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12 IPOs planned for the week of Jul 25

July 25, 2011

The 12 deals expected on this week's IPO calendar could be the busiest week since November 2007.

ADS Tactical (ADSI), a US defense supply chain middleman for provisioning military equipment/supplies, plans to raise $204 million by offering 12 million shares at a price range of $16 to $18, giving it a market value of $909 million. ADS Tactical, which was founded in 1997, booked $1.3 billion in sales over the last 12 months. The Virginia Beach, VA-based company plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol ADSI. J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Securities are the lead underwriters on the deal.

American Midstream Partners (AMID), which owns natural gas gathering systems, processing facilities and pipelines, plans to raise $75 million by offering 3.75 million shares at a price range of $19 to $21. At the mid-point of the proposed range, the company will command a market value of $185 million. American Midstream Partners, which was founded in 2009, booked $221 million in sales over the last 12 months. The Denver, CO-based company plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol AMID. Citi and BofA Merrill Lynch are the lead underwriters on the deal.

C&J Energy Services (CJES), which provides fracturing services used in unconventional oil and gas drilling, plans to raise $305 million by offering 11.5 million shares at a price range of $25 to $28, giving it a market value of $1.5 billion. C&J Energy Services, which was founded in 1997, booked $339 million in sales over the last 12 months. The Houston, TX-based company plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol CJES. Goldman, Sachs & Co., J.P. Morgan, and Citi are the lead underwriters on the deal.

Dunkin' Brands Group (DNKN), which owns the Dunkin' Donuts coffee and Baskin-Robbins ice cream chains, plans to raise $378 million by offering 22.25 million shares at a price range of $16 to $18. At the mid-point of the proposed range, Dunkin' Brands Group will command a market value of $2.2 billion. Dunkin' Brands, which was founded in 1950, booked $589 million in sales over the last 12 months. The Canton, MA-based company plans to list on the NASDAQ under the symbol DNKN. J.P. Morgan, Barclays Capital, and Morgan Stanley are the lead underwriters on the deal.

Horizon Pharma (HZNP), which is planning commercial launches of its two lead products, which treat ulcers and arthritis pain, plans to raise $61 million by offering 5.5 million shares at a price range of $10 to $12. At the mid-point of the proposed range, Horizon Pharma will command a market value of $212 million. Horizon Pharma, which was founded in 2004, booked $4 million in sales over the last 12 months (pro forma for acquisitions). The Northbrook, IL-based company plans to list on the NASDAQ under the symbol HZNP. Stifel Nicolaus Weisel, Cowen & Company, and JMP Securities are the lead underwriters on the deal.

Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (ORC), a specialty finance company that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities, plans to raise $42 million by offering 7.5 million shares at a price range of $10 to $12. At the mid-point of the proposed range, Orchid Island Capital will command a market value of $71 million. Orchid Island Capital, which was founded in 2010, had no revenue over the last 12 months. The Vero Beach, FL-based company plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol ORC. Barclays Capital and JMP Securities are the lead underwriters on the deal.

Tangoe (TNGO), which offers on-demand communications expense management software to enterprises, plans to raise $88 million by offering 8.8 million shares at a price range of $9 to $11. At the mid-point of the proposed range, Tangoe will command a market value of $377 million. Tangoe, which was founded in 2000, booked $75 million in sales over the last 12 months. The Orange, CT-based company plans to list on the NASDAQ under the symbol TNGO. Deutsche Bank Securities and Stifel Nicolaus Weisel are the lead underwriters on the deal.

Teavana Holdings (TEA), a specialty retailer of loose-leaf tea with 163 stores in the US and 17 in Mexico, plans to raise $100 million by offering 7 million shares at a price range of $13 to $15. At the mid-point of the proposed range, Teavana will command a market value of $553 million. Teavana, which was founded in 1997, booked $134 million in sales over the last 12 months. The Atlanta, GA-based company plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol TEA. BofA Merrill Lynch, Goldman, Sachs & Co. are the lead underwriters on the deal.

The Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF), a specialty food products distributor focused on chef-driven upscale restaurants, plans to raise $120 million by offering 8 million shares at a price range of $14 to $16. At the mid-point of the proposed range, The Chefs' Warehouse will command a market value of $313 million. The Chefs' Warehouse, founded in 1985, booked $343 million in sales over the last 12 months. The Ridgefield, CT-based company plans to list on the NASDAQ under the symbol CHEF. Jefferies & Co., BMO Capital Markets, and Wells Fargo Securities are the lead underwriters on the deal.

Union Agriculture Group (UAGR), a Uruguayan agricultural firm growing crops, cattle, sheep and other products, plans to raise $200 million by offering 14.3 million shares at a price range of $13 to $15. At the mid-point of the proposed range, Union Agriculture Group will command a market value of $735 million. Union Agriculture Group, which was founded in 2008, booked $8 million in sales over the last 12 months. The Montevideo, Uruguay-based company plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol UAGR. Credit Suisse and J.P. Morgan are the lead underwriters on the deal.

Wesco Aircraft Holdings (WAIR), a Carlyle-backed distributor of C class aerospace parts and supply chain services, plans to raise $347 million by offering 21 million shares at a price range of $15.50 to $17.50 giving it a market value of $1.5 billion. Wesco Aircraft, which was founded in 1953, booked $695 million in sales over the last 12 months. The Valencia, CA-based company plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol WAIR. Barclays Capital and Morgan Stanley are the lead underwriters on the deal.

WhiteGlove House Call Health, Inc. (WGH), a service-driven healthcare organization, announced terms for its IPO on Monday. The Austin, TX-based company plans to raise $28 million by offering 2.5 million shares at a price range of $9 to $13 in a Dutch auction format. At the mid-point of the proposed range, WhiteGlove Health will command a market value of $158 million. WhiteGlove Health, which was founded in 2006 and booked $4 million in sales for the 12 months ended December 31, 2010, plans to list on the NYSE/Amex under the symbol WHCH. WR Hambrecht and Rodman & Renshaw are the lead underwriters on the deal.