Building Public-Company Excellence
Transitioning from a private Southeast Asian technology company to a NASDAQ-listed public entity requires significant operational and governance transformation. Aetherium Acquisition Corp partners with management teams to accelerate this transition and establish the infrastructure necessary for public-market success.
Integration Workstreams
Corporate Governance
Establishing robust board and committee structures, implementing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance frameworks, and adopting governance policies that meet institutional investor expectations. We help recruit independent directors with relevant industry experience and public-company governance credentials.
Financial Reporting & Controls
- SOX 302/404 compliance framework implementation
- PCAOB-standard internal audit function establishment
- SEC reporting calendar and workflow buildout
- ERP system assessment and upgrade planning
Investor Relations & Communications
- IR Program Development: Building a professional investor relations function with dedicated personnel and technology
- Analyst Coverage: Facilitating introductions to sell-side research analysts
- Earnings Cadence: Establishing quarterly reporting processes and guidance frameworks
- Shareholder Engagement: Creating proactive communication strategies for institutional and retail investors
Strategic Advisory
Growth Planning
We work with management teams to develop strategic plans that leverage their new public-company currency and capital access. This includes evaluating bolt-on acquisition opportunities, international expansion strategies, and organic growth initiatives that resonate with public-market investors.
Talent & Compensation
Designing executive compensation programs, equity incentive plans, and organizational structures appropriate for a public company, including advisory on D&O insurance, indemnification provisions, and Section 16 compliance.
Why Choose Aetherium for Post-Merger Support?
- Hands-on operational advisory through the critical first year
- Network of experienced independent director candidates
- Established relationships with top-tier IR firms and research analysts
- Cross-cultural expertise bridging Southeast Asian operations with U.S. capital markets
- Ongoing strategic counsel as a long-term partner
Our Integration Roadmap
- Day-One Readiness - Governance framework, public announcements, and trading commencement
- First 30 Days - Board and committee formation, initial compliance assessment
- First 90 Days - SOX framework, IR program launch, and analyst introductions
- First Year - Full reporting cycle, annual meeting preparation, and strategic review
- Ongoing - Board advisory, capital markets strategy, and growth planning
