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When it comes to capitalising on key moments in the IPO process, DFIN leads the way – and we have the numbers to prove it.

Over the last six years, DFIN

Filed

700+

Traditional IPOs

Leader of

≥£73M

valued traditional IPOs
(EMEA-based issuers)

Serviced

350+

SPACs

Supported

Majority of PE and VC-backed IPOs

Client success

Some of the many global clients DFIN helped accelerate through the IPO listing process.

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Technology

Finance

Healthcare

Consumer

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Preparation, planning and the right IPO software solutions are critical to success.

IPO Timeline

Preparation

Pre-Filing

Initial submission of S-1

Roadshow

Pricing/Trading

Life Post IPO

IPO Timeline

Preparation

Preparation

12 - 18 Months

  • Prepare work plan for IPO readiness
  • Assess financial statements and evaluate audit firm
  • Assess internal resources (accounting, FP&A, legal, IR)
  • Evaluate need for third-party advisers
  • Consider structural decisions (e.g., corporate, tax, compensation)

Pre-Filing

Pre-Filing

4 - 6 Months

  • Engage lead underwriters
  • Prepare S-1
    • Equity story/investment thesis
    • Historical financial statements & MD&A
    • Risk factors/legal sections
  • Financial model

Initial submission of S-1

Initial submission of S-1

3 Months

  • Confidential submission of S-1 and SEC review process (typically ~12-14 weeks)
  • Teach-in with syndicate analysis
  • Prepare roadshow presentation
  • Publicly file S-1 at least 15 days prior to launch of roadshow
  • Finalise IPO documentation
    • Organisational and governance documents
    • Listing application
    • Underwriting agreement

Roadshow

Roadshow

2 Weeks

  • Finalise preliminary prospectus with indicative price range
  • Launch roadshow (typically 7-10 trading days)

Pricing/Trading

Pricing/Trading

Trade date

  • Price IPO after market close at conclusion of roadshow
  • Begin trading next day after pricing
  • Close third trading day after pricing

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Life Post IPO

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

  • Extensive quarterly reporting required
  • SOX compliance
  • Annual reports and recent events
  • Proxy Statement, Annual Meeting
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Explore client results

HEALTHCARE

How we helped a healthcare company get and stay deal ready to go public and close a secondary offering

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TECHNOLOGY

Execute a successful IPO with management and staff working from secluded locations

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LIFE SCIENCES

How we helped a cambridge headquartered biotechnology company accelerate its IPO journey

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RETAIL

How we supported the hyper-growth strategy of China’s leading e-commerce giant

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Safeguard and share your most sensitive documents. with all your shareholders. Easy-to-use, secure software includes privacy scans, contract analytics and multi-file redaction for full transaparency and regulatory compliance.

Financial Reporting

Take the complexities out of regulatory reporting. Seamless integration, simple onboarding, Microsoft Office compatability and all the tools you need for fast, secure filings.

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Empower teams to more easily manage, share and protect folders and files in a secure, cost-effective environment. Leverage a modern, dynamic, digital repository to secure data, protect privacy and streamline projects.

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Blog

How to Think About AI When You’re Planning an IPO

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Software Shines in DFIN’s 2023 Earnings Report

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Resources

The Dual-Track Process For IPOs & Exits

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IPOs, Regulations, and Other Thoughts. Here’s looking at 2024

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Resources

IPO Market Trends & Outlook 2023

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Report

DFIN's IPO & Public Listing Report - Q3 2023 Edition

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Blog

New DFIN Paper Illuminates the Road to a Public Offering

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White paper

The Importance of IPO Readiness: An Essential Framework for Success

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Video Podcast

NYSE Floor Talk with Meaghan Miller, Vice President of Global Capital Markets at DFIN

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Blog

Listing in America. Why More European Companies May List in the U.S.

Craig Clay
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Case study

Double-Digit Increases in Sales Metrics

Craig Clay
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Video Podcast

DFIN and Force Management Command Center

Craig Clay
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Video Podcast

DFIN's Digital Transformation and how Force Management Platform Assists with Sales

Craig Clay
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White paper

Ringing the Bell at Lightning Speed: How Cloud ERP Helps Speed Up IPO Readiness

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Report

Asia Pacific Life Sciences & Healthcare Report 2023

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Video Podcast

How DFIN helped dual-listed Opthea Limited optimize their company disclosure and SEC filing processes | The Insider

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Resources

IPO Readiness Checklist: Are You Prepared To File?

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Resources

How To Take A Company Public

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Video

IPO Readiness: Preparing for the Market Return

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Report

DFIN's IPO & Public Listing Report - Q4 2022 Edition

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Preparation

Pre-Filing

Initial submission of F-1

Roadshow

Pricing/Trading

Life Post IPO