Calfee is nationally recognized for having represented issuers and underwriters in more than 75 public offerings raising more than $5 billion over the last 10 years.  Members of the Securities practice assist clients with public and private offerings of securities, regulatory compliance and reporting, proxy solicitations, tender offers and securities litigation before the Securities and Exchange Commission, self‑regulatory organizations, and federal and state courts.  We also work with investment bankers in connection with fairness opinions, mergers and acquisitions, financings and other engagements.

Is my company an IPO candidate?

There are few things more fickle than the IPO market.  So, while the answer may be “no” this month, it may very well be “yes” next month.  Generally, most companies that make for good IPO candidates participate in rapidly growing industries or have carved out an important niche market in more mature industries.  In today’s market, there is a renewed emphasis on earnings, and while any IPO candidate will have to demonstrate significant potential for growth, it also should have established a record of sales and earnings growth.  Although there are a number of other factors, maybe the most important hallmark of an IPO candidate is a management team that has the skill, patience and discipline to face the challenges of operating a publicly held company.