These are the steps we take to be able to answer your questions:

• The Corporate Scan: from a number of focussed discussions with the entrepreneur we distil information on the position of the company in the market and on what evolutionary phase the company finds itself in. Also we evaluate the financial situation of the company.
• We research the market position of the company and estimate the quality of the management and the organisation. On the basis of this research we will advise regarding a possible IPO.
• In case of a positive advise we will determine the necessary action regarding strategic planning, management and organisation in order for the company to prepare for an IPO. The further advisory role of CIC as well as possible hands on assistance is determined in close cooperation with the company.
• A shortlist is being made of financial institutions able to facilitate the IPO.
• The equity story, the basis for the investor presentation, is written in close co-operation with company.
• Selected financial institutions will be invited to evaluate the business case we present together with the company.
• In case of positive response and equal quotations, we will evaluate the offerings and will advise on the most attractive quotation. During our evaluation we will pay equal attention to costs as well as the financial results of the projected IPO.
• Together with the selected investments bank we will determine the planning of the IPO and the next steps to be taken.

CIC is able to coach and assist the company and the entrepreneur throughout the whole operation. Usually we will work closely together with the other advisors of the company, for instance the accountant, the fiscal advisor and the investment banker. Our fees will depend on the model most suitable to the company. In certain cases we are prepared to make our fees dependent on our success rate.