Completing a Small Business IPO

Attorney Walter explains how to represent companies or investment bankers in an initial public offering (IPO). He considers aspects of readiness to become a public company, finding the best lead investment banker, preparing business plans, valuation, due diligence, business and regulatory issues, registration statements, disclosure, and dealing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, National Association of Securities Dealers, American Stock Exchange, and Nasdaq. Also discussed are microcap offerings, the roadshow, the pricing conference and closing, and governance and disclosure obligations. Two-thirds of the book is taken over by the appendices, which contain internet resources and sample forms, letters, and plans. The format of the volume is a three-ring binder. There is no bibliography. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)