The following IPOs are expected to price this week:
Americold Realty Trust (ACRE), a REIT with the top global share in the temperature-controlled storage market, plans to raise $645 million by offering 43 million shares at a price range of $14-$16. At the mid-point of the proposed range, Americold Realty Trust will command a market value of $1.8 billion. Americold Realty Trust, which was founded in 1931, booked $761 million in sales last year. The Atlanta, GA-based company plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol ACRE. Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan are the lead underwriters on the deal.
Charm Communications (CHRM), the largest television advertising agency in China, plans to raise $78 million by offering 7.8 million shares at a price range of $9-$11. At the mid-point of the proposed range, Charm Communications will command a market value of $391 million. Charm Communications, which was founded in 1995, booked $106 million in sales last year. The Beijing-based company plans to list on the NASDAQ under the symbol CHRM. Credit Suisse is the lead underwriter on the deal.
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW), the largest provider of snowplows and sand and salt spreaders in North America, plans to raise $150 million by offering 10 million shares at a price range of $14-$16. At the mid-point of the proposed range, Douglas Dynamics will command a market value of $305 million. Douglas Dynamics, which was founded in 1977, booked $174 million in sales last year. The Milwaukee, WI-based company plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol PLOW. Credit Suisse and Oppenheimer & Co. are the lead underwriters on the deal.
Film Department Holdings (TFDI), a recently formed independent movie production company, plans to raise $60 million by offering 6.5 million shares at a price range of $12-14. At the mid-point of the proposed range, Film Department Holdings will command a market value of $136 million. Film Department Holdings, which was founded in 2007, booked $40 million in sales last year. The West Hollywood, CA-based company plans to list on the NASDAQ under the symbol TFDI. Merriman Curhan Ford and IPO Solutions are the lead underwriters on the deal.
Madison Square Capital (MDQ), a REIT planning to invest in agency securities, plans to raise $150 million by offering 10 million shares at a price of $15 per share. At the mid-point of the proposed range, Madison Square Capital will command a market value of $150 million. The New York, NY-based company plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol MDQ. Lazard Capital Markets and Stifel Nicolaus are the lead underwriters on the deal. The REIT had originally planned to sell 13.3 million shares at $15, then 22.2 million shares at $15 in previous SEC filings.
MIE Holdings (MIE), a Chinese E&P that produces oil under contracts with PetroChina, plans to raise $225 million by offering 18 million shares at a price range of $11.50-$13.50. At the mid-point of the proposed range, MIE Holdings will command a market value of $757 million. MIE Holdings, which was founded in 1997, booked $171 million in sales last year. The Beijing-based company plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol MIE. BofA Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan are the lead underwriters on the deal.
Ryerson Holding (RYI), the second largest metal distributor in North America, plans to raise $400 million by offering 23.5 million shares at a price range of $16-$18. At the mid-point of the proposed range, Ryerson Holding will command a market value of $1.2 billion. Ryerson Holding, which was founded in 1842, booked $3.1 billion in sales last year. The Chicago, IL-based company plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol RYI. BofA Merrill Lynch and UBS Investment Bank are the lead underwriters on the deal.
Smile Brands Group (GRIN), which provides business support services, staff and equipment to US dental groups, plans to raise $125 million by offering 7.4 million shares at a price range of $16-$18. At the mid-point of the proposed range, Smile Brands Group will command a market value of $331 million. Smile Brands Group, which was founded in 1998, booked $457 million in sales last year. The Santa Ana, CA-based company plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol GRIN. Credit Suisse and Jefferies & Co. are the lead underwriters on the deal.
Last week, there were 3 IPO pricings. Convio (CNVO), which provides on-demand marketing software to 1,300 nonprofit organizations, was the week's winner, ending up 12% from its IPO price.
