IPO Revival Seen Stalling in Europe as Tough Second-Half Looms
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A trading floor bell at the Euronext stock exchange in Paris.
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A strong first-half showing for European initial public offerings is unlikely to be sustained in the remainder of this year, as political uncertainty and turbulent stock markets shrink the group of issuers eyeing listings.
With Permira-backed sneaker maker Golden Goose Group SpA and Spanish bakery firm Europastry SA having shelved debut plans, the attractiveness of the European market is again in question — particularly as investors sidestep volatility arising from elections in France and the US.