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IPO readiness and UP-Cs: Important tax and accounting considerations
Wednesday, 4 February 2026 12:00 p.m. ET

Past Event

Virtual - Dbriefs

CPE credits | Event language: English

4 Feb. 2026

Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. ET | 1 Hr.

IPO readiness and UP-Cs: Important tax and accounting considerations

Transactions & Business Events

Participants will discover structural trends and planning considerations for both mature and emerging companies seeking an IPO via Up-C in a changing global landscape.

Host: Jennifer Chu, partner, Deloitte Tax LLP

Presenters: Sean Brennan, partner, Deloitte Tax LLP
                      Emily Matthews, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP

1.0 Overview CPE credit | Taxes

Key takeaways:

Prepare your organization for an IPO, particularly when effectuated using an Up-C structure. The Up-C IPO is a common business structure for those currently operating in a partnership, specifically companies owned by a private equity sponsor. Explore how Up-C structures work, the impacts to pre-IPO owners, and important tax and accounting considerations for an IPO. We’ll discuss:

  • Pre-IPO legal entity restructuring often undertaken by the company and its owners
  • Potential benefits, applications, and tax considerations of Up-C structures
  • Accounting impact on financial statements and registration disclosures