Firm Announces Release of 2005 IPO, Venture Capital and M&A Reports

We are pleased to announce the publication of our annual overviews of the IPO, Venture Capital and M&A markets.

A detailed analysis of the 2005 IPO market
An outlook for the 2006 IPO market
Regional breakdowns (California, Mid-Atlantic, New England and Tri-State)
A review of the 2005 PIPEs and Rule 144A markets
Insight on the recent securities law reforms
Recommendations for pre-IPO companies grappling with new twists on cheap stock issues
A discussion of the emergence of AIM as a possible alternative to Nasdaq for US high-growth companies
Counsel rankings for IPOs, Rule 144A placements and PIPEs financings
Underwriter IPO rankings

A detailed analysis of the 2005 venture capital market, including industry breakdowns
An outlook for the 2006 venture capital market
US regional breakdowns (California, Mid-Atlantic, New England and Tri-State)
A review and outlook for the European venture capital market
Practical advice on option grant valuations under new IRS rules on deferred compensation
An overview of trends in venture capital deal terms, 2002–2005
A review of venture capital fundraising activity
A look ahead to the evolution of more robust accounting and financial controls for VC funds
Venture capital counsel rankings, in both the United States and Europe

A detailed analysis of the 2005 M&A market, including industry breakdowns
An outlook for the 2006 M&A market
Advice on special considerations in California M&A transactions
New guidance on Delaware deal protection provisions
A survey of key terms in sales of VC-backed companies, 2004-2005
Practical guidance on avoiding antitrust violations in pre-merger integration planning
Counsel rankings for sales of VC-backed companies

Statistics from independent sources confirm that WilmerHale:

Handled more IPOs from 1996–2005 for eastern US companies than any other law firm in the country
Handled more technology IPOs in 2004–2005 for eastern US companies than any other law firm in the country
Handled more Rule 144A equity placements from 2001–2005 for eastern US companies than any other law firm in the country
Handled the two largest PIPEs financings of 2005 by eastern US biopharmaceutical companies
Handled more VC financings in 2005 for eastern US companies than any other law firm in the country
Represents more VC-backed eastern US companies than any other law firm in the country
Handled more sales of VC-backed eastern US companies in 2005 than any other law firm in the country
Handled more sales of VC-backed eastern US companies from 1996–2005 than any other law firm in the country
Handled more VC financings in 2005 for European companies than any other law firm in Europe
Represents more VC-backed European companies than any other law firm in Europe

To request copies of these reports, please click here or call 617 526 5600.

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