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Video: Five S-1 essentials

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Neil Stewart

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Reporting & ESG

When a company files its Form S-1 in advance of its IPO it comes under investors’ microscopes for the first time. Leigh Parrish, senior managing director, strategic communications, FTI Consulting, suggests the key elements that go into crafting a strong investment case. Produced by IR Magazine and Corporate Secretary in conjunction with FTI Consulting’s fall 2012 IPO Webinar Series: www.fticonsulting.com/2012ipowebinarseries.

Part one: Listing in an uncertain market

Part two: Far in advance of listing day

Part three: Five S-1 essentials

Part four: Employee outreach

Part five: Five key tips

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