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<li>The specialist in missile defense and space systems, priced its upsized 23.0 million share offering at $22.00—$2.00 above the marketed range—and opened at $30.00 for a 36.3% gain.</li>
<li>The company completed a follow-on offering on July 24th, selling 21 million shares (upsized from 20 million) at $49.00.</li>
<li>With a successful follow-on behind it, better-than-expected results, and a robust cash position, Karman has set the benchmark for how to execute a space and defense IPO in 2025.</li>
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The specialist in missile defense and space systems, priced its upsized 23.0 million share offering at $22.00—$2.00 above the marketed range—and opened at $30.00 for a 36.3% gain.
The company completed a follow-on offering on July 24th, selling 21 million shares (upsized from 20 million) at $49.00.
With a successful follow-on behind it, better-than-expected results, and a robust cash position, Karman has set the benchmark for how to execute a space and defense IPO in 2025.


Karman Holdings Inc.(KRMN) Six Month Summary: A Model Debut That Opened the Door for Moonshots

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<li>The Trive Capital (private equity) backed company priced 23.0mm shares (upsized from 21.05mm) at $22.00 ($2 Above Range) and opened at $30.00 for a 36.3% gain at first trade. </li>
<li>The deal finished roughly 17-times oversubscribed with the top ten percent of the deal receiving 50% of the offerings and top 25% of the transaction receiving 75% of the allocations.</li>
<li>Given the success of the IPO on day one, we will be upwardly-revising our 30-day forecast on this IPO.</li>
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The Trive Capital (private equity) backed company priced 23.0mm shares (upsized from 21.05mm) at $22.00 ($2 Above Range) and opened at $30.00 for a 36.3% gain at first trade. 
The deal finished roughly 17-times oversubscribed with the top ten percent of the deal receiving 50% of the offerings and top 25% of the transaction receiving 75% of the allocations.
Given the success of the IPO on day one, we will be upwardly-revising our 30-day forecast on this IPO.


Karman Holdings Inc.(KRMN): Space and Defense IPO Blasts Off, High Hit Rate in Roadshow

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<li>This is a unique company who is well-placed within the defense department. Karman has a seat in developing strategic weapons systems and contracts in place to sustain growth.</li>
<li>The company has made seven acquisitions over four years. The company has solid year-over-year revenue growth and tailwinds moving forward.</li>
<li>Private Equity backed Karman Holdings is scheduled to go public on February 14th.</li>
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This is a unique company who is well-placed within the defense department. Karman has a seat in developing strategic weapons systems and contracts in place to sustain growth.
The company has made seven acquisitions over four years. The company has solid year-over-year revenue growth and tailwinds moving forward.
Private Equity backed Karman Holdings is scheduled to go public on February 14th.


Karman Holdings Inc.(KRMN): Pure Play Space & Defense IPO Sees Advantages as Public Company

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<li>Private Equity backed Karman Holdings set terms for its IPO with a scheduled February 14th debut. </li>
<li>The company will net $160m if the offering priced at the midpoint of the range and selling shareholders will obtain the remaining $240m in this $400m cash-raise total transaction. </li>
<li>The valuation of this company came in lighter than expected. We will continue to dive into the metrics of this deal and provide additional research, color and commentary.</li>
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Private Equity backed Karman Holdings set terms for its IPO with a scheduled February 14th debut. 
The company will net $160m if the offering priced at the midpoint of the range and selling shareholders will obtain the remaining $240m in this $400m cash-raise total transaction. 
The valuation of this company came in lighter than expected. We will continue to dive into the metrics of this deal and provide additional research, color and commentary.


Karman Holdings Inc.(KRMN): Terms Set for Space & Defense IPO Valuing Company up to $2.6b

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<li>Private Equity backed Karman Holdings filed a S-1 with the SEC for a potential February debut. </li>
<li>For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, they generated $254.0 million in revenue, representing a 24.7% growth rate from the same period in 2023.</li>
<li>Their integrated payload protection, propulsion, and interstage system solutions are deployed across a wide variety of existing and emerging programs supporting important Department of Defense and space sector initiatives.</li>
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Private Equity backed Karman Holdings filed a S-1 with the SEC for a potential February debut. 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, they generated $254.0 million in revenue, representing a 24.7% growth rate from the same period in 2023.
Their integrated payload protection, propulsion, and interstage system solutions are deployed across a wide variety of existing and emerging programs supporting important Department of Defense and space sector initiatives.


Karman Holdings Inc.(KRMN): Peeking at the Prospectus of Upcoming Space and Defense IPO

United States

Karman Holdings Inc operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, specializes in the design, testing, manufacturing, and sale of mission-critical and launch vehicles systems for existing and emerging missile, defense, and space programs. Karman Holdings serves customers worldwide.

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Karman Holdings (KRMN US)

Karman Holdings Inc.(KRMN) Six Month Summary: A Model Debut That Opened the Door for Moonshots

Karman sets the benchmark for successful space and defense IPO with upsized offerings and strong market debut in its first six months as a public...

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Karman Holdings Inc.(KRMN): Space and Defense IPO Blasts Off, High Hit Rate in Roadshow

Trive Capital-backed company IPO prices above range, opens at 36.3% gain, oversubscribed with top investors receiving majority of allocations....

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Karman Holdings Inc.(KRMN): Pure Play Space & Defense IPO Sees Advantages as Public Company

Karman Holdings, a private equity-backed company with ties to the defense department, is set to go public on February 14th with a strategic focus...

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Karman Holdings Inc.(KRMN): Terms Set for Space & Defense IPO Valuing Company up to $2.6b

Private Equity backed Karman Holdings sets terms for IPO, aiming to raise $400m with a lighter-than-expected valuation.

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Karman Holdings Inc.(KRMN): Peeking at the Prospectus of Upcoming Space and Defense IPO

Private Equity backed Karman Holdings prepares for potential February debut with strong revenue growth and innovative solutions for Department of...

IPO Boutique

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Karman Holdings Inc.(KRMN) Six Month Summary: A Model Debut That Opened the Door for Moonshots

​Karman sets the benchmark for successful space and defense IPO with upsized offerings and strong market debut in its first six months as a public...

IPO Boutique

Karman Holdings Inc.(KRMN): Space and Defense IPO Blasts Off, High Hit Rate in Roadshow

​Trive Capital-backed company IPO prices above range, opens at 36.3% gain, oversubscribed with top investors receiving majority of allocations....

IPO Boutique

Karman Holdings Inc.(KRMN): Pure Play Space & Defense IPO Sees Advantages as Public Company

​Karman Holdings, a private equity-backed company with ties to the defense department, is set to go public on February 14th with a strategic focus...

IPO Boutique

Karman Holdings Inc.(KRMN): Terms Set for Space & Defense IPO Valuing Company up to $2.6b

​Private Equity backed Karman Holdings sets terms for IPO, aiming to raise $400m with a lighter-than-expected valuation.

IPO Boutique

Karman Holdings Inc.(KRMN): Peeking at the Prospectus of Upcoming Space and Defense IPO

​Private Equity backed Karman Holdings prepares for potential February debut with strong revenue growth and innovative solutions for Department of...

IPO Boutique

Karman sets the benchmark for successful space and defense IPO with upsized offerings and strong market debut in its first six months as a public...

Trive Capital-backed company IPO prices above range, opens at 36.3% gain, oversubscribed with top investors receiving majority of allocations....

Karman Holdings, a private equity-backed company with ties to the defense department, is set to go public on February 14th with a strategic focus...

Private Equity backed Karman Holdings sets terms for IPO, aiming to raise $400m with a lighter-than-expected valuation.

Private Equity backed Karman Holdings prepares for potential February debut with strong revenue growth and innovative solutions for Department of...