Services

Overview
A $600 million technology licensing company wanted to go public.

Challenge
Needing to launch their IPO on an extremely tight schedule and with virtually no staff, this client needed help with pre-filing activities.

Solution
Working closely with the CFO and controller, Blythe Global laid out the readiness process with a detailed timeline; provided documentation, analysis and diligence services in preparation for the audit; and supplied interim accounting staff to handle the increased day-to-day requirements.

Results
The company is now on track to negotiate the realities of becoming – and being – a public company.

Overview
A $300 million global equipment leasing company owned by a private equity firm was ready for an IPO.

Challenge
The Company was ready for an imminent public offering – having enjoyed a hyper-growth phase during which it implemented enterprise-wide accounting systems and hired staff in anticipation of the requirements that come with public status. The company needed assistance detailing its subordinated debt – the result of its sale to the private equity firm.

Solution
Blythe Global filled a major financial reporting role by helping draft portions of the S-4 registration statement including pro forma information supporting prior transactions. Blythe Global also provided consulting services to help optimize the company’s investments in IT and staff to meet its post-IPO obligations.

Results
The Company was well-prepared to meet the regulatory obligations and intense scrutiny that comes with public company status.

Overview
A $250 million national medical services company owned by a private equity firm planned to go public whenever the market becomes available to them. The company has recently acquired several companies.

Challenge
The Company needed to evaluate the past financial reporting of their recent acquisitions.

Solution
Blythe Global helped the Company evaluate the accounting soundness of the financial reporting of their recent acquisitions.

Results
The Company now understands their acquisitions’ audit readiness and what further work needs to be done for compliant SEC filings that minimize comeback questions and rework.