Wednesday, April 22, 2015
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Please join representatives from Perkins Coie, Nasdaq and Deloitte for an exclusive breakfast briefing event focused on what private company CEOs, CFOs, GCs and investors need to know to about current trends in IPOs and preparing for a successful IPO. Our distinguished panel of IPO thought leaders will address the state of the IPO market and recent IPO trends to help you evaluate your readiness to go public, steps to prepare on the legal and accounting fronts, and current business, legal and accounting trends impacting IPOs. Attendees who are considering exploring the public markets will gain valuable insight into lessons learned and other topics of concern to pre-IPO company executives. 

Topics We Will Cover

• The financial performance metrics of companies that successfully go public, aftermarket performance data and implications for IPOs in 2015
• Understanding trends in and implications of IPO allocations and secondary market liquidity
• Considerations for evaluation whether to go public or pursue an M&A exit
• Current practices in the use of the JOBS Act provisions and corporate governance considerations for the IPO and life as a public company
• Top 10 legal and accounting steps to take now to be ready to take advantage of an open IPO market window
• Current SEC accounting “hot buttons” to consider as you prepare for your IPO