Registry Services
AI and beyond: Transforming the future and defining business strategy
Expertise for every listing event
Your company is going public. As your transfer agent, we have the experience and deep expertise to support you through every stage of your initial public offering (IPO). The world's leading companies have trusted Computershare to guide them through IPOs, SPAC transactions, and direct listings – from routine offerings to the most complex market events.
Your partner in defining moments
Companies choose Computershare for our proven expertise and decades of complex transaction experience.
5757%
of all US large cap IPOs
230230
US IPOs
5858%
of the S&P 500 trust us as transfer agent
Jan 2020 - Dec 2024
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Why leading firms choose Computershare
Your IPO is just the start. After guiding you through the IPO process, we build a long-term partnership to provide ongoing service expertise that allows you to thrive as a listed company.
Expert management for your listing event and follow-on transactions
Cross-border listings
With the extensive expertise of our Global Capital Markets team, clients navigate the complexities of cross-border listings including stamp duty requirements, tax implications, special eligibility applications, and dual listings, including setting up depositary receipt or depositary interest facilities in other jurisdictions.
Direct listings
Computershare leads in US direct listings, including expertise in reverse stock splits, class consolidates and DTC eligibility. Our team understands the complexity and time-sensitive nature of these transactions, ensuring timely communication to holders and share delivery to brokers for market listing.
SPACs and De-SPACs
Computershare provides comprehensive services for each stage of a SPAC’s progression, including pre- and post-IPO activities, De-SPAC, and the ongoing registry and corporate governance services needed for life as a newly public company.
Lock-up release
Our IPO experts coordinate document requirements and work with equity plan administrators, company contacts or counsel to deliver shares from initial investors and RSU vestings at IPO. Clients can open an omnibus account to hold shares to be delivered to a plan provider for streamlined delivery. Our teams can also deliver seamless early or day-one lockup releases if required.
Dual class / Up-C structures
We support clients with dual or multiple class structures, including record keeping post-LLC units and publicly traded company classes for clients with an Up-C structure. For dual-class structures, shareholders conveniently request an exchange of non-trading class to trading-class shares through our online service.
Stress-free lock-up release
Digital transfers
White-glove restricted stock processing
Insightful stock surveillance
End-to-end annual meeting management
Corporate M&A solutions
Technology to empower and inform
As a leader in innovation, we continually enhance the experience for you and your shareholders – anticipating changing preferences and optimizing every interaction for greater satisfaction.
The next generation issuer portal provides easy access to shareholder information, powerful capital management and advanced reporting and analytics.
Help with your SPAC/De-SPAC transactions
Comprehensive services for each stage of your SPAC, including pre- and post-IPO activities, De-SPAC, and ongoing registry and corporate governance services.
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Annual meetings
Our customizable portfolio of annual meeting services allows you to select the meeting components that are most important for your company, with in-person, virtual and hybrid options.
Investor engagement
Investor Engagement brings together best-in-class software, intelligence and advisory capabilities that empower companies to discover who holds hidden investor power, target engagements with purpose, and drive successful outcomes with confidence.
Employee equity plans
We support all major employee plan types, from incentives for your leadership team to share purchase plans for all employees and country specific reward programs.
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Let’s talk
If you are considering going public, you will need an experienced transfer agent. Learn more about our full range of solutions for your IPO and moving forward as a public company.