IPOs

IPOs are more dependent on investment banks than ever

But having fewer lead underwriters results in higher first-day returns for companies going public, new research suggests

Tuesday 13 August 2019 at 23:01

IPOs are more dependent on investment banks than ever
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How many lead banks does it take to take a company public?

Two-and-a-half, on average — the most ever — according to data from PitchBook.