Blogs Should my company go public or stay private? Silicon Valley has long debated the merits of staying private for longer. The debate continues…Foley IgniteJanuary 14, 2025
Blogs IPO Step 4: What is an IPO Roadshow? An IPO roadshow includes: A series of sales presentations by the management team and lead…Foley IgniteJanuary 14, 2025
Blogs Aside from the Prospectus Summary, what are the other contents of Form S-1? Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A): An executive overview identifying themes and significant matters with which…Foley IgniteJanuary 14, 2025
Blogs What is a Form S-1 Prospectus Summary? The Prospectus Summary is the most read part of S-1 and includes: Company Mission. Company…Foley IgniteJanuary 14, 2025
Blogs IPO Step 3: What is the timeline for drafting and filing a Form S-1? What steps are required to complete the S-1 drafting and filing process? The steps to complete a Form S-1 include: Identify and review comparable public companies and…Foley IgniteJanuary 14, 2025
Blogs IPO Step 2: What diligence and preparation steps should be taken prior to drafting a Form S-1? Prior to drafting a Form S-1, the following steps should be taken: All-hands kickoff meeting…Foley IgniteJanuary 14, 2025
Blogs IPO Step 1: How should the underwriters be selected? Key considerations include: Do they understand the business? Do they get why you are unique?…Foley IgniteJanuary 14, 2025
Blogs What is the average cost of going public? According to a PricewaterhouseCoopers study, between January 2015 and December 2022, the average going public…Foley IgniteJanuary 14, 2025
Blogs What due diligence preparation should be performed before going public? Proper due diligence to prepare for an IPO includes: Ensure all public information about the…Foley IgniteJanuary 14, 2025
Blogs What intellectual property considerations are important in preparation for going public? As you prepare to go public, consider the following to protect your intellectual property: Conduct…Foley IgniteJanuary 14, 2025