The past year, 2021, was a banner year for IPOs. Initial public offerings hit 1,000 for the first time ever, and the fourth quarter of 2021 was the most active fourth quarter for global IPO deals since 2007.

Where to begin? Public listing changes the game in terms of compliance, governance and investor expectations in seven key areas. All are important for strengthening a
company’s position and improving the chances of a smooth public offering and a compliant, well-governed future.

Download the checklist to learn the following 7 areas are critical and learn next steps for getting ready for a public listing.

1. Board Composition
2. ESG Disclosures
3. Executive Compensation
4. Security
5. D&O Questionnaires
6. SOX Compliance
7. Entity Management