Post-Merger Integration

The transition from a private Southeast Asian company to a NASDAQ-listed public enterprise requires deliberate planning and execution across finance, governance, operations, and investor relations. Aetherium provides hands-on integration support during the critical first twelve months following a business combination.

Financial Integration

• U.S. GAAP Conversion: Supporting the target company’s transition to U.S. GAAP reporting, including chart of accounts restructuring and policy documentation.
• Internal Controls Implementation: Establishing Sarbanes-Oxley compliant internal controls over financial reporting within the required timeline.
• Audit Readiness: Coordinating with independent auditors to ensure timely completion of the first post-merger annual audit.

Governance and Compliance

Board Development Recruiting independent directors with relevant public company experience and establishing audit, compensation, and nominating committees.

Disclosure Program Implementing insider trading policies, blackout period calendars, and a disclosure committee framework for timely SEC filings.

Whistleblower and Ethics Programs Establishing confidential reporting channels and corporate ethics policies that satisfy NASDAQ and SEC requirements.

Investor Relations

Earnings Infrastructure Building the processes and systems for quarterly earnings releases, conference calls, and guidance frameworks.

Analyst Coverage Facilitating introductions to sell-side research analysts and supporting the initiation of equity research coverage.

Shareholder Engagement Developing a proactive investor relations program, including non-deal roadshows, conference participation, and annual shareholder meetings.