201. CFO Stories: Inside an IPO; Challenges, Choices, and Insights with Phil Richards

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In this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro is joined by Phil Richards, CFO of GiG, to delve into his journey to CFO and the complex path of taking a company public. Phil shares his experiences and insights from leading GiG’s IPO on the Swedish First North, discussing the planning, challenges, and strategic choices involved.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Phil discusses what makes the gaming industry unique and why it continues to be an exciting and evolving space.
• Insights into the decisions and steps that took GiG public, including splitting from a parent company and selecting the Swedish First North market.
• How GiG navigated complex regulatory, tax, and investor expectations.
• The role of a CFO in maintaining investor interest post-IPO, balancing growth targets, and keeping the company’s story fresh.
• Phil shares practical advice on choosing the right stock exchange, managing advisors, and aligning teams for IPO success.

Links mentioned:

• Phil's Linkedin
• Learn more about GiG

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Kapitel

1. CFO Role Evolution in Finance (00:00:00)

2. IPO Process and CFO Readiness (00:12:06)

3. Corporate Split and IPO Process (00:16:16)

4. Choosing the Right Stock Exchange (00:20:47)

5. Post-Ipo CFO Investor Relations Strategy (00:30:03)

6. IPO Preparation and Execution Strategy (00:37:27)

7. Customer Testimonials for ITAS Financial Transformation (00:43:14)