... sale of shares after the lock-up may look like a decrease in confidence in the company. Loss of support from investors: A sharp price decline can scare off long-term investors. Examples of the use of the lock-up period in the Russian IPO market In the Russian market, lock-up is also an important tool for IPOs of large companies, supporting the share price and stabilizing the market in the first months after entering the stock exchange. Here are some well-known examples: 1. Sovcomflot (2020) In October 2020,...

... experience. Retail investors who do not meet strict criteria will only have access to indirect instruments (e.g., crypto ETFs or futures on crypto indexes). Furthermore, the geopolitical factor remains: sanctions may complicate the integration of the Russian crypto market into the global economy. Potential market participants should carefully evaluate these risks before investing in the Russian crypto industry. Forecast for the Coming Year In the short term (up to one year), gradual progress in legislative and infrastructural ...

... of forecast indicators and new investor protection mechanisms. This article examines how these initiatives will impact the stock market, what opportunities will arise for companies and investors, and what this means for the further development of the Russian stock market. New Changes in the IPO Procedure: Increasing Transparency and Considering Retail Investors’ Interests The Russian equity market continues to recover its potential following a series of economic and political upheavals, with enhancing the quality ...

... industries do not receive sufficient support for development. This can restrain economic growth, since investments in infrastructure and social projects are postponed until a later date. Decrease in export revenues Sanctions and restrictions on world markets have affected the volume of Russian exports, which has reduced the inflow of foreign exchange earnings. For many Russian companies, especially in the oil and gas sector, this has become a significant challenge. The fall in export revenues reduces the resource base for investment,...

... investors. This may include publications in business publications, holding conferences and presentations, creating media materials and native advertising. pre-IPO Open Oil Market Open Oil Market, a Skolkovo resident and one of the leading players in the Russian market, is conducting a pre-IPO round before entering the stock exchange. Open Oil Market is developing a B2B marketplace for wholesale supplies of petroleum products, creating a transparent and convenient platform for connecting suppliers and buyers ...