[With strong companies such as these opting not to go public, one can't help but wonder how accommodating the market is for tech issues.] The IPO is no longer a reflex action, ... M&A may be a better alternative. Companies are assessing whether they should try the IPO or take the cash, where they know they'll at least get something. |
A lot of times with road shows, it's not what's being said, but how management says it, ... Will you get information that's not in the prospectus? Probably not, but you'll get a better idea of who the management is and whether you have confidence in them. |
A lot of times with road shows, it's not what's being said, but how management says it. Will you get information that's not in the prospectus? Probably not, but you'll get a better idea of who the management is and whether you have confidence in them. |
As a public investor, if you've seen a company do a couple of dividend recapitalizations, be on warning. You may be getting a company that's crippled with debt. |
At some point (the market) does get saturated, |
Back in 1998 and 1999, you got a domain name that sounded cool, raised a lot of money, rolled the dice and hopefully something good would come out of it. |
Brands are something very much of a value in the marketplace and it makes it easier to sell a deal like that. |
Buy.com has a lot of baggage. |
From the wreckage of the bust we now have some fundamentally good companies. |
From what I hear, it looks like a filing within the next six months [can be anticipated]. Expect more buzz from this company. |
I don't think (the NYSE will) have any trouble raising money. The markets are anticipating this already. We've seen the seats on the exchange skyrocket. |
I think it definitely has the first-mover advantage, |
I think it's lucky for some of these small companies because they may get a better pop then they would normally get. |
I think the Cleveland Indians are looking at the IPO market and see that it is very hot right now, |
I think the Cleveland Indians are looking at the IPO market and see that it is very hot right now. |