Three episodes about companies after the IPO  last update: 5/21/2005  |   view related episode
	IPO empowered several acquisitions To grow this third-generation family business from $10M to a $1B, Andy did an IPO to raise the money to acquire some of his competitors. New York City: From an immigrant taxi driver to a major finance company, learn about debt/equity capital with Andy Murstein, CEO of Medallion. Family businesses can grow fast. Find out how in just three generations this family is on their way to having grown a billion dollar business. Mostly sweat equity in your business? If you have a sustainable business, consider an IPO or a DPO. Turn some of your stock! more... » $9B by private equity investors » We'll all be building on our BICEPs Over $35M raised in less than three hours Meet XTO, an oil & gas business Fort Worth, Texas: From a hostile takeover of their previous business, these people learned and today are one of top ten gas producers in the USA. » undercapitalization is the main failure in business » Employees who own stock stay motivated. » Go public (1) to raise money or (2) provide liquidity to selling shareholders A turnaround story UroCor, Bill Hagstrom, CEO Oklahoma City: A turnaround story where the IPO allowed the original investors to harvest. This is a classic biotech story with several key points in the study guide that are worth our review and reflections. more... MAKING OUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE » Are you involved with your Chamber? » We are all becoming producers » Go to the current episode of the show

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