In 2024, global IPO activity declined, with a 10% drop in the number of offerings to 1,215 and a 4% decrease in transaction value to $121 billion. The U.S. market saw significant growth, while China experienced a dramatic slump, with IPOs halving to 170 and transaction value plummeting by 65%. Despite challenges, optimism for a revival in capital markets is noted, particularly in Switzerland, driven by interest rate cuts and favorable market conditions.
In 2024, global IPO activity declined, with a 10% drop in the number of offerings to 1,215 and a 4% decrease in transaction value to $121 billion. The US market saw significant growth, while China's IPOs plummeted by over half, reflecting stark regional disparities influenced by deglobalization and interest rate changes. Switzerland's Galderma IPO ranked fifth globally, and experts express optimism for a market revival in 2025, driven by favorable conditions and potential deregulation in the US.
Sunrise, a telecoms company, has successfully returned to the SIX Swiss Exchange after being delisted in 2021 due to its acquisition by Liberty Global. Trading commenced at 44.75 Swiss francs, valuing the company at approximately 3.29 billion francs, making it one of the largest IPOs of the year. CEO André Krause emphasized the company's focus on growth and a progressive dividend policy, with Liberty Global retaining a significant stake in Sunrise.
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