A comparative study of the state of recent IPO companies – lessons learned
Abstract
Examines five companies from different market segments with initial public offerings in the past five years, representing a wide range of products. The companies were Cabot Microelectronics, Alliance Fiber Optics Products, Adams Golf, King Pharmaceuticals, and Gadzooks Networks. The companies’ stock price trend, revenue, and net gain or losses were evaluated to determine how each of them was performing financially. In addition, each company’s product offerings market trends, product innovations, and market success were examined to determine what factors aid in a company performing well financially. A small perspective was given on the future outlook for a typical company and its products.
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Citation
Kumar, S. and Beattie, J. (2004), "A comparative study of the state of recent IPO companies – lessons learned", Industrial Management & Data Systems, Vol. 104 No. 1, pp. 5-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/02635570410514052
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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