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VideoPreparing to go Public
For companies considering going public, making the right critical decisions can mean the difference between ringing the opening bell and experiencing costly delays or even failing to launch. Even newly public companies can experience challenges in the early stages of their journey. Having the right resources is instrumental in your success!
At Weaver, we strive to help our clients prepare for their journey to going public. Properly preparing for external accounting scrutiny is a process that can take a year or even two or three years, which is why preparing early is a must.
Planning for the Journey Ahead Virtual Event Series
Join Weaver for an informative event series, Planning for the Journey Ahead, in which we focus on the key elements of taking high-growth companies public. Each week, our presenters and guest speakers will walk through the strategic considerations and steps required for going public while identifying opportunities and pitfalls to consider at every stage.
Whether a company is preparing to go public, or a newly-public company, it is imperative to have the right operational foundations in place. Join us for these informative discussions among professionals and industry leaders who can help you understand what to expect and walk you through the process to building a publicly fit infrastructure. Download the series key points.
Download the series key pointsSession 1: Entering the Market: Strategic Considerations for Going Public
Session 2: From Idea to IPO
During this on-demand session, we look deeper at the various workstreams, teams and other project management considerations that will be critical in your journey. You’ll gain a better understanding of the role each party plays and how they must align to successfully navigate the regulatory and other challenges that lie ahead. This includes drafting the registration statement and its key components, while considering the business entity and plans for its future as well as the financial information needed and related audit requirements.
Session 3: From Planning to Public: Execute Your Strategy
Now that you have established your plan, it’s time to put it into action. While every company’s journey is different, in this session we will discuss some of the typical steps in the process of going public. For many companies, these steps will include corporate reorganization to align your organization and tax structure with the needs of a public company. We’ll discuss establishing your corporate governance functions, finance and accounting, as well as operational infrastructure which will be critical for your company during the transaction and beyond. Finally, we’ll explore considerations in navigating the roadshow, marketing, and closing processes associated with an IPO.
Session 4: Start with a Solid Foundation
In the first three sessions, we have covered the path to becoming a public company. All of the best-laid plans up to this point could be for not if you aren’t prepared to operate as a public company. We’ll delve into the information technology and internal control infrastructure needed to comply with today’s accounting and regulatory requirements, as well as reporting considerations, including accounting for income taxes. The series will then close out with a panel discussion covering insights and lessons learned by those who have already taken this journey.