Direct Listing

A direct listing is the process by which a company lists shares held by its existing stockholders for sale on a public exchange.

The Direct Listing Craze Blog Post

Since 2019, we have witnessed the rise of the Direct Listing. Though they are not exactly new structures, following the heavily-publicized Direct Listings of tech giants Spotify and Slack, they…

IPO

An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the first listing of a security on a public exchange.

Utility Patents and Utility Patent Applications Blog Post

If you’re not familiar with patents, read this post first: What You Need to Know About Patents When people discuss patents in the US, they are typically referring to utility…

Getting Ready for Your UK IPO Blog Post

Once you have decided to seek a listing of your company’s shares by way of an initial public offering (“IPO”), perhaps to raise additional capital for growth or to reduce…

25 Considerations in Preparing for an IPO Blog Post

1. Advisors Choose experienced advisors early, including attorneys and auditors. Advisors who work with the SEC and investment bankers regularly will expedite the process and help avoid glitches and delays…