Whitley Law Group
11767 Katy Freeway, Suite 425
Houston, Texas 77079
Telephone: 281-206-0432
Fax: 866-512-7794

Public Offerings vs. Private Offerings

Raising Capital for U.S. and International Corporations

Whitley Law Group, P.C. helps U.S. and international corporations strategize on ways to raise money for growth, expansion, and profitability. 

The firm provides high-level guidance so that clients understand the risks, responsibilities, and opportunities in different methods of raising capital.

Raise Capital by Going Public

Planning for an initial public offering (“IPO”) involves multiple steps and a comprehensive, advance understanding of how to execute the responsibilities a public offer entails.

Preparation and Execution of an IPO

General and specific preparation for an IPO in the U.S. includes many steps that invoke a variety of complex securities laws and regulations.

Whitley Law Group, P.C. works closely with corporate clients who are considering going public and their advisors to raise money so that the client understands the liabilities, benefits, necessary preparations, and methods of execution for the initial offer:

  • Corporate structure
  • Influence and general requirements of company size for effectiveness
  • Reasonable and realistic size of the offering in order to attract worthwhile investment
  • Selection of underwriters and other management personnel
  • Review of accounting, charters, and corporate records
  • Review of employee stock plans
  • Scheduling, organization, and preparation of all required paperwork
    • Registration statements
    • Prospectuses
    • Financial reporting cycles
  • Resolution of contingencies, such as pending litigation or present ownership questions
  • Understanding how to disclose the offering and other aspects of the company

Raise Capital by Seeking Private Investment

Whitley Law Group, P.C. considers a sophisticated range of options for corporations that are seeking to raise capital via private offerings. Various structures for private offerings include:

  • Private equity buyouts
  • Venture or growth capital for new or mature companies
  • Establishment of venture capital funds
  • Real estate investment funds
  • Equity and debt investment funds

Call 1 281 206-0432 to explore public and private investment growth.

Areas of Practice
  • Securities offerings, registration, and regulation
  • Initial public offerings and private placement
  • Uniform securities and blue sky laws
  • International business law
  • Investment in Latin America
  • Foreign investment in the U.S.
  • Corporate finance and business transactions
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Business and commercial litigation
  • Securities litigation
  • Business torts
  • Franchise law

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