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Financings and IPOs

How Should Public Companies Prepare to Raise Capital in the Public Markets?
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How To Prepare to Raise Capital in the Public Markets
Raising capital in the public markets can unlock new growth for an established company. However, success requires diligent preparation and strategy. This post outlines how public companies can prepare effectively – from defining the use of proceeds and planning the raise, choosing between equity vs debt, tailoring investor communications, building key relationships, and executing a capital raise with confidence. read more
Preparing for Your Initial Public Offering
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Preparing for Your Initial Public Offering & Getting it Right
Your company’s initial public offering (“IPO”) will set the tone for how the capital markets perceive your company for years. When companies get it right, the IPO becomes a foundation for durable access to capital and long-term success. However, when companies fall short in their IPO preparation process, the damage can linger and hold down the company’s valuation over the long-term. read more
Building an Investment-Grade Investor Presentation
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Building an Investment-Grade Investor Presentation
Investors judge the quality of your company through the quality of its investor presentation and other materials. The look, feel, brand, and clarity of the investor presentation will determine how the company, its prospects, and management credibility is perceived. read more
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Broker-Dealer Relationships – Building a Marriage of Equals
Choosing the right broker-dealers to work with is nearly as important as choosing who to marry. The right partner will support you – the wrong partner will leave you on the sidelines. Companies must partner with firms whose capabilities, sector focus, and size align with the company’s own. In short, companies should seek a marriage of equals when it comes to the sell-side. read more
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Initial Public Offering (IPO) Outcomes
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The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of IPO Outcomes
Not all outcomes of an initial public offering (IPO) are created equal. The size of your engaged investor pool determines the quality of price discovery and the depth of ongoing market support. This is often the difference between a strong debut and one that falls flat. read more