IPOs often amplify the direction of the broader market, so the 4Q18 IPO market is not off to a great start. After outperforming the S&P for most of the year, the IPO Index has tumbled -11.1% since the start of the 4Q, compared to the Russell 2000's -7.1% and...read more
The third quarter finished with 12 IPOs raising $1.2 billion, tied for the most active week of the year. Returns varied, but the group averaged a gain of just 1.0%. Not surprising, SurveyMonkey (SVMK) was the week's top performer,...read more
SurveyMonkey, which operates a freemium online survey service, raised $180 million by offering 15 million shares at $12, above the $9 to $11 range. Salesforce intends to purchase an additional $40 million in a concurrent private placement. At pricing, the...read more
The survey results are in. Voters in our IPO Poll believe SurveyMonkey will have a strong first-day pop. Almost two-thirds have guessed the pop at over 15%, while the remainder are split between a neutral (1-15%) and a weak debut (<1%). The breakdown of...read more
IPOs tumble during the market sell-off - here's the silver lining
IPOs often amplify the direction of the broader market, so the 4Q18 IPO market is not off to a great start. After outperforming the S&P for most of the year, the IPO Index has tumbled -11.1% since the start of the 4Q, compared to the Russell 2000's -7.1% and...read more
US IPO Weekly Recap: 12 IPOs wrap up active third quarter as SurveyMonkey pops 34%
The third quarter finished with 12 IPOs raising $1.2 billion, tied for the most active week of the year. Returns varied, but the group averaged a gain of just 1.0%. Not surprising, SurveyMonkey (SVMK) was the week's top performer,...read more
SurveyMonkey prices upsized IPO above the range at $12
SurveyMonkey, which operates a freemium online survey service, raised $180 million by offering 15 million shares at $12, above the $9 to $11 range. Salesforce intends to purchase an additional $40 million in a concurrent private placement. At pricing, the...read more
Survey says: SurveyMonkey voted a hot IPO
The survey results are in. Voters in our IPO Poll believe SurveyMonkey will have a strong first-day pop. Almost two-thirds have guessed the pop at over 15%, while the remainder are split between a neutral (1-15%) and a weak debut (<1%). The breakdown of...read more