IPOs

Weekly Stat: High Volatility Index Readings Curb IPOs
Capital Markets

Weekly Stat: High Volatility Index Readings Curb IPOs

Companies hoping to go public have been stifled by the first-quarter’s volatility.
By Vincent Ryan | March 18, 2022
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IPOs: How to Reverse the Winner’s Curse
IPOs

IPOs: How to Reverse the Winner’s Curse

Companies may have good reasons to go public, but the hoped-for shareholder return often doesn't come. Here are some thoughts for overcoming that obstacle.
By David McCann | February 12, 2020
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Are Unicorns Ready for Their Close-up?
IPOs

Are Unicorns Ready for Their Close-up?

Going public doesn't necessarily prepare a company for being public, investor relations expert says.
By David McCann | April 3, 2019
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IPO Market Enters 2019 on Shaky Ground
IPOs

IPO Market Enters 2019 on Shaky Ground

But Renaissance Capital sees hope in the form of "a large backlog of unicorns firmly indicating plans to complete some of the largest-ever IPOs."
By Vincent Ryan | December 18, 2018
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Institutional Investors Put Private CFOs in the Public Eye
Investor Relations

Institutional Investors Put Private CFOs in the Public Eye

The rise of "crossover investors" — institutional investors that fund private start-ups — blurs the line between public and private companies.
By Jeff Majtyka and Willa McManmon | September 21, 2018
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How to Spot a Fraudulent M&A Target
Risk & Compliance

How to Spot a Fraudulent M&A Target

Here are some of the red flags of fraud that CFOs should watch out for when conducting due diligence.
By Melanie Chen | April 25, 2018
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Many Factors Influence the Market for IPOs
Risk & Compliance

Many Factors Influence the Market for IPOs

Aside from disclosure regulations, the factors include politics, markets, investor demand, the business climate, and competition.
By Kurt Schacht | October 30, 2017
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SEC Unfairly Seen as Scapegoat for IPO Slump
Risk & Compliance

SEC Unfairly Seen as Scapegoat for IPO Slump

The commission and Congress have actually done much to ease the way for new IPOs, a capital markets attorney says.
By Thomas Conaghan | October 30, 2017
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This Week is the Biggest of 2017 for IPOs
IPOs

This Week is the Biggest of 2017 for IPOs

Blue Apron listing is seen as a test for consumer offerings.
By William Sprouse | June 27, 2017
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IPO Market Better, But Not Great, In Q1
IPOs

IPO Market Better, But Not Great, In Q1

Twenty-five companies raised $9.9 billion in the first quarter of 2017, a stronger start than last year.
By Vincent Ryan | March 30, 2017
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NYSE to Hold Test Run for Snap IPO
IPOs

NYSE to Hold Test Run for Snap IPO

The exchange is hoping to avoid technical glitches ahead of the long-awaited unicorn offering.
By Sean Allocca | February 15, 2017
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IPO Market Drops to 7-Year Low
M&A

IPO Market Drops to 7-Year Low

A disconnect between private and public valuations caused many tech companies to push back their offerings or withdraw them altogether.
By Sean Allocca | December 20, 2016
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Tech Breathes New Life into IPO Market
IPOs

Tech Breathes New Life into IPO Market

The sluggish IPO market is on track for one of its worst years since 2009, but a blockbuster tech deal could be the catalyst for a resurgent fourth quarter.
By Sean Allocca | October 6, 2016
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IPOs Will Increase in 2nd Half: Bankers
M&A

IPOs Will Increase in 2nd Half: Bankers

But capital markets execs expect only $15 billion in IPO proceeds this year, the lowest total since 2003.
By Matthew Heller | June 22, 2016
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Restarting the IPO Market
Risk

Restarting the IPO Market

To get the initial public offerings market going again, issuers may have to make their deals more enticing to investors.
By Vincent Ryan | March 21, 2016
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