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Renaissance Capital's 2014 Global IPO Annual Review

Supported by stable equity returns, global IPO issuance reached the highest levels since 2010. Annual IPO proceeds increased 48.7% to $204.8 billion. North America was the largest contributor to IPO issuance with the United States accounting for 39% of global...read more

Renaissance Capital's 2014 US IPO Annual Review

Over the last year, the US IPO market set a 14-year record against a mostly low-volatility backdrop. With 273 IPOs, 2014 was the most active period of issuance since 406 companies went public in 2000. It was the second year of uninterrupted IPO activity, up 23%...read more

The Brazilian JetBlue: Azul refiles for a US preferred share IPO that could raise $500 million

Azul, Brazil's third largest airline, refiled on Monday with the SEC to raise up to $100 million in a US initial public offering of ADSs representing preferred shares. However, the deal size is likely a placeholder for an IPO that could raise $500 million. The...read more

Lease a jet: Avolon Holdings sets terms for $300 million IPO

Avolon Holdings, a private equity-backed aircraft lessor with a portfolio of 227 aircraft, announced terms for its IPO on Monday. The Dublin, Ireland-based company plans to raise $300 million by offering 13.6 million shares (100% insider) at a price range of $21...read more