Are You IPO Ready?
A Tool and Resources for
Tech Companies on the
Path to Going Public
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Orrick partner John Bautista
talks about what the IPO assessment tool can do for you. Financial Times calls John “one
of the most influential lawyers in the technology ecosystem of Silicon Valley.”
Being ready for an IPO means
that you’re in peak shape. So
whether you’re an early-stage
tech startup, or more mature,
we encourage founders and
leaders to use the IPO
assessment tool to check your company’s readiness to go public.
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Check your company’s readiness
narrative and financial infrastructure to team strength and corporate governance. If a public offering is
in your business plan, on LTSE or
any exchange, this tool and the resources below can help set you
on a path to success.
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We designed this first-of-a-kind solution with the Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE), drawing on our experience counseling 4,000+
high-growth companies. In just
20 minutes, the IPO assessment tool provides a stress-test on everything from your investment
IPO Resources
Our suite of IPO resources offers information on key steps in the IPO process, based on our team’s experience in successfully guiding many companies through an IPO.
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Be ready for the
possibility of an IPO
or an M&A exit.
Top Considerations
for Late-Stage Private Companies
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Learn how to describe your business for SEC disclosure.
Preparing for
an IPO
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How to manage a joint IPO and sale exit.
Dual-Track Process
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How equity compensation changes after the IPO
Equity Compensation Considerations
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Plan early to navigate rules and business considerations.
Assembling Your Public Company Board of
Directors
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Advance planning
is a must.
8 Steps to Prevent IPO Delays
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How to navigate the lengthy review by
the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance.
Tips for Successful SEC Staff Review of Your IPO
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The guidance around defensive measures
may surprise you.
Corporate Governance Practices for
New Public Companies
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The right investment
bank is critical to a successful IPO.
Selecting an Underwriter for an IPO
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Consider your insider trading policies before your IPO.
Insider Trading
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How to avoid potential consequences to a company’s value.
Getting Your IP
in Shape Before an IPO
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Any startup can learn from how Spotify, Dropbox and Uber prepared to go public.
Why You Should Run Your Business Like a Public Company
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news and resources
John Bautista
Karen Dempsey
Contacts
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Albert Vanderlaan
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