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Article: How to gain the benefits of IPO without going public.(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- San Diego Business Journal
- Article date:
- June 10, 2002
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Owners of private companies often look at CEOs of public companies with a jealous eye. They believe crossing the threshold via an initial public offering (IPO) is akin to passing through the Pearly Gates. It could be more like opening Pandora's box.
We believe business owners should be very clear about their goals and motivations before going down the IPO path. There are alternative ways to accomplish the objectives of most IPOs.
Why IPO?
Make no mistake; an IPO is a grueling and expensive undertaking with no guarantee of resulting success. Companies go public for reasons including:
* To obtain funding;
* For the owner(s) to ...