Spring 2020 Virtual IPO Bootcamp Series

Register now for our Spring 2020 Virtual IPO Bootcamp Series with Nasdaq, KPMG, Wilson Sonsini, Woodruff Sawyer, and Bank of the West BNP Paribas

Join fellow Founders, CEOs, CFOs, General Counsels and their teams at this exclusive 4-part webinar series designed to help private companies better understand the process behind an initial public offering. During these fiercely challenging, and unprecedented times, we’ll share fundamental lessons – how to prepare, ways to avoid pitfalls, and strategies for a successful transition to being a public company.

Outline and Dates for the Series below:

Session #1: May 13th, 2020 10:00 AM-11:30 AM PST

IPO Market Update & Analysis By: Bank of the West BNP Paribas

Staying on track for your IPO Facilitated By: Woodruff Sawyer

Despite COVID-19, we're still seeing companies preparing to go public this year. We'll talk about how to keep your direct listing or IPO on track in light of the pandemic.

We will cover:

• What you should be working on right now?
• What corporate governance moves should you make immediately?

Breakout sessions

Topic #1 SEC hot button topics and questions. Are you prepared?

Topic #2 Getting ready for public company scrutiny: Insurance risk management in D&O and Cyber

Session #2: May 20th, 2020 10:00 AM-11:00 AM PST

From Roadshow to Bell Facilitated By: Nasdaq

We will cover:

• What characteristics will a company require to IPO following the pandemic? Will profitability be a requirement?
• What are the advantages/disadvantages to virtual roadshows?
• How should pre-IPO companies treat this period with respect to investor engagement?
• Are direct listings still a consideration for tech companies?

Session #3: May 27th, 2020 10:00 AM-11:00 AM PST

Achieving Success as a New Public Company Facilitated By: KPMG

We will cover:

• Keeping a clean balance sheet during a delay in a public offering
• Closing the books in a virtual world
• Learning from process issues identified by the challenges created by COVID-19
• Being productive during a delay - enhance skills and process required for public companies

Session #4: June 3rd, 2020 10:00 AM-11:00 AM PST

IPO Process—Trends, Recent Developments and First Hand Experiences Facilitated By: Wilson Sonsini

We will cover:

• IPO timing considerations in a volatile market
• Engaging with investors virtually
• Best practices for managing an IPO deal team

Space is limited; please RSVP to ensure your spot.

MCLE Credits:

Session 1:

This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.5 hours, which will apply to general credit. No hours will apply to legal ethics, competence issues, or to recognition and elimination of bias credit.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.

This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.5 credit hours, which can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. The content of this course is appropriate for both newly-admitted and experienced attorneys.

Credit is pending in TX, DE, VA and WA.

Sessions 2,3, and 4:

This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.0 hour, which will apply to general credit. No hours will apply to legal ethics, competence issues, or to recognition and elimination of bias credit.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.

This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour, which can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. The content of this course is appropriate for both newly-admitted and experienced attorneys.

Credit is pending in TX, DE, VA and WA.

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