In February, eight IPOs raised $271 million, a 76% y/y decline in IPO count and a 97% drop in proceeds. February IPOs raised fewer proceeds than any month since November 2018. The month’s issuers were primarily micro-caps, as the average deal size shrank...read more
While market conditions have forced most IPO candidates to the sidelines, small issuers continue to list, dominating the IPO calendar in recent weeks. As we noted, ...read more
Three micro-caps debuted this past week during the IPO market’s annual February lull. Nine SPACs also priced. The pipeline remained relatively quiet, with two IPOs and one SPAC submitting initial filings. The Arena Group (AREN), a...read more
The Arena Group, a media holding company operating Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, and other brands, raised $30 million by offering 3.6 million shares at $8.25, below the last close of its shares on the NYSE American ($9.20). The company offered 1.2 million more...read more
Renaissance Capital's February IPO Market Update
In February, eight IPOs raised $271 million, a 76% y/y decline in IPO count and a 97% drop in proceeds. February IPOs raised fewer proceeds than any month since November 2018. The month’s issuers were primarily micro-caps, as the average deal size shrank...read more
All the small things: Small issuers keep the IPO market active as large deals wait
While market conditions have forced most IPO candidates to the sidelines, small issuers continue to list, dominating the IPO calendar in recent weeks. As we noted, ...read more
US IPO Weekly Recap: 3 micro-cap IPOs come to market during the February lull
Three micro-caps debuted this past week during the IPO market’s annual February lull. Nine SPACs also priced. The pipeline remained relatively quiet, with two IPOs and one SPAC submitting initial filings. The Arena Group (AREN), a...read more
Digital media company The Arena Group prices NYSE American uplisting at $8.25
The Arena Group, a media holding company operating Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, and other brands, raised $30 million by offering 3.6 million shares at $8.25, below the last close of its shares on the NYSE American ($9.20). The company offered 1.2 million more...read more