The market's annual August pause is over, and IPO activity is slated to pick up next week.
While there are no IPOs scheduled for the upcoming week, several in the active pipeline are eligible to launch. Based on recent filings, the tech sector could see a flurry of deals launch. Investors will no doubt be interested in seeing if the sector's hot streak can continue: the 13 tech IPOs that have raised over $50 million in the past 12 months have an average return of +80%.
One IPO launches; three operating companies and one SPAC file
Full Spectrum (FMAX) set terms to raise $15 million at a market cap of $55 million; the IPO is scheduled to price on September 22. Three companies submitted initial filings this past week: Oilfield services provider Mammoth Energy Services (TUSK; $100 million deal size), Tennessee bank CapStar Financial (CSTR; $46 million) and genetic testing provider Fulgent Genetics (FLGT; $50 million). Blank check company Avista Healthcare Public Acquisition (AHPAU) filed to raise $300 million; it is backed by Avista Capital ($6 billion in AUM) and led by Avista's co-founder and co-CEO, Thompson Dean. Additionally, updated filings were submitted by Athene Holding (ATH), Mauser Group (MSR), The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son (NTB) and Camping World Holdings (CWH), suggesting plans to move forward with offerings in the fall.
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