Deloitte Publishes "Strategies for going public: The changing landscape for IPOs;" Updated Report Gives Step-By-Step Guidance on Going Public in Today's Challenging Environment

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Nov 13, 2012, 11:34 ET

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

What:	Deloitte's 4th Edition: "Strategies for going public: The changing landscape for IPOs"

Who:	Tom Omberg, partner, financial accounting, valuation & securitization services, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Tom McGee, national managing partner, Deloitte Growth Enterprise Services, Deloitte LLP; Sandy Pfeffer, director, financial accounting, valuation & securitization services, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Steve Alogna, director, Center for Corporate Governance, Deloitte LLP

When:	Available immediately

Where:	www.deloitte.com/us/strategiesforgoingpublic

Details:	The market for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) has never been more complex or challenging. The legacy of the financial crisis, and the economic volatility that continues to impact the markets, have made investors even more diligent in their scrutiny of IPOs. Moreover, new legislation introduced since the crisis has only added to the complexity of these transactions. In particular, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) and the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) have added many new requirements and considerations to the IPO process. Finally, timing is critical and essential, and being able to take advantage of windows of opportunity is key to a successful IPO.

	The fourth edition of "Strategies for going public: The changing landscape for IPOs," published by Deloitte in collaboration with American Stock Transfer & Trust Company and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates, aims to help organizations effectively prepare for an IPO. It provides a straightforward explanation of the process, highlights the common technical terms and language encountered during an IPO, and outlines the new regulatory requirements that organizations will need to take into account as they seek to "go public."

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