The IPO Process
An overview of the initial public offering process, including a discussion on due diligence, preparing and filing the registration statement, the SEC review and comment process, pricing and closing.
Category
Types of Offerings
Courses
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16 min
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5 min
Greenshoe Options (Overallotments)
A summary of what a greenshoe option (or overallotment) is and how it works, including an overview of the process and the documentation involved when the option is exercised.
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13 min
Registered and Unregistered Offerings
An introduction to public offerings and private placements. Includes explanations of the most common types of private and public deals, such as IPOs, follow-on offerings, secondary offerings, Reg D offerings, Rule 144 and 144A offerings.
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5 min
Follow-On Offerings
The primary differences between follow-on offerings and IPOs. Covers deal process, timing and documentation.
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9 min
Shelf Takedowns
An overview of shelf takedowns and the applicable rules. Includes a discussion on shelf registration statements and how the shelf takedown process differs from other offerings in terms of timing, process and documentation.
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11 min
Debt vs. Equity Offerings
Debt and equity offerings are a lot alike, but there are important differences to be aware of. This course explains how debt deals differ from equity deals and focuses on the applicable rules and regulations, documentation, terminology, diligence and closings.