End-to-End IPO Support for a Seamless IPO Journey
Our IPO services are built to support companies through every stage of the initial public offering process, from pre-listing preparation to post-IPO support. We work closely with issuers, advisers, and regulators to ensure that each step complies with the relevant listing requirements and regulatory frameworks. Our experienced in-house Corporate Secretarial team provides critical support to help businesses meet the necessary corporate governance and compliance requirements for IPO listing, ensuring a smooth and fully compliant IPO process, whether it’s a new listing or a transfer to the ACE or MAIN Markets of Bursa Malaysia.
Beyond the IPO listing, we continue to support companies through our integrated Corporate Secretarial, Share Registry Services and Sustainability Service and Advisory teams. Our seamless post-IPO support covers continuous disclosure obligations, board and shareholder meeting requirements, physical and hybrid annual general meetings (AGMs), and maintenance of the shareholder register. We facilitate key corporate actions such as dividend distributions, and support ongoing sustainability reporting. This integrated approach helps listed companies stay fully compliant while focusing on their growth and long-term value creation.
Digital Shareholder Solutions for IPO Success
BoardRoom’s share registry portal, BoardRoom Smart Investor Portal (BSIP), transforms how IPO processes are managed. During the IPO process, BSIP facilitates online subscription for MITI (Ministry of International Trade and Industry) investors and online submission of PINK FORMS. Once listed, companies are required to meet ongoing regulatory obligations such as holding AGMs and executing corporate actions. BSIP facilitates this through features like e-proxy and e-dividend reinvestment plan support, making shareholder engagement more efficient and compliant. With features like remote voting (RPEV), e-forms, and digital report requisitions, BSIP enhances transparency, accessibility, and engagement, all while reducing paperwork and administrative burden.
Our technology drives tangible efficiencies, helping companies cut mailing costs significantly through the use of digital communication tools. Beyond automation, our dedicated helpdesk ensures shareholder queries are handled with speed and accuracy. As shareholder expectations and regulatory demands evolve, our scalable, future-ready platform continues to support paperless, secure, and compliant shareholder experiences.
Simplify your IPO Listing and Share Registration Processes with BoardRoom
Listing your company on the market marks a pivotal step in your growth journey, and MIH has extensive experience guiding businesses through this transformative journey from pre-IPO stage to post-IPO support. We are one of the only two licensed share issuing houses in Malaysia who play an important role as an intermediary between companies seeking capital expansion through IPO and investors who subscribe to the securities. With a proven track record of supporting successful listings across Bursa Malaysia’s MAIN, ACE, and LEAP Markets, we’ve helped companies from a wide range of industries navigate and complete their IPO journey with confidence.
As an integrated service provider, we help lay the groundwork for a successful listing by conducting strategic gap analysis, offering regulatory guidance, and ensuring listing-readiness.
We can assist with:
- Conducting gap analysis to assess IPO-readiness and identify areas for improvement
- Advising on IPO timelines, Bursa Malaysia requirements, and regulatory obligations
- Guiding companies on share issuance procedures and compliance with listing standards
- Coordinating with the Securities Commission, Bursa Malaysia, and other key stakeholders during the preparatory phase
We ensure smooth and compliant execution during the IPO, from application to allotment, by managing every operational detail with precision. Our digital platform, BSIP, further enhances the application process by enabling secure and user-friendly online submissions for investors.
We can assist with:
- Distributing the prospectus, application forms, and envelopes to stockbrokers, financial institutions, and the public
- Liaising with participating banks and finance companies to initiate electronic and internet share application processes
- Facilitating digital submissions such as e-MITI and e-PINK forms through BSIP
- Receiving, sorting, and verifying IPO applications
- Tabling share allotment and arranging computerised balloting in the event of over-subscription
- Announcing subscription results to regulatory authorities and the public
We support your company beyond listing by delivering ongoing compliance, shareholder communication, and registry management services. Our share registry portal, BSIP, with its advanced features and functionality, helps you enhance shareholder engagement and ensure seamless execution of corporate actions.
We can assist with:
- Maintaining and updating the shareholder register
- Managing dividend distributions and corporate actions
- Supporting Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs), and ongoing shareholder communications
- Ensuring compliance with Bursa Malaysia’s post-listing requirements, including Bursa Malaysia’s enhanced sustainability reporting standards under the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF)
- Providing a suite of e-services via BSIP, such as e-DRP, e-proxy submissions, e-notices, and shareholder requests
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is an Initial Public Offering (IPO)?
An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the process where a private company offers its shares to the public for the first time, becoming a publicly listed company on a stock exchange like Bursa Malaysia. IPOs allow businesses to raise capital for expansion while increasing their visibility and credibility in the market.
2. What is the IPO application process in Malaysia?
Applying for an IPO can be a straightforward process for businesses in Malaysia, so long as they meet the listing criteria as outlined by the Malaysian Stock Exchange (Bursa Malaysia). This involves a set of both quantitative and qualitative criteria.
Once eligible, applications can be made through various channels, including printed White Forms, electronic applications via participating banks, or online submissions through portals such as e-MITI and BoardRoom’s Smart Investor Portal (BSIP). Understand the full process in our IPO Guide.
3. What is an IPO share issuing house and what services do they provide?
An IPO Share Issuing House is a licensed intermediary that facilitates a company’s IPO process. In Malaysia, issuing houses handle application processing, share allocation, balloting (if needed), liaison with banks and regulators, and announcements of IPO subscription results. They also help ensure that all regulatory timelines and requirements are met.
4. What are the benefits of using an IPO share issuing house in Malaysia?
An IPO Share Issuing House brings structure, speed, and compliance to your IPO. With deep regulatory knowledge and process expertise, they help companies avoid costly delays, maintain investor confidence, and ensure all applications and allotments are handled securely and transparently. They also enhance market credibility by aligning your IPO with best practices.
5. What share issuing house in Malaysia can assist with my IPO application and share registration process?
BoardRoom is one of the only two licensed Share Issuing Houses in Malaysia. With decades of experience and a dedicated in-house team, we offer end-to-end IPO support, from pre-listing advice to application processing, allotment, and post-IPO share registry management. Contact us today to explore how we can support your IPO journey.
6. What is the difference between the MAIN Market, ACE Market, and LEAP Market in Malaysia?
Malaysia has three listing boards under Bursa Malaysia, each serving different types of companies:
- MAIN Market: Designed for established companies with strong financial track records. Listing requirements include higher minimum capital thresholds, profit history, and more stringent corporate governance obligations.
- ACE Market: Tailored for high-growth and innovative companies, including those without a profit track record. It serves as a stepping stone for smaller businesses aiming to eventually move to the Main Market. Sponsorship by an Approved Adviser is required.
- LEAP Market: Created for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking access to capital with fewer regulatory burdens. It is only accessible to sophisticated investors, and the entry requirements are the most flexible of the three markets.
Each market differs in terms of eligibility criteria, disclosure requirements, investor accessibility, and post-listing compliance obligations. Companies may choose to list on any of these markets depending on their size, growth stage, and financial position. Over time, they may also consider a transfer of listing from the LEAP or ACE Market to the MAIN Market, once they meet the necessary requirements.
BoardRoom provides IPO and post-listing support services across all three Bursa Malaysia markets (MAIN, ACE, and LEAP), whether it is a new IPO or a transfer listing.
7. How long does it take to complete an IPO in Malaysia?
The IPO process timeline can vary depending on the company’s readiness and regulatory approvals. On average, it may take between 6 to 12 months from planning to listing. Early preparation with an experienced issuing house can help streamline this process.
8. What happens after my company is listed?
Once listed, your company must comply with ongoing reporting, disclosure, and corporate governance obligations as required by Bursa Malaysia. These include timely announcements of material information, periodic financial reporting, and adherence to listing requirements.
BoardRoom offers comprehensive post-IPO support to help you stay compliant, including corporate secretarial services, shareholder register maintenance, dividend distribution, AGM/EGM facilitation, and sustainability reporting (e.g. under NSRF). Our team ensures that your obligations are met efficiently so you can focus on running your business.