Are you ready to IPO? Three questions to consider

For many private companies, going public is a long-term goal that leaders want to get just right.

When considering an approach to the public market, there is so much work to do at so many levels—from equity awards and compensation plan design to tax planning, from liquidity and trading strategies to planning for “business as usual” before and after a transition.

Whether your company is three months, three years, or three decades into its strategy, the question is: Where are you in your trajectory—and are you heading in the right direction?

Let’s walk through three essential equity plan management considerations to weigh and discuss with your providers along with any move toward the public space:

1. Is your company currently positioned for private or public markets?

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