Beyond Tech & Healthcare: ICR Capital’s Raj Imteaz on Booming Convertibles at Nasdaq
IPO Edge hosted a fireside chat on July 29 at the Nasdaq MarketSite with Syed “Raj” Imteaz , Head of Convertible and Equity Derivatives (ED) Advisory of ICR Capital . The in-person interview was joined by Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and they discussed the convertible market with the particular sector where converts are more applicable than not, how interest rates may impact the convertible market, action items for companies that are looking at cap structure optimization, and more.
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About Syed “Raj” Imteaz
Raj serves as the Head of ICR Capital’s Convertible & Equity Derivatives Advisory team where he focuses on complex capital markets transactions across all industry verticals. Raj advises boards and management teams on structuring and executing convertible debt transactions, convertible preferred and mandatory offerings, structured share repurchases, capped calls and call spreads, hedging and monetization strategies (including collars, variable prepaid forwards, margin loans, etc.), and warrant management solutions.
Raj joined ICR Capital from Matthews South, where he was the Head of Technology Origination advising clients on multiple convertible and equity derivatives transactions. Previously, Raj spent 15 years at Barclays where he was a Managing Director in the Equity Linked & Hybrid Solutions team and led the origination efforts across several sectors. During his career, Raj has advised on and executed more than 200 convertible and equity-derivatives transactions totaling $100bn+ of deal value. Raj started his banking career at Lehman Brothers, and before that, he was an Immigration & Foreign Policy Fellow at the office of then-Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Born and raised in Bangladesh, Raj came to the United States 21 years ago and graduated from the University of Texas with High Honors in Government. An avid traveler, Raj has traveled to 70+ countries in all 7 continents. For his contribution to the immigrant community as well as his banking career, he was named one of the “50 Outstanding Asian-Americans in Business.” Raj lives in Jersey City, New Jersey with his wife and their adorable mini goldendoodle.
About ICR Capital
ICR Capital LLC (member FINRA, SIPC) is a capital markets advisory group which stresses independent advice and world-class execution with a singular goal: helping you achieve transaction objectives while creating a foundation to maximize long-term equity value
Our professionals are deeply experienced in deal structure, process, and valuation and are part of a broader, highly networked team that is immersed in industry fundamentals and value drivers. ICR Capital’s differentiated approach provides best-in-class level capital markets advisory. Our primary services include IPO, Public Equity Offerings, SPAC, and Convertible Securities Advisory.
ICR Capital is part of ICR, Inc., one of the largest and most experienced independent communications and advisory firms in North America. Established in 1998, ICR partners with its clients to execute strategic communications and advisory programs that achieve business goals, build awareness and credibility, and enhance long-term enterprise value. The firm’s highly-differentiated service model, which pairs capital markets veterans with senior communications professionals, brings deep sector knowledge and relationships to approximately 1,000 clients across more than 20 industry groups. Learn more at www.icrinc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @ICRPR and on LinkedIn.
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