Independent Chartered Engineer Certificate (ICE Certificate) for IPO

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An Independent Chartered Engineer (ICE) Certificate for IPO (Initial Public Offering) is a technical certification issued by an
independent Chartered Engineer to verify and assess the condition, value, capacity, and technical details of a company’s fixed
assets, machinery, plant, and infrastructure before an IPO.
It provides an independent technical opinion that supports disclosures made in the company’s IPO documents and helps investors
and regulatory authorities evaluate the company’s assets and operational capabilities.

Purpose of ICE Certificate for IPO

Company name and registered address.
Location of manufacturing plants/facilities.
Description of fixed assets and machinery.
Make, model, serial number, and year of installation.
Technical specifications and production capacity.
Current operating condition of assets.
Installed capacity and utilization levels.
Asset valuation details (where required).
Remaining useful life of machinery.
Inspection date and methodology.
Chartered Engineer’s observations and conclusion.

Inspection Process

Physical verification of plant and machinery.
Review of asset records and purchase documents.
Verification of technical specifications.
Assessment of operational condition.
Review of production capacity and utilization data.
Preparation of an independent technical report.

Supporting Documents Required

Fixed Asset Register.
Purchase invoices.
Machinery installation records.
Technical manuals and specifications.
Maintenance records.
Production reports.
Photographs of assets.
Previous valuation or inspection reports (if available).

Importance in IPO Process

Strengthens credibility of company disclosures.
Supports investor confidence.
Helps auditors and advisors during due diligence.
Provides independent verification of technical assets.
Ensures accurate reporting of company infrastructure and capabilities.