Will my company be worth more as a public company?

Most likely. Normally the market value of a public company is substantially higher than that of a private company with the same structure and within the same industry. There are several reasons for this including liquidity of the stock of the public company, controlled and transparent governance practices resulting in overall lower risks associated with the investment, better capital structure, easier access to capital, and greater media exposure.

Why would a private company want to go public?

· To access capital
· To acquire or merge with other companies
· To gain additional media attention to the company and its products
· To enhance corporate image
· To reward existing shareholders with liquidity of the stock and attract new ones
· To optimize capital structure and reduce cost of capital
· To attract and retain talent via employee stock option benefits and compensation
· To unleash and mobilize capital and create wealth for the founders and original investors

Why would owners of a private company want to take it public?

· To access capital to finance growth and realize their ambitions
· To grow business via mergers and acquisitions
· To optimize capital structure and reduce cost of capital
· To create wealth
· To borrow money using stock as collateral
· To mobilize capital via increasing liquidity and value of the stock they own
· To enjoy prestige and respect associated with their status

Are there minimum requirements to go public?

There is no minimum level of sales, profits or assets that your company needs to become publicly traded on the NASDAQ Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board or Pink Sheets. To be listed on the larger exchanges, the company will need to meet listing requirements for the exchange of choice.

While we can help you to go public regardless of the stage your business is at, the shares of your company will appreciate only if your business is a successful and profitable business in a long run.