There are few bigger steps in a company’s life than going public, but it’s a process that involves many critical steps. Among other things, it requires establishing timing, assembling a management team, preparing audit financials, working with underwriters, and understanding all of the SEC registration requirements. Continental’s well-known track record of taking companies public helps ensure that the IPO process will operate smoothly, from detailed pre-offering planning to final successful execution.
As a top-value transfer agent, Continental:
• Meets the requirement of participating in The Depository Trust Company’s Fast Automated Securities Transfer (FAST), so securities can become DRS eligible
• Establishes a working database for quick and easy transfer of shares
• Keeps and maintains the listing of shareholders of record, along with their critical information
• Releases shares to the underwriter upon closure of the offering
• Records the transfer of shares and cost basis
• Serves as custodian for selling shareholders
• Processes reverse or forward splits prior to offering
In addition, once the IPO has been completed, Continental provides seamless post-IPO support:
• Disbursing cash dividends and distributing stock dividends
• Providing issuer and shareholder 24/7 online account access
• Responding to shareholders’ questions and requests
• Preparing and mailing annual meeting and proxy materials
• Establishing dividend reinvestment or direct stock purchase plans
They also offer a full suite of annual meeting and proxy services to help plan and successfully carry off this critical yearly event, and offer stock plan administration services and employee stock purchase plan services that provide valuable options for managing and handling corporate stock shares and shareholders.
Most importantly, it is all done cost effectively, providing the single best value in the entire industry.
For more information, visit www.ContinentalStock.com
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