Many times, companies will overlook the benefits and possibilities associated with taking their company to the public market. Aside from the high possibilities of raising capital, it can also help to guarantee a successful future for your company as well as the added possibility of public acquisitions or mergers.

If and when you do choose to go public, you need to be sure you are being advised by the right team of consultants.

When a company does want to go public they sell shares of said stock to the public, this is one of the most important events. The new monies raised in a successful public offering can hugely increase a company’s opportunities for growth and expansion into the new markets. However, these benefits are not without costs, most importantly in the form of a loss of control over your business. Below I have compiled a list of pros and cons to consider in determining whether to go public.