Considering an IPO

The JOBS Act

As you prepare to go public, your company may qualify for special treatment under the JOBS Act. Here's an explanation on the parts of the Act matter to you.
Startup and Private

Convertible Debt Complexities

Understand convertible debt’s most complex elements as we discuss eight particularly challenging points of interest related to convertible debt.
Startup and Private

The Black-Scholes Model

What is the Black-Scholes Model (BSM), how is it developed, and how does it compare to lattice models? The answers can be found in this article.
Startup and Private

Term Sheet Provisions (Part I)

Term sheets are complex documents full of legal jargon. Learn about some of the most important provisions within a term sheet while gathering helpful negotiating tips.
Startup and Private

Term Sheet Provisions (Part II)

Term sheets are complex documents full of legal jargon. Learn about some of the lesser-known provisions within a term sheet while gathering helpful negotiating tips.
Being Public and Reporting

Shareholder Activism

Understand shareholder activism and learn how you can prepare for activism as a pre-IPO company.
Being Public and Reporting

The New Pressures of a Public Company

The day of the IPO is only the beginning for a public company. After the IPO there are a variety of new pressures, requirements, regulations, and relationships that a public company needs to be aware of to be successful.
Considering an IPO

Debt IPO

A debt IPO is the first issuance of corporate debt to the public by private companies that seek to raise money in a liquid capital market. This article hopes to provide the institutional details of a debt IPO as a cost-effective alternative to traditional equity IPO for healthy private businesses that consider going public.
Being Public and Reporting

Delisting and Deregistering - When and Why

Almost half of the small cap companies that go public are no longer public five years later. This article explains what can happen to public companies after the IPO, including the circumstances where companies may be delisted, or choose to deregister with the SEC.
IPO Preparation

The Use of IPO Proceeds

An IPO company is likely to raise a significant amount of capital during the IPO, but even more important than the money a company raises is how the company uses its IPO proceeds.
Startup and Private

Debt Restructuring for Pre-IPO Companies

Learn how pre-IPO companies can restructure debt to navigate financial distress.
Startup and Private

Foreign Currency Risk

This article is an overview of types of foreign currency risk, the potential points of exposure, and the risk mitigation strategies used to manage this risk.
Startup and Private

Bridge Loan Financing for Startups

Common features, qualifications, and settlement of rapid IPO capital providers called bridge loans and their impact on startup companies.
Being Public and Reporting

The Audit Committee

Understand the role of the audit committee and how to establish an effective committee.
Being Public and Reporting

Insider Trading: Types, Consequences, & Avoidance

Education on the main forms of insider trading and their consequences can prove to be the best preventative tool for your company.
Startup and Private

Developing a Cybersecurity Strategy

By understanding several key frameworks and concepts, business leaders will be better able to create and manage their cybersecurity strategy.
IPO Preparation

IPO Dividend Policies

The SEC requires companies to state their dividend policy in their registration statement. This article describes the dividend strategies that most registering companies follow.
Startup and Private

Cybersecurity Best Practices for Businesses

By understanding and implementing a few basic principles, many businesses can greatly increase their level of technological and physical security.
Startup and Private

Pre-IPO Dividends

Before going public, some companies offer pre-IPO dividends to their shareholders. This article explains when and why companies use this strategy.
Startup and Private

Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

Businesses that want to establish proper cybersecurity systems and processes need to understand the relevant cybersecurity laws.
Other

REIT IPO Regulations

REIT IPOs face different registration requirements than other IPOs. This article details several key differences in this area.
Other

Roll-Up Mergers & IPOs

A roll-up merger is a form of acquisition strategy that is often attractive to investors for its ability to consolidate markets. In this article, we describe how roll-up mergers work and why they might succeed or fail.