due_diligence：Preparing your Company to be Acquired or for an Initial Public Offering.pptVIP

Preparing your Company to be Acquired or for an Initial Public Offering William F. Swiggart, Esq., Presenter What is a Sale or IPO? An Initial Public Offering is the Sale of ~20% of company stock to the public. Underwriter scrutinizes the company as a single buyer would. A Sale is the Transfer of all or most company stock or assets to a single buyer or buyer group. Payment: Stock of Acquiror or cash, or both. Why Sell? Reward Investors Succession Planning Fulfill an Exit Strategy Raise Growth Capital Prerequisites to a Sale Good technology, effective employees, wide market acceptance, healthy