IPO

Comms to play big part in Facebook post-IPO growth

Steve Barrett February 03, 2012

Facebook dominated the news this week as it released its IPO filing with a view to raising $5 billion, which would value the social network at something in the region of $100 billion.

The PR Week - February 3, 2012

February 03, 2012

Steve Barrett, Gideon Fidelzeid, Frank Washkuch and Brittaney Kiefer discuss Facebook's IPO, the NFL's head of comms Paul Hicks, and the new PRWeek Tumblr.

Facebook files for IPO

Danielle Drolet February 01, 2012

The anticipation is over. Facebook has filed for a $5 billion initial public stock offering.

The PR Week - October 28, 2011

October 28, 2011

Steve Barrett, Rose Gordon and Danielle Drolet discuss the Critical Issues forum; Domino's appointment of its first Hispanic AOR; ITT's upcoming split into three companies; Diversity Distinction in PR Awards judging; and Groupon's forthcoming IPO.

Dunkin' Donuts celebrates IPO with Nasdaq logo change

Lindsay Stein July 27, 2011

The impressive increase in Dunkin' Donuts' share price during today's IPO may be partly due to the temporary Nasdaq logo redesign.

Regulations increase need of IPO comms assistance

Lindsey Siegriest December 30, 2010

NEW YORK: Companies looking to list publicly in the US are in need of assistance from communications firms now more than ever, according to a KCSA Strategic Communications study.

GM says IPO will happen "when conditions are right"

Kimberly Maul July 30, 2010

DETROIT: The United Auto Workers union said Thursday that General Motors will file a much-rumored IPO in mid-August when it releases its earnings, according to AP, but GM is keeping mum about the issue.

M&A lag contributes to FD revenues decline in 2009

Erica Morris March 01, 2010

WEST PALM BEACH, FL: FTI Consulting's strategic communications firm FD reported a 20% decrease in revenues for 2009, according to its year-end earnings report released February 26.

IPOs struggle in tough market

Erica Morris February 08, 2010

IPOs have been particularly hit by the volatile market, with some investors shunning highly estimated new stocks, according to an interesting story on the Financial Times' Web site.

Chartis IPO reportedly halted

Jaimy Lee December 23, 2009

Reuters reported that the IPO for Chartis, the property and casualty insurance business unit, has stopped although it had been planning to be spun off or sold. The unit reportedly had put together its own senior leadership team as well as a separate PR staff.

Facebook move fuels IPO speculation

Rose Gordon November 24, 2009

Facebook introduced a dual-class stock structure. Though the social network released statements saying it is not planning an IPO at this time, the speculation is already running rampant.

Take the fear out of the unknown

Ryan Barr October 16, 2009

The worst nightmare for an in-house communications professional is the "unknown." The best way to handle it is to deconstruct the challenges and clearly map out a plan for success.

Summit IR Group aids Avago IPO

Tonya Garcia August 11, 2009

SAN JOSE, CA: Summit IR Group aided Avago Technologies with its recent IPO.

LogMeIn gets help from The Blueshirt Group on IPO

Tonya Garcia July 06, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO: LogMeIn, which went public on July 1, enlisted The Blueshirt Group for both pre- and post-IPO IR services.

To heal America: fix the IPO market

June 19, 2009

IPOs are once again making news. Notable performers thus far this year include pediatric nutrition company Mead Johnson and the foreign language instructional company Rosetta...