Under the Trump administration, the SEC is contemplating changes to enhance public market access under the JOBS Act, such as reducing disclosure requirements and extending benefits for emerging growth companies. These adjustments aim to broaden capital-raising avenues for companies, including private equity investors nearing monetization events.
For private equity investors, company executives, deal counsel, or board members of emerging companies, conducting an IPO readiness review is crucial. Despite potential regulatory relaxations, companies must address new financial, tax, accounting, and operational requirements before considering an IPO. Proactively tackling these issues enables management teams to prioritize essential actions, regardless of short-term market fluctuations.
How A&M Can Help
A&M understands that planning for an IPO is a process that involves all functional areas within an organization and carries significant execution risk. To mitigate that risk, we bring senior level resources, with proven experience, to execute a carefully designed process to help management make decisions and move forward toward results. In a recent article, experts Michael Malloy and Jonathan Nus discuss the A&M IPO Readiness Assessment to prepare your company to operate as a public company.
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