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Public Equities
WMS offers superior service to companies considering initial public and follow-on equity offerings by leveraging our unique industry expertise with balanced retail and institutional distribution. We focus on the Consumer Products, Life Sciences, and Technology sectors.
There are numerous strategic issues that must be examined when considering an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The following table presents the advantages and disadvantages of public equity financing
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Typical IPO Timeline
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Unbiased indicator of shareholder value and evaluation of strategic
initiatives.
• Stock can be used as currency for acquisitions.
• Exit opportunity for early investors and owners.
• Equity & options provide incentives for employees that are perfectly aligned
with shareholder's objectives.
• Increased company visibility.
• Proceeds raised in an offering fund growth and provide financial security.
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Under scrutiny of the public eye - investors and competitors.
• Full disclosure of personal and company issues.
• Emphasis on earnings.
• Unpredictability of the markets.
• Expense of being public (SEC, accounting, public relations).
• Shareholder vote required on material decisions.
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