into the business appropriately. In this case, the company's capitalization growth is much more critical than paying dividends annually. This approach carries a high risk of bankruptcy. If the capitalization is increasing while the company can still pay dividends, there’s less to worry about, at least for a while. Investing ...