From Private to Public: Mastering the IPO Listing Process for Growing Companies with Sarah Suter

Stock 'N Roll

In this episode, we're happy to welcome Sarah Suter from the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX).

As an analyst and relationship manager guiding companies through one of their most transformative journeys, Sarah brings invaluable expertise on the IPO process.

Sarah will walk us through the compelling reasons companies choose to list on public exchanges, the critical preparation steps that maximize success, and the ongoing responsibilities that come with public company status.

She'll also share insights on how IPOs can affect equity compensation strategies and talent retention – topics at the heart of what we explore on Stock 'N Roll.

For more information
Check our website: https://www.optioincentives.com/stock-n-roll
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Read the blog: https://www.optioincentives.com/resource-hub/from-private-to-public-mastering-the-ipo-listing-process-for-growing-companies

Join Stock 'N Roll with Christoffer Herheim, CEO and co-founder of Optio, as we break down what works—and what doesn’t—in equity compensation, with insights you can act on.

Chapters

1. Introducing Sarah Suter from SIX (00:00:00)

2. Understanding the Swiss Stock Exchange (00:02:14)

3. Why Companies Choose to IPO (00:03:22)

4. The IPO Process Explained (00:06:09)

5. Listing Requirements and Investor Expectations (00:10:27)

6. From Private to Public: The Transition (00:15:09)

7. Ongoing Responsibilities of a Public Company (00:17:01)

8. Managing Price-Sensitive Information (00:19:25)

9. Employee Stock Option Programs (00:20:27)

10. Public Company Reporting Requirements (00:21:35)

11. ESG and Sustainability Reporting (00:22:28)

12. KYC and AML Requirements (00:25:26)

13. Investor Considerations in IPOs (00:26:09)

14. Employee Shares and Public Listing (00:26:32)

15. Final Thoughts and IPO Academy (00:32:21)