Steps | Descriptions | |
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Advance preparation |
Audit by an external auditor | Audit of the annual report of the latest fiscal year by an auditor approved by the Financial Supervisory Commission (hereafter referred to as “FSC”) |
Corporate registration | Registration of the company with the FSC | |
Preparation | Arrangement with a lead manager | Appoint a lead manager and make a business arrangement before filing an application |
Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation(AI) | The standard AI formulated by Korea Listed Companies Association may be used as reference | |
Entry into an arrangement for transfer agent services | Transfer agent services can be made with either Korea Securities Depositary, Kookmin Bank or Hana Bank | |
Establishment of employee stock ownership plan | Not mandatory for foreign companies | |
Prior consultation with the KRX | Matters relating to listing requirements, time, etc. should be consulted | |
Listing Eligibility Review | Application for listing eligibility examination | Application for listing eligibility Examination should be filed |
Examination of listing eligibility | Both qualitative and quantitative requirements are considered | |
Review by the Listing Committee | Appropriateness of listing is reviewed and final decision is made | |
Notification of the result of listing eligibility examination | Both the concerned company and the FSC are notified | |
Public Offering | Filing securities registration statement | The statement should be filed with the FSC (effective after 15 days) |
Estimation of the demand and pricing | After estimating the demand, price is determined in consultation with lead manager | |
Subscription, allotment and payment of securities | Registration after making payment of securities | |
Filing of report on record of stock issuance | Record of stock issuance is filed with the FSC | |
Listing | Application for listing | Listing application should be submitted by the payment date |
Listing and trading |