{"product_id":"regulation-a-and-other-alternatives-to-a-traditional-ipo-isbn-9781119416159","title":"Regulation A+ and Other Alternatives to a Traditional IPO","description":"\u003cb\u003eUnderstand Regulation A+ and other alternative funding methods\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRegulation A+ and Other Alternatives to a Traditional IPO\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the details of the new SEC rules under the JOBS Act of 2012 to examine the benefits and pitfalls for entrepreneurs and investors. Written by the 'Godfather of Reg A+,' this book breaks down the complex details of Regulation A+ and other alternative funding methods to help small businesses determine how best to go public and raise capital. A traditional IPO comes with barriers that can be insurmountable for a small company seeking to enter the public markets; thus far, reverse mergers have provided a challenging 'back door' to the market, but Regulation A+ re-opens the front door to allow small cap companies to raise capital while keeping offering and compliance costs manageable in a way not possible with a traditional IPO. More complex than simple crowdfunding, yet just as accessible by all investors, Regulation A+ is a step up for entrepreneurs at any stage wanting to go public where Wall Street meets Main Street. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraightforward explanations, smart strategy, and illustrative examples make this book an invaluable guide for those seeking to truly understand the nuances of Regulation A+ in order to work more effectively within its bounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how Regulation A+ differs from a traditional IPO and the early experience with this exciting new approach\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine the JOBS Act and the SEC's rules under Title IV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the past, present, and future of reverse mergers, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and self-filings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover new alternatives including new rules under Rule 504 and Regulation S\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new rules provide a faster, more streamlined, more cost-effective route to up to $50 million in capital, and offer companies more flexibility than ever. Every entrepreneur needs to know all available funding options, and \u003ci\u003eRegulation A+ and Other Alternatives to a Traditional IPO\u003c\/i\u003e provides essential guidance from \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e expert in the field. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Why Go Public?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages of Being Public\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisadvantages of Being Public\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing the Pros and Cons\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2:  Pre-2012: The History of Regulation A \u0026amp; the Death of Small Company IPOs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulation A – Not Too Popular Before 2012\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReg A Through the Years\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Small Companies Struggled to Go Public before the JOBS Act\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReg A vs. Private Offering Under Regulation D\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd so……\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: The Jobs Act and Its Genesis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Old” Regulation A\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeldman First Proposes “Reg A+” at SEC Conference\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopment and Enactment of the JOBS Act\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Key Elements of the JOBS Act\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReg A+ Title IV Language\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd so...\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: The SEC’s Rules Under Title IV Regulation A+; Court Challenge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSEC’s Reg A+ Rule Proposal\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComment Process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal Reg A+ Rules\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMassachusetts and Montana’s Failed Lawsuit Against the SEC\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd so……\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Offering Statement and Light Reporting Preparation; Testing the Waters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering Statement Preparation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLight Reporting Preparation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the Waters\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd so……\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 – Early Experience With Regulation A+ – Wall Street Partners With Main Street\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Is Utilizing Reg A+?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttractive Industries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd so……\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 – Potential Changes To Regulation A \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOTC Markets Petition\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlue Sky Issues\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the Waters Issues\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Issues\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd so……\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 – Basics of Reverse Mergers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of Reverse Mergers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIPOs vs. Reverse Mergers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Little History, Rule 419 and Subsequent Rulemakings\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Due Diligence in Reverse Mergers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd so……\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 – Troubled Industry: China, Seasoning Rules, Bogus Shells\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe China Bubble Pops\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe SEC Responds With Draconian Seasoning Rules\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBogus Shells and Prosecutions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd so……\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 – the Future of Reverse Mergers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReverse Merger then OTC Trading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBypass Seasoning with $40MM Public Offering\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMerger with an Operating Public Company\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Real Risks of Using Bogus Shells\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Future Supply and Cost of Shells\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd so……\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to SPACs: The GKN Experience\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe First SPAC Resurgence—Bubble and Bust\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSPACs’ Recent Return\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is the Future of SPACs?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd so…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Self-Filings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do Shares of Stock Become Tradable?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Filing Through Form S-1 Resale Registration\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanics of Form S-1 Self-Filing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Filing Through Form 10 Registration\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd so…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Other IPO Alternatives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntrastate Exemption\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRule 504\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulation S\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd so…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: The Experts Speak – A Look Ahead\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent Political and Economic Environment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent Developments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd so…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAVID N. FELDMAN\u003c\/b\u003e is a prominent corporate and securities attorney, entrepreneur and partner in the global law firm Duane Morris LLP. He is often referred to as the \"Godfather\" of Regulation A+ having coined the term in 2010. Feldman is a strong advocate and practitioner of this exciting and emerging streamlined process of completing a smaller public offering. Feldman is a thought leader and frequent public speaker on all things small business and the small cap markets. Feldman's blog, visited by thousands each month, can be found at www.davidfeldmanblog.com.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom David Feldman (the \"Godfather\" of Regulation A+) comes the authoritative resource for investors and entrepreneurs who want a clear understanding of the new SEC rules under the JOBS Act of 2012. \u003ci\u003eRegulation A+ and Other Alternatives to a Traditional IPO\u003c\/i\u003e offers an in-depth examination of the complex JOBS Act, citing both the benefits and challenges. Following the guidelines outlined in this essential guide, small businesses can determine how best to go public and raise much-needed capital. While Feldman spotlights Reg A+ as the leading alternative to a traditional IPO, he also offers an update on and introduction to reverse mergers, self-filings and other IPO alternatives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore Regulation A+ was enacted, small cap companies with a desire to enter the public marketplace had been shut out of the traditional IPO process. Regulation A+ offers these businesses an opportunity to go public by raising capital while keeping offering and compliance costs at a manageable rate. Throughout the book, the author presents a concise and reliable introduction to the new Reg A+ rules that offer a more flexible, streamlined, and cost-effective approach for accessing up to $50 million in capital. Using \u003ci\u003eRegulation A+ and Other Alternatives to a Traditional IPO\u003c\/i\u003e as a roadmap can help investors join others who have found success using this attractive method to raise money and take their companies to the next level. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in Feldman's engaging style and filled with logical, plain English explanations, a smart strategy, and illustrative examples, \u003ci\u003eRegulation A+ and Other Alternatives to a Traditional IPO\u003c\/i\u003e is the go-to reference for anyone who wants to master the nuances of Regulation A+'s dynamic new approach and explore other available funding options.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for\u003cbr\u003e Regulation A+ and Other Alternatives to a Traditional IPO \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I applaud David's book and the comprehensive overview he's provided surrounding alternative methods to the traditional IPO, such as Regulation A+, Reg. D and Reverse Mergers. OTC Markets Group strongly supports online capital raising, as we make it less painful for smaller companies to be public. Our vision is for transparent and technology-enabled public markets to be a competitive source of growth capital for successful and sustainable companies. This publication provides thoughtful context, relevance and insight to these newer capital raising tools.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—R. CROMWELL COULSON,\u003c\/b\u003e President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of OTC   Markets Group, Inc.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A must-read guide for every CEO, CFO, and Board member of a company evaluating the options for raising growth capital in the public markets.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—PAUL R. GUDONIS,\u003c\/b\u003e CEO, Myomo, Inc., the first company to complete a Regulation A+ IPO onto  a national securities exchange  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"David provides helpful historical context to explain the recent historic changes to securities laws and explains a complicated subject with ease. He also provides a fresh, thoughtful perspective on the state of Regulation A+ and other traditional IPO alternatives along with insights into what the future might hold. This book is a must-read for any securities attorney, investment bank, platform or entrepreneur who is considering utilizing Regulation A+.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—RYAN M. FEIT,\u003c\/b\u003e CEO and Co-Founder, SeedInvest  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In all the writing about Regulation A, what we lack is context. Why did we need the revisions to this ancient regulation? What did 'Regulation A+' replace? What are the alternatives? This is the book that answers those questions and explains Regulation A's place in our ever-more-complex regulatory regime, written by someone with deep understanding of that context.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—SARA HANKS,\u003c\/b\u003e CEO\/Founder, CrowdCheck, Inc. and Co-Chair of the Securities and Exchange  Commission's Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989931016421,"sku":"NP9781119416159","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119416159.jpg?v=1761785951","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/regulation-a-and-other-alternatives-to-a-traditional-ipo-isbn-9781119416159","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}