10 Statistics That Show That The IPO World Is Changing

A new report by Ernst & Young focuses on the global IPO environment in the first half of 2015. EY identified shifting global IPO patterns, including a major trend toward new public listings in Asia. Here’s a summary of 10 key IPO statistics from the front half of 2015.

1. 631 Total IPOs

The 631 total global IPOs in the first half of 2015 represent a 6 percent increase over the first half of 2014.

2. $103.7 Billion

The total amount of global IPO capital raised in the first half of the year was $103.7 billion. Surprisingly, that number is down 13 percent compared to the first half of 2014.

3. 119 Industrial Deals

There were 119 global IPO deals in the Industrial sector in the first half of the year, top among all sectors. Healthcare (97 deals) and Technology (94 deals) were the next two leading sectors.

4. 40 Healthcare

In the U.S., Healthcare was the leading sector for IPOs in the first half of the year with 40 total deals.

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5. 35 Withdrawn/Postponed

There were only 35 potential global IPOs withdrawn or postponed in the first half of the year, three fewer than the first half of 2014.

6. 93 Percent

When it comes to pricing, 93 percent of global 2015 IPOs priced within or above the expected range.

7. Asia-Pacific's 47 Percent

The Asia-Pacific region topped all regions by raising 47 percent of global IPO funds in the first half of the year. The 355 Asia-Pacific deals represent a 66 percent increase over the first-half 2014 totals in the region.

8. $4.8 Billion

The largest IPO of 2015 to date, China’s >Guotai Junan Securities Co Ltd, raised $4.8 billion.

9. China's 240

China topped the list of countries with the most IPO deals so far in 2015. China’s 240 deals were more than twice as many deals as any other country.

10. The U.S.'s 101

The U.S. saw 101 IPO deals in the front half of the year, a 36 percent decrease over the first half of 2014.

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