SoftBank-owned Arm has filed for its initial public offering (IPO), which will be a major test for the IPO market that has been stagnant due to rising interest rates, and is a significant move for SoftBank as it pivots its focus to artificial intelligence. Arm's chip designs are found in almost all smartphones globally, and the company's listing has implications for SoftBank's rebound strategy.
The tech IPO market may be reawakening after a two-year lull, with Arm Holdings and Instacart expected to go public and test investor appetite for technology IPOs, although the bar for startups has become higher since 2021, leading to fewer IPOs and a need for companies to show profitability within six quarters of listing.
Arm Holdings, the designer of central processing units (CPUs), has filed an F-1 with the SEC in its first step towards an initial public offering (IPO), seeking a valuation of $60 billion to $70 billion despite a decline in revenue and net income in the past year.
Nvidia's plan to acquire Arm Holdings for $40 billion is discussed in a video, cautioning against buying into the AI and Nvidia hype surrounding Arm's initial public offering (IPO).
U.S. investors are eagerly anticipating several upcoming IPOs in the coming months, including Arm Holdings, Instacart, Klaviyo, and VNG, as they hope to capitalize on the recent rally in equity markets.
Retail investors should be cautious when buying shares of Arm Holdings' upcoming IPO, as recent data shows that individual investors tend to lose money on blockbuster IPOs, with the 10 biggest US IPOs in the past four years down an average of 47% from their first-day closing price.
Four upcoming IPOs, including Arm, Birkenstock, Instacart, and Klaviyo, have generated hope for the struggling IPO market, but experts believe that it is not indicative of a strong resurgence in the market and predict that it will take until 2024 or 2025 for the market to fully rebound.
Arm Holdings has priced its initial public offering at $51 per share, at the top end of the expected range, giving the chip design company a valuation of $54.5 billion.
Chipmaker Arm debuted on the public markets with a successful IPO, seeing its shares climb over 20% and its market cap exceed $60 billion, marking a significant moment for the tech sector.
The recent surge in IPOs, including the listing of Arm, reflects growing market confidence and economic optimism.
The Arm IPO and tech stocks have surged in value, making them expensive, and investors may want to consider investing in an ETF to capture the potential gains.
Three Chinese firms, including AI software company Beijing Fourth Paradigm, are seeking to raise a total of $280 million through Hong Kong IPOs, with Fourth Paradigm aiming to raise up to $144 million.
Several Southeast Asian companies are considering listing in the United States for their initial public offerings (IPOs), taking advantage of strong investor appetite for emerging market growth in the absence of Chinese stock offerings.
Wall Street's reaction to recent tech IPOs, including Instacart, Arm, and Klaviyo, has been underwhelming, with investors who bought at the IPO price making money only if they sold immediately, raising concerns about valuations.
