Reverse Mergers: And Other Alternatives to Traditional IPOs, 2nd Edition

Introduction.

1 Why Go Public?    

PART ONE. THE BUSINESS OF REVERSE MERGERS.
 
2 IPOs Versus Reverse Mergers.  
3 Shells and Deal Structures.
4 Introduction to Rule 419.  
5 China: Land of the Panda, the Great Wall, and Reverse Mergers.  
6 Financing.  
7 Winning Market Support.  
8 Shady Tactics.    

PART TWO. LEGAL ISSUES AND TRAPS FOR THE UNWARY

9 Deal Mechanics.   
10 Due Diligence.  
11 The Regulatory Regime.     

PART THREE. OTHER WAYS TO GO PUBLIC, MANUFACTURING SHELLS, AND CURRENT TRENDS.

12 Self-Filings and Other IPO Alternatives .   
13 Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs).
14 Form 10 Shells.  
15 The Experts Speak (Again): A Look Ahead.      

Glossary.
Index.