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Sailpoint Technologies Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

Sailpoint Technologies Holdings (SAIL US)

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<li>The IPO priced 60.0 million shares (upsized from 50.0 million) at $23.00, the high end of the upwardly revised $19–$21 range, only to open flat and trade poorly.</li>
<li>Underwriters failed to properly assess book quality. While the order book was reportedly 20× covered, the aftermarket behavior revealed that much of this “demand” lacked conviction.</li>
<li>The stock’s underperformance will likely keep momentum buyers on the sidelines until the company strings together multiple quarters of beats and raises.</li>
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The IPO priced 60.0 million shares (upsized from 50.0 million) at $23.00, the high end of the upwardly revised $19–$21 range, only to open flat and trade poorly.
Underwriters failed to properly assess book quality. While the order book was reportedly 20× covered, the aftermarket behavior revealed that much of this “demand” lacked conviction.
The stock’s underperformance will likely keep momentum buyers on the sidelines until the company strings together multiple quarters of beats and raises.


SailPoint, Inc. (SAIL) Six Month Summary: A Textbook Case of an IPO Overreach

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<li>McGraw Hill (MH US) priced a full-size offering of 24.4mm shares at $17.00 and saw a flat opening print. </li>
<li>This was the second private equity backed deal of the week and second to trade below issue.</li>
<li>Ultimately, the deal did not have the "strength" and was forced to give-way to the buy-side with a $2 discount below the low-end of the range.</li>
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McGraw Hill (MH US) priced a full-size offering of 24.4mm shares at $17.00 and saw a flat opening print. 
This was the second private equity backed deal of the week and second to trade below issue.
Ultimately, the deal did not have the "strength" and was forced to give-way to the buy-side with a $2 discount below the low-end of the range.


McGraw Hill, Inc. (MH): Another Private Equity Backed IPO Trades Below Issue, Closes Flat

NIQ Global Intelligence / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>NIQ Global priced a full-size offering of 50.0mm shares at $21.00 and opened at $20.25 for a loss of 3.6%. </li>
<li>This company is private equity–backed by Advent International. PE-backed companies often are a more difficult sell due to the high level of debt these companies carry.</li>
<li>Typically, "broken IPOs" have an overhang in the short term and we see a scenario where this plays out in this case. </li>
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NIQ Global priced a full-size offering of 50.0mm shares at $21.00 and opened at $20.25 for a loss of 3.6%. 
This company is private equity–backed by Advent International. PE-backed companies often are a more difficult sell due to the high level of debt these companies carry.
Typically, "broken IPOs" have an overhang in the short term and we see a scenario where this plays out in this case. 


NIQ Global Intelligence (NIQ): Another Private Equity Bust, IPO Closes Nearly Two Points Below Issue

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<li>The company that describes itself as a leading global consumer intelligence company positioned at the nexus of brands, retailers and consumers is to debut on Wednesday, July 23rd.</li>
<li>According to guidance, that the deal is multiple-times oversubscribed with long-only, 1-on-1 conversions including anchor indications.</li>
<li>The company showed solid growth in 2024 of nearly 19% and followed that up with solid flash numbers of +7.5% growth in Q2.</li>
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The company that describes itself as a leading global consumer intelligence company positioned at the nexus of brands, retailers and consumers is to debut on Wednesday, July 23rd.
According to guidance, that the deal is multiple-times oversubscribed with long-only, 1-on-1 conversions including anchor indications.
The company showed solid growth in 2024 of nearly 19% and followed that up with solid flash numbers of +7.5% growth in Q2.


NIQ Global Intelligence Plc (NIQ): Advent-Backed IPO to Provide Litmus Test for Market

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<li>NIQ Global Intelligence plc is offering 50.0mm shares at $20.00-$24.00 equating to a market cap of $5.9b-$7.1b and is scheduled to debut on July 23rd.</li>
<li>If successful, this will be the third IPO to raise $1 billion in 2025. </li>
<li>NIQ Global Intelligence has a boat-load of debt, is private-equity backed but has a growth profile that is promising. We believe price sensitivity may play a role.</li>
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NIQ Global Intelligence plc is offering 50.0mm shares at $20.00-$24.00 equating to a market cap of $5.9b-$7.1b and is scheduled to debut on July 23rd.
If successful, this will be the third IPO to raise $1 billion in 2025. 
NIQ Global Intelligence has a boat-load of debt, is private-equity backed but has a growth profile that is promising. We believe price sensitivity may play a role.


NIQ Global Intelligence Plc (NIQ): Advent-Backed, Consumer Intelligence Company Sets Terms for IPO

United States

NIQ Global Intelligence plc is a consumer intelligence company. The Company provides brands, retailers, and other clients with a complete view of consumer shopping behavior globally to drive mission-critical strategic and operating decisions and facilitates in improving economic outcomes. NIQ Global Intelligence operates worldwide.

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NIQ Global Intelligence (NIQ US)

SailPoint, Inc. (SAIL) Six Month Summary: A Textbook Case of an IPO Overreach

IPO priced high at $23.00, but opened flat and traded poorly due to lack of conviction in demand. Underperformance may deter momentum buyers until...

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McGraw Hill, Inc. (MH): Another Private Equity Backed IPO Trades Below Issue, Closes Flat

McGraw Hill's IPO priced at $17/share, opened flat, and traded below issue due to lack of strength, selling at a $2 discount below the low-end of...

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NIQ Global Intelligence (NIQ): Another Private Equity Bust, IPO Closes Nearly Two Points Below Issue

NIQ Global, backed by Advent International, priced an offering at $21.00, opening at $20.25 for a 3.6% loss marking another private equity backed...

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NIQ Global Intelligence Plc (NIQ): Advent-Backed IPO to Provide Litmus Test for Market

Leading global consumer intelligence company set to debut on July 23rd with oversubscribed deal and strong growth numbers in 2024 and Q2.

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NIQ Global Intelligence Plc (NIQ): Advent-Backed, Consumer Intelligence Company Sets Terms for IPO

NIQ Global Intelligence plc set to debut on July 23rd with 50.0mm shares offered at $20.00-$24.00, aiming for a market cap of $5.9b-$7.1b.

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SailPoint, Inc. (SAIL) Six Month Summary: A Textbook Case of an IPO Overreach

​IPO priced high at $23.00, but opened flat and traded poorly due to lack of conviction in demand. Underperformance may deter momentum buyers until...

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McGraw Hill, Inc. (MH): Another Private Equity Backed IPO Trades Below Issue, Closes Flat

​McGraw Hill's IPO priced at $17/share, opened flat, and traded below issue due to lack of strength, selling at a $2 discount below the low-end of...

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NIQ Global Intelligence (NIQ): Another Private Equity Bust, IPO Closes Nearly Two Points Below Issue

​NIQ Global, backed by Advent International, priced an offering at $21.00, opening at $20.25 for a 3.6% loss marking another private equity backed...

IPO Boutique

NIQ Global Intelligence Plc (NIQ): Advent-Backed IPO to Provide Litmus Test for Market

​Leading global consumer intelligence company set to debut on July 23rd with oversubscribed deal and strong growth numbers in 2024 and Q2.

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NIQ Global Intelligence Plc (NIQ): Advent-Backed, Consumer Intelligence Company Sets Terms for IPO

​NIQ Global Intelligence plc set to debut on July 23rd with 50.0mm shares offered at $20.00-$24.00, aiming for a market cap of $5.9b-$7.1b.

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IPO priced high at $23.00, but opened flat and traded poorly due to lack of conviction in demand. Underperformance may deter momentum buyers until...

McGraw Hill's IPO priced at $17/share, opened flat, and traded below issue due to lack of strength, selling at a $2 discount below the low-end of...

NIQ Global, backed by Advent International, priced an offering at $21.00, opening at $20.25 for a 3.6% loss marking another private equity backed...

Leading global consumer intelligence company set to debut on July 23rd with oversubscribed deal and strong growth numbers in 2024 and Q2.

NIQ Global Intelligence plc set to debut on July 23rd with 50.0mm shares offered at $20.00-$24.00, aiming for a market cap of $5.9b-$7.1b.