Your Company’s IPO — Are You Ready?

It’s one of the hottest IPO markets since 2000, but do you know what your company needs to do to take advantage it? You can find out about the necessary steps and hear about what to expect right here — from legal, finance, and accounting professionals as well as a CFO who guided his company through an IPO that closed in June 2014.

On Your Mark, Get Set, IPO!, cosponsored with New England Clean Energy Council and Grant Thornton, was recorded in our Boston office on October 1, 2014. The five panelists in the video clips offer quick insights, tips, and different perspectives on how to take a company public.

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IPO Planning Process: On Your Mark, Get Set, IPO! Part 1
The IPO planning process should start well in advance of the time your company plans to go public. Mintz Levin attorney Tom Burton, Chair of the Energy Technology Practice, gives an overview of what companies need to know.

Telling Your Company’s Story: On Your Mark, Get Set, IPO! Part 2
Telling your company’s story well is critical. Mintz Levin attorney Sahir Surmeli, Co-chair of the Energy Technology Practice, explains how companies can best put themselves forward in their prospectuses as well as during the IPO process.

What Investors Are Looking for: On Your Mark, Get Set, IPO! Part 3
While planning your IPO, you may wonder what investors are looking for. Steven Berkenfeld, Managing Director of the Investment Banking Division at Barclays, gives insight into this topic.

The Big IPO Transition: On Your Mark, Get Set, IPO! Part 4
Going public is a big transition. David Lewandoski, Partner and Technology Practice Leader at Grant Thornton, explains what you can do right now to help your business smoothly transition into a public company.

Selecting Your IPO Team: On Your Mark, Get Set, IPO! Part 5
Selecting the right team to help your company go public is critical. John Fairbanks, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer at Aspen Aerogels, which recently completed its IPO, tells you what you should look for when choosing your teammates.

What You Want, Investors Want: On Your Mark, Get Set, IPO! Part 6
We’ve got a secret for you. What you want for your company, investors want too. Marc Marano, Managing Director of Investment Banking at Canaccord Genuity, explains how company and investor interests align.

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