Webinar
IPO Webinar Series
Webinar
March 2023 – June 2023
Winston & Strawn's Capital Markets Practice hosted a series of webinars dedicated to the initial public offering (IPO) process. See below for a summary of each webinar and links to recordings and presentation slides.
WEBINARS
IPO 101: An Overview of the Initial Public Offering Process – March 2, 2023
Winston & Strawn Partner Mike Blankenship hosted a webinar covering the initial public offering process, including SEC requirements, and reasons for choosing an IPO over other ways for a company to go public.
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The Journey from Private to Public – March 9, 2023
Winston & Strawn and Grant Thornton discussed key factors for companies to consider when becoming public-ready as well as public listing requirements. The speakers covered the following topics - Public Company Readiness – The key steps, Timing for readiness, and PCAOB Financials – What do you need to do?
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Can We Talk? Communicating Your IPO – April 11, 2023
Winston & Strawn and TrailRunner International discussed key factors for companies to consider when managing the communication strategy for your IPO.
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Now You Are Public, What’s Next? – April 25, 2023
Winston & Strawn discussed the next steps after taking your company public. The speakers covered the following topics - forming effective Boards and committees, including new guidance from the SEC on director qualifications, necessary ongoing filings (6-Ks, 8-Ks, 10-Qs, 20-Fs, 10-Ks, etc.), developments in fiduciary duties, establishing a strong corporate governance framework with the right policies and procedures and general reporting obligations for public companies including new 10b5-1 rules for issuers and insiders.
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An IPO – The Underwriting Process – May 16, 2023
On May 16, Winston & Strawn hosted the latest installment in our webinar series, which covered IPO underwriting and marketing matters. The speakers covered the following topics: an overview of the underwriting process, the role of underwriters in an IPO, considerations when selecting underwriters, including engagement letters, underwriters’ due diligence process, and material terms of underwriting agreements.
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Your IPO and D&O Insurance: Managing Risk From Private to Public – June 7, 2023
Winston & Strawn and NFP covered managing risk-associated companies as they transition from private to public. The speakers covered the following topics - Directors & Officers Liability Insurance coverage basics, shift in personal and corporate liability as a public company, State of the Directors & Officers Liability Insurance market, Current Securities Litigation Trends, The IPO D&O underwriting process and how to best position your company and how to determine the appropriate limits.
