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Insuring Directors And Officers Through M&A And IPO Events

YoungUpstarts

The greatest liability for D&Os during an IPO comes from the prospectus document that discloses the company’s risks and financials to the public. Traditional D&O coverage will include prospectus liability although a stand-alone prospectus liability policy can be purchased as well.

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Thinking of exiting your business? Explore every option

The Next Web

Initially, a trade sale to a private equity firm or a trade buyer seemed a good choice for shareholders, and the one with the least unknown factors. Prepare a detailed prospectus. Now, in hindsight, we can say the choice to list was best for the company, the shareholders and our staff.