IPO Readiness

As a trusted advisor, Protiviti helps companies with all stages of IPO readiness.

Preparing to become a public company is time-consuming and complex.

As the market continues to change with the current events, companies contemplating an IPO would be wise to prepare for windows of opportunity. Readiness is everything for such a game-changing endeavor, and to optimise chances of success, companies must assess the long-term timeline and be primed to move when circumstances are right.

Protiviti’s IPO readiness services help companies of all sizes during every step of the process. After the IPO, we’re here to ensure your company maintains success.

Assess long-term strategy to optimise success

Private Equity

Protiviti’s team of Private Equity Consulting professionals provides valuable assistance and guidance to Private Equity firms worldwide as they seek to reinforce, rationalise and/or adapt internal investment and financial operations.

M&A Consulting

The M&A process is one of the most challenging endeavor a company can undertake. Protiviti’s M&A Consulting solution provides the guidance and expertise needed to navigate every step of the process.

ESG

Effectively manage sustainability risks and maximise opportunities.

Maintaining sound financial reporting, corporate governance

How we help

Preparing to be a public company is time-consuming and complex. Much of that complexity is due to the numerous legal and technical requirements that must be addressed prior to an IPO. But a substantial—and often overlooked—aspect of IPO Readiness involves transforming organisational functions and processes in many ways. Readiness cannot be achieved at a moment’s notice.

Once public, post-IPO companies will need to continue transform critical business functions because there is a different set of requirements and expectations for public companies.

Protiviti experts can help you focus on maintaining sound financial reporting, corporate governance and other public company obligations, such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance reporting and the adoption of new accounting standards for revenue recognition and leasing.

Protiviti provides IPO Readiness and public company transformation services for leading companies worldwide. As a trusted advisor, we assist management with all stages of an initial public offering (IPO). This includes:

The Public Company Transformation Assessment
pre-IPO activities
Forming a sustainable and ongoing compliance function that fully meets the company’s regulatory requirements
Establishing a sustainable infrastructure to support anticipated growth and the ongoing reporting and compliance requirements of a public company.
Creating and implementing Human Capital Reporting to adhere to recent SEC requirements
Implementing ESG processes and controls.

Public company transformation assessment

Protiviti's Public Company Transformation Assessment helps companies develop a roadmap and determine the appropriate infrastructure necessary to manage and mitigate risks. Our approach covers six key objectives. A structured plan will help answer key questions asked by Executive Management and the Board.

Accurate Financial Reporting & Effective Forecasting: The financial reporting requirements demand precision and skill. Protiviti IPO Readiness experts help companies understand the application of all relevant accounting principles and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Efficient Financial Close: To join the ranks of the publicly held, private organisations should be prepared for heavy regulations. Our IPO Readiness team will help management prepare for an efficient financial close process.
Appropriate Corporate Governance and SOX Compliance: More than just “check the box” exercises – Protiviti helps companies create corporate governance programs and the internal audit department that are properly structured and aligned to the overall business objectives.
Organisational Capabilities: Our IPO Readiness practice assist companies of all sizes will to develop the proper capabilities, review key functions and skills needed to facilitate anticipated sustainable and scalable growth.
Scalable IT Environment: Pre-IPO companies frequently report their IT departments are a major area of focus. We provide guidance and advice to management on IT strategies, risks, staffing and ERP systems.
Effective Registration Statement Process: One of the most daunting tasks of going public is the registration process. Companies that attempt to add an IPO project to existing functions run the risk of delays in task completion and issue resolution once "the clock has started" on registration. We ensure that the process is effectively managed by a PMO and the distraction and disruption to the business is minimised.

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Guide to Public Company Transformation - Frequently Asked Questions, Fourth Edition

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