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What if a bank loan or private equity suits us better?
Is this the right time, and the right route?
That can be the right choice. The same preparation (accurate books, a clear structure and restated numbers) can help in discussions with banks and investors too.
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- Is my company actually suitable for an IPO?
- What is the right time for me to raise funds?
- Why raise money through an IPO instead of a loan?
- How should I prepare before meeting a merchant banker, and what should I ask?
- What is the difference between the SME platform and the Main Board?
- Can a company of my size raise money through an SME IPO?
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