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A comparative study of the state of recent IPO companies – lessons learned
Sameer Kumar, Jonathan Beattie
Industrial Management & Data Systems
2004
5 - 15
0263-5577
10.1108/02635570410514052
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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.
Market value, Public companies, Small enterprises, Stock markets, Stock prices
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