Insights & Updates

Drafting a Registration Statement (Form S-1 or S-1) sometimes is deemed a low-priority task or is viewed as a “check the box” exercise. However, much time and effort by many departments are required to successfully complete and file an S-1 that ultimately is approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Without the SEC’s approval, no amount of planning will bring a company public. Pitfalls exist throughout the entire process.

Reinventing project management practices to drive companies toward a successful initial public offering. The high-risk, high-reward nature of becoming a public company in today’s environment requires careful planning, expertise and proactive oversight. A Project Management Office (PMO) team experienced in event readiness planning and with corporate finance and capital markets expertise can act as a trusted advisor to executives throughout the preparation process, driving execution toward establishing a solid foundation for a company to operate post-IPO.

Companies looking to access the public markets often view communications through the narrow prism of the listing day itself. In reality, possible investors, key media and other stakeholders start to pay attention to a possible listing well before the stock begins trading. A seasoned management team learns to leverage thought leadership, product innovation and business wins during the company’s private life to raise awareness among key stakeholders well in advance of an eventual IPO.