IPO and SPAC Advisory

IPO and SPAC Advisory

Underwriter Selection Consultation

Road Show Preparation

Public Company Readiness

Going public touches every part of your company. We build one communications plan for every stakeholder, from preparation through listing day and into your first year as a public company, so your whole team is ready. For SPACs, we’ve advised more than 80 transactions from announcement to close.

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Services include:

IPO and SPAC Readiness Support that get your company to market

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Underwriter Selection Consultation

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Sell-Side Analyst Introductions

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S-1 Review and Drafting Support

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Road Show Presentation Design and Related Collateral

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Road Show Q&A Prep and Reg FD Training

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Market Listing Advisory

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How an IPO or SPAC engagement works

Readiness, roadshow and the first reporting cycle, in one program.

Step 1

Start with a readiness review

We assess where the company stands today: the equity story, the disclosure it will need and the team that will face the market. Then we close the gaps before a filing puts a clock on everything.

Step 2

One plan for the whole process

Underwriter selection, analyst introductions, S-1 or S-4 support, the roadshow deck and Q&A prep all run through one team, so nothing falls between advisors.

Step 3

Prepared for the road ahead

Reg FD training and roadshow rehearsals prepare your team for the offering, while ongoing support helps you navigate the reporting cycle and investor engagement once you’re public.

Gateway team in a first conversation with a client
The go-public roadmap worked out on a whiteboard
A senior advisor reviewing roadshow materials at his desk
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IPO or SPAC, one partner from the first plan to the first earnings call.

You get one senior team that knows your story, your numbers and your people, and makes sure investors understand all three before, during and after the deal.

Thinking about going public? Talk to us early. The strongest listings start with communications planning instead of adding it at the end.

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What clients ask about going public

Everything you need to know before we start.

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Do you work on de-SPACs as well as traditional IPOs?

Regardless of the path you choose to becoming a publicly traded company, Gateway has a team of experts that can help increase your visibility and amplify your narrative with investor audiences.

How early should we bring you in?

As early as possible. Gateway’s team of experts helps you prepare for an upcoming transaction, identify key messages in your company’s story, and ensure compliance across filings. The earlier you bring us in to help, the better success we see our clients have.

How do you help with underwriter selection?

We help you compare banks on what matters after the pricing: sector expertise, research coverage, distribution and how they have supported comparable issuers.

Do you introduce us to sell-side analysts?

Yes. Sell-side analyst introductions is a critical component to our process, so the people who will cover the stock know the story before the listing.

Do you advise on where to list?

Yes. Market listing advisory covers the choice of exchange and what each one means for visibility, requirements, and the investor base.

Do you stay on after the listing?

Your first year as a public company will bring new challenges and processes. Gateway is here to support all of your ongoing needs throughout your company’s public listing process and into the future.

How long have you been taking companies public?

Gateway has been supporting companies as they go public across major industries for over 25 years.

What are your pricing options?

Please contact us directly to get a better understanding of pricing options. Upon review of your business and needs, we can provide a detailed scope of work and pricing structure.

How do you prepare us for the first earnings call?

Gateway supports the script drafting, the Q&A document preparation, and rehearsals ahead of your earnings call.