Friday, June 29, 2012

Scott Sweet quoted in MarketWatch

Scott Sweet, senior managing partner of IPO Boutique, was quoted in MarketMatch yesterday:

"It has had a deleterious effect," on both institutional investors and retail buyers of IPOs, said Scott Sweet, senior managing partner at the IPO Boutique in Tampa, Fla. "For a lot of them, Facebook was their first IPO — and their last."

The full article is available here: http://www.marketwatch.com/Story/story/print?guid=4064D760-BFDA-11E1-98EF-002128049AD6

Scott offers research packages at IPO Boutique. The same research information is available on a global scale at IPO Global Research.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

IPOs for 2012: Shutterstock

Shutterstock operates a global marketplace for commercial digital imagery. Their online marketplace provides a searchable library of digital images that users can pay to license, download and incorporate into their work. Shutterstock is a pioneer of the subscription-based usage model in their industry. They also offer simple and easy-to-use On Demand purchase options for users with less consistent needs.

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

IPOs for 2012: ServiceNow

ServiceNow is a provider of cloud-based services to automate enterprise IT operations. ServiceNow focuses on transforming IT by automating and standardizing business processes and consolidating IT across the global enterprise. Their on-demand service enables organizations to define their IT strategy, design the systems that will support that strategy, and manage that infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Scott Sweet quoted in CNN Money

Scott Sweet, senior managing partner of IPO Boutique, was quoted in CNN Money earlier this morning:

"There's still seething anger by retail and institutional clients in the IPO market," said Scott Sweet, the founder of research firm IPO Boutique. "If these work, then Facebook will just be an unfortunate memory. If they don't work they might as well close the summer off."

The full article is available here: http://money.cnn.com/2012/06/26/investing/facebook-ipo/index.htm?iid=HP_LN

Scott offers research packages at IPO Boutique.

And you can find the same information on a global scale at IPO Global Research.

Monday, June 25, 2012

IPOs for 2012: Reval Holdings

Reval Holdings is a global provider of treasury and risk management solutions. Their cloud-based software and related offerings enable enterprises to manage cash, liquidity and financial risk, and include specialized capabilities to account for and report on complex financial instruments and hedging activities. The scope and timeliness of the data and analytics Reval provides allow chief financial officers, treasurers and finance managers to operate more confidently in an increasingly complex and volatile global business environment.

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Friday, June 22, 2012

IPOs 2012: Michaels

Michaels is the largest arts and crafts specialty retailer in North America. They offer crafting classes, store events, project sheets, store displays, mobile applications and proprietary online content. In recent years, Michaels has created a team and infrastructure dedicated to designing, sourcing and delivering merchandise, including a growing number of products under their portfolio of private brands. These private branded products are only available at Michaels.

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

IPOs for 2012: LegalZoom

LegalZoom is an online provider of services that meet the legal needs of small businesses and consumers in the United States. Their services include a portfolio of interactive legal documents, as well as subscription legal plans and registered agent services. For small businesses and consumers who want legal advice, LegalZoom offers subscription legal plans that connect their customers with experienced attorneys who participate in their legal plan network.

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Scott Sweet quoted in MarketWatch

Scott Sweet, senior managing partner of IPO Boutique, was quoted in MarketWatch yesterday:

"It was literally a shock in that a couple of days ago, most analysts thought we were done with IPOs until past July 4," said Scott Sweet, of IPO Boutique, which tracks data regarding IPOs. "Suddenly, these IPOs showed up."

The full article is available here: http://www.marketwatch.com/Story/story/print?guid=48F29BE6-BAE5-11E1-8F48-002128049AD6

Scott offers research packages for IPOs at IPO Boutique.
And you can find the same information on a global scale at IPO Global Research.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

IPOs for 2012: Palo Alto

Palo Alto is a network security provider offering a platform that allows enterprises, service providers, and government entities to secure their networks and safely enable applications running on their networks. Palo Alto's platform provides visibility into all traffic and all applications at the user level, and at line-speed in order to control usage, content, risks, and threats. Gartner categorized Palo Alto as a market leader in its "2011 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Network Firewalls" based on their ability to execute and completeness of vision.

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

IPOs for 2012: Bloomin Brands

Bloomin Brands is one of the largest casual dining restaurant companies in the world, with five founder-inspired concepts: Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar and Roy's. Outback holds the #1 U.S. market position, and Carrabba's and Bonefish Grill hold the #2 U.S. market position. Fleming's is the fourth largest fine dining steakhouse in the U.S.

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Monday, June 18, 2012

IPOs for 2012: Restoration Hardware

Restoration Hardware is a luxury brand of home furnishings. Their product offering includes these categories: furniture, lighting, textiles, bathware, decor, outdoor and garden, as well as baby and child products. Restoration Hardware's business is integrated across multiple channels of distribution, consisting of their stores, catalogs and websites.

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Friday, June 15, 2012

IPOs for 2012: Kayak

Kayak Software is a technology-driven company committed to improving online travel. Kayak Software websites and mobile applications enable people to research and compare accurate and relevant information from hundreds of other travel websites in one display. In many cases, users may complete hotel bookings directly through the KAYAK websites and mobile applications. Kayak Software earns revenue by sending referrals to travel suppliers and OTAs and from a variety of advertising placements on their websites and mobile applications.

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Thursday, June 14, 2012

IPOs for 2012: Chuy's

Chuy's is a restaurant concept offering high-quality Mexican food. Chuy's core menu was established using authentic recipes, and remains relatively unchanged. Their menu includes enchiladas, fajitas, tacos, burritos, combination platters and daily specials, complemented by a variety of appetizers, soups and salads. With only three out of 49 menu items priced over $10.00, Chuy's seeks to be affordable to all diners. They also offer a full-service bar in all of their restaurants, featuring specialty cocktails.

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

IPOs for 2012: Party City

Party City is a leader in decorated party supplies, offering a wide assortment of merchandise including paper and plastic tableware, decorations, metallic and latex balloons, novelties, costumes, party kits, stationery and gifts for everyday, themed and seasonal events. Party City products are available in over 40,000 retail outlets worldwide, including a retail network, independent party supply stores, dollar stores, mass merchants, grocery retailers and gift shops.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

IPOs 2012: SRAM

SRAM International is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of premium bicycle components. Their products include drivetrain systems, suspension, brakes, internal gear hubs and wheelsets, all of which are essential components used on road bikes, mountain bikes and pavement bikes. They are the second largest supplier of bicycle components in the world.

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Monday, June 11, 2012

IPOs 2012: Qualys

Qualys is a provider of cloud security and compliance solutions that enable organizations to identify security risks to their IT infrastructures, help protect their IT systems and applications from cyber attacks and achieve compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Their QualysGuard Cloud Platform is currently used by over 5,700 organizations in more than 100 countries, including a majority of each of the Forbes Global 100 and Fortune 100. They offer their suite of solutions primarily through renewable annual subscriptions.

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Friday, June 8, 2012

IPOs for 2012: Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line Corporation is a global cruise line operator, providing cruise experiences for travelers with a wide variety of itineraries in North America (including Alaska and Hawaii), Central and South America, Bermuda, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and the Baltic. NCL states that "As of September 30, 2010, we have the youngest fleet of cruise ships in the industry among the Major North American Cruise Brands, with a weighted-average age of 5.9 years."

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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

An article on Facebook

Scott Sweet, senior managing partner of IPO Boutique, was quoted in CNN Money last Monday:

"Facebook alone froze the pipeline. It was done so poorly by the underwriters, and there had been so much hype around this deal that it's produced so much angst and fear about the IPO market," said Scott Sweet, managing director of IPO Boutique.

The full article is available here: http://money.cnn.com/2012/06/04/investing/ipo-freeze/index.htm

Scott offers research packages at IPO Boutique.
And you can find the same information on a global scale at IPO Global Research.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

An article on the stock market

Scott Sweet, senior managing partner of IPO Boutique, was quoted in Reuters on Friday:

"This has created a crisis of confidence," said Scott Sweet, managing partner at IPO Boutique, based in Florida. "The companies still in the pipeline will stay in the pipeline. There is no reason to rush out when the granddaddy of them all has come and gone and left an indelible negative impression."

The full article is available here: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/01/asia-ipo-idUSL4E8GU83J20120601
 
Scott offers research packages for IPOs at IPO Boutique.