IPO

Your IPO journey starts here

Going public is a defining moment in your company’s growth. It’s exciting – but it’s also complex, high-stakes, and can feel overwhelming. That’s why choosing the right registry partner is critical.

Only experience can prepare a service provider for the rigour of an IPO. As an ASX30 company, Computershare has the experience, capability and capacity to successfully deliver your IPO in partnership with you and your advisors.

You can trust us to deliver a smooth and successful transition to life as an ASX-listed public company.

What role does your registry partner play in the IPO process?

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Overview

As your registry partner, Computershare plays a critical operational and strategic role in supporting your company through the IPO journey and beyond. Our responsibilities span everything from planning and coordinating data migration, to processing shareholder applications and allocating shares.

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Pre-IPO planning

We begin by working closely with your Company Secretary, CFO, and legal advisors to establish the foundational infrastructure for the IPO. This includes:

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  • Check circle iconCoordinating data migration and reconciliation testing to ensure shareholder records are accurate and compliant.
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Application processing

Once the IPO opens, Computershare:

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  • Check circle iconAllocates shares based on regulatory guidelines and company requirements.
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Collaboration

Our role is not just administrative—it’s strategic. Computershare helps companies reduce risk, accelerate timelines, and enhance shareholder confidence by providing robust systems and expert guidance. We work in tandem with:

  • Check circle iconLegal and financial advisors to ensure regulatory compliance and smooth execution.
  • Check circle iconCompany executives to align registry operations with broader corporate strategies.
  • Check circle iconInvestor relations teams to manage shareholder engagement and communications.

Applications made easy

We take a digital first approach to IPOs to help streamline the process and ensure shareholders can enroll quickly and well before the cut-off date. An Offer website is a way of reminding investors of your brand and increases visibility and engagement with your offer.

  • Check circle iconTwo-factor authentication
  • Check circle icon100% ASIC compliant
  • Check circle iconUser-friendly responsive experience
  • Check circle iconFully customisable
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Let us set you up for success

Every client is important to us and our broad service offering enables us to scale our services to support your business as it grows.

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Registry management

We are flexible and agile, can handle tight deadlines and manage all aspects of compliance. We establish your share register in line with ASX requirements, review registry-related sections of your prospectus, and ensure readiness for listing.

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Trust and reliability

Choose the registry partner who’s known for precision and reliability. A partner that’s capable of providing guidance, solutions and insights gained through more than 40 years in the industry.

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Unique, flexible offering

Gain 24/7 control of your register through powerful, multi-platform digital tools and reporting. Our technology is backed by dedicated, local relationship managers who understand your market and industry. Together, they deliver a seamless, full-service experience built on insight, access, and trust.

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Dedicated IPO experts

Whatever complexities your IPO entails, we’ve got you covered. Our team of 30 corporate actions specialists has an average tenure of 13 years in the industry. When you choose Computershare, you’re choosing a local team that is supported by specialist teams across Australia and the globe.

Support at every stage

As your registry partner, Computershare plays a specialised and essential role in the IPO process. While your advisors lead the strategic aspect, we ensure seamless administration and a smooth transition from unlisted to listed.

During your IPO journey

Our dedicated team of IPO specialists will work with you from start to finish, developing a plan customised to your unique needs and providing support from initial consultation all the way through to listing and beyond.

Initial post-IPO support

You’ll have the experience, expertise and resources of the largest share registry in Australia at your fingertips – including a dedicated relationship manager, online registry management tools and 24/7 shareholder support.

For life as a listed company

Computershare is an end-to-end partner for every aspect of life as a listed organisation including, shareholder meetings, share plan administration, proxy solicitation, shareholder communications consulting, entity management, corporate actions, and more.

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