Pathways to Global Capital Markets: How Chinese Companies Can Tap Offshore Liquidity

Chinese companies are looking beyond China to stay competitive and agile in the global marketplace. With heightened geopolitical complexities, "going global" has shifted from an optional strategy to an imperative one.

Please join us in Shanghai (or via webinar) for an insightful session with our accomplished panelists who will explore international IPO opportunities, global capital markets and the options available to companies looking to expand their footprint in North America and globally.

Our partners from the U.S., Canada, the Middle East, Singapore and Greater China, together with a selection of invited guests and clients, will share their insights and experience of global capital markets, raising capital and optimal strategies for listing, investing and growing globally. Consideration of off-shore Exchanges is timely given the adoption of more stringent listing requirements by the CSRC.

Key learnings:

• Listing requirements: advantages and disadvantages.
• Recent developments in the US and global capital markets and structures that are suitable for high growth companies looking to access public venture and risk capital in North America and globally.
• The regulatory landscape – challenges and opportunities.
• Investing in North America 101 – Structuring, CFIUS/Investment Canada Act, Employment, and Tax.
• The growing importance of the Middle East as a place to list, secure capital and as a segway to North American markets.

For more information please contact Laura Liu with questions.

In collaboration with

AGENDA

9:00 - 9:30
Registration/Breakfast

9:30 - 10:45
Panel Session 1
Overseas Listing Markets: Which Exchange or Market makes the most sense for a Chinese company?

Moderator:

• Josh Kaufman, Partner and Co-Chair Capital Markets and Public Companies, DLA Piper

Panelists:

• Yang Ge, Partner, DLA Piper (China)
• Stephen Wortley, Partner, DLA Piper (US and Canada)
• Kobe Ge, Head of China Capital Markets, New York Stock Exchange
• Bo Pang, China Chief Representative, BMO Capital Markets
• Enna Weng, Managing Director, Investment Banking, Freedom Capital Markets
• Adam Xiang, Head of International Investment Banking, Huatai United Securities
• Raj Dewan, Partner, DLA Piper (Canada)
• Philip Lee, Partner, DLA Piper (Singapore)
• Kelly Morrison, Partner, DLA Piper (Sydney)
• George Wu, Partner, DLA Piper (Hong Kong)

10:45 - 11:45
Panel Session 2
Establishing an Anchor or "Center of Gravity" in the Overseas Market: Acquisition, Greenfield Investment and Spin-offs.

Moderator:

• Josh Kaufman, Partner and Co-Chair Capital Markets and Public Companies, DLA Piper

Panelists:

• Stephen Wortley, Partner, DLA Piper (US and Canada)
• Bo Pang, China Chief Representative, BMO Capital Markets
• Enna Weng, Managing Director, Investment Banking, Freedom Capital Markets
• Adam Xiang, Head of International Investment Banking, Huatai United Securities
• Christine Daya, Partner, DLA Piper (US)
• Alan Seem, Partner, DLA Piper (US)
• Peng Tao, Of Counsel, DLA Piper (US)

11:45
Q&A, Networking for in-person attendees