Consulting for SEC Registrants

Strategic Directive Evaluation

The decision for an organization to be private or public is a complex one with many pros and cons that change with market conditions. Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley alone has made the differences between public and private companies more distinct than ever. It is important for companies to periodically evaluate the best capital structure for its shareholders, a process in which PKM can be of assistance.

For a public company considering the benefits of "going private" we can help work through the process of "deregistering" with the SEC. Conversely, for a private company that is seeking the benefits of access to public funding, PKM can help evaluate public market listing options. Our work with clients ranges from evaluating the different listing exchanges to determine the right one for a specific company to evaluating the cost and compliance requirements for public listing.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions are a primary growth vehicle for many companies and have the potential to enhance the strategic position of a business overnight. M&A activity also can be extremely complex with profound implications – both short- and long-term – on a company’s financial performance and profile. PKM can provide a seasoned analysis of the accounting issues involved in such transactions and assist with financial due diligence. Our experience includes helping clients merge with shell companies registered with the SEC in order to gain fast access to public market funds, as well as helping clients with rollup acquisitions by acquiring and moving multiple smaller companies into a single larger public company for future acquisition. We also are experienced with reverse mergers, whereby larger private companies take the form of smaller SEC registrants to gain access to public investors.

Equity Offerings

PKM has assisted many of our clients with the registration process associated with raising capital in the public and private markets. Our experience can help your organization avoid the pitfalls in this highly-regulated process. We work closely with your attorneys and investment bankers to maximize your capital raising efforts.

Audit Committee Training & Counsel

Audit Committees have a more expanded and critical role than ever in the governance of public companies. As such, it is imperative that audit committee members have the confidence to make expert financial decisions. As an independent, outsourced financial advisor, PKM educates Audit Committees on their responsibilities for safeguarding the financial integrity of their organizations and for producing high-quality, reliable financial reports.