A capitalization table is a summary of equity ownership in a corporation. Good cap table maintenance and good corporate governance go hand in hand, so it is critical for corporations to keep their cap table accurate and up to date.
In its simplest form, a cap table is a spreadsheet that has columns for, at a minimum, stockholder name, number of shares of each equity type, and ownership percentage. This simple form, however, belies the complexities that the table expresses. Taking steps to maintain an accurate and current cap table requires a certain level of discipline on the part of the company.
In this article, Anton Ziajka provides tips for implementing some best practices that aim to ensure good cap table hygiene. Click here to read the full article.