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Sure, we’re now in a bear market – but hope springs eternal. IPOs will return – eventually – and Latham’s 148-page guide is a “must read” for anyone getting up to speed on the process. I have always loved how this guide is formatted like an actual prospectus and shares the “secret sauce.” Here’s what it covers:

– Summary (Preliminary Checklist, Pros & Cons, Timeline)
– The IPO Business (Basics, EGCs, Gun-Jumping)
– Financials
– Upsizing & Downsizing
– Specific Issues & Industries (FPIs, MLPs, REITs, Life Sciences)
– FINRA Review Process
– Beginning Life as a Public Company
– Liability Under the US Federal Securities Laws
– IPO Checklist
– NYSE & Nasdaq Listing Criteria & Governance Requirements
– Exchange Act Reporting Requirements

See our “IPOs” Practice Area for more resources – including surveys & memos that delve into specific topics.

– Liz Dunshee