Short run performance of initial public offerings : study on technology stocks listed on Nasdaq.

This article investigates the short run stock performance of technology firms after their initial public offering (IPO). A total of 50 companies are included in the model as we examine the impact of the following factors on their share performance: effectiveness of window of opportunity, age of the...

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Main Authors: Ng, Chee Sum., Teo, Kian Boon., Toh, Cheia Cheow.
Other Authors: Nanyang Business School
Format: Final Year Project
Published: 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/11626
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
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Summary:This article investigates the short run stock performance of technology firms after their initial public offering (IPO). A total of 50 companies are included in the model as we examine the impact of the following factors on their share performance: effectiveness of window of opportunity, age of the issuing company, gross proceeds from the issue and reputation of the lead underwriter handling the issue.