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Things To Do Before Your IPO

by Dwayne Smith Dwayne Smith

Is your company planning to become a publicly listed company? The time leading up to your IPO is important. If you want to hit the ground running, you should ensure that your company is adequately prepared. Investor relations is one of the most important things to a public company. It’s important to set a good foundation when you’re just getting into the market. The following are some items you should include in your pre-IPO checklist.

Hire investor relations services:- If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to invest in investor relations services. Investor relations consulting firms help to do much of the leg work in investor relations so that your company can focus on the primary tasks of running and growing your business. They will also help to keep the lines of communication open with your investors once you have completed the transition to being a public company. 

Develop an investor relations website:- Some companies make the mistake of waiting until they are publicly listed to set up an IR website. For the best results, ensure that your IR website is set up and ready to go live when you have your IPO pricing. The website should include information such as stock data, SEC filings, the latest industry news, management, and board biographies as well as a section for Frequently Asked Questions. This website should provide investors with as much information as they need to make a decision about investing in your company. 


Determine your disclosure policy:- This is a guideline on how information from the company will be communicated to stakeholders. This should be a written document. It should outline who the company spokespeople are as well as how queries to the company should be handled. A disclosure policy is important for keeping the message from the company consistent. 

Coach executives in a presentation:- Not all executives have strong presentation skills. These skills are vital when making presentations to investors. Take the time to ensure that executives have the right skills to make compelling presentations by providing presentation coaching. 

Conclusion:- It is important to have a long term investor relations plan. This will be key to the success not only of the IPO but also of the company in the long term. Successful investor relations program is essential if you want to build shareholder value for your company over the long term and ensure that your company has their support. 


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