Despite a rise in IPO activity, commentators continue to question whether the trend toward companies deferring initial public offerings and remaining private longer will be a new norm. During this session, the presenters will discuss:
- Whether cross-over (or late stage) private rounds still remain an important milestone on the road to the IPO
- U.S. IPO activity (sectors, VC- and PE-backed companies, foreign private issuer activity, syndicate structures)
- Disclosure and governance trends among IPO issuers
- Direct listings
- Possible JOBS Act 3.0 changes
- Multiple share classes
- Other developments