Title : 
IPOs. I. Preparation is the key
         
        
        
        
        
        
            fDate : 
5/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
         
        
        
        
            Abstract : 
The paper discusses the process of assembling the IPO (initial public offering) team. A successful public offering is a collaborative effort. It is important that the IPO team has knowledge of and experience in the industry of the issuing company or at least in a related industry. If the issuer is a company based outside the US, the team should also know the customs and business practices of the issuer´s home country. The paper presents a case study of a software company
         
        
            Keywords : 
DP industry; legislation; software houses; IPO team; business practices; case study; collaborative effort; computer law; customs; industry; initial public offering; investment community; issuing company; software company; underwriting; Assembly; Companies; Helium; Information security; Internet; Investments; Law; Legal factors; Personnel; Pricing;