Equity & Capital Market Guidance
As consultants, our role encompasses a variety of responsibilities that guide equity and capital market activities.
FRAS International LLP functions as a vital financial architect within the equity and capital markets. Our key responsibilities include designing effective capital structures, performing financial due diligence for IPOs and QIPs, managing portfolio risks, and ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks such as SEBI Guidelines.
Corporate Finance & Fund-Raising Advisory
- Capital Structuring: Advising businesses on the best combination of debt and equity to minimize the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC).
- Pitch Decks & Valuations: Creating financial models and valuation reports (e.g., DCF, Comparable Companies Analysis) to engage Venture Capital, Private Equity, or public investors.
- Pre-IPO Preparation: Crafting historical financial statements in line with public company standards, restructuring for SME IPOs, and identifying compliance issues.
Equity Research & Investment Analysis
- Fundamental Analysis: Serving as a SEBI-registered Research Analyst to assess balance sheets, interpret cash flows, and analyze industry trends.
- Investment Strategy: Providing buy/sell/hold recommendations on equity stocks based on financial ratios and intrinsic value.
Portfolio & Asset Management
- Portfolio Structuring: Managing client wealth and creating portfolios designed to meet varying risk appetites and return goals.
- Risk Management: Keeping an eye on market volatility and using financial derivatives to hedge equity portfolios.
Compliance & Corporate Governance
- Regulatory Reporting: Ensuring compliance with Stock Exchange listing obligations, Insider Trading regulations, and Takeover Codes.
- Auditing: Conducting mandatory statutory and internal audits for listed entities to protect the interests of retail investors.
Foundational Skillset
- Accounting Regulatory: The ability to identify issues in the "Quality of Earnings" and adjust variables in financial models.
- Regulatory Mastery: A thorough understanding of ICAI Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and the financial laws governing market intermediaries.
- Strategic Advisory: Going beyond mere number verification to offer board-level consulting on mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring.
