Private Placements: Reg D Offerings
Fewer regulations and more flexibility—a private placement may be a good source of funding for your company's next big project.
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.
Convertible Debt Complexities
Understand convertible debt’s most complex elements as we discuss eight particularly challenging points of interest related to convertible debt.
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.
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.
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.
Shareholder Activism
Understand shareholder activism and learn how you can prepare for activism as a pre-IPO company.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Debt Restructuring for Pre-IPO Companies
Learn how pre-IPO companies can restructure debt to navigate financial distress.
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.
Bridge Loan Financing for Startups
Common features, qualifications, and settlement of rapid IPO capital providers called bridge loans and their impact on startup companies.
The Audit Committee
Understand the role of the audit committee and how to establish an effective committee.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations
Businesses that want to establish proper cybersecurity systems and processes need to understand the relevant cybersecurity laws.
REIT IPO Regulations
REIT IPOs face different registration requirements than other IPOs. This article details several key differences in this area.
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.