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US IPO Weekly Recap: Year's first two IPOs have a mediocre reception amid market slide

The first two IPOs of 2015 both priced below the range and broke issue in early trading Friday. Wisconsin-based County Bancorp recovered to an 8% gain, but insurance services provider Patriot National ended the day down 4%. Last year's finance IPOs average a -1%...read more

County Bancorp prices IPO at $15.75, below the range

County Bancorp, a Wisconsin bank focused on dairy-related lending with over $700 million in assets, raised $19 million by offering 1.18 million shares at $15.75, just below the $16 to $18 range. County Bancorp will list on the NASDAQ under the symbol...read more

Week ahead: 2015 IPO market kicks off with three finance companies

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The 2015 IPO market kicks off with three finance companies including a mortgage REIT, an insurance service company and a Wisconsin dairy-focused bank. Financial offerings averaged three per month in 2014 and averaged 2% on the first day and 0.4% thereon....read more

Dairy bank seeks cheddar: County Bancorp sets terms for $20 million IPO

County Bancorp, a Wisconsin bank focused on dairy-related lending with over $700 million of assets, announced terms for its IPO on Friday. The Manitowoc, WI-based company plans to raise $20 million by offering 1.2 million shares (12% insider) at a price range of...read more