Roadmap for an IPO: A private company intro to going public
September 2010
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This PwC publication lays out a roadmap which explains successfully navigating a private company into, and then through, public life.
As improved IPO conditions emerge with the recovering economy, the number of private companies looking to access the equity markets is growing. While among the most rewarding transactions a company can undertake, an initial public offering is also among the most daunting. Insufficient preparation is not an option: A company must be ready to meet shareholder, regulatory, and market expectations from day one. Thinking through these realities well before setting an IPO in motion, and then devising a clear roadmap, is the key to successfully navigating a private company into, and then through, public life.
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Roadmap for an IPO: A guide to going public