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Comparing
three Ways to Go Public
Traditional
Underwriting
| Time: |
6 to 12
months |
| Cost: |
$350,000
to $1,000,000. (The company will be out of pocket at least 50%
of this amount prior to completion. |
| Capital: |
Typically
raises more capital than other types of transactions. |
| Problems: |
Underwriting
may be delayed or canceled. Issue Price may be changed by
market conditions or underwriter. |
Reverse
Merger or Buy an Existing "Public Shell"
| Time: |
2 weeks
to 60 days |
| Cost: |
$300,000
to $800,000 |
| Capital: |
Does not
raise money but stock is now valued and tradable |
| Problems: |
Potential
"skeletons" in acquired shell.
Control shareholders of operating company may receive restricted
shares. |
| Advantages: |
Typically,
reverse merger or public shell merger is the quickest way to get
public. Non-control investors may receive registered or trading
shares. |
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Click
HERE for more information on
Reverse Mergers |
Merge
with a "Custom Designed" Public Company
| Time: |
4 to 8
months |
|
Cost: |
$150,000
to $300,000 |
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Capital: |
May
raise money and stock is now valued and tradable |
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Problems: |
None |
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Advantages: |
Public
company can be "Custom Designed" to the operating
companies specifications. Shareholders of operating company
receive registered shares. New corporation so no
"SKELETONS" in the company. Financial expertise
during the transaction. Market support after the
transaction. Automatic shareholder base friendly to the
"Small Cap" market. |
16807
Southern Oaks Dr.
Houston, Texas 77068
Phone: 281-440-7530
email: info@gopublic.com |
