Microsoft's.(business page on Microsoft's Web site offers tips on building a strong capital structure prior to an IPO)(Brief Article)

Financial Executive, November, 2001

A section of the business page on Microsoft's Web site that was prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers addresses the building blocks of a strong capital structure. The page provides, through a series of links, a checklist that companies should follow as they grow and prepare for a public offering.

The first section addresses the question of whether going public is appropriate for your company. This most basic issue, frequently overlooked in recent years, is integral to any company filing an S-i. The rest of the checklist includes advice on recruiting well-known senior management and non-executive board members; ensuring that financial statements and control systems are in good shape; planning for pre-IPO funding; planning for option holders; and reviewing all...

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