IPO Update: Biopharma Firms Give Thanks For Receptive US Investors
Executive Summary
Six biopharma firms went public in the US in November during the three weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, raising $539.5m and counting. With 39 IPOs so far this year, 2017 has had nine more first-time offerings than 2016 with five more weeks to go.
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