Understanding major corporate actions of HK-listed companies - Workshop 2019

Corporate actions (CA) are events initiated by a listed company that affects the rights attaching to the company’s issued shares. During the workshop, we will introduce the mechanism of various corporate actions and the corresponding objectives. For better understanding, practical examples will be illustrated and analysed.

Key topics covered:

• Share split
• Share dividend
• Share reverse-split
• Open offer / Rights issue
• Capital Reduction
• Placement
• Quiz

Trainer profile:

Mark Wong, FRM

Mark worked in Asset Management Department and Corporate Finance Department in two top-tier Hong Kong listed companies. He has more than 10-years buy and sell side experience with in investing equity, bonds, business projects and funds as well as more than 5-year corporate finance experience in facilitated and executed bonds issuances. He is also experienced in advising overseas M&A projects.

• Understand mechanism of standardized corporate actions
• Identify objectives of corporate actions
• Discuss the impact of company shareholders
• Recognise the latest development of Hong Kong listed rules on corporate actions

This workshop is suitable for those who are interested in the mechanism of Hong Kong capital market.