Consultancy Ernst & Young has indicated that improving market conditions and a backlog of private equity sales are poised to create a busy environment for equity capital markets in 2025. Initial public offerings (IPOs) are expected to increase across various regions as more companies express confidence in entering the market. Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman discussed the current state of IPOs, noting a significant decline compared to pre-pandemic levels. She emphasized that many companies are now eager to pursue IPOs in 2025, reflecting a shift in sentiment. Friedman also highlighted concerns regarding the antitrust process, warning that it could negatively impact the innovation ecosystem if not managed carefully.
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"As we go into 2025, we are feeling that there are more companies with a lot of conviction that they want to get out next year," says @Nasdaq CEO @adenatfriedman on the IPO market: https://t.co/BQZ7cgKidJ
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