Fund Raising & Capital Restructuring Advisory
Raising capital and restructuring share capital are significant milestones in the growth of any business. These transactions require meticulous planning, regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, and timely execution. At Abhishek Wagh & Associates, we provide end-to-end advisory and execution support for capital raising and restructuring transactions undertaken by Private Companies, Public Companies and Listed Companies.
Our team advises promoters, boards of directors, investors, start-ups and management throughout the transaction lifecycle—from structuring the proposal and obtaining statutory approvals to regulatory filings and post-transaction compliances. We ensure that every transaction complies with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Regulations, FEMA (where applicable), Secretarial Standards and other applicable laws.
A Rights Issue enables an existing company to raise additional capital by offering shares to its existing shareholders in proportion to their shareholding. While it is one of the most efficient methods of raising funds, the process involves several statutory approvals, documentation requirements and regulatory compliances.
We provide complete advisory and execution support for Rights Issues undertaken by Private Companies, Public Companies and Listed Companies.
Our Services Include:
• Transaction structuring and planning
• Review of eligibility and legal requirements
• Advisory on applicable provisions of the Companies Act and SEBI Regulations
• Preparation of Board and Shareholders' resolutions
• Drafting of Letter of Offer and related documents
• Coordination with legal, merchant bankers, registrars and intermediaries
• Regulatory filings with MCA and Stock Exchanges
• Allotment compliances
• Post-issue filings and documentation
• Secretarial and governance support throughout the transaction
Private Placement is one of the most preferred routes for raising capital from strategic investors, venture capital funds, private equity investors and existing shareholders. A successful private placement requires strict adherence to statutory timelines and procedural requirements.
We advise companies on private placement of Equity Shares, Preference Shares, Debentures and other securities.
Our Services Include:
• Structuring of private placement transactions
• Identification of applicable legal provisions
• Drafting of offer documents
• Preparation of PAS forms and statutory documentation
• Board and Shareholders' Meeting support
• Maintenance of private placement records
• Allotment compliance
• Filing with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
• Share certificate and register compliance
• Post-allotment secretarial support
• End-to-end transaction management
Preferential allotment is widely used by companies to induct strategic investors, promoters and institutional investors. Listed companies are additionally required to comply with the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018.
Our professionals assist companies in planning and executing preferential issues while ensuring complete compliance with statutory requirements.
Scope of Services:
• Eligibility review
• Transaction structuring
• Pricing compliance advisory
• Valuation coordination
• Board and Shareholder approvals
• Drafting of explanatory statements and notices
• Stock Exchange and regulatory filings
• Allotment compliance
• Post-issue compliance
• Updating statutory records
• Secretarial certification support
Qualified Institutions Placement is an important capital raising mechanism available to eligible listed companies for raising funds from Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs). Considering the complexity of the regulatory framework, companies require comprehensive compliance support throughout the transaction.
We work closely with merchant bankers, legal advisors and management to facilitate a smooth and compliant QIP process.
Our Services Include:
• Compliance advisory under SEBI ICDR Regulations
• Transaction planning
• Corporate approvals
• Secretarial documentation
• Regulatory filings
• Corporate governance review
• Stock Exchange compliance
• Due diligence support
• Board process advisory
• Post-issue compliance management
A Bonus Issue enables companies to capitalise their free reserves by issuing fully paid-up shares to existing shareholders without requiring additional investment from them. Proper planning and regulatory compliance are essential for successful implementation.
Our Services Include:
• Eligibility assessment
• Review of Articles of Association
• Capital restructuring advisory
• Board and Shareholders' Meeting support
• Drafting of resolutions and notices
• Regulatory filings
• Stock Exchange compliance for listed entities
• Coordination with Depositories and Registrars
• Updating statutory registers
• Post-allotment compliances
A Buy-back is an effective capital restructuring tool that enables companies to optimise their capital structure, improve shareholder value and return surplus funds to shareholders. The transaction involves detailed procedural and regulatory compliance under the Companies Act, 2013 and, for listed entities, the applicable SEBI Regulations.
We provide complete legal and secretarial support for buy-back transactions.
Our Services Include:
• Eligibility assessment
• Buy-back strategy advisory
• Review of financial eligibility
• Drafting of Board and Shareholder resolutions
• Preparation of statutory documents
• Regulatory filings
• Stock Exchange compliance
• Coordination with intermediaries
• Secretarial certification
• Completion and post-buy-back compliances
• Updating statutory registers and records
Reduction of Share Capital is a strategic restructuring exercise undertaken for purposes such as restructuring accumulated losses, cancelling paid-up capital, or reorganising the capital structure. Such transactions require approvals from shareholders, creditors, regulators and, where applicable, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
Our team provides comprehensive support throughout the capital reduction process.
Scope of Services:
• Transaction feasibility review
• Structuring advisory
• Drafting of scheme documentation
• Preparation of Board and Shareholders' resolutions
• NCLT compliance support
• Coordination with legal counsel
• Regulatory filings
• Creditor compliance
• Secretarial documentation
• Post-order implementation
• Updating statutory records and capital structure
Employee ownership programmes are an effective tool for attracting, motivating and retaining talented employees while aligning their interests with the long-term growth of the organisation. Designing and implementing these schemes requires careful consideration of legal, tax and regulatory requirements.
We assist companies in establishing compliant employee benefit schemes tailored to their business objectives.
Our Services Include:
• ESOP structuring advisory
• ESPS implementation
• Sweat Equity compliance
• Scheme drafting and documentation
• Eligibility and vesting framework
• Board and Shareholders' approvals
• Regulatory compliance under the Companies Act and applicable SEBI Regulations
• Grant, vesting and exercise compliance
• Maintenance of statutory records
• Periodic disclosures and reporting
• Secretarial support for amendments to employee benefit schemes
Every capital transaction requires careful planning, precise documentation and strict compliance with applicable laws. Our team works closely with promoters, investors, legal advisors, merchant bankers, auditors and management to ensure that transactions are executed efficiently, regulatory risks are minimised and statutory timelines are met.
Whether your company is raising growth capital, inducting strategic investors, rewarding shareholders or restructuring its capital base, we provide practical, commercially focused and legally compliant solutions from concept to completion.
