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Securities,
Mergers & Acquisitions,
Corporate

Jan. 27, 2020

IPOs vs. SPACs: 2 paths to public

Initial public offerings are generally viewed as the option of choice for companies who have reached a critical juncture in their lifecycle and are ready for that next step…the public markets.

Sara L. Terheggen

Founder and Managing Director
The NBD Group, Inc.

UC Berkeley Boalt Hall

The NBD Group, Inc., a leading legal and business solutions firm. Dr. T has advised on transactions with an aggregate value of more than $110 billion, including more than 20 IPOs, and she has been recognized close to 50 times for her professional expertise and leadership.

IPOs vs. SPACs: 2 paths to public
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DR. T ON SECURITIES

Initial public offerings are generally viewed as the option of choice for companies who have reached a critical juncture in their lifecycle and are ready for that next step...the public markets. In addition to liquidity for early investors, founders, employees and management, an IPO is a symbolic event in the evolution of a company's history. It is, of course, not without its drawbacks. Cost, performance pressure, regulatory compliance and the time needed to p...

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