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IPO trends - Initial Public Offerring - Ernst & Young - Global

The IPO: a transformation, not a transaction

An IPO can be one of the best routes to funding growth for fast-growing companies seeking to raise capital.

But it's not a decision that can be taken lightly, and the most successful companies approach an IPO as a transformational process rather than a pure financing event or an endgame.

Getting ready for an IPO
Here are some of the questions you should think about before embarking on an IPO:
Is an IPO right for me?
How do I prepare for an IPO?
Is the market currently right for an IPO?

Analysis of global Initial Public Offering markets
Global IPO activity continues to rebound in 2011. As global investors seek to capitalize on the emerging markets growth story, they are fueling stock market rallies and new listings world-wide. Will these trends continue? Our eighth annual report analyzes key IPO trends from 2010 and what to expect in the global IPO market in 2011.

Which stock exchange is right for your business?
As the globalization of capital has accelerated, companies have more choice over where to list. To help you make that decision "IPO insights: comparing global stock exchanges" examines the strategic focus, standards and fees, processes and regulation, and more, of nine exchanges.

Essential guides for fast-growth companies
What does it take to be a fast-growth company in today’s economy? Our series of essential guides for fast growth companies provides you with information to help transform your growth company into an exceptional enterprise. These guides explore hot topics such as Private equity, Managing capital and Life after an IPO.

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Contacts

Video: Maria Pinelli
on Q3 global IPOs

Watch Maria Pinelli's interview with BBC World News.

Maria Pinelli, Global Strategic Growth Markets leader, is interviewed by CNBC about the current IPO market and the importance of planning for companies looking to go public.

IPO retreat

In more than 30 countries, our IPO Retreat program encourages entrepreneurs and business leaders to consider whether an IPO is right for them, explains the process for listing on the capital markets, provides valuable networking opportunities, and examines how a business will change post-IPO.

Global IPO activity down 57%

Global IPO market was quieter in Q3 2011 due to market volatility. Despite this, many companies are looking to go public when conditions improve. In Q3, Asia continued to dominate global IPO activity. Read more about Q3 IPO activity

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