IPO Readiness and Shareholder Activism
FTI Consulting’s professionals fully understand the significance of a decision to go public via an initial public offering (IPO) and the detailed preparation and steps required to successfully execute one. The myriad issues and problems that must be addressed to achieve a successful offering require the involvement of an experienced advisor.
How We Help
Our team provides critical support to CFOs to investigate issues and develop detailed operational work plans to take a company public or provide assistance in the midst of transformation, such as dealing with investigators, regulators, disgruntled shareholders and other stakeholders.
FTI Consulting has been the advisor of choice in multiple IPO readiness projects in the hospitality space, successfully preparing our clients for the journey from preliminary planning through effective date.
Our Services Include:
- Verification that IPO is the right step in a company's development
- Identification of strategic alternatives, if required (e.g., joint venture, strategic investors, sale or merger opportunities)
- IPO readiness assessment, including valuation services, review of company financials, evaluation of business and financial processes and infrastructure, evaluation of corporate structure and governance capabilities, executive compensation planning/staffing adequacy and internal controls assessment with respect to Sarbanes-Oxley
- Project management office, including communications
- Preparation of SEC filings
- Registration process assistance
- Financial outsourcing and interim management
- Positioning for success after effective date
- Valuations and fairness opinions
