1. Auflage - Februar 2010
32,90 Euro
2010. 352 Seiten, Softcover
ISBN-10: 0-470-49656-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-49656-5 - John Wiley & Sons

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A simple and effective guide to the mechanics of finance and corporate structure

Corporate structure and finance has become complicated in today's times and even more so by the current market turbulence. Essentials of Corporate and Capital Formation enables you to decide on the appropriate structure by which to form a business, identifies capital raising alternatives, and supplies sample documents to comply with applicable state and federal securities laws.
* Explains ways to form a business and finance it
* Reveals how to avoid securities laws pitfalls
* Practical terms and examples of the necessary mechanics of finance and corporate structure
* Helps analyze the decision to "go public" and provides pointers on operating a public company

With coverage of private equity, public markets, mezzanine debt, common stock, debt vs. equity, and much more, Essentials of Corporate and Capital Formation shows entrepreneurs and business managers how to identify the ways to structure a business entity and raise the necessary capital in the appropriate form with a minimum of disruption and assistance from outside advisors.

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Preface.

About the Web Site.

Acknowledgments.

Chapter 1: Corporate Structure.

Proprietorships.

Partnerships.

Limited Partnerships.

Limited Liability Companies.

Advantages.

Disadvantages.

Corporations.

Summary.

Chapter 2: Initial Capital Formation.

Debt.

Other Forms of Straight Debt.

Convertible Debt.

Mezzanine or Hybrid Debt.

Equity.

Common Stock.

Preferred Stock.

Convertible Preferred Stock.

Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock.

Dilution.

Summary.

Chapter 3: Finding the Capital.

Are There Really Angels in Heaven?

Venture Capital.

Private Placements.

Summary.

Chapter 4: Pitfalls.

Regulation 506 D: Areas of Opportunity and Uncertainty.

Subscription Documents.

Investor Count.

Risk Factors.

12 Month Rule and Continuous Offerings.

Offering Documents.

Form D.

Placement Agents and Finders.

The Romanian Raise.

Summary.

Chapter 5: the Public Markets - Is It Right For You?

What It Means to Become a Public Company.

Benefits and Opportunities.

Drawbacks.

The Decision to Go Public.

Advance Planning.

Summary.

Chapter 6: Entering The Public Markets Conventionally.

The Formal Process: Underwriting.

Who Gets Involved?

Underwriting the Offering.

Selecting the Underwriters.

The Beauty Contest.

Working with the Underwriters.

The Registration Process.

Due Diligence.

Filing and the SEC.

Completing the Offering.

Expenses.

Summary.

Chapter 7: Entering The Public Markets Other Ways and Operating a Public Company.

The Reverse Merger (Shell Game).

The Transaction Process.

Benefits.

The Taint.

The Pump and Dump.

Taking Care.

Making the Shares Trade.

Operating a Public Company.

Summary.

Chapter 8: Exit Strategies.

What Is an Exit Strategy?

Role of Management.

Entrepreneur versus Executive.

Determination of Goals and Direction of the Company.

The Evolution of Executive Concerns.

Development of the Strategic Plan.

Why Is Strategic Planning Important?

The Real Exit.

The Process.

The Historical Financial Statements.

Quality of Earnings.

Meeting with the Auditors.

Forecasts and Projections.

Structuring the Deal.

Allocating Purchase Price.

Financial Covenants.

Debt Repayment Schedule.

Reporting Requirements.

Management and Administration.

The Transaction (Closing).

Summary.

Chapter 9: Success in the Real World.

The Formation Process.

The Capital Raising.

Capital Sources.

Going Public.

Summary.

About the Author.

Index.