Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 3
Applied Aerospace Shares Rise 3.75% After $650 Million IPO Prices at $20
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 3

Applied Aerospace Shares Rise 3.75% After $650 Million IPO Prices at $20

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 3

Summary

  • Applied Aerospace & Defense opened at $20.75, up about 3.75% from its $20 IPO price in its Nasdaq trading debut.
  • The Huntsville, Alabama-based space and defense engineering firm raised $650 million by selling 32.5 million shares, with the deal priced near the top of its $18-to-$21 marketed range.
  • That pricing signaled solid investor demand for the offering, which landed just below the top end before shares added further gains in early trading.

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