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Capital Raising Seminar

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The Capital Raising Seminar provides insights on how African entrepreneurs can prepare their businesses & make them attractive to investors. The seminar is run by academic & industry experts in the Investment Sector.

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Other topics discussed include: Succession Planning, Valuation, Legal Aspects, Negotiation, Governance & Professionalization, Taxation & Business Structuring, Raise Capital, Encash or Diversify.

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Interested in the 2021 Capital Raising Seminar?

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CRS Modules

Raise Capital or Encash & Diversify

  • Why raise capital or sell?

  • Working Capital vs Capital Expenditure

  • Types of Capital Raise Transactions

  • Capital Structure

  • Reasons for Exit

Valuation

  • Why value your business?

  • What increases/decreases value?

  • Discounted Cash Flow Valuation

  • Market Multiples Approach

  • Asset Based Valuation

  • Valuation by Industry

Governance & Professionalization

  • Accountability Issues

  • Governance & Sustainability

  • Taxation on Restructuring

  • Future Tax Considerations

  • Ownership Structures

Capital Raising Process

  • Transaction Structuring

  • Transaction Marketing

  • Due Diligence & Commercial Negotiations

  • Completion

Legal Aspects

  • Legal Implications Debt vs Equity

  • Legal Due Diligence

  • Documentation 

  • Comparative Costs

  • Share Subscription Agreement

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Business Banking - Bank Debt & Syndication

  • Asset Finance

  • Term Loan

  • Overdraft Facilities 

  • Bills Discounting

  • Mortgage Loans & Contract Finance

  • Letters of Credit & Bank Guarantees

  • Important Financial Ratios

Negotiation

  • Negotiation in Business

  • The framework of negotiations

  • "Below the line" issues

  • Conflicts between entrepreneurs & VC firms

  • Sources of power in negotiation

  • Negotiation styles - strengths & weaknesses

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Taxation & Business Structuring

  • Getting ready for a transaction

  • Business Structures & Taxes

  • Taxation on Restructuring

  • Future Tax Considerations

Succession

  • Who will Take After Me?

  • Putting a Succession Plan Together

  • Pre-Selecting New Leaders

  • Developing an Action Plan

Capital Raising in Practice: Family Business panel (Enterpreneurs, PE funders)

  • Should I consider PE for my Business?

  • Expectations from working with a PE Partner

  • Governance, Connection & Succession

  • Best Practices, Financial Control, Direction & Leadership

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