6-Hour Program

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Overview

Why you should attend

Led by several social media companies, the IPO markets have begun to be receptive to initial offerings in a variety of sectors.  Given the uptick in activity, the content of this program seems very timely.  In almost any market, however, understanding the IPO process is an essential skill for both legal and business advisors.

An experienced faculty, including attorneys, an underwriter, and a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, will analyze the nuts and bolts of an initial public offering in the context of the current market.  The process will be discussed from the standpoint of the issuer (both domestic and foreign), the underwriters, their respective counsel and the SEC.

What you will learn

  • How to get started and on what to focus during the planning stage
  • Drafting the registration statement
  • Drafting and negotiating the underwriting agreement
  • Due diligence responsibilities and liabilities of the participants
  • Negotiating the comfort letter and special accounting considerations
  • Dos and don’ts during the IPO “quiet period”
  • The SEC’s role in the IPO process
  • Special considerations for foreign private issuers
  • Corporate governance best practices and how practices differ for controlled companies
  • Unique issues for particular kinds of offerings

Who should attend

The program is designed for both in-house and outside counsel, as well as executives interested in gaining an in-depth view of the process of preparing an initial public offering.

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