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Understanding the US IPO process: a guide for private companies


When the time is right for your company to go public, understanding the initial public offering (IPO) process is critical for success. From navigating dynamic markets to leveraging continually evolving and sometimes fleeting opportunities, going public involves much more than just finding investors to back your vision. We have taken EY insights from decades of helping private companies go public and created a comprehensive guide to IPO readiness.

Access the guide to gain insights into:

  • The US IPO process
  • What makes a strong IPO candidate 
  • When to consider going public
  • What should be on a private company’s IPO readiness checklist
  • How to set up your IPO for success
  • How EY services help companies throughout the IPO process

As leaders in advising companies going public, EY teams ground every step of the IPO process in confident decision-making.



US Guide to Going Public

An IPO can be a strategic transformational event in the lifecycle of a company. Use this for an overview of the paths to going public, and key considerations to assess.
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