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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

The big dog: Petco Health and Wellness prices IPO above the range at $18

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Petco Health and Wellness, a multi-channel pet care retailer with about 1,500 locations across North America, raised $864 million by offering 48 million shares at $18, above the range of $14 to $17. Petco Health and Wellness plans to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol WOOF. Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, Citi, Evercore ISI, Credit Suisse, UBS Investment Bank and Wells...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

WOOF! Pet care retailer Petco sets terms for $744 million IPO

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Petco Health and Wellness, a multi-channel pet care retailer with about 1,500 locations across North America, announced terms for its IPO on Wednesday. The San Diego, CA-based company plans to raise $744 million by offering 48 million shares at a price range of $14 to $17. At the midpoint of the proposed range, Petco Health and Wellness would command a market value of $4.0...read more