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      Completing an IPO is a milestone, but sustaining success as a listed company requires a new level of discipline. Boards and executives face increased scrutiny from regulators, investors, and the market — all while delivering on the growth agenda that underpinneds the listing. The ability to balance shareholder expectations with regulatory obligations and long-term strategic priorities will shape valuation and reputation for years to come. 

      Our post-IPO governance and investor relations services help leadership teams navigate this transition with confidence. By embedding governance structures, strengthening communication, and monitoring market sentiment, we ensure your organisation remains credible, compliant, and ready for the next stage of its capital markets journey.

      Svetlana Marriott
      Svetlana Marriott

      Head of UK Capital Markets Advisory Group

      KPMG in the UK

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      Leadership considerations in post-IPO governance & IR

      Boards and leadership teams typically focus on:

      • Maintaining investor confidence

        Transparent reporting and consistent communication build credibility and support valuation.

      • Regulatory compliance

        Adhering to exchange rules, financial reporting standards, and disclosure obligations to reduce risk.

      • Board effectiveness

        Ensuring committees, reporting lines, and decision-making processes support both oversight and strategic goals.

      • Market intelligence

        Understanding investor sentiment, analyst expectations, and competitive positioning to inform leadership strategy.

      Our team helps leadership teams translate these considerations into practical actions that protect valuation, enhance credibility, and support long-term growth.

      Strengthening governance and investor relations after the listing

      Post-IPO, the challenge shifts to sustaining credibility and meeting shareholder expectations. We help leadership embed strong practices as part of the ongoing capital markets journey, ensuring confidence and value are maintained long after the listing.

      Developing a proactive engagement plan for institutional and retail investors, analysts, and media. We help executives craft consistent messaging that communicates growth strategy, financial performance, and corporate vision clearly and credibly. This work connects closely with our IPO readiness and equity story development services, ensuring your market narrative remains consistent before, during, and after the listing.

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      Ensuring timely and accurate disclosures, financial reporting, and compliance with exhange rules. Boards can focus on strategic oversight, knowing regulatory obligations are being met without disruption. Where required, we also integrate with our IPO execution and reporting services to provide continuity across the listing process.

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      Supporting leadership in navigating alternative routes to market, from identifying the right structure to managing disclosure and governance requirements. We help ensure investor relations remain aligned with stakeholder expectations, while boards maintain compliance and credibility throughout the process.

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      Advising on communication, governance, and investor engagement strategies to support successful fundraising. We work with executives to prepare messaging for analysts and investors, co-ordinate disclosures, and build confidence in the market - enabling leadership to secure capital while protecting valuation and reputation.

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      How KPMG deliver post-IPO value

      Leadership teams choose our post-IPO governance and investor relations services because we:

      • Reduce execution risk

        Co-ordinating reporting, compliance, and market enagement allows executives to focus on running the business.

      • Enhance investor engagement

        Targeted communication strategies strengthen relationships with shareholders and analysts.

      • Provide lifecycle continutiy

        Integrating seamlessly with IPO execution and reporting accountant support, SPAC & RTO advisory, and equity capital raising and placement ensures a cohesive capital markets strategy.

      Frequently asked questions about post-IPO goverance & IR

      • How can the board ensure governance frameworks meet public company standards without slowing decision-making?

        We review and optimise board and committee structures so they meet regulatory expectations while enabling faster, more effective oversight.

      • How do we maintain investor confidence beyond post-IPO?

        We design IR programmes that align messaging with strategy, KPIs, and market expectations, ensuring consistency between leadership communications and financial results.

      • What risks should executives anticipate in the first year after listing?

        Risks include missed disclosure deadlines, inconsistent guidance, and market misalignment. We establish disclosure playbooks and reporting frameworks so boards stay in control.

      • How can leadership use market feedback to shape strategy?

        We track analyst commentary, shareholder sentiment, and competitor moves - translating insights into board-level intelligence that informs both governance and growth strategy.

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