John Baadsgaard
John grew up in Spanish Fork, Utah. In addition to his Strategy degree, he is also completing minors in statistics and economics. John hopes to bring a uniquely down-to-earth, data driven, as well as big-picture perspective to problem solving and analysis. In his spare time, John also loves exploring mountain peaks, cooking exotic foods, and mastering Chopin etudes. He plans to join LEK Consulting in Houston after graduation.
IPO Underpricing Causes
This article explains the reasons and motivations behind IPO underpricing. The understanding of these mechanisms can assist issuing companies in making strategic decisions regarding pricing during their IPO process.
Investor Relations Team - An Overview
Investor Relations teams are an important part of going public. Read here about how, when, and more about creating a successful team.
Post-IPO Payout Initiation – Dividends & Share Repurchases
Many companies don’t state that they will offer dividends in their initial public offering, but do soon after. This article describes why and when companies engage in a payout initiation post-IPO.
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.
REIT IPO Regulations
REIT IPOs face different registration requirements than other IPOs. This article details several key differences in this area.
Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations
Businesses that want to establish proper cybersecurity systems and processes need to understand the relevant cybersecurity laws.
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 Best Practices for Businesses
By understanding and implementing a few basic principles, many businesses can greatly increase their level of technological and physical security.
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.
Developing a Cybersecurity Strategy
By understanding several key frameworks and concepts, business leaders will be better able to create and manage their cybersecurity strategy.
D&O Insurance Basics
D&O insurance is an important part of running a legally and financially secure business. This article is an overview of what D&O insurance is, how it works, and which companies should get it.
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.
International Stock Exchanges – An Overview
The US stock exchanges might not be the best fit for some companies. When this is the case, listing on an international stock exchange may be a viable option.
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.
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 Negative Abnormal Performance of IPO Stocks
Some IPO stock prices have been shown to have negative abnormal performance. This article summarizes the research that has been done to explain this.
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.
Pre-IPO Acquisitions
Looking to acquire as you prepare to go public? This article discusses the pros and cons of pre-IPO acquisitions.