... following Trump’s victory could significantly impact not only the Russian economy but also the global financial landscape. For Russian businesses, an easing of sanctions opens new horizons for expansion and capital inflows. From the perspective of our business, we see tremendous opportunities to increase operational volumes and expand partnerships with international companies. For investors, this is a signal to reassess their strategies. The reintegration of the ruble into global financial flows, a strengthened stock market, and the return of currency trading opportunities could prove advantageous for ...

... with Tatneft. This large Russian oil company is currently valued by the market at about $18 billion—more than twice less than Pop Mart. Even being one of the leaders in Russia's oil sector, in global terms, Tatneft significantly trails behind new international players in the consumer sector. Drivers of Pop Mart's Growth The rapid rise of Pop Mart is fueled by a combination of a successful business model and favorable market trends. The main success factors for the Chinese company include: Unique Product and Soaring Demand: Labubu figurines and other designer toys from Pop Mart have become a hit, igniting a collecting frenzy among consumers....

... than as individuals. A foreign investor can acquire a share in the enterprise, allowing disputes and problems to be resolved in international courts, effectively minimizing the risk of hostile takeovers. One strategy is to register a firm in an offshore ... ... as any other foreign company. Do not invest all funds in a single enterprise. It is better to spread investments over several businesses in smaller portions. This strategy significantly minimizes the risk of total financial loss. Investing in business ...

... help to understand how favorable the terms of cooperation are and whether there are risks of termination of important contracts. Particular attention should be paid to contracts with key clients and suppliers. Operational audit Evaluating the company's internal business processes, production facilities, technologies, personnel and other operational aspects will help to understand how efficiently the business operates and what improvements are possible. Checking intellectual property If the company owns patents,...

... associated with public status and may force them to hold onto their stake in a private company. Evaluation and information asymmetry. Private companies are not required to disclose the same information as public issuers. Limited transparency makes accurate business valuation difficult. Investors will have to rely on the company’s internal data and their analytical conclusions, increasing the risk of mispricing. Macroeconomic and regulatory risks. The state of the economy and the overall condition of the stock market influence the attractiveness of IPOs. In Russia, specific factors ...