Case 2: IPO. Select a company thathas gone public in the last few years onan organized exchange anywhere in theworld. Prepare a typewritten paper,double spaced, no longer than 3 pagesplus bibliography listing sources ofinformation (be sure to reference these sources in the body of the report as well). Include as many exhibitsas you wish. Start out with an introduction of the company, including the business it is in, and when it was established. Then address thefollowing issuesin sequence:

1. When did the company go public?Why did the company decide to gopublic? 2. What exchange lists the stock?Why did the company decide to liston that exchange. What is stocksymbol? 3. Who was the investment banker?Why did the company choose thatinvestment banker? Was IPO doneon an underwritten or best effortsbasis? How much was paid to theinvestment banker? 4. How many shares were issued?What portion of the company didinsiders retain? 5. What was the offer price pershare? How was the offer pricedecided? How much money wasraised? 6. Has stock price changed sinceIPO? What was the price at end offirst day? Estimate the amount ofmoney left on the table? What iscurrent price? 7. What did the company use themoney for? 8. Anything else that you think isinteresting about the IPO.

You should be able to find all, or most of the information needed for this case. However, if you just can't find information on a particular issue, include a note to that effect so I'll know you didn't just overlook it.

Hint: Beginyour information search in the IPO Prospectus or Form S1 (Registration statement) filed with the SEC/Edgar.