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To, Through and Beyond the IPO

EQ offers comprehensive support and unrivaled experience with a dedicated in-house IPO transition team that handles all planning, timelines, documentation and our Issuer Central® platform for managing ownership data. Our specialties include SPACs, direct listings and Reg A exemptions.

Each quarter, EQ provides in-depth information on the latest listings as well as the broader economic factors impacting the IPO market both in the U.S. and across the globe. Read the latest report here.
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1
MANAGE YOUR CAP TABLE

Capitalization tables (or cap tables) provide an analysis of a company’s percentages of ownership, equity dilution and value of equity. You need a clear picture of your company’s share ownership, so if you are still using spreadsheets, now is the time to get your cap tables in order with a platform like Astrella® by Equiniti.

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SET UP YOUR CAP TABLE
2
DECIDE TO GO PUBLIC

As a first step, companies should familiarize themselves with the process and surround themselves with experienced partners.

For help transitioning your equity plans from private to public, learn about EQ's Equity Plan Solutions.

READ 5 STEPS IN THE IPO EXPERIENCE
3
SELECT AN UNDERWRITER

Selecting an underwriter is the first and most important step in the process, as an investment bank will guide and advise a company throughout the IPO process.

READ UNDERWRITER SELECTION AND ROLE WATCH VIDEO
4
FILE DUE DILIGENCE DOCUMENTATION

Initiate the IPO with the underwriter’s filing of due diligence documents, which signals the company’s intent to go public.

READ EQ's IPO GUIDE WATCH VIDEO
5
EXECUTE THE IPO

The underwriter files an S-1 Registration, which contains the company’s financial history, strategic initiatives and IPO share price range. Once the registration is approved by the SEC, the company is free to issue publicly traded shares.

READ EXECUTING THE IPO—
GETTING TO THE CLOSING WATCH VIDEO
6
PRICE SHARES

The day prior to trading on the exchange, the company and underwriter determine the price and number of shares to be sold.

READ IPO PRICING,
STABILIZATION AND TRANSITION WATCH VIDEO
7
STABILIZE
THE ISSUE

After the issue is brought to market, the underwriter has a brief window to trade shares in order to influence and stabilize the share price.

READ IPO PRICING,
STABILIZATION AND TRANSITION WATCH VIDEO
8
TRANSITION TO THE MARKET

The transition to market is a critical time for the company to initiate investor management practices.

READ IPO PRICING,
STABILIZATION AND TRANSITION WATCH VIDEO
9
MANAGE SHAREHOLDERS

Once public, the company now faces new challenges, like managing its shareholder base, and must be prepared to understand, balance and engage this audience.

READ MONITORING AND ENGAGING
YOUR SHAREHOLDERS READ CREATING AN ACTIVIST
DEFENSE STRATEGY WATCH VIDEO
10
RUN A SUCCESSFUL FIRST
ANNUAL MEETING

Annual meetings are a tremendous opportunity to strengthen shareholder relations and build confidence.

GOVERNANCE, PROXY & OWNERSHIP SERVICES READ MAKE YOUR FIRST ANNUAL
MEETING A SUCCESS READ EQ's ANNUAL MEETING GUIDE WATCH VIDEO