Preparing a Company for an Initial Public Offering | Practical Law

Preparing a Company for an Initial Public Offering | Practical Law

This Note outlines certain matters which a company must consider when preparing for an initial public offering (IPO). These matters include the question of whether the company is ready to be a public company, the appointment of advisers and administrative parties, the signing of engagement letters with the lead underwriters and the auditors, consideration of the relevant securities exchange requirements, and development of a timeline for the offering process.

Preparing a Company for an Initial Public Offering

Practical Law Practice Note 2-380-8512 (Approx. 23 pages)

Preparing a Company for an Initial Public Offering

by Practical Law Corporate & Securities
This Note outlines certain matters which a company must consider when preparing for an initial public offering (IPO). These matters include the question of whether the company is ready to be a public company, the appointment of advisers and administrative parties, the signing of engagement letters with the lead underwriters and the auditors, consideration of the relevant securities exchange requirements, and development of a timeline for the offering process.