2011 was a significant year for initial public offerings (IPOs), with several notable companies making their debut on the stock market. Despite the lingering effects of the 2008 financial crisis, many firms chose to go public, particularly in the technology and social media sectors. This article highlights some of the most prominent IPOs of 2011 and provides key details about their market entries.
Top 15 Companies That Went Public in 2011
1. LinkedIn (LNKD)
- IPO Date: May 19, 2011
- IPO Price: $45
- Valuation: $4.3 billion
LinkedIn is a professional networking platform that connects job seekers with employers and facilitates business relationships.
2. Groupon (GRPN)
- IPO Date: November 4, 2011
- IPO Price: $20
- Valuation: $12.7 billion
Groupon is an e-commerce marketplace offering discounted gift certificates for local and national companies.
3. Zynga (ZNGA)
- IPO Date: December 16, 2011
- IPO-Preis: $10
- Valuation: $7 billion
Zynga is a social game developer known for creating popular online games like FarmVille.
4. Pandora Media (P)
- IPO Date: June 15, 2011
- IPO-Kurs: $16
- Valuation: $2.6 billion
Pandora is a music streaming and automated music recommendation service.
5. HCA Holdings (HCA)
- IPO Date: March 10, 2011
- IPO Price: $30
- Valuation: $3.8 billion
HCA Holdings is one of the largest for-profit hospital chains in the United States.
6. Kinder Morgan (KMI)
- IPO Date: February 11, 2011
- IPO Price: $30
- Valuation: $3.3 billion
Kinder Morgan is an energy infrastructure company operating pipelines and terminals.
7. Yandex (YNDX)
- IPO Date: May 24, 2011
- IPO Price: $25
- Valuation: $8 billion
Yandex is a Russian multinational technology company specializing in Internet-related products and services.
8. Renren (RENN)
- IPO Date: May 4, 2011
- IPO-Preis: $14
- Valuation: $4.3 billion
Renren is a Chinese social networking service often referred to as “China’s Facebook”.
9. Dunkin’ Brands (DNKN)
- IPO Date: July 27, 2011
- IPO-Preis: $19
- Valuation: $2.4 billion
Dunkin’ Brands is the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins.
10. Zillow (Z)
- IPO Date: July 20, 2011
- IPO Price: $20
- Valuation: $540 million
Zillow is an online real estate marketplace for buying, selling, and renting properties.
11. Fusion-io (FIO)
- IPO Date: June 9, 2011
- IPO-Preis: $19
- Valuation: $1.5 billion
Fusion-io was a computer hardware and software systems company specializing in flash memory technology.
12. Angie’s List (ANGI)
- IPO Date: November 17, 2011
- IPO-Kurs: $13
- Valuation: $904 million
Angie’s List is a website that allows users to read and publish crowd-sourced reviews of local businesses.
13. Bankrate (RATE)
- IPO Date: June 17, 2011
- IPO-Preis: $15
- Valuation: $1.5 billion
Bankrate is a consumer financial services company that provides rate information and financial content.
14. Spirit Airlines (SAVE)
- IPO Date: May 26, 2011
- IPO-Preis: $12
- Valuation: $316 million
Spirit Airlines is an ultra-low-cost carrier headquartered in Florida.
15. GNC Holdings (GNC)
- IPO Date: April 1, 2011
- IPO-Kurs: $16
- Bewertung: 1,6 Milliarden Dollar
GNC Holdings is a retailer of health and nutrition-related products.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What was the largest IPO of 2011?
The largest IPO of 2011 was Glencore International, a commodities trading and mining company, which raised nearly $10 billion.
How did the 2011 IPO market compare to previous years?
The 2011 IPO market showed improvement compared to the low point of 2008 but was still down from 2010. Worldwide, IPOs raised $138 billion from 336 deals in 2011, down 41% from $235 billion raised from 478 deals in 2010.
Were there any notable trends in the 2011 IPO market?
Yes, there was a significant trend of Chinese companies listing on U.S. exchanges. Additionally, the tech sector, particularly social media companies, saw numerous high-profile IPOs.
How did the 2011 IPOs perform overall?
The performance of 2011 IPOs was generally disappointing. More than half (62%) of all IPOs that year were trading below their offering prices by the end of the year, and 70% were trading below their first-day closing prices.
What factors influenced the IPO market in 2011?
The IPO market in 2011 was influenced by ongoing stock market struggles, investor wariness of Chinese companies, and the lingering effects of the 2008 financial crisis. However, there was also increasing interest in tech and social media companies.
