Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are a common way for companies to raise capital and gain access to the public markets. For this assignment, you will be researching a company that recently had an IPO.
Instructions:
Research a company that has recently had an IPO. The company should be a U.S.-based company, and the IPO should have occurred within the past 3 years. (A Google search is a great place to start)
Investigate the company’s history, including information about its products and services, target market, and key competitors. (Video: How to Identify Target Market; Article: 21 Tools That Help You Find Competitors )
Investigate the IPO process, including information about the company’s offering price, the number of shares offered, and the underwriters involved in the offering.
Research the company’s post-IPO performance, including information about its stock price, trading volume, and financial performance.
Research the company’s management team and Board of Directors, including information about their qualifications and experience.
Write a report summarizing your research and providing your analysis of the company’s IPO and post-IPO performance. Be sure to include information about the company’s industry, competition, financial performance, and management team.