Aslam Rawoof, partner in Benesch’s Corporate Practice Group, was quoted in the Chicago Tribune on Medline’s public filing for an IPO. The article highlighted the company’s potential $5 billion offering and $50 billion valuation, explaining how the move positions Medline to raise capital, provide liquidity for shareholders, and respond to private equity ownership strategies. With the IPO process now public, the company must complete regulatory steps and investor outreach before its shares can begin trading.
“Once a company publicly files, it must wait at least 15 days before meeting with potential investors, and after addressing any SEC comments, it can price the offering and begin trading the next day,” said Aslam. “Companies typically only go public when the business is performing well, and private equity owners often pursue IPOs to return capital to their investors.”
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