How does Roger Montgomery read a Prospectus?
ASIC specifies the information that companies seeking to float on the ASX must include in their prospectus. Yet Australia’s corporate landscape has a scattered history of hyped up floats followed by disappointment for many investors — Telstra, Qantas and Cool or Cosy are just a few. In this appearance with Peter on Switzer TV Roger Montgomery tells investors exactly what to look for in a prospectus. Roger’s advice? Go to the second last page – the Pro Forma balance sheet. And Roger’s advice for ASIC? Ensure vendors specify the impact of the float on the post listing balance sheet, write the prospectus in natural English and put the most important page – the Pro Forma balance sheet – on Page One! Watch the interview at youtube.com/rogerjmontgomery.
Roger Montgomery is the Founder and Chairman of Montgomery Investment Management. Roger has over three decades of experience in funds management and related activities, including equities analysis, equity and derivatives strategy, trading and stockbroking. Prior to establishing Montgomery, Roger held positions at Ord Minnett Jardine Fleming, BT (Australia) Limited and Merrill Lynch.
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