This book explains the key aspects of executing an international IPO. Packed with useful tips, it reviews rules and market practices from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Real-life case studies are used to illustrate all aspects of conducting an IPO, including documentation, valuation, as well as marketing. This new edition has been the subject of a complete and detailed revision, including new information about market developments. It is most suitable for entrepreneurs; chief executives; and CFOs of companies about to be floated; investor relations professionals; family, private equity, hedge fund, and institutional investors; and finance students. It will also be of interest to market practitioners such as investment bankers in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, or equity capital markets departments; private bankers; and equity salespeople, traders, and research analysts.