Steps a company goes through to make am initial public offering?

To make an initial public offering (IPO), a company typically follows several key steps. First, it selects underwriters—usually investment banks—to help assess its value and market conditions. Next, the company prepares a registration statement, including a prospectus detailing its business, financials, and the risks involved, which is then filed with the relevant regulatory authority, such as the SEC in the U.S. Once approved, the company and underwriters determine the IPO price and launch a marketing campaign, culminating in the public sale of shares on a stock exchange.