IPO Update: Protagonist, Gemphire, Kadmon Launches Fall Flat
Executive Summary
The three most recent biopharma IPOs are trading at or below their offering prices, but the average return for the 22 drug development firms that have gone public so far this year is holding steady at 11% -- thanks to a pair of super performers that have delivered triple-digit returns.
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