australian
ipo review 2021: EXPLORE THE CHAPTERS
ipos by the numbers
Can you forecast in a pandemic?
Pre–IPO capital raises
Regulatory developments
Key us securities developments
Can you forecast in a pandemic?
Early on in the Covid–19 pandemic, in the first half of 2020, many ASX–listed companies withdrew their guidance, concerned that the numerous pandemic–related uncertainties undermined any reasonable basis for financial forecasting.
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ipos by the numbers
Consistent with global IPO markets, 2021 was a bumper year in Australia, with more IPOs coming to market, more capital raised, and a greater aggregate market capitalisation than each of the last 5 years.
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Pre–IPO capital raises
Pre–IPO capital raisings continue to be popular with early stage, pre–profit tech businesses looking for a longer runway ahead of their ASX listing.
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Regulatory developments
In 2021, ASIC and ASX have continued their focus on disclosure and conduct issues, while keeping an eye on the ongoing impacts of the Covid–19 pandemic.
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Key us securities developments
In the US, 2021 saw proposed rulemaking by the SEC on ESG matters, developments regarding SPACs, aggressive SEC enforcement, continued scrutiny of China-based Issuers, regulatory interest in the “gamification” of retail investing apps and a proposed move to T+1 settlement.
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