Equity Capital Markets

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Providing Companies with Strategic Equity Solutions

RBC has an unparalleled track record in the distribution of global equities, leveraging our top-tier global capital markets platform to deliver success for corporate clients.

From IPOs to Equity-Linked Products

RBC leverages the full resources of our platform to offer fully integrated equity solutions.

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

Partnering with emerging and venture-backed companies in their pursuit of a public listing.

90+ Joint Bookrun IPOs executed

since 2020 in North America


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PPL Capital Funding issues $900m award-winning convertible bond

RBC Capital Markets acted as joint bookrunner to PPL Capital Funding on the first convertible bond issuance from a utility in over a decade.

Structured Equity Solutions

Delivering innovative products for corporate and sponsor clients across the globe.


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PPL Capital Funding issues $900m award-winning convertible bond

RBC Capital Markets acted as joint bookrunner to PPL Capital Funding on the first convertible bond issuance from a utility in over a decade.

Equity-Linked Offerings

Executing bespoke and regular-way convertible financings for SMID and Large-Cap corporate clients.

80+ Joint Bookrun Convertibles and 100+ Call Spread Overlays & Capped Calls Executed
since 2020 in North America

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PPL Capital Funding issues $900m award-winning convertible bond

RBC Capital Markets acted as joint bookrunner to PPL Capital Funding on the first convertible bond issuance from a utility in over a decade.

Follow-On Offerings (Primary and Secondary)

Advising publicly traded corporates on transformational equity raises and sponsors monetizing their ownership.

$100+ billion of capital raised
since 2020 in North America

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Spotlight Deal

 

PPL Capital Funding issues $900m award-winning convertible bond

RBC Capital Markets acted as joint bookrunner to PPL Capital Funding on the first convertible bond issuance from a utility in over a decade.

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

Partnering with emerging and venture-backed companies in their pursuit of a public listing.

90+ Joint Bookrun IPOs executed
since 2020 in North America

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Spotlight Deal

 

PPL Capital Funding issues $900m award-winning convertible bond

RBC Capital Markets acted as joint bookrunner to PPL Capital Funding on the first convertible bond issuance from a utility in over a decade.

Equity Capital Markets Coverage Across Industries

Proven Impact, Trusted Partnerships

Explore select recent leading global equity transactions. 

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Global Equity Capital Markets Leadership

The strength of our ECM lies in our people – a dedicated team of professionals with a track record of excellence in guiding companies through the complexities of equity financing.

Nitin Babbar is Global Co-Head of Equity Capital Markets (ECM) with primary responsibility for the Canadian ECM business, while maintaining a global perspective on the ECM business.  Prior to assuming the role of Global Co-Head of ECM, Nitin was responsible for building RBC’s convertible business globally while being integral to overall ECM activity. Nitin brings over 25 years of industry experience and re-joined RBC Capital Markets in 2007 after spending 8 years managing institutional money in both New York and Toronto.  Nitin has a diverse background across the capital markets business, with history in trading, derivatives, corporate finance, and ECM.

Nitin was formerly the co-chair of the RBC Capital Markets Canadian Diversity Leadership Council.  Nitin graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Commerce, holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Chicago and is a Chartered Financial Analyst® charterholder.

John Kolz is Global Co-Head, Equity Capital Markets. John has over 25 years of Investment Banking experience including as Head of Technology ECM, Head of Healthcare ECM, Co-Head of Equity Syndicate and Head of Convertibles & Derivatives ECM. He holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nuclear and Power Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.

Jackie Nixon is Head of Canadian Equity Capital Markets. Jackie is responsible for originating, structuring & executing equity & equity linked financings for Canadian issuers. She brings significant global experience having worked at Goldman Sachs for 13 years collectively in London, New York, and Toronto. Prior to Goldman Sachs, Jackie worked at RBC Capital Markets for 5 years before rejoining in 2024. Jackie graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Commerce. Jackie serves on the Boards of the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation and Branksome Hall Foundation.
Michael Ventura is Head of U.S. Equity Capital Markets.  Michael is a founding member of the Equity Capital Markets team, having joined RBC in 2007 from Bear Stearns & Co. He has held ECM sector head responsibilities across Power & Utilities/Infrastructure, Energy, SPACs, and Industrials, originating and executing some of RBC’s largest Active Bookrun Offerings. He currently maintains day-to-day responsibility for the Industrials sector, advising on matters related to equity, equity-linked and private capital raising. Michael graduated from Colgate University with a Bachelor of Arts. Michael and his family are active supporters of the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation and the Hudson River Park Trust.
Angus Millar is Head of European Capital Markets.  Adam has 18+ years’ experience in Equity Capital Markets, advising on equity transactions for corporate, private equity, venture capital, entrepreneur and government clients. He has full experience and capabilities advising on: company equity story development; market environment and transaction positioning; investor marketing strategies and interactions; deal structuring and negotiations; company valuation and offer pricing; project management and third party liaison. Angus previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Nomura, and Lehman Brothers.
Adam Miller is Head of Corporate Broking. Adam joined RBC Capital Markets in 2024, bringing extensive coverage expertise from a twenty-year career at Merrill Lynch, Collins Stewart, Deutsche Bank, and HSBC. He was most recently a Managing Director in HSBC's UK Investment Banking team for six years, with significant connectivity with UK boardrooms across various industries.
Justin Grimmond is Head of Australian Equity Capital Markets. Justin joined RBC Capital Markets in 2014 and has over 25 years of financial markets experience. Justin started his career as an M&A and capital markets lawyer at a top tier firm in Australia. He graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business.

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