An opportunity to raise capital to fund new projects / expansions / diversifications / acquisitions.
Enhances visibility, prestige and credibility of a company public profile among people and market.
Increase in a net-worth and working capital.
Companies to raise borrowed funds at efficient rate
Lowers the debt burden leading to lower financing coast and healthier balance sheets of the firm.
Provide an exit route to private equity investors
Helps to generate an independent valuation of the company by the market
Continuing liquidity to the shareholderes of the entity. This in turn help broaden the shareholder base.
Company can come out with Employee Stock option which ensure stronger employee commitment , participation and recuitment incentive.