IPO Readiness

Taking a company public is a transformative milestone—one that demands careful planning, strategic execution and an unwavering focus on compliance, governance and investor confidence.

Drawing from over 15 years of experience with hundreds of IPOs across a variety of sectors, FTI Consulting’s IPO Readiness services provide companies with the expertise and cross-functional support necessary to accelerate the IPO process, mitigate risk and maximize long-term value.

Seamlessly Transition to Public Markets

A successful IPO extends beyond filing an S-1; it requires aligning operational, financial and regulatory frameworks while effectively communicating your company’s vision to investors, analysts, employees and the market.

Our experienced advisors – many of whom bring experience as senior executives in the industries involved - work alongside executive teams to navigate each phase of the IPO process, from readiness assessment to post-listing execution to ensure a seamless transition with minimal disruption to core business functions.

Comprehensive IPO Readiness

FTI Consulting offers a structured, end-to-end framework designed to address the complexities of going public, including:

• Strategic & Governance Readiness – Develop a structured IPO roadmap, strengthen financial reporting and enhance governance structures to bolster credibility.
• Financial & Accounting Optimization – Ensure accuracy in financial statements, streamline treasury operations and establish compliance with SEC and regulatory requirements.
• Technology & Cybersecurity Alignment – Implement IT systems that support public reporting needs, enhance cybersecurity measures and safeguard critical financial data.
• Human Capital & Leadership Readiness – Develop compensation structures, retain key talent and prepare executives for investor relations and roadshow presentations.
• Market-Responsive Execution – Create a compelling equity story, optimize IPO timing and maintain flexibility to navigate evolving market conditions.
• Strategic Communications & Investor Engagement – Develop and execute a clear messaging strategy to engage investors, analysts, media and employees pre- and post-IPO, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.

Beyond IPO Readiness: Ensuring Long-Term Success

Becoming a public company is just the beginning. Our specialists provide ongoing post-listing support, ensuring compliance with SOX, SEC reporting, investor relations and financial planning. Whether you need interim executive leadership, forecasting capabilities or governance optimization, FTI Consulting offers proven solutions that set public companies up for sustainable growth.

The FTI Consulting Difference

• Multidimensional IPO Advisory: Our cross-functional team includes financial, legal, regulatory, tax and communications experts, eliminating the need to manage multiple advisory firms. FTI Consulting is the only IPO advisory firm with its own strategic communications firm.
• Seamless Integration: We embed within your teams, ensuring minimal business disruption and full alignment with IPO objectives.
• Action-Oriented Execution: We don’t just advise—we implement solutions that drive tangible results, reducing IPO execution risks.
• True global firm, free of independence conflicts: Unlike other firms we operate as a single global team, free of any independence concerns.