There are several risks involved in investing in an IPO: Uncertain valuations: The price at which an IPO is offered can be based on various factors such as demand from investors, market conditions, and the company’s financial performance. The valuation of the company may be high and could be based on future projections, which may … Read more
There are several benefits of going public through an IPO: Access to capital: Going public provides companies with access to a large pool of capital from a diverse group of investors. This can enable them to fund growth, invest in new products or services, and expand into new markets. Liquidity for shareholders: Going public provides … Read more
Companies go public through an IPO for several reasons: Capital raising: One of the main reasons for going public is to raise capital for the company. By issuing shares to the public, the company can raise a large amount of money quickly and use it to fund growth and expansion plans. Liquidity for shareholders: Going … Read more
An IPO, or initial public offering, is a process by which a privately held company offers shares of its stock to the public for the first time. This allows the company to raise capital by selling ownership stakes to a large number of investors. The IPO process typically involves a number of steps, including filing … Read more
Shareholder meetings are a cornerstone of corporate governance. These meetings enable shareholders to exercise their voting rights on significant matters concerning the company, such as electing the board of directors, approving financial statements, or sanctioning critical strategic decisions. However, a common problem that often arises during these meetings is the marginalization of minority shareholders or … Read more
A loan in bad faith refers to a situation where a lender provides a loan to a borrower knowing that the borrower is unlikely to be able to repay the loan, or where the lender does not fully disclose the terms and conditions of the loan. In such cases, the lender may be taking advantage … Read more
An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is a complex process that involves several steps and requires careful planning and preparation. The following are the general steps to organize an IPO: Hire an investment bank: An investment bank can help with underwriting, pricing and marketing of the IPO. Prepare a registration statement: This is a document filed … Read more
It should be noted that not only is the definition of the word Expert unclear, as noted in my previous articles on the subject, but that the criteria vary considerably from one branch of activity to another.
Once your company has convinced the managing underwriters for the offering and wants to begin the IPO process in earnest, an organizational meeting with management, the underwriters, counsel and possibly the auditors will be scheduled. The purpose of this organizational meeting is to discuss the offering process and economics, the proposed offering schedule, allocation of … Read more
Marc Deschenaux is the founder and managing partner of Deschenaux & Partners LLP. Throughout an illustrious career, he has been involved in 169 IPO’s and more than 240 private offerings.
