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US IPO Market Gains Momentum in the 2Q In the second quarter of 2023, 23 IPOs raised a combined $6.6 billion. While deal count held steady from the prior-year period, quarterly proceeds were the highest in six quarters, even without J&J spin-off Kenvue's $3.8 billion IPO. Nine IPOs raised $100 million or more,...read more

Four sizable IPOs raised a combined $4.9 billion in May, the biggest month for proceeds since December 2021. May activity was well below the 10-year average for deal count (19 IPOs) but on par for proceeds ($5.0B), and the month now accounts for two-thirds of 2023 IPO proceeds to date thanks to its slate of large deals. Issuance was led by J&J’s Kenvue...read more

Two IPOs priced this past week, each raising more than $200 million, while one small issuer delayed (AZTR). They were joined by one SPAC. Six IPOs and one SPAC submitted initial filings. Leading the week, Cummins spin-off Atmus Filtration (ATMU) priced at the midpoint to raise $275 million at a $1.6 billion market cap. Primarily operating under the Fleetguard...read more

ATS Corporation, a Canadian maker of factory tooling and automation systems, raised $246 million by offering 6 million shares at $41, below the as-converted last close of its shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange ($43.31). ATS designs, manufactures, assembles, and services automation systems worldwide, serving customers in a range of end markets including life sciences,...read more