Which of the following can be regarded as the outcomes

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Advantages: Increasing and diversifying equity base Cheaper avenues of raising capital More exposure, prestige and enhanced public image Ability to attract and hire better employees and the management to oversee them through liquidity participation Creating multiple financing opportunity through equity, convertible debt etc Disadvantages: Rise in marketing and accounting costs that will munt as time goes on It is necessary to disclose sensitive financial and business information. More effort and attention are required of the management to ensure an IPO goes smoothly. Public disclosure of information might be exploited by competitors or even customers The initial shareholders may lose independence as new ones will come in through the ability to buy new shares. The company will be exposed to risk of litigation, private securities and other forms of derivative actions.