Direct Public Offerings?

Going public can be a very lucrative way for a business to raise capital. We guide our clients through the DPO process, or "Direct Public Offering." Unlike the IPO (Initial Public Offering), a DPO is an under-the-radar way of going public. It's also known as the "Self Underwriting Method." Our team consists of attorneys, CPA's, FINRA Brokers, Transfer Agents and many other seasoned professionals.


How Do I Qualify?

To qualify to go public you need at least 35 shareholders and you need to be fully reporting to the SEC. To become fully reporting you'll need to have your accounting books audited by a third party CPA, obtain an opinion letter from an attorney, and submit an application to the SEC. The OTCBB does not require any specific level of revenues or assets.


Which Stock Exchange Will My Company Trade On?

We list companies on the OTCBB (Over The Counter Bulletin Board). The OTCBB is an internationally recognized securities exchange with thousands of companies listed. Listed companies must be fully reporting.


Will I Be Subjected To Sarbanes-Oxley?

Yes, all fully reporting companies are required to adhere to the laws set forth in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


Does Stallion Stay With Me After I'm Trading?

After you begin trading you have the option of hiring our firm to stay on board, or hiring a separate firm to handle your compliance issues and investor relations.


How Can I Raise Money After I'm Trading?

There's numerous ways to raise money after you're trading. Your stock shares will have instant liquidity so it's much easier to sell your stock shares to investors. However, to keep your public shareholders buying more shares you'll need to make sure the company is performing. There's no guarantee you'll be able to obtain financing, but with publicly traded stock it's infinitely easier than selling private shares.


What Should I Look Out For After I'm Trading?

You should look out for finance companies who try to lend you money by buying your stock shares at a huge discount to the market value. If you accept their program you can dramatically dilute your public shareholders and end up giving away majority ownership. These types of companies are called "OTC sharks." They troll the waters looking for good companies having problems finding capital. When they find one they gobble them up and dump their shares on the market running the stock price down then playing games with the stock through their many connections.


How Much Will It Cost To Remain Publicly Traded?

It typically costs from $20,000 to $100,000 depending on your revenue levels. The major costs are CPA audits and Investor Relations. An Audit costs roughly $6k on the low end, and it goes up depending on how many transactions your company makes during a quarter.


How Much Ownership Will I Retain?

The answer is "as much as you can." This depends on how much of your company you sell to obtain your initial shareholders, and how many shares you designate to go into the public float. We've seen as much as 90% and as little as 40%. It all depends on your financial situation when you start the process of going public. Part of our service includes analyzing and positioning your equity to work in your favor.


Can I Go Public Using a Reverse Merger?

We don't recommend reverse mergers. Reverse mergers just have too many ways to cause problems later on down the road.


How Much Will It Cost To Go Public?

We charge $60,000 for the entire process. This is paid in 3 payments of $20,000. It includes all paperwork, all filings, opinion letters, SEC and FINRA answers, ticker symbol, initial stock shares and transfer agent. From start to finish. We work as your personal consultant and guide you through the process. After you're trading we continue to consult with you and your team.