Communicating with Investors in the Context of an IPO and After Becoming a Public Company

Preparing for an initial public offering requires a carefully coordinated approach to external communications. From the pre-IPO planning phase through operation as a reporting company, how and when a company communicates with existing and potential investors can have significant regulatory, litigation, and reputational implications.

Join our panel for a practical discussion on best practices and emerging issues in investor communications before, during, and after an IPO. Our speakers will draw on recent market activity and enforcement trends to highlight key risks, expectations, and strategies for companies navigating the public markets for the first time.

Topics will include:

• Regulatory considerations affecting communications with investors, analysts, and the media before and after going public
• Developing an effective communications strategy in advance of an IPO, including coordination across legal, finance, and investor relations teams
• Navigating potential SEC enforcement and litigation risks during the IPO process and following the transition to public-company reporting, including for founder-led companies
• Common pitfalls and lessons learned from external communications relating to recent IPOs
• Best practices for investor relations and ongoing communications following the transition to public-company reporting, including SEC disclosure expectations and evolving scrutiny of public statements

CLE Credit: CLE credit in CA, IL, LA, NY*, OH, PA, TX, VA, and WA is currently pending approval. Credit in CT, FL, and NJ is pending approval (via reciprocity). CLE credit is not available for the viewing of recorded sessions.

*This program qualifies for Newly Admitted Attorneys.

Those seeking CLE credit in any other state may be provided with a General Certificate of Attendance and may apply independently.