SPAC, or special purpose acquisition company, is becoming an increasingly popular tool for going public, especially in Western markets. This article discusses the features and benefits of SPAC, as well as the main risks for companies and investors. Find out how this mechanism works, how it differs from a traditional IPO, and why interest in SPACs ...

The trading group of companies "Oil Resource Group" plans to go public with an initial public offering (IPO) in three to four years, CEO Sergey Tereshkin told journalists. The CEO of "Oil Resource Group," Sergey Tereshkin, spoke about the company's preparations for an IPO and the timeline for executing ...

Companies looking to go public can choose between several methods of going public. The traditional IPO (Initial Public Offering) is the most common method, but Direct Listing is also gaining popularity as an alternative way to go public. This article will look at the key differences ...

In-depth analysis of pre-IPO investments for experienced investors. Discover how the pre-IPO market operates in Russia and globally, the stages companies go through before going public, the advantages and risks associated with such transactions, and how to evaluate promising projects. Pre-IPO Market: Characteristics, Stages, Risks, and Strategy Pre-IPO (Pre-Initial Public Offering) is a stage of financing for a private company ...

... grew rapidly: dozens of new issuers emerged in various industries (energy, industry, technology, etc.). During this period, the mechanism of privatizing shares of state enterprises became one of the ways to expand the market, encouraging companies to go public. After the global financial crisis of 2008, IPO activity in Russia sharply declined: in the subsequent decade, public offerings became rare. The market revival began only in recent years. For instance, in 2023–2024, the number of new listings ...