Articles about initial public offering

FirstRand buys into Optasia ahead of JSE debut

The firm agrees to acquire 20.1% of Optasia, an AI-powered fintech platform that provides people across emerging markets with financial access.

Dubai-based fintech firm Optasia eyes JSE listing

The proposed listing aims to provide the company with access to capital to support its expansion, both organically and through potential future acquisitions.

MTN’s credit rating upgraded amid debt reduction efforts

S&P Global Ratings upgrades the mobile operator’s standalone credit rating to investment grade after it made progress in reducing its borrowings.

IHS Towers kicks off IPO

The initial public offering price is currently estimated to be between $21 and $24 per share, says the company in its filing.

Analytics giant SAS eyes IPO in 2024

The company expects to continue to bolster its strong financial foundation in the coming years as it prepares for a potential entry into the public markets.

SentinelOne becomes a publicly traded company

The cyber security firm announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 35 000 000 shares of its Class A common stock at a public offering price of $35 per share.

Airbnb introduces host endowment, edges closer to IPO

The Airbnb Host Endowment will provide financial support for its host community across the globe, as the home-sharing start-up prepares for an initial public offering.

Airbnb readies to go public

The company confidentially files for an initial public offering of its common stock, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll.

Airbnb listing plans in motion

The app-based hospitality booking service says it plans to go public next year, but no further details have been shared.

Uber raises $8.1bn as it makes stock market debut

The ride-hailing firm will kick off its highly anticipated stock market listing today, but its IPO price of $45 per share is being called "underwhelming".

Lyft goes public

The ride-hailing company launched its initial public offering on Friday, beating rival Uber to market.

Illegal cash repatriation claims haunt MTN

The telco's planned listing in Nigeria could be jeopardised by accusations that it illegally moved billions of dollars out of the country.