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When it comes to capitalizing 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

Partnered on

70%

Traditional IPOs valued at
≥ $100M (US-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

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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

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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
  • Finalize IPO documentation
    • Organizational and governance documents
    • Listing application
    • Underwriting agreement

Roadshow

Roadshow

2 Weeks

  • Finalize 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

Life Post IPO

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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Enthusiastically we close the door on 2022; a year filled with SPAC liquidations and withdrawals, merger terminations, and very few IPOs. Slowly we expect the IPO window to open in 2023 with high-quality growth companies bringing much needed inspiration to the capital markets."

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Expedite all regulatory reporting

Streamline your process with leading-edge software that makes IPO reporting easy and fast. Draft within Microsoft Word and Excel, distribute proofs in seconds, and track every change with complete control over your documents.

Built-in compliance capabilities, including r-tagging, hyperlinking and automated submission headers, ensure you’re ahead of SEC mandates and your own deadlines.

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Prioritize privacy and compliance

Safeguard and share your most sensitive documents with all your stakeholders. Our easy-to-use virtual data rooms include privacy scans, contract analytics and auto redaction for full transparency and SOX compliance.

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Integrating enterprise business systems like Netsuite with ActiveDisclosure enables customers to directly connect the datasets they need into a central hub of trusted data, with powerful linking, auditability and control features.

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Case Study

How we helped an innovative biotech company drive SEC filing efficiencies.

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Law Firms Double Down on Technology Investments in 2022

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Five Strategies to Protect Your Company’s Dark Data

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Calendar

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SEC Proposed Climate-Related Disclosure Rule Update

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Video Podcast

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Press Release

DFIN Named NetSuite SuiteCloud Breakthrough Partner of the Year

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Press Release

DFIN DealMaker Meter: Surge in "Dark Data" Represents Growing Danger for Corporations

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Report

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

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Preparation

Pre-Filing

Initial submission of S-1

Roadshow

Pricing/Trading

Life Post IPO

Unlock a stronger workflow with secure virtual communication channels and flexible technology. 

Access leading SEC experts 24/7/365 for guidance in the moments that matter.

Ensure accurate and audit-ready documentation with built-in compliance capabilities.

Prepare standout materials with advanced composition systems, on-demand resources and an unrivaled print platform.