Acquisitions can be made with stock - publicly traded stock is viewed as currency for mergers and acquisitions. Capital is easier to raise through public or private placements because the stock has market value and can be traded. The market value of a public company is often substantially higher than a private company with the same structure in the same industry. Going public with this method can be part of a retirement strategy for business owners. SCOR is a public state registration through which companies can raise up to one million dollars per year.
Most states now have provision for SCOR offerings.
The requirements for legal and accounting work are minimal the approval process is streamlined. Obtain approval for a SCOR listing. Promote and market the stock. Establish an active secondary market for the stock. Regulation A is simplified federal registration of an offering of up to five million dollars.