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For more than 20 years, we have been providing research, analysis, commentary and ratings on US Equity Capital Markets to institutional investors (US IPOs and Secondary Offerings). Our vast network of contacts across the Equity Capital Markets and attention-to-detail sets us apart from our competitors.

Since 2012, we have achieved a successful hit rating on 89% of Buy-rated IPOs. The collective “Buy” ratings averaged a first trade of 16.3% above issue.Our Neutral Rated Deals averaged just 2% above the issue price at first trade.

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Accelerant Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>According to our sources, the deal is double-digits oversubscribed with "meaningful mutual fund conversions".</li>
<li>Exchange written premiums were $3.1b in 2024 and the company is projecting premiums of $2.0b-$2.1b in the 1H 2025 alone.</li>
<li>From a valuation standpoint, the company is targeting a near 20x multiple of EV-to-Ebitda and mid-teens multiple based on 2026 Ebitda which is considered aggressive.</li>
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According to our sources, the deal is double-digits oversubscribed with "meaningful mutual fund conversions".
Exchange written premiums were $3.1b in 2024 and the company is projecting premiums of $2.0b-$2.1b in the 1H 2025 alone.
From a valuation standpoint, the company is targeting a near 20x multiple of EV-to-Ebitda and mid-teens multiple based on 2026 Ebitda which is considered aggressive.


Accelerant Holdings (ARX): Growth & Adoption Highlights Bull Case for Insurance Marketplace IPO

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<li>Accelerant Holdings is offering 28.947mm shares at $18.00-$20.00 equating to a market cap of $4.0b-$4.4b and is scheduled to debut on July 24th.</li>
<li>As of June 30, 2025 they have 248 Members as compared to 186 Members as of June 30, 2024 (and 232 Members as of March 31, 2025).</li>
<li>Given the positive tailwind from recent insurance-related IPOs as well as the strong metrics released in the company's "flash numbers", we believe this company could potentially be "well-received". </li>
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Accelerant Holdings is offering 28.947mm shares at $18.00-$20.00 equating to a market cap of $4.0b-$4.4b and is scheduled to debut on July 24th.
As of June 30, 2025 they have 248 Members as compared to 186 Members as of June 30, 2024 (and 232 Members as of March 31, 2025).
Given the positive tailwind from recent insurance-related IPOs as well as the strong metrics released in the company's "flash numbers", we believe this company could potentially be "well-received". 


Accelerant Holdings (ARX): Specialty Insurance Marketplace with Strong Tailwinds, Sets Terms for IPO

Slide Insurance Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Slide Holdings Insurance, Inc. (SLDE) priced 24.0mm shares (upsized from 20.0mm) at $17.00  and opened at $21.00 for a gain of 23.5% at first trade.</li>
<li>The deal finished north of 12-times oversubscribed. The deal saw the top ten accounts receive 65% of the deal and the top 20 accounts took home 80% of the transaction. </li>
<li>With a strong, clean and well-capitalized balance sheet and tailwinds from the sector, it was no "surprise" to see a four-point premium at open.</li>
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Slide Holdings Insurance, Inc. (SLDE) priced 24.0mm shares (upsized from 20.0mm) at $17.00  and opened at $21.00 for a gain of 23.5% at first trade.
The deal finished north of 12-times oversubscribed. The deal saw the top ten accounts receive 65% of the deal and the top 20 accounts took home 80% of the transaction. 
With a strong, clean and well-capitalized balance sheet and tailwinds from the sector, it was no "surprise" to see a four-point premium at open.


Slide Holdings Insurance, Inc.(SLDE): Another Insurance IPO Winner, Opens Four Points Higher

Ategrity Specialty Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Ategrity Specialty Holdings LLC (ASIC) priced a full-size deal of 6.67mm shares at $17.00 ($1 above the range) and opened at $23.65 for a gain of 39.1% at first trade.</li>
<li>The underwriters felt good about this IPO enough that they elected to accelerate the timing of this deal by a single day.</li>
<li>This insurance company was a pure-play E&amp;S with higher regards given to this niche area by sector-dedicated investors.</li>
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Ategrity Specialty Holdings LLC (ASIC) priced a full-size deal of 6.67mm shares at $17.00 ($1 above the range) and opened at $23.65 for a gain of 39.1% at first trade.
The underwriters felt good about this IPO enough that they elected to accelerate the timing of this deal by a single day.
This insurance company was a pure-play E&amp;S with higher regards given to this niche area by sector-dedicated investors.


Ategrity Specialty Holdings LLC (ASIC): Insurance Sector Stays Hot, Pops 6 Points at Open

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<li>Ategrity Specialty Holdings (ASIC US) has elected to push pricing ahead by one-day due to the strength of the order book.</li>
<li>According to our sources, the deal is multiple-times oversubscribed with quality conversions from 1-on-1 meetings.</li>
<li>This IPO is being well-received. Insurance IPOs are not the type of deal that is "flashy" out of the gates but is one that is geared toward buy-and-hold investors.</li>
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Ategrity Specialty Holdings (ASIC US) has elected to push pricing ahead by one-day due to the strength of the order book.
According to our sources, the deal is multiple-times oversubscribed with quality conversions from 1-on-1 meetings.
This IPO is being well-received. Insurance IPOs are not the type of deal that is "flashy" out of the gates but is one that is geared toward buy-and-hold investors.


Ategrity Specialty Holdings LLC (ASIC): Accelerated Deal, Valuation Fits the Bill for Insurance IPO

United States

Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. is a holding company that provides property/casualty insurance and reinsurance.  The Company offers property and liability insurance in the United Kingdom and United States, and marine, energy, and aviation insurance and reinsurance worldwide.

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Aspen Insurance Holdings (AHL US)

Accelerant Holdings (ARX): Growth & Adoption Highlights Bull Case for Insurance Marketplace IPO

The company's oversubscribed deal and strong premium projections are driving aggressive valuation targets. Accelerant is scheduled to debut on...

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Accelerant Holdings (ARX): Specialty Insurance Marketplace with Strong Tailwinds, Sets Terms for IPO

Accelerant Holdings is set to debut on July 24th with a market cap of $4.0b-$4.4b, showing growth in membership and positive indicators for a...

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Slide Holdings Insurance, Inc.(SLDE): Another Insurance IPO Winner, Opens Four Points Higher

Slide Holdings Insurance, Inc. (SLDE) IPO priced at $17.00, opened at $21.00 with a 23.5% gain, oversubscribed deal with top accounts receiving...

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Ategrity Specialty Holdings LLC (ASIC): Insurance Sector Stays Hot, Pops 6 Points at Open

Ategrity Specialty Holdings LLC IPO priced above range, opened strong with 39.1% gain, showing confidence in niche E&S insurance market.

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Ategrity Specialty Holdings LLC (ASIC): Accelerated Deal, Valuation Fits the Bill for Insurance IPO

Ategrity Specialty Holdings (ASIC US) moves pricing ahead due to strong demand, with oversubscribed order book and focus on long-term investors...

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Accelerant Holdings (ARX): Growth & Adoption Highlights Bull Case for Insurance Marketplace IPO

​The company's oversubscribed deal and strong premium projections are driving aggressive valuation targets. Accelerant is scheduled to debut on...

IPO Boutique

Accelerant Holdings (ARX): Specialty Insurance Marketplace with Strong Tailwinds, Sets Terms for IPO

​Accelerant Holdings is set to debut on July 24th with a market cap of $4.0b-$4.4b, showing growth in membership and positive indicators for a...

IPO Boutique

Slide Holdings Insurance, Inc.(SLDE): Another Insurance IPO Winner, Opens Four Points Higher

​Slide Holdings Insurance, Inc. (SLDE) IPO priced at $17.00, opened at $21.00 with a 23.5% gain, oversubscribed deal with top accounts receiving...

IPO Boutique

Ategrity Specialty Holdings LLC (ASIC): Insurance Sector Stays Hot, Pops 6 Points at Open

​Ategrity Specialty Holdings LLC IPO priced above range, opened strong with 39.1% gain, showing confidence in niche E&S insurance market.

IPO Boutique

Ategrity Specialty Holdings LLC (ASIC): Accelerated Deal, Valuation Fits the Bill for Insurance IPO

​Ategrity Specialty Holdings (ASIC US) moves pricing ahead due to strong demand, with oversubscribed order book and focus on long-term investors...

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The company's oversubscribed deal and strong premium projections are driving aggressive valuation targets. Accelerant is scheduled to debut on...

Accelerant Holdings is set to debut on July 24th with a market cap of $4.0b-$4.4b, showing growth in membership and positive indicators for a...

Slide Holdings Insurance, Inc. (SLDE) IPO priced at $17.00, opened at $21.00 with a 23.5% gain, oversubscribed deal with top accounts receiving...

Ategrity Specialty Holdings LLC IPO priced above range, opened strong with 39.1% gain, showing confidence in niche E&S insurance market.

Ategrity Specialty Holdings (ASIC US) moves pricing ahead due to strong demand, with oversubscribed order book and focus on long-term investors...