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2022 IPOs with the largest first-day pops are now some of the worst performers

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So far in 2022, IPO activity has been dominated by small, volatile issuers. Of the year’s 51 pricings to date, 19 (37%) have soared 100% or more in their debuts, while one-in-ten have jumped at least 500%. But those with the largest first-day pops have...read more

Renaissance Capital's May IPO Market Update

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Seven IPOs raised a combined $1.1 billion in May, led by eyecare giant Bausch + Lomb (BLCO), one of the month’s three $100+ million IPOs. The group was joined by the year’s first direct listing, US cannabis producer Bright Green (BGXX). Remaining...read more

US IPO Weekly Recap: 1 small IPO and 1 direct listing begin trading

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There was just one small IPO and one direct listing this past week. Although there were no new IPO filings, a few large deals in the pipeline updated their prospectuses, including Corebridge Financial (CRBG), Turo (TURO)...read more

Tiny takeover: Small issuers account for over 60% of 2022 IPO activity

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Companies have broadly put listing plans on hold amid the worst IPO sell-off in over a decade, but small issuers are still on the move. So far, 21 of the year’s 34 IPOs (62%) have raised less than $50 million, the highest concentration in over a decade....read more