The IPO Institute, a globally recognized authority in financial certifications, has recently introduced the “True PreIPO™” certification. This certification aims to distinguish legitimate pre-initial public offering (IPO) transactions from regular private equity deals. This distinction is crucial due to the increase in misuse and misinterpretation of the term “PreIPO” within the financial industry. This new … Read more
I. A Strategic Masterstroke in Equity Financing In the ever-evolving sphere of financial markets, every so often, there emerges a pioneering concept that disrupts traditional thinking and revolutionizes the art of deal-making. One such avant-garde notion is that of “Controlled Failure” – a brainchild of mine. This strategy daringly veers off the beaten path of … Read more
Fundraising is a critical activity in the life cycle of a business. It not only provides the necessary capital to initiate operations but also supports expansion, acquisitions, and other strategic maneuvers. The process of fundraising, however, is far from straightforward. The duration of the fundraising process can vary dramatically depending on several factors, including the … Read more
Investing in an IPO can be a high-risk, high-reward proposition, and there are several common mistakes that investors should try to avoid. Here are a few: Not doing enough research: Before investing in an IPO, it’s important to do your due diligence and thoroughly research the company, its management team, and its financials. Don’t rely … Read more
An IPO can have both positive and negative effects on the existing shareholders of a company. On the positive side, an IPO can provide existing shareholders with a way to monetize their investments and realize a return on their initial capital. The increased liquidity of the public markets can also make it easier for existing … Read more
Technically, anyone can invest in an IPO, as long as they meet the requirements set by the underwriters and the stock exchange where the IPO is listed. However, in practice, most IPOs are available only to institutional investors and high net worth individuals, due to the high demand and limited supply of shares. The underwriters … Read more
A direct listing and an IPO are both ways for a company to become publicly traded, but they differ in several important ways. In an IPO, the company hires investment banks to underwrite the offering and help to set the price of the shares. The underwriters purchase the shares from the company at a discount … Read more
The quiet period in an IPO is a period of time during which the company and its underwriters are prohibited from making public statements or engaging in any promotional activities that could influence the stock price. The quiet period typically begins after the company files its initial registration statement with the SEC and lasts until … Read more
The lock-up period is a period of time following an IPO during which certain shareholders are prohibited from selling their shares in the company imposed in the United States by the Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933. These shareholders typically include company insiders, such as executives and early investors, who may hold a … Read more
After an IPO, a company’s stock begins trading on a public stock market or exchange, and its price can rise or fall depending on a variety of factors, including market conditions, investor sentiment, and the company’s financial performance. Typically, in the days and weeks following an IPO, the stock price may be volatile as investors … Read more
