WilmerHale is pleased to announce the release of our 2013 IPO Report, 2013 Venture Capital Report, and 2013 M&A Report.
These publications offer insights into current market conditions and feature other information of interest to venture-backed companies, public companies, executives, venture capitalists, investment bankers and accountants. Links to each report are included below.
The 2013 IPO Report offers a detailed analysis of, and outlook for, the IPO market. The report features regional breakdowns, a Q&A with former SEC Corporate Finance Director Meredith Cross, and a discussion of the use of social media for investor communications under Regulation FD. The report also provides a review of the elements of relief being chosen by emerging growth companies under the JOBS Act; offers practical insight on "test-the-waters" communications and scheduling the first annual meeting of stockholders; summarizes IPO disclosure requirements applicable to directors, officers, 5% stockholders and selling stockholders; discusses Form 10 IPOs as an alternative route to going public; and presents useful IPO market metrics that are ordinarily unavailable elsewhere.
The 2013 Venture Capital Report offers an in-depth analysis of, and outlook for, the US and European venture capital markets. The report features industry and regional breakdowns, an analysis of trends in venture capital financing and VC-backed company M&A deal terms, a look at the federal tax advantages of investments in "qualified small business stock," and a discussion of JOBS Act benefits for startups that never plan to go public.
The 2013 M&A Report contains a detailed review of, and outlook for, the global M&A market. Other highlights include a discussion of the challenges and benefits of selling a company in a "dual-track" IPO, a comparison of public and private acquisitions, an analysis of issues and opportunities in California M&A deals, and a review of takeover defenses adopted by public companies. The report also presents the facts of life in M&A deal litigation, and surveys key terms in sales of VC backed companies.
We hope you find these reports helpful and informative.
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