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Taking your company public: Key timeline considerations

October 26, 2021
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The initial public offering process can extend over many months depending on initial planning needs, the complexity of disclosures, financial transactions, market acceptance, and more. Get started as early as possible and use this timeline as a guide on your road to IPO.

For a complete timetable, starting with Day 1 activities through launch and beyond, check out 'A guide to going public'.

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