Reincorporation Considerations for Late-Stage Private and Pre-IPO Companies
Introduction Companies thinking about, preparing for or going through the initial public offering (IPO) process have many things to do and many decisions to make (to put it mildly!). A relatively recent addition to this list of considerations for Delaware-incorporated companies is whether to reincorporate in a different state, with […]
Navigating Pre-IPO Purgatory: Insights and Strategies
In periods of market volatility and shifting investor sentiment, the path to an initial public offering (IPO) often becomes less predictable – and at times, significantly longer. As a result, executive teams must rethink how they retain talent, manage evolving equity structures and prepare for public life without a clear […]
Cooley Market Talks – Navigating Market Dynamics: Current Considerations for Healthcare and Life Sciences Companies
Previously Recorded – Virtual Event Against the backdrop of an ever-changing capital markets landscape, Cooley’s Market Talks virtual series cuts through the noise and drills down on what you need to know about the current market. During this installment of Market Talks, our panel of thought leaders focused on healthcare […]
Non-GAAP Financial Metrics and Disclosures: Regulation G and Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K
Non-GAAP financial measures are financial metrics that are not based on standard accounting principles but are presented by a company to provide additional insight into its performance. These measures often exclude certain items or adjust the reported numbers to better reflect the company’s underlying business performance.
Final Changes: The Upsizing or Downsizing Handbook
Pricing day is a huge milestone in the initial public offering (IPO) journey. It is the culmination of months of preparation and drafting and being out on the road talking to investors. Before you hit the road, you’ll have filed a registration statement that includes a prospectus with a preliminary […]
Cooley Market Talks – Client Spotlight Tempus AI
Previously Recorded – Virtual Event Against the backdrop of an ever-changing capital markets landscape, Cooley’s Market Talks virtual series cuts through the noise and drills down on what you need to know about the current market.
Considerations for Implementing a Multi-Class Share Structure
Dual-class share structures involve two or more classes of authorized common stock, with one class having the traditional one vote (or, in the rare case of Snap, no votes) per share, and the other class having multiple votes per share. High-vote shares are usually allocated to certain pre-IPO stockholders – […]
Early Lock-Up Releases: Overview and Trends
Lock-up agreements prohibit company insiders (founders, directors, executive officers and major stockholders) and other pre-IPO stockholders from selling their shares for a period of time after an offering. Lock-ups are required in initial public offerings (IPOs), as well as most follow-on offerings, to foster a predictable and stable post-offering market. […]
2025 Financial Staleness Calendar and Filing Guide
As we approach the final months of 2024, many companies are looking toward 2025 for initial public offerings and other public financing transactions. Among the most commonly asked questions during capital markets transactions – and one that is crucial in determining deal timelines – is this: “Which financial statements are […]
Cooley Market Talks – Navigating the Healthcare and Life Sciences Market: Dual-Track Process and Exit Considerations
Previously Recorded – Virtual Event Against the backdrop of an ever-changing capital markets landscape, Cooley’s Market Talks virtual series cuts through the noise and drills down on what you need to know about the current market. During this installment of Market Talks session, our panel of thought leaders – spotlighting […]