This entry is part 6 of 11 in the series OTCBB Shells – The Reverse Merger ProcessBy Ralph Amato
Preliminary Review of the Shell Corporate Profile
Once the Buyer has received a copy of the Shell Corporate Profile he will perform some preliminary due diligence before deciding to move forward with the transaction. If the Buyer [...]

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This entry is part 4 of 11 in the series OTCBB Shells – The Reverse Merger ProcessBy Ralph Amato
The Shell Corporate Profile
The shell corporate profile is a one page overview of the shell you are seeking to purchase. Here is an example of the information it should contain:
Corporate Profile

Name of Corporation:

State of Incorporation:
 

Date of [...]

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This entry is part 1 of 11 in the series OTCBB Shells – The Reverse Merger ProcessWhen contemplating the purchase of an OTCBB shell you first need to analyze what type of shell best suits your company. Shells come in a variety of structures and in many cases the structure will determine the pricing [...]

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This entry is part 5 of 11 in the series OTCBB Shells – The Reverse Merger ProcessI receive an abundance of calls from entrepreneurs who have little knowledge of the “process” or steps that need to be taken in conjunction with purchasing an OTCBB shell. They assume that buying a shell is a complete turn [...]

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Source
Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal - by Lindsay Riddell

Barry Cinnamon is CEO of Akeena Solar, a company that installs solar panels for businesses like the Plumed Horse restaurant in Saratoga.
Akeena Solar Inc., didn’t want to miss the fervor that has led to record investment in clean technologies over the last few years.
But [...]

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I recently received an email from an investor who was seeking to purchase a shell. His criteria list was right on the money and I thought I should share it with you.
Dear Ralph;
I was referred to your firm from a contact I made on a Reverse Merger Blog. I am a U.S. based investor [...]

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Advantages of a Reverse Merger

Conclusion – As you finish reading this twelve part series there should be no doubt in your mind there are substantial differences between going public via a traditional IPO versus a reverse merger.

Reverse Mergers - The reverse merger is a great vehicle for taking emerging companies public in today’s [...]

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Advantages of a Reverse Merger

Raising Capital – There are several difference between raising capital via an IPO versus through shell. This is sort of like comparing apples to oranges. Lets review both options:

Reverse Merger – One of the biggest pluses in raising capital for a company that has performed a reverse merger [...]

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Advantages of a Reverse Merger

Finalizing the Reverse Merger – One of the most important issues to understand is, unlike your traditional IPO, management does not have to fear that the reverse merger transaction is going to be cancelled or “withdrawn” by an underwriter. Yes, you may have to deal with SEC comments but [...]

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Advantages of a Reverse Merger

Management Time Requirements – There is considerable difference between the amount of time your management team will have to devote to going public through a reverse merger versus going public through a traditional IPO. If you have hired an experienced consultant to source you a qualified OTCBB shell you [...]

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