The FTSE Renaissance US IPO Index (IPOS) is coming off its second best monthly performance since April 2009, generating a 10.1% return in January. The US IPO Index strongly outperformed both the S&P 500 (+4.4%) and the Russell 3000 (+5.0%) and recorded its...read more
While the mere possibility of a Facebook filing grabbed all the headlines, actual filings continued to flow in, as seven companies set terms for their IPOs. There are now 15 companies planning to price in the next two weeks. If they are successful, it will be...read more
A late summer lull combined with persistent market volatility led to a steep decline in global IPO activity in the 3Q11, making it the least active quarter of global issuance since the 3Q09. Deal flow slowed to a trickle by mid-August, with 72% of total...read more
C&J Energy Services, which provides fracturing services used in unconventional oil and gas drilling, will see its quiet period end on Wednesday, September 7. On July 28, the company raised $333.5 million by offering 11.5 million shares at $29, above the range...read more
US IPO Index concludes January, second best month since 2009
The FTSE Renaissance US IPO Index (IPOS) is coming off its second best monthly performance since April 2009, generating a 10.1% return in January. The US IPO Index strongly outperformed both the S&P 500 (+4.4%) and the Russell 3000 (+5.0%) and recorded its...read more
Busy pricing period ahead after 7 companies set terms last week
While the mere possibility of a Facebook filing grabbed all the headlines, actual filings continued to flow in, as seven companies set terms for their IPOs. There are now 15 companies planning to price in the next two weeks. If they are successful, it will be...read more
Global IPO Issuance Falls Precipitously in 3rd Quarter As Volatility Spikes
A late summer lull combined with persistent market volatility led to a steep decline in global IPO activity in the 3Q11, making it the least active quarter of global issuance since the 3Q09. Deal flow slowed to a trickle by mid-August, with 72% of total...read more
C&J Energy Services quiet period ends September 7
C&J Energy Services, which provides fracturing services used in unconventional oil and gas drilling, will see its quiet period end on Wednesday, September 7. On July 28, the company raised $333.5 million by offering 11.5 million shares at $29, above the range...read more