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US IPO Weekly Recap: Playtika and Affirm’s billion-dollar deals headline an 8 IPO week

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In another busy week for the IPO market, eight IPOs and 24 SPACs went public, headlined by two billion-dollar deals. Activity shows no sign of letting up as 18 IPOs and 23 SPACs submitted initial filings. Casino game developer Playtika Holding (PLTK) priced above the range to raise $1.9 billion at an $11.4 billion market cap. The company is a leading...read more

Auto service group Driven Brands prices downsized IPO above the range at $22

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Driven Brands Holdings, North America's largest automotive services company with more than 4,100 locations, raised $700 million by offering 31.8 million shares at $22, above the range of $17 to $20. The company offered 6.2 million fewer shares than anticipated. At pricing, the company commands a fully diluted market value of $3.6 billion. Driven Brands Holdings plans to list on...read more

US IPO Week Ahead: Games, loans, pet care, and more in a diverse 8 IPO week

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Eight IPOs are scheduled to raise $4.3 billion in the week ahead, featuring the year’s first billion-dollar offering from mobile game developer Playtika (PLTK). Playtika Holding (PLTK) plans to raise $1.6 billion at a $9.7 billion market cap. The company is a leading developer of mostly casino-based mobile games, producing nine of the...read more

Hit the road! Auto service group Driven Brands sets terms for $703 million IPO

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Driven Brands Holdings, North America's largest automotive services company with more than 4,100 locations, announced terms for its IPO on Thursday. The Charlotte, NC-based company plans to raise $703 million by offering 38 million shares at a price range of $17 to $20. At the midpoint of the proposed range, Driven Brands Holdings would command a fully diluted market value of...read more